Wikwemikong Tribal Police recover stolen all-terrain vehicles
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) has successfully recovered two stolen Honda Rancher 500 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) following a break, enter and theft reported in October.
On October 5, the Wiikwemkoong lands and resources department reported the theft of two ATVs. After weeks of investigation, officers made significant progress in the case.
On October 27, while responding to an unrelated call on South Bay Road, officers located one of the stolen ATVs. A 43-year-old male from Wiikwemkooong was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime.
Two days later, on October 29, officers recovered the second stolen ATV at a residence on Henry Street. The investigation remains active, and further arrests are anticipated.
“This recovery is a testament to the dedication and vigilance of our officers,” said Ron Gignac, WTPS chief of police. “We remain committed to protecting our community and ensuring that those who commit crimes are held accountable. We encourage anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing this investigation to a close.”
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the WTPS at 705-370-3141 or submit a report through the Online Reporting page at wtps.ca. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.
WTPS requests public assistance
WTPS is investigating a break and enter that occurred at a business on Kaboni Road overnight on October 28.
Officers responded after staff discovered that a quantity of cannabis products had been stolen. A surveillance photo of a suspect has been released on the WTPS website to help identify the individual involved. If you recognize the person or have any information related to this incident, please come forward.
Contact WTPS at 705-370-3141, or submit a tip anonymously via Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), www.sudburycrimestoppers.com
Protecting our most vulnerable online
Incidents of online child exploitation continue to steadily increase. The need for protection to ensure predators do not exploit children’s vulnerability has never been greater.
Between September 22-26, 2025, 14 agencies from the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial Strategy) focused on reports of children self-exploiting online. Police spoke with 282 impacted families and observed that the average age of children generating the material was between five and nine years old.
The Provincial Strategy coordinates law enforcement partners across the province to combat child sexual abuse on the internet. Strategy partners share information, resources and investigative techniques and coordinate on investigations.
“I commend the outstanding efforts of our provincial strategy members,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Marty Kearns, Investigations and Organized Crime OPP.
Provincial strategy members urge all parents to remain vigilant and to intensify their involvement to further strengthen the collective effort to protect children from victimization. Members of the public are invited to learn more about how to keep children safe at Canadian Centre for Child Protection or cybertip.ca.
Anyone with information regarding instances of child exploitation is asked to contact their local police. Report and instances of online child abuse to police or cybertip.ca. If a child is being harmed, call 9-1-1.
