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$50,000 Drug Bust – Michelle MARTINEAU

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – Two Chapleau residents are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Chapleau residence, resulting in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine with an estimated street value of $50,000. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a joint investigation with Northeast […]

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Jean Marc DIGNARD – Drunk Driving

(CHAPLEAU, ON)- The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint at Hwy 129 and Hwy 667. On Sunday November 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East OPP detachment observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol. […]

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Fatal Collision

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 101, near Chapleau. On March 17, 2025, approximately 11:40 a.m., the Superior East OPP and Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a motorized snow vehicle on Highway 101 at Adam Lake Road, approximately 30 kilometers, east of Chapleau. As […]

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Jordan SMITH Was Arrested

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On January 17, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an abandoned stolen vehicle on Lafreniere Road, in Chapleau Township. While responding to the call, officers were alerted of a second stolen vehicle   in the same area. The officers located the second stolen vehicle a […]

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Spouse Assaulted With Weapon

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – A Chapleau resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a sexual assault investigation. On March 23, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Pine Park Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old person […]

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Darryl HIGHAM Arrested

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. On February 22, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a threats occurrence on Pine Street. As a result of the investigation, Darryl HIGHAM, 36 years-of-age, of Cloyne, Ontario […]