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OPP Welcome 5 New Constables

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The Provincial Police are welcoming five new officers to northwestern Ontario.
The Sioux Lookout OPP are proudly joined by Constable Steven DeLorenzi and Constable Seung Geon Yoo.
The OPP say Constable Haley Collinson, Constable Morganne Cornell and Constable Stephen Kirkpatrick are now working out of the Pickle Lake detachment.
The officers come from municipalities in southern Ontario, Thunder Bay and even South Korea.
All five say they look forward to meeting and becoming a part of the community.
Here is a bio of the five new members:
Provincial Constable Steven DeLorenzi is originally from Northwestern Ontario, born and raised in Thunder Bay. Previous to being hired with the OPP, he studied Political Science and Psychology at Lakehead University. He also worked for the City of Thunder Bay Parks Department, and for various youth programs in the city. In his spare time, PC DeLorenzi enjoys being active, playing sports and being outdoors. About his placement in Sioux Lookout, PC DeLorenzi advised “being born and raised in Thunder Bay, I don’t think there is a better place to start my career than in Northwestern Ontario. I’m proud to say that I’m coming to Sioux Lookout and look forward to meeting and becoming a part of the community”.
Provincial Constable Seung Geon Yoo is originally from South Korea, and moved to Canada approximately seven years ago. PC Yoo studied Psychology at a university in Korea and served in the Korean Military for two years. Since arriving in Canada, PC Yoo has worked as a Security Officer in Winnipeg, and earned a certificate from the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and an honours diploma from Northwest Law Enforcement Academy. He spends his free time playing guitar and taking part in outdoor activities such as fishing, skiing, golfing, and camping. PC Yoo is looking forward to working in Sioux Lookout, so that he can play a role in making the community better by helping people.
Provincial Constable Haley Collinson is from a small town in Southern Ontario. She recently graduated from Trent University with a master’s degree in Forensic Science and completed a placement with Toronto Police Service in their Forensic Identification Lab. Throughout high school and university she worked part-time on a duck farm. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active through mountain biking and running. Constable Collinson is looking forward to starting her policing career in Pickle Lake and to being a part of the community she will be policing.
Provincial Constable Morganne Cornell is originally from Sheffield, Ontario, where she lived on a hobby farm. She attended Conestoga College and received a diploma from the Community and Justice Services program. She also worked as Security Supervisor at the Brantford Casino prior to being hired by the OPP. PC Cornell enjoys spending her free time in the outdoors, hiking, biking, swimming and enjoying everything Mother Nature has to offer. She looks forward to serving the community of Pickle Lake as she moves forward into her new career.
Provincial Constable Stephen Kirkpatrick is also from Southern Ontario. Constable Kirkpatrick completed an honours degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Criminology. Prior to being hired by the OPP, he worked as a Senior Arena Maintenance Worker with the City of Kawartha Lakes. In his spare time he likes to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Constable Kirkpatrick is excited to start his policing career in Pickle Lake, and looks forward to becoming a member of the community.
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Fort Frances Residents Charged For Not Quarantining

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A reminder from the provincial police that you must quarantine for 14 days when coming to Canada from another country.

The first known charges under the Quarantine Act have been laid in Kenora-Rainy River.

OPP say 62-year-old Ernest Calvert and 19-year-old Hunter Calvert, both from Fort Frances, have been charged for not going into quarantine for 14 days after returning from the United States.

They were spotted outside of their home and getting into a boat.

Sergeant Ann McEwen stresses laws have been imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public.

“We’re taking it seriously. We are following up. And with essential services, with additional people coming into the country to provide those essential services, we want them to be aware that it is important to self-quarantine in order to mitigate the risks.”

McEwen adds “”We are aware that some residences do hold dual citizenship. They will leave the country but upon re-entry there are laws people have to abide by and quarantine is one of them upon entry.”

She says “It’s important to take the Quarantine Act and the provisions very seriously. The Act is designed to mitigate risks among the public as well to front-line officers who have to respond and react to investigate these kind of offences.”

McEwen says they work closely with border officials and conduct compliance checks to ensure everyone is following the rules.

The offence carries a fine of $1,000 plus a $135 victim surcharge.

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OPP In Kenora Looking For Jail Visitor

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Provincial Police are looking for an unknown Indigenous man who visited the Kenora jail, supplied inmates with packages, and quickly ran away.

OPP say the unexpected visit happened Sunday morning around 11 o’clock.

