OPP Beat

Highway Closed for Two Vehicle Collision (Blind River, Ont.) A two vehicle Collision in Algoma Mills has caused Police to close the highway temporarily. Just before 5:00 a.m.

Tragedy at Ski Hill - Victim’s Name Released South Porcupine, ON ) – The victim of a fatal skiing incident at Kamiskotia Ski Hill, Timmins, Ontario, on March 17, 2005 is 13 year-old Erika Chesser of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Update – Ski Hill (Elliot Lake, Ont.) Police continue their investigation on the Break and Enter at the Mount Dufour Ski Hill. Taken during the break and enter was a 2005 Yellow Skandic Ski Doo Fan 550. The snowmobile has no stickers or numbers.

OPP Urge Operators to EXERCISE CAUTION (Northeastern, ON) Operator action ultimately contributed to the seven snowmobiling deaths in the North East Region this year.

One In Custody After Two Women Assaulted Goulais River, Ont. One man is in police custody this morning after two women were assaulted at a Goulais River home last night. At about 9:00 p.m.

ATM Caution! (Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating incidents of bankcard skimmers at some of the local ATMs.

Quiet 24 Hours Sault Ste Marie OPP are reporting another relatively quiet 24 hours of crime fighting in our detachment area. Yesterday officers responded to several family disputes and a child custody situation.

Prohibited Driver Charged Blind River, Ont.) On Friday 04 Mar 05 at around 4:00 p.m. and officer form East Algoma O.P.P. saw a person, whom he recognized, operating a Motor vehicle. The officer believed that the person was a suspended driver.

Notice Telemarketing Fundraiser- Police Association of Ontario (Elliot Lake, Ontario) The Ontario Provincial Police wish to advise the public that the OPP is not associated with the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) fundraising campaign that is cur

Beware of 'You Are A Winner!' (East Algoma – Thessalon) The East Algoma – Thessalon OPP are currently investigating a complaint involving a citizen receiving numerous letters advising them that they are CASH WINNERS.