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19 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual for drug trafficking offences in the Municipality.

On Saturday August 30, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a local hotel for a report of suspected drug paraphernalia. Police investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Following investigation, Brier EDWARDS, 19 years old from Sioux Lookout, has been arrested and charged with the following offences: 

·        Two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking,

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime,

·        Four counts of failure to comply with Probation Order, and

·        One count of failure to comply with Release Order.

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Dryden / Sioux Lookout Bail Court on September 2, 2025.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit substances in Sioux Lookout, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. You may also report online at: http://www.p3tips.com/273.

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$13,500 Drug Bust – RENTON & LOUBIER

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Two local residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed in Sioux Lookout.

An investigation into drug trafficking in Sioux Lookout was commenced by the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from Dryden OPP CSCU, Red Lake OPP CSCU, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Northwest Region Canine Unit and Sioux Lookout OPP.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a search warrant was executed on a residence on Drayton Road. Officers seized multiple firearms, prohibited weapons, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $13,500.

As a result of the investigation, Tony RENTON, 62 years old of Sioux Lookout, was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a prohibited device
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Sylvie LOUBIER, 60 years old of Sioux Lookout, was charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a prohibited device
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the Sioux Lookout OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Bus Rollover Sends 25 To Hospital

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision on Highway 516 in Sioux Lookout that has left 25 people with minor to possible life-altering injuries.

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the OPP were called to a bus rollover on Highway 516 near Stain Lake. The single-vehicle collision involved a bus with over 30 adult passengers, who were tree-planting in the area this summer. As a result of the incident, 25 people were transported to hospitals for medical treatment. One person is reported to have sustained life-altering injuries at this time.

Northwest Emergency Medical Services, Sioux Lookout Fire Service, Ornge air ambulance, Ministry of Transportation, and OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionist assisted Sioux Lookout OPP in the response to the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the Sioux Lookout OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Brier & Brody EDWARDS Were Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with support from the Dryden OPP CSCU, Northwest Region (NWR) Emergency Response Team, NWR Canine Unit, and Sioux Lookout Detachment have arrested and charged two individuals for drug trafficking and firearms offences in the Municipality, thanks to ongoing investigations being conducted by the Sioux Lookout CSCU.

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, police executed a search warrant at a local residence on Highland Park Drive, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. During the search, officers seized prohibited firearms, ammunition, and prohibited firearms accessories, as well as suspected illicit substances and proceeds of crime. Following investigation, charges have been laid against two Sioux Lookout residents.

Brody EDWARDS, 21-years-old of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – three counts

·      Carless storage of Firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – three counts

·      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Possession of a firearm knowing the Serial number has been tampered with

·      Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Brier EDWARDS, 18-years-old of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Both accused have been remanded into custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden, on April 23, 2025.

If you have any information about illegal firearms or the trafficking of illicit substances in Sioux Lookout, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Katherine ALBANY – Impaired Driving

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – The Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to take impaired drivers off local roads

On April 11, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of intoxicated unwanted parties at a local hotel. Officers attended and located one individual intoxicated in the driver’s seat of the motor vehicle. Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Sioux Lookout Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.

Katherine ALBANY, 47-years-old, from Thunder Bay, Ontario is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on June 3, 2025, to answer to the criminal charges.

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.

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Fatal Fire

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – The Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Sioux Lookout Fire Services responded to an early morning fire on Saturday that has left one individual deceased.

Just before 7:00 am on March 29, 2025, police and fire personnel responded to a report of a fire at a decommissioned structure on Seventh Avenue, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. Police and fire crews responded to an active structure fire in the partially- demolished building. One individual was located deceased. The identity of the individual is yet to be confirmed.

The Office of the Fire Marshal is continuing this investigation in collaboration with the Sioux Lookout Fire Services, Sioux Lookout OPP, Northwest Region Crime Unit, and Forensic Identification Services. Anyone with additional information relating to this incident is requested to contact the Sioux Lookout OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Drug Bust – BELMORE

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – On March 11, 2025, the Sioux Lookout detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a tip that an individual was trafficking drugs at the Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik Hostel, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

The investigation has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including opioids, cocaine and crack cocaine. Canadian currency and items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

Winona BELMORE, 46-years-old of Fort Severn First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused was held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District Jail. They are scheduled to appear before court on March 17, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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4 Arrested Following Disturbance

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Four Individuals are facing charges after a disturbance at a residence in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. 

On February 24, 2025, the Sioux Lookout detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at an apartment on Millar Crescent, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

The investigation has resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including oxycodone and crack cocaine. Canadian currency and items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

Iylah MOHAMMED, 18-years-old of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Disobeying order of court – two counts

Samaria ROBERTS, 60-years-old of Sioux Lookout, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Seth TRIST, 23-years-old of Sioux Lookout, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Failure to comply with release order

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Iylah MOHAMMED and Samaria ROBERTS were held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District Jail. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court at a later date.

Seth TRIST and the youth were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court at a later date.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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Police Now Using Anti-Riot Weapons #YouWereWarned

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the OPP Emergency Response Team have arrested and charged an individual following a robbery in Sioux Lookout. The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has since invoked its mandate.

