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Pervert Alert: Children Sexually Assaulted! Name Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On September 18, 2025, police arrested a man in Elliot Lake after additional reported sexual assaults.

In July 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a sexual assault call that occurred at an apartment complex in Elliot Lake. A person was charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age and sexual interference as a result of the investigation.  

On September 5, 2025, police were called regarding another sexual assault that had previously occurred at the same apartment complex involving the same previously charged person.   

Casey Michael FOURNIER, 55-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged again with:

  • Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age
  • Sexual Interference

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

Because the accused was the building superintendent, and may have been employed at other buildings, police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstance to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at: www.sudburycrimestoppers.com 

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Don JOHNSON Was Arrested – Details Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police stopped a car on Joubin Road.

On September 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop to check the sobriety of the driver.   Police observed signs of alcohol impairment and failed the approved screening device. The person was subsequently arrested and vehicle was towed and impounded. 

Donald (Don) JOHNSON, 61-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by 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 October 9, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Pervert Jerks It While Facing School – Name Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On September 15, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an indecent act related occurrence at a plaza on Hillside Drive. 

The complainant reported that a male was inside a small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) parked in the plaza facing the school, pleasuring and exposing himself. The witness also photographed the elderly male and vehicle prior to calling police. The male departed before police arrival but was later arrested at his Chalmers Crescent residence.

Rolland FOISY, 77-years-old, of Elliot Lake was arrested and charged with – Indecent Act – Public Place.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 13, 2025. 

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Patrick BARRY Charged

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged driver with multiple offences.  

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake. The purple car had an expired temporary plate and the driver was spoken to.    

Patrick BARRY, 31-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 15, 2025.

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Shane DAVIS Charged

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Driver charged after traffic complaint on Beckett Boulevard.

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a red car operating with no plates.

Police arrived on scene a short time afterwards and the car was located. The driver was spoken to and subsequently charged. 

Shane DAVIS, 47-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justic in Elliot Lake on October 15, 2025.

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Steven DEGAGNE Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On August 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at an apartment on Willoughby Road.

At approximately 12:10 p.m. police were called in relation to a family member refusing to leave the residence when asked by the homeowner. When police arrived, the person was spoken to and asked numerous times to leave on his own but declined to cooperate and do so. After a short altercation, the person was arrested and removed from the property. 

Steven DEGAGNE, 27-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Breach of Recognizance
  • Fail to leave premises when directed

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 9, 2025.

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Manubhai PATEL – Sexual Assault

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrested a man in Elliot Lake after a reported sexual assault.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called regarding a sexual assault that occurred in a park area adjacent to Ste Camillus Crescent.

Earlier that morning, a person was approached by an older male with a cane, who offered the person money for sex. The male then proceeded to touch the person inappropriately before they ran away.   

Manubhai PATEL, 73-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was later arrested and charged with – Sexual Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 9, 2025.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstance to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at: www.sudburycrimestoppers.com 

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Algoma website at http://www.victimservicesalgoma.ca for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7792 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.  

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John James COLQUHOUN Was Arrested – Detials Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after calls for service in relation to stolen property.

On August 13, 2025, police were called to a residence on Poplar Road where the complainant reported that a known male entered their garage and stole numerous items sometime over night. Police also executed a search warrant for the male’s rental vehicle and seized additional stolen property and drugs.

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

·      Possession or property obtained by crime under $5000 – seven counts

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin

·      Possession of over 30g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on August 14, 2025.

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Kristine WALKER – Threats

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- A disturbance at a local clinic prompted a police response in the City of Elliot Lake.

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at a clinic on Ontario Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers learned that an individual had become verbally abusive toward staff and refused to leave the premises when directed to do so.

During their interaction with police, the individual made threatening comments, indicating intent to harm the complainant and the complainant’s children. While attempting to effect the arrest, officers were met with resistance, leading to a brief struggle.

As a result, Kristine WALKER, 44 years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm

·      Resist peace officer

·      Fail to leave premises when directed

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 11, 2025.

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Shane DUNN – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 32nd impaired charge in 2025.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint at Spine Beach, where an individual was reportedly consuming alcohol while sitting in a parked vehicle.

Officers attended the scene shortly after and located the vehicle with the individual in the driver’s seat. While speaking with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed, resulting in an arrest.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several beer cans and an open container of alcohol. The driver was transported to the Elliot Lake detachment for further testing.

Shane DUNN, 49 years old from Elliot Lake 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 September 11, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report motorists suspected of driving impaired by calling 9-1-1 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Terrence ELLIOTT Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receive a complaint of a shirtless person outside a residence on Diefenbaker Court in the City of Elliot Lake.

On July 25, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police attended Diefenbaker Court and arrested an individual for being intoxicated in a public place and while searching the individual officers located nine methamphetamine pills inside a pant pocket.

Terrence ELLIOTT, 36 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance-methamphetamine

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order

·      Being intoxicated in public place

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 11, 2025.

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Clayton AUSTEN Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On Saturday, July 25, 2025, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols in the City of Elliot Lake.

At approximately 7:00 p.m., officers observed a grey pickup truck pass another vehicle on Highway 108, between Manitoba Road and Hillside Drive North. A traffic stop was conducted, and while speaking with the driver, police determined alcohol had been consumed. The driver was transported to the Elliot Lake detachment for further testing, where they refused to provide a suitable breath sample despite multiple attempts.

Clayton AUSTEN, 74 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with: Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 14, 2025. 

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

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76 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police received a disturbance call at Spine Beach.

On July 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant about an older man who was intoxicated and making inappropriate comments to the lifeguards. When police arrived on scene, the man was located and arrested. 

Donald (Don) DAVIDSON, 76-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by 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 September 11, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Thomas RENNER Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On July 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Mississauga Avenue.

At approximately 2:25 a.m. police stopped the black car and recognized one of the passengers as being wanted. He was subsequently arrested and charged.

Thomas RENNER, 34-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with Release Order – two counts
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on July 18, 2025.

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Katrina STARR – Theft

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On July 18, 2025, police arrested person from a previous theft occurrence at convenient store on Hillside Drive South. 

On July 5, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified by employees of a theft. Police attended and viewed the video surveillance depicting a female stealing numerous food items and alcohol. The female was later identified and arrested. 

Katrina STARR, 21-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with – Theft under $5000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 11, 2025.