(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have arrested and charged one individual after responding to a reported break and enter incident.
On December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m. (CST), a male had attempted to break into a residence on Maple Crescent in Atikokan. The male fled upon police arrival and barricaded himself in his residence. Further investigation revealed the male was also wanted for assault from a previous incident earlier that day.
Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, OPP Crisis Negotiators and North West Region Crime Unit members were deployed to assist members of the Atikokan OPP Detachment. Shortly after 8:20 p.m. (CST) one individual was safely arrested by police.
As a result, Ricky KEEASH, 47-years-old of Atikokan, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Forcible Entry
- Break and Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Assault with a weapon
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on December 17, 2025.
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