Ontario Free Press
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake. On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged four people after a traffic stop on Ottawa Avenue in Elliot Lake. On January 21, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., police stopped a vehicle after recognizing a person who was wanted on outstanding charges. The person was uncooperative with police, resisting arrest, assaultive, and […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 27, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver after receiving complaints of impairment while driving with kids in the car. At approximately 4:30 p.m. police received multiple calls reporting that a known family member was driving around drunk with children in the car. The complainants had made […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 20, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Chalmers Crescent in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 386 grams of suspected cocaine (approximate street value $17,000), digital scales, packaging […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in an arson investigation in Elliot Lake. On March 6, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire on College Place in Elliot Lake where multiple camper trailers were destroyed. […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver passed out on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. At approximately 9:20 p.m. police were on general patrol when they observed a parked small orange car and the driver passed out. The driver was awoken and displayed obvious signs of […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a female had items in her possession and departed the store without paying for them. A store employee confronted the female […]
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a speeding black Jeep on Highway 108, Northshore township. Police stopped the Jeep a short time later. After further investigation, the driver was determined to be prohibited drive. They were subsequently arrested and the […]