Rainy River OPP

July 29 2022

Weapons Charges Laid In Fort Frances

Two men face charges after OPP found three imitation handguns in a vehicle during a RIDE check on Wednesday.

Police noticed an unopened container of cannabis during the stop on King’s Highway in Fort Frances.

A 20-year-old from Fort Frances was charged with failing to comply with conditions of a release order, along with a weapons charge.

A 19-year-old from Scarborough was charged with possessing an imitation weapon and with personation in order to avoid arrest.

Both men made initial court appearances yesterday.

July 22 2022

A close call for an OPP officer in the Rainy River District.

Provincial Police say the officer was patrolling Highway 11 Wednesday night in Watten Township.

A passing transport cross the center line and the officer swerved to avoid being struck.

However, the side mirror on the cruiser was hit.

The incident resulted in minor damage to the vehicle and the officer was uninjured.

A 40 year old truck driver from Winnipeg has been charged with careless driving and driving to the left of center.

August 10 2020

Not something you see every day.

The OPP in Fort Frances is looking for the owner of a snake.

The reptile was discovered by a homeowner on Saturday afternoon.

Officers collected the snake, and are now looking for the owner.

It believed the reptile is a boa constrictor and is about seven feet long.

Anyone with information about the owner is asked to contact the Rainy River Detachment of the OPP.