Redditt Road incident leads to firearm charges
A 64-year-old man is facing firearm charges after an incident took place on Reddit Road on Tuesday.
Around 11:30 AM, police responded to reports of a man pointing a firearm on Highway 658 near Jack Lake and uttering threats. The individual was taken into custody after a thorough search was executed by the Emergency Response Team.
The suspect faces several firearm related charges and has been remanded into custody. He will appear in court in Kenora at a later date.
Drug trafficking charges laid in Kashechewan First Nation
The Nishnawbe Aski Police, OPP, and First Nations police executed a search warrant on Wednesday, May 31st, which resulted in two Kashechewan residents being arrested for drug trafficking.
A quantity of methamphetamine and Canadian currency was seized, and two women, a 21-year-old and a 39-year-old, are facing charges of drug trafficking and possession of property obtain by crime under $5,000.
Both suspects have been released from custody and are due to appear in court in August.
9,285 hectare fire north of Cat Lake First Nation
A massive forest fire continues to burn north of Cat Lake First Nation.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports the Sioux Lookout #7 fire has grown to 9,285 hectares and is not under control.
12 fire crews and 4 helicopters have been battling the blaze, and the MNRF says the fire is burning away from the community. No evacuation orders have been issued at this point.
As of right now, there are 6 active forest fires in the Northwest region, with 3 labelled as “not under control.”
Northwest region under a Restricted Fire Zone
The City of Kenora and the Town of Fort Frances have placed a fire ban in response to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry declaring a Restricted Fire Zone into effect for much of the region.
The Restricted Fire Zone was put into effect last night at midnight due to the extreme forest fire hazard, and will include Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Ignace, Thunder Bay and all communities to the far north.
Fire information officer Shayne McCool says you can still cook outdoors, but open flames are not permitted. Portable gas or propane stoves may be used for cooking or warmth, but must be handled with extreme caution.
All fire permits will be suspended until the Restricted Fire Zone is lifted.
Aggressive hitchhikers were from Southern Ontario
More details about the aggressive hitchhikers who were arrested late last week have been released.
At around 2 PM on Thursday, OPP received reports of two individuals on Highway 17 who were acting aggressively towards anyone who stopped for them.
One suspect was quickly arrested, while the other was found later that evening with the help of the Emergency Response Team, K9 Unit, and Forest Helicopters.
A 36-year-old from Bosanquet, ON has been charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Mischief
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Instrument for use in copying credit cards
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
And a 28-year-old from London, ON has been charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Mischief
Aggressive hitchhikers arrested on Hwy 17
On Thursday afternoon, the OPP received reports of aggressive hitchhikers near Whitehead Road.
According to reports, two individuals would jump in front of vehicles in attempt to hitch a ride. Police warned the public to avoid picking up anyone walking along the highway, and to report any suspicious activity.
Both suspects were arrested around 7 PM.
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Fatal collision leads to highway closure near Clearwater Bay
Highway 17 was closed in both directions at Burma Road while police investigated a fatal collision in the area.
At around 9 PM last night, EMS, OPP and Kenora Fire responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two SUVs near Clearwater Bay.
One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the driver and passenger of the second vehicle received non life-threatening injuries and were brought to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment.
The highway has since been reopened.
Kenora man arrested for drug trafficking after outstanding warrant
An outstanding warrant has led to a 36-year-old man in Kenora to face drug trafficking charges.
On Monday, OPP officers arrested the suspect on Matheson Street South, and later discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and hydromorphone.
Additionally, the man was charged for possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The suspect was held in custody and will appear in court today.
Youth arrested after attempted robbery in Dryden
A 16-year-old has been arrested after Dryden OPP responded to a call of a robbery.
Just after 9:00 PM Tuesday night, the suspect entered a business on Government Street, brandishing a firearm and demanding an item.
Officers were called to the scene and were able to locate and arrest the robber.
The 16-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with robbery with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.
