Wingham Free Press
(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Traffic stop results in two charges. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a silver vehicle driving at a high rate on Highway 17 within the Township of the North Shore (Serpent River). Police initiated a […]
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a westbound vehicle on Highway 17 within Serpent River First Nation. The black car repeatedly hit the shoulder and crossed into the oncoming lane, while the […]
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)– Argument results in one being arrested. On February 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance that had taken place at a community centre on Ball Park Road in the community of Serpent River First Nation where two […]
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- One person arrested for pointing rifle at family members. On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Northeast Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team unit and the Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit responded to a weapons complaint at a […]
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- Reminder to anyone operating a drone that it is your responsibility to operate it safely and legally. On December 11, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint about a drone flying over the homes of certain Serpent River First Nation community members, including during […]
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- 71-year-old pushed to ground results in charges. On September 20, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service related to a family dispute on Hillside Drive West in the community of Serpent River First Nation. With the assistance from […]
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – A Sudbury driver was arrested and charged after report of erratic behaviour on Highway 17, Serpent River First Nation. On March 29, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an assist call at a residence when a driver of a brown Sport Utility Vehicle […]