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20 Year Old Urinates On Floor After Arrest

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Officers locate individual falling in the snow.

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report regarding a suspicious individual, possibly intoxicated, who was observed standing in a driveway in the 100 block of Causley Street, in the Town of Blind River.

Upon arrival, police located the person walking on the Causley Street sidewalk without shoes and exhibiting clear signs of intoxication. The individual was arrested and transported to the Blind River detachment, where they were lodged until sober.

While in custody, the accused became increasingly agitated and verbally abusive towards officers. The situation escalated when the individual began splashing toilet water in the cell area and at one point, the accused urinated through the bars of the cell onto the floor.

Gerry DICKINSON, 20 years old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000
  • Being intoxicated in a public place

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 6, 2025. 

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Motel Room Destroyed – Stephen LAWRENCE Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Motel room destroyed by customer.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a disturbance at a motel on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River, where an individual was reportedly causing damage to items inside one of the rooms.

Police arrived at the scene, and during the arrest, the individual resisted. The accused was subsequently transported to the Blind River detachment. While in custody, the accused was later served a breakfast sandwich. When an officer entered the cell area to speak with the accused, the sandwich was thrown at the officer.

Stephen LAWRENCE, 42 years old from Midland was charged with:

  • Mischief-destroys or damages property
  • Assault peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Causing a disturbance

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 3, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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Dmytro MIZYK – Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Police recover stolen Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) after a traffic complaint.

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a speeding black SUV that was crossing the center line on Highway 17, North Shore Township. Police stopped the SUV and after further investigation determined that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) had been changed. The original manufacturer’s VIN was located which resulted in the vehicle being stolen. The approximately $100,000 SUV was reported stolen on November 10, 2024, from the King City area. The driver was subsequently arrested and the vehicle towed.

Dmytro MIZYK, 40-years-old, of Winnipeg, Manitoba was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 6, 2025. 

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 2 Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Roommates take car without consent.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle that had been taken from a parking lot on West Street in the Town of Blind River sometime after 4:00 p.m. the previous day.

The investigation revealed two roommates had taken the car keys from the owner’s a pants pocket. At approximately 2:00 p.m., while searching for the stolen black vehicle, officers spotted it traveling eastbound on Highway 17 toward Blind River.

A traffic stop was initiated on Causley Street, where both the driver and passenger were arrested and transported to the Blind River Detachment.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. Further testing was then conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) from the Mississauga First Nation Police Service.

As a result, the driver Donna SMITH, 60 years-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Drive motor vehicle – licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 6, 2025.

The passenger, Mindy BROWN, 40 years-old from Blind River was charged with: Take motor vehicle without consent

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 6, 2025.

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Melissa BEAUPRE – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- East Algoma OPP lays 53rd impaired charge in 2024.  

On December 27, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 12:30 a.m., while approaching Hanes Avenue from Youngfox Road, officers observed a vehicle on Hanes Avenue make a wide right-hand turn onto Youngfox Road, narrowly missing the police cruiser.

The officers located the vehicle at an address on Youngfox Road. During their interaction with the driver, they determined that alcohol had been consumed. When the driver refused to comply with a roadside breath demand, they were arrested and transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.

Melissa BEAUPRE, 35 years-old from Blind River, was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired-alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 6, 2025.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and the car was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1.

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Gerry DICKINSON Urinates On Walls, Floors & Plays In Toilet Water

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Passed-out customer charged with multiple offences.  

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an intoxicated person who had passed out at a table with a bottle of alcohol at a local coffee shop on Causley Street in Blind River.

Upon arrival, police observed the intoxicated individual walking away from the business. The person was arrested and taken to the Blind River detachment. While in custody, the individual became belligerent, urinated on the floor and walls, and later stuffed their shirt into the cell toilet, splashing toilet water throughout the cell.

As a result, Gerry DICKINSON, 19 years-old from Blind River, was charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Being intoxicated in public place

The accused is scheduled to appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 6, 2025.

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Head On Collision – Ryan FREE Charged

(BLIND RIVER)- OPP respond to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision within the 200 block of Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

Investigation determined a westbound white SUV collided head on with an eastbound black car. The driver of the black car suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the white SUV, Ryan FREE, 52 years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Careless driving

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 6, 2025.

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Kaylem DAYBUTCH – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – East Algoma OPP lays 49th impaired charge in 2024.

