Category: Elliot Lake

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake.

On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., police stopped a black 4-door sedan travelling northbound on Highway 108 towards Elliot Lake. Police located suspected Oxycodone pills, a scale, numerous cell phones, and cash. The driver and passenger were arrested and vehicle was towed.

Trevor GOSSELIN, 55-years-old, of Onaping was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

Jacqueline (Jackie) MONGRAIN, 53-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

Both accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 15, 2026.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On November 15, 2025, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator was charged after a lengthily crash investigation.

On August 6, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Mississauga Avenue. The ATV hit a hydro pole, tangled in lines, and flipped onto a residential front yard fence. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the lone operator to hospital for further assessment. After an in-depth investigation, the operator was arrested and charged.   

Marc Aaron DAWLEY-COLE, 23-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation
• Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 25, 2026.

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.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On November 3, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person with multiple outstanding arrest warrants. 

Police observed a wanted person operating a small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted a traffic stop on Hillside Drive South. The driver, who also had a suspended license, was subsequently arrested and the SUV was towed and impounded.  

Brian WATSON, 45-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Drive while suspended

• Two Committal Warrants executed

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 17, 2025.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to multiple residential break & enters.

On November 4, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m. police were called to McKeown Road for a female who was high on drugs breaking into homes. Police attended the area and located the female who was subsequently arrested. Due to the level of intoxication, Algoma Paramedic Services transported her to the hospital for assessment and was medically cleared a short time after. 

Jessielynn FOURNIER, 30-years-old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 4, 2025.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested numerous people after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at Tokyo Crescent residence on October 29, 2025.  

Police seized approximately 2.4 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 36 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 17 suspected Hydromorphone capsules, approximately 70 suspected methamphetamine tablets, approximately 42 suspected buprenorphine tablets, a prohibited crossbow, cash, digital scales, packaging materials, and multiple cell phones. The approximate street value of the drugs is $8,000.    

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin (UCCM) Anishnaabe Police Service Canine Unit were involved with the investigation and six people were arrested and charged with numerous offences.

Curtis BOWLES, 34-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (Fentanyl)

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

Jason GUY, 40-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (Fentanyl)

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin) 

• Unauthorized possession of weapon

Lee WESTLEY, 37-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: Fail to comply with Undertaking.

Larissa RICHER, 31-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: Fail to comply with Undertaking.

These accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 11, 2025.

Micheal MCNEELANDS, 43-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (Fentanyl)

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin) 

• Unauthorized possession of weapon

• Failure to comply with Undertaking

This accused person was held in custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justic Bail Court in Blind River on October 30, 2025.

Paul HAMILTON, 41-years-old, from Elliot Lake had an outstanding arrest warrant from Huronia West OPP and was held in custody as a result.

(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 

(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.