Nipigon OPP Weekly Report: January 20–26, 2025
124 Incidents Addressed, 22 Charges Laid
(NIPIGON, ON) – The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 124 occurrences during the week of January 20–26, 2025, handling a wide array of incidents to maintain safety and order in the community.
Key Incident Categories
Traffic and Road Safety:
- eTickets issued to vehicles: 25
- R.I.D.E. program stops: 17
- Traffic hazards (vehicles, debris, animals, pedestrians): 9
- Traffic complaints: 8
- Motor vehicle collisions: 6
Community Support and Safety:
- Ambulance assistance: 4
- Domestic disputes: 3
- 911 calls/hang-ups: 3
- Mental Health Act-related incidents: 1
Law Enforcement and Investigations:
- Drug offences: 2
- Assaults: 2
- Harassment cases: 2
- Child pornography case: 1
- Sudden death investigations: 1
The Nipigon OPP also responded to incidents involving fraud, theft, bail violations, and breaches of court orders.
Charges and Enforcement Efforts
The Nipigon detachment laid 5 charges under the Criminal Code and 17 charges under the Highway Traffic Act during this period.
Citizen Self-Reporting Tool
The OPP continues to encourage residents to use its Citizen Self Reporting (CSR) tool for minor, non-emergency incidents. Launched in 2014, CSR allows the public to report specific crimes online without requiring an officer on-site.
Reportable Incidents via CSR:
- Theft under $5,000
- Mischief or property damage under $5,000
- Theft from vehicles
- Lost or missing property under $5,000
- Stolen license plates
- Driving complaints
This easy-to-use online tool is available 24/7 at opp.ca and is accessible from any device, making it a quick and efficient way to handle minor incidents.
For more information, visit opp.ca.