277 Calls for Service Across Rainy River District as OPP Responds to Broad Range of Incidents

Fort Frances  – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachments responded to 277 incidents between Monday, March 31 and Sunday, April 6, 2025. The weekly activity highlights the diversity of police work in the region — from traffic enforcement and wellness checks to Criminal Code violations and community services.

Key Incident Categories

• Traffic & Enforcement Activity:

  • eTickets (Vehicles): 29

  • Traffic complaints: 13

  • R.I.D.E. programs: 13

  • Traffic enforcement (HTA): 2

  • Motor vehicle collisions: 10

  • Traffic hazards (vehicles, debris, pedestrians): 2

• Community Services & Patrols:

  • Community service calls: 29

  • Property checks: 12

  • Police observations: 5

  • Focused patrols: 2

  • Marine unit activity: 1

• Public Safety & Social Calls:

  • Police assistance: 17

  • Person well-being checks: 7

  • Mental health responses: 7

  • Ambulance assistance: 4

  • Fire calls: 4

  • Attempt or threat of suicide: 3

  • Crisis call diversion: 1

• Criminal Investigations & Court-Related Incidents:

  • Warrants executed: 8

  • Assaults: 4

  • Domestic disputes: 4

  • Bail violations: 3

  • Sexual assault: 2

  • Theft, fraud, threats, harassment, and mischief: 1 each

  • Cyber Enabled Crimes (harassment, identity theft, SIM swapping, online fraud): 3 combined

  • Non-consensual image distribution & shoplifting: 1 each

In total, the Rainy River District OPP laid 21 Criminal Code charges and 16 Highway Traffic Act charges during the reporting period.

Citizen Self Reporting (CSR): Use Online Tools for Minor Crimes

The OPP continues to encourage the use of its online reporting system for non-emergency, minor incidents. Known as Citizen Self Reporting (CSR), the platform has been in place since 2014 and helps reduce the need for officer dispatch when it’s not necessary.

CSR is ideal for reporting:

• Theft under $5,000

• Mischief/damage to property or vehicles under $5,000

• Lost or missing property

• Theft from vehicles

• Stolen license plates

• Driving complaints

To submit a report, visit opp.ca and use the CSR tool — available from your phone, tablet, or desktop.