John James COLQUHOUN Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest man again after multiple separate occurrences reported.

On July 16, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called by a U-Haul depot stated a person did not pay his bill and failed to return the rented trailer. Police later located the trailer which was returned to the depot and the man was arrested and charged. 

On July 17, 2025, the same man attended a restaurant on Oakland Boulevard, had a meal, then departed the establishment without paying, and assaulted an employee. He then attended a gas station convenient store on Highway 108 and stole a pack of cigarettes. The man was later arrested and charged. 

On July 18, 2025, the same man attended a camp north of Elliot Lake on Highway 639. Complainants reported the man being high on drugs and threatening to kill them. When police arrived a short time after, the man was located riding an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the area. He was subsequently arrested once again.

John James COLQUHOUN, 66-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

• Theft over $5000
• Food and lodging fraud
• Assault
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – four counts
• Mischief – obstructs, interrupts, or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
• Assault a peace officer
• Careless driving
• Fail to wear proper helmet
• Abandoning material that is likely to become litter

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on July 19, 2025. 

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