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted by Mississauga First Nation Police Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Granary Lake Road in the Town of Blind River. 

Investigation determined a car failed to negotiate a corner on Granary Lake Road and continued to travel through the bush striking a tree. The driver then left the scene looking for assistance and walked to the complainant’s residence on Magog Lake Road. 

Police attended the collision scene to confirm that there were no other occupants in the vehicle.  They then attended the complainant’s residence and while speaking to the driver determined alcohol had been consumed. 

The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital in Blind River via Algoma Paramedic Services. 

As a result of the investigation, Kaylem DAYBUTCH, 23 years-of-age from Mississauga First Nation was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 2, 2025.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

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Shawn BENTLEY Facing Charges

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Driver arrested at traffic stop.

On November 17, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 9:30 p.m., police observed a westbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed on Causley Street and initiated a traffic stop. A query revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS).

The East Algoma OPP assisted with the execution of the warrant for: Failing to attend court-as per undertaking. The driver will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury at a later date. 

Shawn BENTLEY, 36 years-of-age from Sudbury was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Speeding
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

Everyone has a role to play in keeping our roads safe. The OPP is committed to addressing behaviours that place drivers, passengers and other road users at risk. 

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TRUDEAU Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Child #PervertAlert

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – One person charged after sexual assault investigation.

On October 15, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced a sexual assault investigation that occurred between September 2023 and October 15, 2024. The assaults were reported to have occurred at a school in Blind River.

As a result of the investigation, Donald TRUDEAU, 72 years age from Blind River, has been charged with:

  • Sexual Interference – two counts
  • Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age – two counts

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River, on November 14, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding similar incidents are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Theresa OUIMETTE Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- East Algoma OPP lays 39th impaired charge in 2024.

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a white SUV that was in the Town of Blind River. 

Another complaint advised that the impaired driver was travelling westbound on Highway 17 and may be driving home to Bruce Mines. At approximately 10:30 p.m. police located the SUV parked and running at the intersection of Highway 17 and Main Street in the Town of Iron Bridge.

While speaking to the driver police determined the driver had consumed alcohol and was arrested. While searching the vehicle police located open containers of alcohol and a small amount of suspected cocaine.

The driver was then transported to Blind River detachment for further testing. While at detachment the driver refused to provide a breath sample and was lodged until sober. 

As a result, Theresa OUIMETTE, 45 years-of-age from Bruce Mines was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of a schedule I substance-cocaine
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 7, 2024.

The SUV was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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Elliot HAMILTON Arrested After Spitting On Window

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- While being transported to Blind River detachment the accused spat on cruiser’s partition window.

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon to assist a Court Enforcement Officer Sheriff with an eviction.

Police queried the individual and revealed this person had multiple outstanding warrants and was subsequently arrested. While being transported to Blind River Detachment the accused spat on the cruiser’s partition window.

As a result, Elliot HAMILTON, 21 years-of-age from Thessalon was charged with: Mischief-renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or effective.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on August 22, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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Jordan FAGAN Charged

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Cube van runs a red light.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint where a westbound white cube van ran a red light on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., OPP observed the white cube van on Highway 17 near River Street in the Town of Thessalon and initiated a traffic stop. A query revealed the driver was breaching a curfew and was a suspended driver.

As a result, Jordan FAGAN, 24 years-of-age from Brampton was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on August 13, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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7 Month Old Cat Executed – Police Seek Public Assistance

(BLIND RIVER, ON)-Cat dies after being shot with low calibre firearm. 

On July 27, 2024, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint where a cat was shot on River Road in the Town of Blind River.

Investigation determined on July 26, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the owner let the cat outside and fifteen minutes later the seven-month-old cat returned home with a bloody wound in the mouth and bleeding profusely. The owners transported their pet to a local veterinarian in Elliot Lake where the feline succumbed to its injuries. The X-ray determined the cat had been shot through its mouth, with the low calibre projectile exiting the chin area, penetrated the chest and became lodged causing a fatal injury.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Reference # E240982108

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Raymond LENDRUM – Assault

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- One person charged after physical altercation.

On July 6, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River.  

Investigation determined the tenant and the complainant had been consuming alcohol when an altercation took place resulting in the complainant receiving a punch in the face.   

As a result, Raymond LENDRUM, 61 years-of-age from Blind River was charged with: Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 8, 2024.