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Andrew HEPBURN Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Prohibited driver charged in Elliot Lake.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Spruce Avenue. Police recognized a black car with a known suspended driver.

A subsequent vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. The vehicle was also towed and impounded.     

Andrew HEPBURN, 28-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Driving while under suspension – while suspended under HTA Sec 41/42
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 12, 2025.

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UNDERWOOD – Careless Driving Causing Death

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On April 8, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV), or “side-by-side”, operator.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ORV collision on a gravel road in a remote location off the Portelance Road, north of Elliot Lake. 

The collision resulted in an ORV roll over, claiming the life of a 61-year-old passenger. After an extensive investigation by the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team and Technical Collison Investigator (TCI), under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS), the ORV operator was charged.

Todd UNDERWOOD, 62-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Careless driving causing death
  • Drive with passenger not wearing seatbelt
  • Drive with passenger not wearing proper helmet

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 21, 2025. 

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LANDRY Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Pickup truck makes a wide right turn and almost strikes a fully marked OPP cruiser.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were in a fully marked cruiser travelling northbound on Highway 108. Police approached the traffic lights at Highway 108 and Hillside Drive South and entered the left turning lane while doing so a red pickup truck was turning right from Hillside Drive South almost striking the OPP cruiser. 

A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 108 north and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was arrested.  

Paul LANDRY, 58 years-of-age from Ottawa was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Turn -not in safety

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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Assault With Weapon – BAKER

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a family dispute at a residence on Beckett Boulevard in the City of Elliot Lake resulting in one person being arrested.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police attended the residence to speak to the complainant/parent and were advised that the younger family member was throwing household items around, swung a broom stick at the complainant and a grandparent and threatening to punch both victims in the face. 

Prior to police arrival the younger family member left the residence and was later arrested at 2:15 p.m., on Spine Road.

Dean BAKER, 27 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

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Michael SCHELL Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Suspended driver charged with numerous offences.

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an unlicensed driver in a grey pickup truck at a coffee shop on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake.

Police later observed the same grey pickup truck parked at a residence on Central Avenue. At approximately 1:30 p.m., the grey pickup truck pulled out of the driveway with a utility trailer in tow and a traffic stop was initiated on Poplar Road.

A query revealed the driver was suspended and breaching a condition of their Undertaking. An arrest was made, and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a small amount cannabis marihuana on the front seat and in the centre console.

Michael SCHELL, 38 years-of-age from Sudbury was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with Undertaking
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Driver-fail to properly wear seatbelt
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Improper tires-draw vehicle
  • Improper tires
  • Improper means of attachment

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

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Raymond YOUNG Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On March 12, 2025, an individual was found to be in violation of conditions prohibiting them from attending an address on Axmith Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual in the complainant’s carport on Axmith Avenue, who was not supposed to be there.

As a result, Raymond YOUNG, 34 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with: Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on March 13, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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Cody BURMAN Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On March 12, 2025, a suspicious person was observed entering and exiting a local grocery store on Hillside Drive South in the City of Elliot Lake.

At approximately 6:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual who appeared to be impaired, going in and out of the store and approaching white cars in the parking lot. The person had left the scene on foot before police arrived.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., police located the individual. A query revealed that the person was wanted, and an arrest was made.

Cody BURMAN, 33 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with: Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on March 13, 2025.

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18 Year Old Facing Attempt Theft & Assault Charges – Name Relased

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On March11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., three individuals were caught attempting to shoplift from local grocery store on Hillside Drive South in the City of Elliot Lake.

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an attempted theft of alcohol. As store staff attempted to stop three individuals from leaving, the trio fled the scene, and one of them pushed an employee, causing them to fall and injure their shoulder.

On March 12, 2025, police arrested three individuals. The first arrest occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m., with 18-year-old Nichola SACHRO from Blind River being charged with:

  • Attempt – theft under $5000 – shoplifting
  • Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

The second arrest was made at approximately 2:00 p.m., with a 16-year-old from Elliot Lake being charged with: Attempt – theft under $5000 – shoplifting and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

The third arrest was made at approximately 5:00 p.m., with a another 16-year-old from Elliot Lake charged with: Attempt – theft under $5000 – shoplifting and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 6, 2025.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 3 Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three people in a stolen pickup truck in Elliot Lake.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police located a stolen pickup truck in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North. The pickup truck attempted to leave the area but was stopped and the driver and two occupants were arrested. Additionally, the driver had a bag of pills and brass knuckles in their possession. They also exhibited signs of impairment by drug. 

Lee WESTLEY, 36-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Curtis BOWLES, 33-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Larissa RICHER, 30-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

All three accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public that impaired is impaired. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug 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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Daniel DUCHARME Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 27, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a warrant at a residence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake.

The person had failed to comply with conditions on a previous release order, failed to attend for prints, and failed to attend court. These orders were from previous charges of obstruct police, public mischief, and unauthorized possession of a weapon. 

On February 27, police attended the person’s residence and executed the arrest warrant.

Daniel DUCHARME, 38-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Fail to attend for fingerprints – as per Undertaking

·      Fail to attend for court – as per Undertaking

·      Fail to comply with Undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 28, 2025.

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Meth Bust: Christian David MASCI

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 20, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) team arrested a fourth person in Toronto.

On February 6, 2025, the OPP executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake. Police seized more than 2300 grams of illicit drugs (estimated street value exceeding $460,000), cash, packaging, cutting and cooking materials, digital scales, vacuum sealer, blender, and pepper spray.

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were initially arrested and charged with numerous offences.

The fourth had an arrest warrant issued and was taken into custody on February 20.        

Christian David MASCI, 36-years old from North York was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Toronto on February 21, 2025.

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18 Year Old Arrested For Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested ta person in relation to a break & enter on Tokyo Crescent in Elliot Lake.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the complainant reported a known person inside a residence who was on release conditions not to be. Police located the person walking a short distance away and was subsequently arrested.

Marcus STARKS, 18-year-old from Elliot Lake were charged with:

·      Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 20, 2025.

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Drug Bust: Sky FOX

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop in Elliot Lake.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a known blue sports car with no plates on Farquhar Place in Elliot Lake. The driver had a suspended license and no vehicle documents could be provided to police. In addition, drug paraphernalia and suspected Fentanyl, Hydromorphine, and Cocaine was located inside the car. The driver was later assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and subsequently charged.

Sky FOX, 30-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Fentanyl)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Hydromorphine)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Cocaine)
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates

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

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug 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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Randolph (Randy) KUNZE Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge same person for same offences in neighborhood.

On February 9, 2025, numerous complainants reported a multitude of harassment and threats by a known person in a neighborhood in Elliot Lake. The complaints were the same as what transpired in May 2020, where the person was arrested and charged with 16 offences at that time.  

After another extensive police investigation, the person was arrested again on February 19, 2025.

Randolph (Randy) KUNZE, 41-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Criminal Harassment – 12 counts
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – 11 counts
  • Uttering Threats – cause death or bodily harm – 4 counts

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

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Home Invasion – Zachery PELLETIER Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest person after breaking into residence and assault.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person was safely arrested. The person continued the threats and assaultive behaviour towards police in a highly intoxicated state.

Zachery PELLETIER, 29-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Assault a peace officer – three counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm – five counts
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 11, 2025.