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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. 

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John James COLQUHOUN Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest man again after multiple separate occurrences reported.

On July 16, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called by a U-Haul depot stated a person did not pay his bill and failed to return the rented trailer. Police later located the trailer which was returned to the depot and the man was arrested and charged. 

On July 17, 2025, the same man attended a restaurant on Oakland Boulevard, had a meal, then departed the establishment without paying, and assaulted an employee. He then attended a gas station convenient store on Highway 108 and stole a pack of cigarettes. The man was later arrested and charged. 

On July 18, 2025, the same man attended a camp north of Elliot Lake on Highway 639. Complainants reported the man being high on drugs and threatening to kill them. When police arrived a short time after, the man was located riding an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the area. He was subsequently arrested once again.

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

  • Theft over $5000
  • Food and lodging fraud
  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – four counts
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts, or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
  • Assault a peace officer
  • Careless driving
  • Fail to wear proper helmet
  • Abandoning material that is likely to become litter

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

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Curtis BOWLES Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On June 21, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in a school yard on Mississauga Avenue.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. police were called in relation to an intoxicated male who looked to be trying to gain entry to a Mississauga Avenue school. Once on scene, police recognized the male and was subsequently arrested for a previous breach. 

On June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m. police conducted a compliance check at an Axmith Avenue residence where the male was supposed to be present. A family member was spoken to who advised the male was not home.

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

  • Failure to comply with Release Order

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on June 22, 2025.

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Casey FOURNIER – Assault, Hit & Run

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest person after altercation in grocery store parking lot.

On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m. the complainant noticed that their vehicle was hit by a vehicle parked next to it. The vehicle owner was spoke to and verbal argument ensued. The vehicle owner then escalated matters when he retrieved a baseball bat from his vehicle and threatened the complainant. They departed prior to police arrival but was later arrested.

Casey FOURNIER, 55-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

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

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Crack & Cocaine Bust

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On June 12, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Amsterdam Road in Elliot Lake.

As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 186 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 11 grams of suspected crack (approximate street value of drugs – almost $20,000), digital scales, packaging material, approximately $3475 in cash, and numerous cell phones were seized. 

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), and uniform members were involved with the investigation. Two people were arrested and charged.         

Stanley DIBB, 44-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

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

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

Ronny (Jayman) PRADO LASSO, 24-years-old, of Etobicoke was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – two counts

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

·      Failure to comply with Release Order – three counts

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on June 13, 2025.

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Abdalla DAOUD Was Arrested Again #RepeatOffender

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 31, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at a residence on Colwill Drive.

Police were called in relation to a family dispute regarding a person threatening others after a verbal argument. Once on scene, it was learned that the person was breaching prior release conditions and had numerous warrants from Ottawa Police Service. Subsequently, the person was arrested charged.

Abdalla DAOUD, 40-years-old, of Ottawa, was additionally charged with:

  • Failure to comply with Release Order
  • Produce a Schedule III substance

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on June 1, 2025.

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Joseph MCQUEEN Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) arrested a person with numerous outstanding warrants.  

On May 30, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. police arrested the person at a commercial business on Monck Road in Ramara Township. The person had been evading police and had outstanding charges and three warrants.      

Joseph MCQUEEN, 48-years-old, of Orillia, was arrested and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Orillia on May 31, 2025.

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Jullian DELEON – Impaired Operation

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after a Reduced Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program in Blind River.

On May 25, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a black Jeep on Causley Street. While speaking to the driver, a strong odour of burnt cannabis was detected. The driver was subsequently arrested and later assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Jullian DELEON, 39-years-old, of Collingwood was charged with – Operation while impaired – Drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 7, 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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Terence ELLIOTT – Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a break & enter on Ski Hill Road.

On May 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to an alarm activation at a commercial building on site. A smashed rear window was observed and alarm motion determined movement in the kitchen area of the chalet. An intoxicated person was located inside helping himself to food and was subsequently arrested.  

Terence ELLIOTT, 36-years-old, from Elliot Lake were charged with:

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

·      Mischief under $5000

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

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MONGRAIN, MIMEAULT & SCOTT Arrested – Details Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 22, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Elliot Lake.

Police attended a residence on McKeown Road and seized more than 105 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value exceeding $10,500), numerous suspected methamphetamine tablets, cash, packaging materials, digital scales, and cell phones.  

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

Jacqueline (Jackie) MONGRAIN, 52-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Zachary MIMEAULT, 29-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Sarah SCOTT, 40-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition 

The accused persons will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.

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Kalie EKOMIAK Arrested – Assault & Harassment

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 21, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after numerous complaints to police regarding threatening phone calls. 

At approximately 10:15 a.m. police received complaints regarding multiple threatening phone calls placed by a known person to a school, daycare and residence. Police ensured the safety of all recipients and facilities and located the caller a short time later on Hillside Drive South. The caller was extremely confrontation, uncooperative, and assaultive with police during the arrest.

Kalie EKOMIAK, 35-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Assault a Peace Officer

·      Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate

·      Mischief – obstructs, interrupts, or interferes, with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.