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Break and enter leads to weapons and drug charges

Break and enter leads to weapons and drug charges

The investigation led to police seizing a firearm and what they described as a "large quantity" of ammunition, along with a knife. Police also seized suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and items related to drug trafficking.
Sawed-off shotgun seized during search of Red Lake home

Sawed-off shotgun seized during search of Red Lake home

Red Lake resident is facing multiple charges after OPP found methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun.
Driver charged after handgun found during traffic stop

Driver charged after handgun found during traffic stop

OPP officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 near Couchiching First Nation earlier this month
Man's query leads to his own arrest on Highway 17

Man's query leads to his own arrest on Highway 17

Questions about licence-plate cameras raised suspicion
Suspect arrested after vehicle stolen from Ignace motel

Suspect arrested after vehicle stolen from Ignace motel

The vehicle was later found abandoned and officers were able to recover the keys
Three arrested after Kenora business robbed at gunpoint

Three arrested after Kenora business robbed at gunpoint

Three people entered a Valley Drive business, with one pointing a pistol-type firearm at an employee and demanding money before the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Break-in suspect arrested

Break-in suspect arrested

The accused is charged with assault with a weapon, theft, mischief, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.
Vehicle theft leads to several charges

Vehicle theft leads to several charges

OPP responded after a vehicle was stolen from the business section on Scott Street on Thursday
Six arrested on gun and drug charges

Six arrested on gun and drug charges

Police executed a search warrant a home on Wellington Street in Sioux Lookout on Sept. 1, leading to the seizure of a restricted firearm and suspected drugs.
Two arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

Two arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

Officers found suspected cocaine, psilocybin and cannabis after stopping a vehicle on Mercury Avenue in Atikokan.
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