Community reporting helps Wikwemikong Tribal Police make two arrests
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) has seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and fentanyl with an estimated street value of $11,000 following a traffic stop early on the morning of Saturday, May 25, underscoring the vital role of community tips in supporting police action and improving public safety.
At approximately 1:30 am May 25, WTPS officers conducted a traffic stop in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested, and a substantial quantity of illicit drugs was recovered.
A 42-year-old woman from Azilda has been charged with two counts of possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking, obstructing a peace officer, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
A 43-year-old man from Sudbury has been charged with two counts of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Both accused are scheduled to appear in court on July 29.
“This arrest and seizure are the direct result of community members stepping forward and reporting suspicious activities,” said Ron Gignac, WTPS Chief of Police. “When community members use our online reporting system or Crime Stoppers, they are helping us take dangerous drugs off our streets. If you see something, say something, it truly makes a difference.”
WTPS urges all community members to continue supporting crime prevention by using the WTPS Online Reporting System at wtps.ca or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS-(8477). Tips provided through Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously.
These tools are essential for making reporting more accessible, enabling quicker response times and more targeted enforcement actions. The continued collaboration between police, community partners, and residents is key to creating a safer and healthier
Wiikwemkoong.
Manitoulin OPP seeking witnesses regarding vehicle sighting
The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is appealing to members of the public for assistance in connection to a traffic incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 27 between 4-5 pm.
The Manitoulin OPP are seeking witnesses who may have observed a black sports utility vehicle (SUV) equipped with amber lights on the roof, travelling westbound on Highway 540 in the Kagawong area during the specified time. Police are also interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen a vehicle matching this description in the area over the past month.
In addition, the OPP is looking to identify and speak with a cyclist who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Any information, no matter how small, could be helpful.
