Break and enter being investigated
On May 6 at approximately 11:30 pm, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) received a report of a break and enter at a residence in the main village area of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT).
Officers arrived and found that unknown suspects had gained entry into the residence by prying open a window. It is not known at this time what was taken from inside the residence or the amount of damage caused.
The matter is still under investigation.
The WTPS would like to encourage community members to continue to report any suspicious persons or activity to police. Anyone with information on this incident or any other investigation can contact the Wikwemikong Tribal Police at (705) 370-3141 or through the communications centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
RIDE programs to continue
The WTPS conducted several reduce impaired driving everywhere (RIDE) checks throughout the main village of Wiikwemkoong over the May 3-5 weekend. Approximately 340 vehicles were checked. One criminal charge was laid as a result.
The WTPS would like to commend the community members of Wiikwemkoong for driving safe and sober.
Now that the warm weather and summer months are approaching, the WTPS will continue to conduct RIDE checks throughout the community of Wiikwemkoong.
Motor vehicle accident being investigated
On Saturday, May 4 at approximately 11:55 pm, the WTPS received a report of a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the band administration office in the main village of Wiikwemkoong.
Officers arrived at the scene and located a black Ford Escape. It appeared that the vehicle had driven into the side of the building causing damage. The suspects had fled the scene prior to police arrival.
This incident is still being actively investigated.
The WTPS responded to 62 calls for service on the weekend of May 3-5.
OPP urges caution, report that 370 motorcylists have been killed in past decade
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are urging motorcyclists and other motor vehicle operators to exercise safety after they reported that 370 motorcyclist deaths have taken place over the past 10 years.
An OPP release explains that between 2014-2023, excessive speed, failing to yield right of way, driver inattention and losing control were factors in more than 50 percent of motorcyclist fatalities in OPP jurisdictions. Alcohol and/or drugs accounted for 17 percent of the deaths. Following too closely, making improper turns, lane changes and passing were among the other factors.
In motorcycle fatalities that involved other vehicles, 54 percent of the factors that led up to the deaths were on the part of the drivers of the other vehicles involved. Thirty percent of the fatalities happened at intersections, and 38 percent were on provincial highways.
“The OPP and its valued partners at Moto Canada are counting on all drivers to help make it a collision-free riding season by sharing the road safely and staying alert,” the OPP said in the release. “Motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible, wear protective gear, ride sober and within the speed limit, and make every decision a safe one while riding. Drivers are urged to keep a watchful eye out for motorcycles and contribute towards a safe driving environment, not just for motorcyclists, but all road users.”
