Wingham Free Press
(WALPOLE ISLAND) – Two people are facing charges following an incident on Walpole Island First Nation. The investigation began on December 19, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., when members of Walpole Island First Nation Police (WIFNP) and the Lambton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of gunfire during an altercation at […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – Four individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed on Walpole Island First Nation. On October 18, 2024, members from the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – On September 19, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Ashkebee Road, Walpole Island First Nation. As a result of the investigation, Ira WHITE, 57-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual has been charged following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Walpole Island First Nation. On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a collision involving a […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – Police have charged one individual following a weapons investigation, which resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Walpole Island First Nation. On August 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Crime Unit, Lambton OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Walpole Island First Nation […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One person is dead following a fail to remain motor vehicle collision on Austin Road, Walpole Island First Nation. On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a report of a collision […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – On April 1, 2024, at 3:50 p.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service (WIPS) and Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding an individual being shot at by two individuals on Dump Road. Officers attended and confirmed no individuals had been injured. Empty firearm casings were […]
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – On March 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service (WIPS) were notified of a single-vehicle collision on Brother Road. Officers attended the scene and, upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the individual was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported […]