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Special Investigations Unit looking into death of man in Dryden OPP custody

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Ontario’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has opened an investigation into the death of a man in provincial police custody in Dryden.

The 41-year-old man died on Monday morning.

Two investigators and one forensic investigator have been assigned to the case. 

The man was arrested on Sunday at a home in Dryden for breaching his bail conditions.

He fell into medical distress at the police station and was transported to a local hospital.

The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online by clicking here.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a gun at a person.

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Drug Charges After Search Warrant In Machin

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A Dryden man facing drug charges as Provincial Police executed a search warrant in Machin.

Police say on July 2nd at around 8pm they searched the residence along with the Community Street Crime Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Northwest Region Emergency Response Team.

Police then say during the search they found and seized cocaine, morphine, psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms), fentanyl, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia.

OPP say 33-year-old Brendin Swanson faces multiple charges including:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs CDSA 4(1) (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance CDSA 4(1)
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for purpose of trafficking- Other Drugs CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1)
  • Failure to comply with release order CC 145(5)(a)

Police say the accused remains in custody.

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Impaired Driving Charge In Red Lake

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Provincial Police in Red Lake are reporting more impaired driving charges in the community.

Police say on Saturday at 8:48pm they saw a possible stolen vehicle on Hammell Road and when officers tried to make a traffic stop the driver drove away quickly.

Police then say the vehicle was located and during the investigation it was determined that the driver had been drinking alcoholic drinks.

OPP say they demanded a breath sample which the driver subsequently failed, and the driver was arrested and tested further at the detachment.

Police say 46 year old Richard Myers of Newfoundland faces multiple charges including Operation While Impaired by alcohol, Operation While Impaired 80 plus, Flight from a peace officer, Failure to comply with an Undertaking and two counts of Operation while prohibited.

OPP say he remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Multiple Drug Charges Laid In Sioux Lookout

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Sioux Lookout Provincial Police are reporting drug trafficking charges in the municipality.

Police say on Thursday afternoon they responded to a report of unwanted parties at a local hotel.

Police then say the investigation led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of multiple illicit substances including cocaine, methamphetamine, morphine, suboxone, gabapetin, methylphenidate, and hydromorphone with a total street value of over $25,000.

OPP say as a result of investigations 34-year-old Helen Mekanak and 28-year-old Tommy Tait both from Sachigo Lake First Nation have been charged with eight counts of Possession of a Substance and eight counts of Possession of a Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Both of the accused are in custody pending bail hearings.

 

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Dryden OPP Seize $214,000 Of Unmarked Cigarettes

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Provincial Police in Dryden have seized a large quantity of illegal cigarettes.

Police say they conducted the traffic stop on Highway 17 west of Dryden in Wainwright Township on Wednesday at around 2:36pm.

Police then say they found 54 cases of unmarked cigarettes and they were seized by police.

The estimated value of the cigarettes is $214,000.

OPP say 62-year-old Alfred Guenther of Winnipeg has been charged with trafficking contraband tobacco and will appear in Dryden Court on July 20th, 2020.

 

 

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Red Lake OPP Arrest Two Women On Drug Trafficking Charges

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Two women have been arrested in Red Lake on drug trafficking charges.

53-year-old Adrienne Landers of McKenzie Island and 53-year-old Daina Krivoshea of Winnipeg were picked up on Tuesday of this week.

The OPP say about $13,000 worth of cocaine, codeine, a prohibited weapon and Canadian and American currency were seized.

Police in Red Lake says they were helped out by the Kenora Street Crimes Unit and the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.

They are due to appear in Kenora Court in early April.

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Dryden OPP Investigating Serious Incident At Trailer Park

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Provincial Police in Dryden are releasing very few details involving a serious incident at the Arbour Jade Trailer Park.

Police say on Monday at 9:53pm they were called to the trailer park on McGogy Road in Dryden to investigate the incident.

Police say they have a man in custody and the investigation is still in its early stages.

OPP say further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Public Assistance Needed For Sioux Lookout Investigation

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Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout are asking the public for help in solving a Break and Enter.

Police say at sometime between November 13th and 20th, one or more people forcefully entered a residence near the intersection of Queen Street and Third Avenue.

OPP say an individual may have sustained minor injuries during the incident.

Provincial Police then say several items were stolen from the home and vehicle totaling over $5,000.

Police say items include laptops, camera equipment, specialty headsets, an Xbox and other gaming equipment and electronics.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact OPP in Sioux Lookout at 807-737-2020 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Sneaky Scam In The Region

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Provincial Police across the region are reporting a sneaky, yet clever, scam in the area.

Police say scammers are now using local OPP numbers as a call display number to make people in the public believe that the police are calling them.

As the scammers pretend to be the OPP, they try to get personal information for criminal purposes.

Provincial Police are reminding the public that they do not call and ask for personal information relating to banking information, your social insurance number and they do not collect money on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Police say if you do receive such a call, you are urged to hang up the phone immediately.

OPP also warn that everyone is at risk of falling victim to these scams, but elderly people are among the most vulnerable.

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Dryden OPP Looking For Stolen Firearms

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Provincial Police in Dryden are looking for more details after a Break and Enter in Wainwright Township.

Police say on October 19th they responded to the incident at a residence on Robinson Drive.

Police also say after investigations it was revealed a number of firearms and a truck had been stolen.

OPP say the vehicle has been recovered, but the firearms have not yet been located.

Anyone with any information about this incident are asked to call the Dryden Detachment at (807)937-5577 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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