Category: Nipigon

(NIPIGON, ON) On February 14, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a fail to remain collision involving an all terrain vehicle in Lake Helen First Nation.

Investigation determined that an all terrain vehicle struck a parked motor vehicle and left the scene. Shortly after, OPP officers located the suspect vehicle and driver at an address in Lake Helen. Investigation revealed the driver to be impaired by alcohol.

The driver, Narcisse BAIN, 61 years of age, of Lake Helen, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – over 80
• Operation while prohibited

Driver as also charged under the Provincial Offences Act;

• Fail to remain
• Fail to report accident
• Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to wear proper helmet
• Drive off-road vehicle – no number plate
• Drive off-road vehicle – no licence

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The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

No one was injured in this collision.

If you suspect a dangerous or impaired driver, please call OPP Provincial Communications Centre toll-free at 1-888-310-1122 when it is safe for you to do so. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

(NIPIGON, ON) – On February 12, 2026, at approximately 1:37 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding. Investigation revealed the driver was breaching release conditions. Police also formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle was impaired by a drug. The driver then refused to comply with the Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) demand. As a result, Jeffrey White, 46, of Nipigon, ON, has been charged with:

• Failure to Comply with Release Order (Criminal Code)
• Failure Or Refusal to Comply with Demand (Criminal Code)
• Speeding (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused’s driver licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

(NIPIGON, ON) – On January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that an individual may be breaching court‑ordered release conditions.

During the investigation, officers located two short‑haired boxer‑breed dogs inside an unheated vehicle. At the time, the outside temperature was approximately -18°C, police determined the dogs had been left in the vehicle for more than two hours.

The suspect was later located at a residence they had been ordered by the court not to attend.

As a result, Mackenzie Loyst, 25 years of age, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Cruelty to Animals – Causing Unnecessary Pain, Suffering or Injury, contrary to section 445.1(1)(a)
• Two counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order (two counts), contrary to section 145(5)(a)

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The dogs are being cared for by a local resident. Both dogs appeared un harmed.

If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you have any information regarding animal neglect or abuse you can also call the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre (OAPCC) at 1-833-9-ANIMAL , available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NIPIGON, ON) – Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver in the town of Nipigon, ON

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle swerving all over the road near the Nipigon river bridge, officers located the vehicle at a local gas station. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kit MCCABE, 65, of Patience Township, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. Members of the public are urged to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

(Nipigon, ON) Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop after a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Nipigon, Ontario.

On August 1, 2025 at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers were notified of a possible impaired driver near Nipigon, officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and taken back to the detachment for further testing.

Wyatt TURNER, 25 years old of Nipigon, Ontario has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs – Criminal Code of Canada
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) – Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP reminds the public to never drive impaired. Arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, or come up with an alternative plan. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call OPP Provincial Communications Centre toll-free at 1-888-310-1122 when it is safe for you to do so. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment responded to a report of gas theft from a business on Rock Bay First Nation.

Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and discovered it had been reported stolen from Thunder Bay. Further investigation revealed additional offences.

As a result, two individuals from Thunder Bay have been charged:

Patricia WHYTE, 41, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Theft under $5,000
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Five counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order

Denis BERNARD, 41 is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Theft under $5,000
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody.

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 17, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual sleeping in a running vehicle in the town of Nipigon.

Officers spoke with the occupant and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by a controlled substance. The individual was arrested and transported to hospital for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kylie DICKSON, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on January 6, 2026.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. Members of the public are urged to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

(NIPIGON, ON) – In July 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Nipigon area.

As a result of this investigation, on November 17, 2025, officers arrested and charged two individuals:

Brady BORG, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

• Trafficking in a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Kylie DICKSON, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

• Trafficking in a Schedule I substance – Cocaine
• Trafficking in a Schedule I substance – Fentanyl

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody.

The OPP reminds the public that anyone with information related to this

(NIPIGON, ON) – One individual is facing multiple charges following an incident that led to a social media post to advise the public not to pick up hitchhikers on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Following an alert to a stolen vehicle shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 17. Upon police presence, the vehicle fled and continued westbound. A spike belt was successfully deployed at approximately 11:53 a.m., disabling the vehicle near the Ruby Creek area. The driver was then observed fleeing on foot.

Following an extensive search, OPP officers located and arrested the individual at approximately 8:32 p.m.

As a result, Abdul YUSIF, age 36, of London, has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Dangerous Operation
• Driving While Under Suspension

The accused was remanded into custody and set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 22, 2025.

(NIPIGON, ON) – Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Nipigon OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the Township of Nipigon. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Through investigation it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired. As a result, Kit MCCABE, 65 of Nipigon was arrested and charged with:

·       Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

(NIPIGON, ON) – A Nipigon couple sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a bear entered their home late on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The incident occurred when the residents opened their back door to let their dog outside. A bear entered the home and attacked both individuals. The couple was able to retreat to a bedroom, where they barricaded themselves and called emergency services.

Responding Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers located the bear in the basement, where it was being contained by the family dog. Officers safely removed the homeowners from the residence, and they were transported to hospital for treatment.

The bear was dispatched without further incident to ensure public safety.

The OPP reminds the public that while bear intrusions into homes are rare, reports of sightings and encounters are becoming more frequent so far this fall. Residents are encouraged to stay “Bear Wise” by visiting ontario.ca/bearwise for tips and information.

For emergencies where a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 911. For non-emergency bear encounters, call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327.