The person is described as 5’8, skinny and was wearing black pants with a white stripe down the pant leg.

He was also wearing a maroon sweater, white shoes, a black hat with a white visor and a black COVID-19 mask over his faces.

The man was last seen headed West on foot on River Drive

Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (807)548-5534.

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CRA Scam Returns To Area

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Provincial Police are warning of the return of the Canada Revenue Agency scam in our area.

OPP have received several reports of the popular telephone scam.

People are targeted by someone claiming to be from the CRA or other government authority being accused of owing back taxes, having unpaid balances or having committed a financial crime.

The fraudster insists of immediate payment threatening the person with arrest, fines or even deportation.

They ask for payment through money service businesses or pre-paid cards and gift cards.

Police stress credible organizations will always provide time to verify personal information.

OPP add you should never be pressured to give money or personal information to someone you do not know.

For more information, visit https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

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Two Scams Target Regional Businesses

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Provincial Police in northwestern Ontario have issued a warning of two new scams.

OPP say as part of the so-called “Business Executive” scam, businesses in the Rainy River District are being targeted by a fraudster who is posing as an executive or supervisor of a company with authority to request money transfers or vendor payments.

The person creates an email that mimics that of a Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer, while at times even gaining access to an actual CEO or CFO email account.

The spoofed email is sent to an employee authorized to conduct electronic transfers, indicating the business account is currently under a routine audit and provides a new account number.

The scammer then provides a name and a bank account where the funds are to be sent.

OPP are reporting losses in excess of $400,000.

In the “Card Not Present” scam, Provincial Police say the fraudster is targeting businesses that have existing relationships and accounts with suppliers, wholesalers or contractors.

They claim to represent an existing supplier or contractor and send a spoofed email informing the buyer of a change in payment arrangements.

The email provides ‘new’ banking details and requests future payments be made to this ‘new’ account, redirecting money to the scammer.

Local businesses are urged to verify any sudden changes of accounts directly with the vendor.

In a statement police say “Pay attention to small details in emails including spelling, grammar, punctuation and clerical errors. Be alerted to unexpected changes and do not solely rely on email transactions to verify information. In recent scams, the fraudsters used documentation including letterhead and email addresses similar to the legitimate address. However, upon closer inspection, scammer had added one letter in the email address.”

If you believe you have fallen victim to one of these two scams contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

For more information on other scams you should be aware of visit https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm or https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04341.html

 

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Public Help Needed To Solve B&E In KI First Nation

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A brazen theft in Big Trout Lake First Nation has Provincial Police looking for assistance.

OPP say sometime between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, an unknown number of people broke into a Tasona Drive business and forcefully gained access to its safes.

About $80,000 to $100,000 was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP detachment in KI at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Sioux Lookout Drug Bust

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A large amount drugs are now off the streets in Sioux Lookout.

Provincial Police seized cocaine, crystal Methamphetamine, suboxone and hydromorphine worth an estimated street value of $11,000.

OPP also found $2,890 cash in the Third Avenue and Curtis Street area.

Police say 35-year-old Isaac Kinghorn of Toronto faces two charges.

 

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OPP Cruiser Collides With Moose

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An OPP cruiser is in bad shape after being involved in a crash with a moose.

On Friday night an officer patrolling in the Shabaqua area of Highway 17 hit a moose that entered the roadway.

Police say the vehicle was severely damaged and the officer suffered minor injuries which were treated.

Below is an image from OPP.

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Multiple Drug Charges Laid In Red Lake

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Provincial Police in Red Lake are reporting multiple drug trafficking charges after an investigation.

OPP say they conducted the investigation on Tuesday along with the Community Street Crime Unit and officers from the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and they seized a quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, codeine and Canadian currency.

Police say the estimated street value of the drugs is $60,000.

OPP say as a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Anthony Howell of Red Lake was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Morphine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Codeine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Failing to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Police say the accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing.

 

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Thunder Bay Man Dies In Boating Mishap

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A boating tragedy in northwestern Ontario.

Provincial Police say a 62-year-old man died when the boat he was in capsized Tuesday around noon on Drift Lake, west of Thunder Bay.

OPP and the marine unit responded and found the unconscious man on shore.

He was transported to the Regional Health Sciences Center by ORNGE air ambulance where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as Antonio Arruda of Thunder Bay.

OPP say Arruda wasn’t wearing a life jacket.

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