Young male hospitalized after assault
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is requesting assistance from the public on an assault investigation.
On Saturday, July 13 at approximately 5:30 am, WTPS were called to the Genevieve Street area in Wiikwemkoong on a report of a disturbance. When officers arrived, they located a male victim who had been assaulted. Manitoulin/Sudbury ambulance was contacted and transported the male to hospital with unknown injuries.
One suspect was wearing a black hat and black clothing. There may be other suspects involved.
Police are asking that anyone with information on this incident or any other investigation to please contact the WTPS at (705) 859-3141 or through the communications centre at 1-888-310-1122, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
NEMI man charged with impaired driving
One person has been arrested and charged with impaired driving.
On July 6 shortly after 9 pm, the Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Highway 6. Police observed a vehicle unable to maintain its lane, striking a guard rail and bouncing off. Police conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking with the driver, were able to determine the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Armand Auger, 41, from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands has been charged with operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs, and operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on August 6.
The driver was issued a 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
OPP issue public warning on crypto currency scam
ORILLIA—The OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team is assisting in an investment scam investigation in which victims are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake crypto currency investments.
Investigators are warning the public not to engage with the following websites: www.(.)How2Crypto(.)com or www(.)How2Crypto(.)net
If you or someone you know has had dealings with the mentioned websites, please contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501/antifraudcenter.ca
To protect yourself the OPP noted, “Once you send your crypto, it is gone; government agencies do not accept cryptocurrencies; conduct your own due diligence, ask questions and do your research before sending anyone your crypto.
Manitoulin OPP lay 52nd impaired driving charge of 2024
The Manitoulin detachment of the OPP has laid 52 impaired driving charges since January 1.
On July 9 shortly after 1 pm, the Manitoulin OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police received information that the vehicle had rolled and was in the ditch.
Upon arrival, police observed the vehicle in the ditch and confirmed there was only one occupant. The driver of the vehicle reported no injuries. While speaking with the driver, police were able to determine the driver was impaired. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Mostafa Al-Hasnawi, 25, from Mississauga has been charged with dangerous operation and operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 9.
The driver was issued a 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
