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IROQUOIS FALLS OPP Police Press Releases

Death At Long Term Care Facility – Michelle BIGLOW Arrested

(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person in relation to a death at a long-term care facility in the Town of Iroquois Falls. 

On Friday, May 23, 2024, the South Porcupine OPP received a report that a resident of a long-term care facility had experienced medical distress following an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 17, 2024. The 93-year-old male had been transported to a local hospital where he died on Saturday, May 24, 2024.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle BIGLOW, 62 years old of Matheson, was arrested and charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, contrary to section 221 of the Criminal Code.  

The investigation was conducted by the South Porcupine OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with information that may assist this investigation is asked to contact the South Porcupine OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Neighbour Dispute Leads To Arrest

(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – A neighbour dispute leads to threats and mischief charges.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Iroquois Falls OPP responded to a neighbour dispute on Sunset Bay Road in Iroquois Falls.

As a result of the investigation, Scott MACDONALD, 53 years-old, of Iroquois Falls has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – three counts
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – two counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 24, 2025, in Timmins.

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Arrests For Grand-parent Scam

(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people involved in a grand-parent scam involving three separate victims.

On January 22, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a fraud where the suspect called a residence in Iroquois Falls requesting money for their grandson that had been in a car accident. 

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 11:12 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a fraud where the suspect called two separate residences in Iroquois Falls, requesting money for their grandson who was currently in custody.

As a result of the investigation two people have been arrested and charged.

Amect RICALDY-SOLORZANO, 53 years-old, from Montreal, was charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000 – four counts
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused remains in custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 29, 2025.

Eliza GREGOLINKSKA, 53 years-old, from Montreal, was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused was released from custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 13, 2025

If you or someone you know may have been the victim of an ’emergency’ scam, contact your local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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William LEGGETTE – Drunk Driving

(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – A traffic stop led to impaired driving charges for one on Highway 11.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop Highway 11 in Iroquois Falls, after observing a vehicle swerving from fog line to centre line.

During the traffic stop, police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane detachment for further testing. A search of the vehicle incident to arrest was conducted, and police located open containers of alcohol beverages.

As a result of the investigation, William LEGGETTE, 62 years of age of Campbellcroft, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2024, in Timmins. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.