On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Sioux Lookout OPP were dispatched to a report of a robbery at a grocery store on Queen Street. Upon arrival, police located the individual nearby. During the interaction, police discharged an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN). The individual was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler WHISKEYJACK, 29 years old of Sioux Lookout, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Robbery with weapon

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

The accused was held for bail and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on February 22, 2025.

The OPP has notified the SIU, which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

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Kyler ACKEWANCE Was Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Sioux Lookout have arrested and charged one individual with firearm and drug offences.

On February 6th, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout conducted a traffic stop on Drayton Road. The driver was placed under arrest and during a search incident to arrest, officers located suspected cocaine, and suspected crack cocaine on the individual. Police further located a firearm and ammunition inside of the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Kyler ACKEWANCE, 32 years old of Hudson, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on the 4th of March, 2025.

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Gideon ANDERSON Was Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – On January 30, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local grocery store.

An individual attempted to steal from the store before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. A short time later, officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 72 involving the stolen vehicle. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the stolen vehicle was impaired. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Gideon ANDERSON, 26-years-old, of Kasabonika First Nation, has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Robbery With Violence
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remanded to the Kenora District Jail. The accused will appear again before court on February 4, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads, trails and waterways 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. The OPP also reminds drivers to lock their vehicle and never leave a vehicle running with the keys accessible.

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Phillip KAKEKAGUMICK – Trespassing At Night

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – One Individual has been charged after police observed them trespassing and attempting to enter vehicles.

On October 28, 2024, shortly after 5 a.m., officers from the Sioux Lookout detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol when they noticed an individual with a flashlight acting in a suspicious manner around Second Avenue North.

The individual was placed under arrest and found to be in possession of multiple items not belonging to them.

Phillip KAKEKAGUMICK, 35-years-old, of Sioux Lookout has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Trespassing at Night

The accused was held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District Jail.

Anyone who noticed items missing from their vehicle around October 28 should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. The OPP wants to remind the public that leaving your vehicle unlocked and/or with valuables in plain view offers would-be criminals an easy opportunity to victimize vehicle owners.

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Drug Bust

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Sioux Lookout OPP Community Street Crime Unit, have arrested and charged one individual for drug trafficking offences in the municipality, and another for bail violations.

On Monday, November 4th, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, OPP officers were called to an apartment on Millar Crescent for a report of suspicious persons. Multiple unauthorized individuals were removed from the residence, and police investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.

Following investigation, Nihemi Yao Walker KOUADIO, 20 years old, from Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime, and
  • Obstruct Peace Officer.

The accused was remanded into custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Bail Court on November 8, 2024.

Jamie CHILDFOREVER, 37 years old, from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation was also removed from the residence, arrested and charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order – other than to attend court.

Following a bail hearing, this accused was scheduled to appear in front of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Ontario Court of Justice on November 7, 2024.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Sioux Lookout OPP Community Street Crime Unit, have arrested and charged two individuals for drug trafficking offences in the Municipality.

On Monday, October 28th, 2024, at approximately 4:30 pm, officers were called to a residence on Queen Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue North, for a report of suspicious persons. Multiple unauthorized individuals were removed from the home, and police investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine and methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.

Following investigation, two individuals have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences: 

Rikki Starr KEJICK, 40 years old, from Lac Seul First Nation, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and
  • Fail to comply with probation order.

Natasha CHAPMAN, 30 years old, from Sioux Lookout, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.

After a bail court hearing, both accused have been scheduled to appear in front of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Court of Justice on November 26, 2024.

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Arson – 3 Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sioux Lookout Detachment and the Sioux Lookout Crime Unit have arrested and charged three people in relation to a deliberately set fire at a local apartment complex.

At around 10:30 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024, members of the Sioux Lookout OPP responded to a report of a fire at an apartment complex on Millar Crescent. Quick reactions by a neighbour had extinguished the fire, but extensive smoke and water damage displaced individuals from approximately 17 units in the building.

Following police investigation, three people have been arrested and charged in relation to this incident.

Daniel BOIS Jr., 32 years old from North Caribou Lake First Nation, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Arson – Damage to Property
  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Break And Enter, and
  • Mischief over $5000

Leon RAE, 27 years old, from North Spirit Lake First Nation, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Arson – Damage to Property
  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Break and Enter a Place – three counts
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Common Nuisance – Endanger Life, and
  • Mischief Over $5000

Max RAE, 23 years old, from North Spirit Lake First Nation, has been charged with

  • Arson – Damage to Property
  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Break And Enter – two counts
  • Common Nuisance – Endanger Life
  • Disguise with Intent, and
  • Mischief over $5000

All three accused have been remanded to custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Regional Bail Court on Monday, October 28, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the firefighters from the Sioux Lookout Fire and Emergency Services and Paramedics from the Northwest Emergency Medical Services for their response to this call, and Ah-Shawah-Bin Sioux Lookout / Lac Seul Victim Support Services and the Canadian Red Cross for their assistance in supporting displaced persons.

Anyone with any additional information regarding this investigation should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.