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Christopher SIMPSON-JOHNSTON Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Pine Road.

Police were conducting regular patrol duties near Spruce Avenue and Highway 108 when an alert was indicated by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR). The vehicle was followed and subsequently stopped.

Christopher SIMPSON-JOHNSTON, 31-years-old, of Serpent River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Owner permit operation of motor vehicle without insurance
  • Operate unsafe motor vehicle

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on September 5 , 2024.

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Bradley WILLETT Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Elliot Lake All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator arrested again after breaching prior release conditions.

On September 2, 2024, East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when a known person was observed operating an ATV on Pearson Drive. The operator was in contravention of prior release conditions to not operate a motor vehicle. Police intercepted the operator on Lauzon Crescent and a subsequent arrest was made.

Bradley WILLETT, 24-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – two counts of failure to comply with release order.

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on September 3, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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Martin BATES – Fraud, Theft

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- One person arrested and charged for 16 offences.

On August 26, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation that occurred between August 10, 2024, and August 18, 2024, that took place at a local outfitters store in the City of Elliot Lake.

Investigation determined an employee stole store items, cash, had pocketed money from the till and refunded store items by falsifying invoices.  Closed circuit television (CCTV) recorded most of the fraudulent transactions and thefts.

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the OPP made an arrest and recovered more store items.

As a result, Martin BATES, 48 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with: 

  • Fraud under $5000 (seven counts)
  • Falsification books and documents (five counts)
  • Theft under $5000 (four counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 10, 2024.

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Heiko SCHMITZ – Weapon

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a call of a man with a gun.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a man on a bicycle with a handgun at an apartment complex parking lot on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. 

Police located the man and bicycle a short time later at a residence on Tokyo Crescent. The man attempted to evade officers, and after a short altercation, he was safely arrested. The handgun was safely recovered, and it was only then that police learned it was an airsoft pistol made to look like a real gun. 

Heiko SCHMITZ, 53-years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on August 14, 2024.

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Kenneth O’KEEFE – Threats, Assault, Etc.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – An Elliot Lake driver was charged after a dispute at a residence on Washington Crescent.

On July 23, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to the residence regarding a family dispute. The complainant reported being threatened by a family member. That member then smashed into the complainant’s vehicle when departing in a green pickup truck. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time after on Hirshhorn Avenue. The driver was spoken to who’s breath emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage and exhibited signs of impairment. The driver was irate and very belligerent, uncooperative with police, and consequently arrested after refusing to comply with demands.

Kenneth O’KEEFE, 57-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Assault
  • Mischief Under $5000
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 12, 2024.

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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Shayne HAYNER Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)– Erratic driver on Highway 108 arrested.

On July 18, 2024, shortly after 6:15 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple traffic complaints of a possible impaired driver that was operating a pick-up truck and driving erratically and was unable to maintain its lane and speed on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake.

Members of the public reported the suspect vehicle had stopped on the Highway, did a burn out and had almost ditched the pick-up truck several times.

Shortly after 6:45 p.m., police located the parked pick-up truck on Highway 108 near Depot Lake. Police spoke to the driver and determined alcohol had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to Blind River detachment for further testing. While at detachment the driver refused to provide a breath sample.

Police received another call for service related to the driver who earlier had stolen a puppy and several bottles of alcoholic beverages from this complainant’s residence. Once the driver was processed the puppy was returned to the owner in good health.

As a result, Shayne HAYNER, 29 years-of-age from Bruce Mines was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure or Refusal to comply with demand
  • Theft under $5000 (two counts)
  • Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 14, 2024.

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

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Daniel LESLIE – Assault With Weapon

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police safely apprehended a person after being called to a neighbour dispute on Forest Place. 

On July 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Forest Place in relation to a neighbour dispute. When officers attempted to speak to one of the people involved, the person threatened police with a large dagger style knife in hand. After effective de-escalation communication, police were able to safely apprehend the person. 

Daniel LESLIE, 62-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: 

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Obstruct peace officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on                    August 15, 2024.

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David MARTIN Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On July 3, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a warrant and arrested a person at a residence on Hillside Drive South.

Police attended the residence and arrested the person for failing to attend court on numerous occasions to answer to previous charges.  

David MARTIN, 61-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Failure to attend court

and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie on July 4, 2024.

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Horst KOKE – Assault With Weapon

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged one person after threats at a local hardware store.

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m. police responded to a knife related call at a hardware store on Kilborn Way. The complainant reported that a staff member was threatened by a customer with a knife. Nobody was injured and the customer left the store prior to police arrival.  

Horst KOKE, 78-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Carrying concealed weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.

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Brooke BLAIR – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle on Laprairie Crescent for not having lights on.

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when the vehicle stop was conducted. The driver was spoken to who exhibited signs of impairment by alcohol.  They were subsequently arrested and charged and the vehicle was towed and impounded.  

Brooke BLAIR, 22-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.

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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Peter BACK: Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – An Elliot Lake resident was charged with impaired after an early morning complaint at a downtown parking lot. 

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of man drinking in his car at a grocery store parking lot. Police located the man in the driver’s seat of his vehicle and beer under the seat. He was subsequently arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded.

Peter BACK, 65-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.

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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Terence ELLIOTT Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On June 23, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an intoxicated person at the ball field in Elliot Lake. 

Police were called by numerous people at a Pearson Drive ball field, stating there was an intoxicated male who was being very disruptive and causing a disturbance. The male was spoken to who was displaying the obvious signs of intoxication. He was also very uncooperative and confrontational with police. When politely asked to leave, the male was argumentative and physical with police. After a short confrontation, the male was safely arrested and removed form the area.  

Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

·      Resist peace officer

·      Being intoxicated in public place

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.

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Frank MCCORMICK Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A Sault Ste. Marie driver was stopped after a traffic complaint which resulted in an arrest for impaired driving in Elliot Lake.

On June 19, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 108 in town. The vehicle was failing to stay in their lane and driving over curbs. Police stopped the white car a short time afterwards on Westhill Road and spoke to the driver.  The driver exhibited obvious signs of intoxication and a strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanated from their breath. Police also observed open beer cans and a partial case of beer on the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver was very uncooperative with police and physically resistive. After a short altercation, the driver was safely arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded. 

Frank MCCORMICK, 48-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Breach of Recognizance
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.

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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Jordan LALONDE Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a disturbance call on Hirshhorn Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On June 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. police were called to an intoxicated male causing a disturbance by yelling, swearing, and throwing things. Police spoke to the male who was acting very bizarre and not making any sense. He also identified himself as somebody police later found to be a different person. After investigation, it was learned the male was wanted and there was a warrant out for his arrest. 

Jordan LALONDE, 33-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective

The accused was scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on June 7, 2024.

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Jennifer REES Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a prior theft from a retail store on Ontario Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On June 8, 2024, store staff reported that a female was caught on security video stealing numerous items and then departed the store without paying. Total value of the products was approximately $1000. The female was later identified and subsequently arrested.    

Jennifer REES, 43-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 August 15, 2024.