Wingham Free Press
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after a traffic stop in Batchewana First Nation. On April 16, 2025, at approximately 2:14 p.m., officers with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were conducting general patrol, when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at an exceptionally low rate of speed on August Street. […]
(BATCHAWANA BAY, ON) – A traffic stop north of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 11, 2025, at approximately 3:51 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of […]
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people in relation to a drug overdose death investigation. On Saturday, March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:25 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services […]
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual is facing criminal charges after attempting to flee from police. On April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:02 a.m., an officer with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service (FNPS) was conducting general patrol in Batchewana First Nation, when they observed a motor vehicle turn into the parking lot of the […]
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police. On October 28, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police were conducting general patrol when they observed a motor vehicle on August Street owned by a known suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted and […]
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police. On October 10, 2024, at approximately 12:27 p.m., Batchewana First Nation Police observed a motor vehicle on Gran Street, driven by an individual known to be on conditions to remain outside Batchewana First Nation. A traffic stop was […]
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON)- Police locate loaded Glock 17 handgun during a traffic stop. On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were on patrol duties in the community of Batchewana First Nation. At approximately 1:30 p.m., police observed a black SUV travelling westbound on Negenaigoching Street with three individuals […]
(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – The victim has succumbed to their injuries, additional charges were laid, and a third person has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario […]