WTPS responds to UTV collision
The Wikemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is requesting assistance from members of the public on information relating to a single vehicle collision in the community where three persons on a side-by-side were injured.
On June 8 at approximately 8:30 am, emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision on Murray Hill Road in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) involving a side-by-side where three occupants were injured. Two of the occupants were transported to Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury, and one occupant was transported to the Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) in Little Current.
The injuries sustained by the vehicle occupants are serious and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) collision reconstruction team is assisting WTPS with the investigation. If anyone has information with respect to this investigation, they are being asked to please contact the WTPS.
Three arrested and stolen electronics recovered in Junior School break-in
Three individuals have been arrested and multiple stolen electronics recovered following the successful execution of two search warrants by the WTPS on Wednesday, June 11. The warrants were part of an ongoing investigation into a series of break and enters at the Junior School in Wiikwemkoong.
The break-ins, which have occurred in recent weeks, resulted in the theft of several computers and disrupted school operations.
At a residence on Hills Trail, officers recovered stolen computers linked to the school incidents. Police arrested a 42-year-old woman for breaching the conditions of her release, along with a 31-year-old man who was also wanted for non-compliance with his release terms.
A second warrant executed on Wakegijig Avenue led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man in connection with both break-ins. He has been held for a bail hearing and is facing multiple charges. Those charges include possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, resisting a peace officer, two counts of failure to comply with a probation order, break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, mischief under $5,000, theft under $5,000.
“The success of this operation is a testament to our officers’ unwavering dedication to the safety and service of our community,” said Chief of Police Ron Gignac. “Every offender we remove from our streets contributes to a safer environment for our residents.”
WTPS continues to work closely with school officials and community partners to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.
In order for police to release the name of an individual accused of an offence, the charge must be sworn/laid before the court. A document, called an information, must be filed within the court to formally charge an individual. The name of the individual becomes public information, visible to all on the provincial court docket. Police are then permitted to release the name. If a person is released by police with a future court date, generally, charges are not laid at that time. In this case, charges are considered pending and the name of the individual is not public information. Police are not permitted to name the individual.
Manitoulin OPP seek info relating to break and enter in Espanola
The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for information relating to a break and enter call where numerous items, including firearms, were stolen from an address on Old Webbwood Road in Espanola.
On Saturday, June 7 at approximately 1:30 pm, officers with the Manitoulin OPP responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on Old Webbwood Road in Espanola. A number of items, including firearms, were stolen.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Manitoulin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
