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OPP Beat

Monday, February 26, 2018

On Sunday, February 25, 2018, at approximately 4:25 a.m., officers from the Superior East (Wawa) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a Wawa address regarding a dispute between a male and a female.
Elliot Lake man facing multiple charges after police respond to disturbance call

Elliot Lake man facing multiple charges after police respond to disturbance call

 It is alleged that he used a shovel and banged on the door, attempting to gain entry
Wanted federal inmate known to frequent Sudbury area

Wanted federal inmate known to frequent Sudbury area

He is serving a sentence for robbery, fraud and other offences
Human remains discovered in Elliot Lake identified as missing man

Human remains discovered in Elliot Lake identified as missing man

Joseph Topping was reported missing on January 8
Highway 129 closed from Highway 667 to Thessalon

Highway 129 closed from Highway 667 to Thessalon

The closure is due to a broken down tractor trailer blocking both lanes of travel
Wawa woman facing impaired charges

Wawa woman facing impaired charges

After speaking to the female driver, officers detected an odour of alcohol on her breath
Stolen vehicle recovered, occupants flee from police

Stolen vehicle recovered, occupants flee from police

Man and woman arrested had previously evaded OPP officers in Kenora, Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie
Two charged after barn fire

Two charged after barn fire

Initial estimates of the barn and contents put the damage at approximately $150,000
Driver pulled over for speeding, gives false name

Driver pulled over for speeding, gives false name

The stop led to numerous charges for a Sault, Ontario man
OPP investigate discovery of human remains in Elliot Lake

OPP investigate discovery of human remains in Elliot Lake

The East Algoma Detachment of the OPP located human remains in a wooded area within the City of Elliot Lake