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CTV News
3 days ago
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Pride Month launches early in Elliot Lake, Manitoulin Island
Pride Month kicks off early in Elliot Lake and on Manitoulin Island. Elliot Lake's deputy mayor raised the flag alongside 2SLGBTQI+ community members while in Wikwemikong tribal police raised a Pride flag at their detachment and donned rainbow vests, with month-long activities planned in both communities.
CTV News
6 days ago
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- CTV News
Manitoulin Island police seize drugs, weapons in traffic stop
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service seized $11,000 in suspected cocaine and fentanyl along with weapons and other drug tracking paraphernalia during a traffic stop on May 25, 2025. (Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service/Facebook) Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a late-night traffic stop led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl. The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service conducted the stop shortly after 1:30 a.m. on May 25. Officers arrested the vehicle's two occupants – a 42-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man – recovering the suspected drugs along with weapons and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Authorities said the estimated street value of the drugs was $11,000. Both suspects were charged with two counts of drug trafficking. The woman faces additional charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and obstructing a peace officer. They are scheduled to appear in court on July 29. In a social media post, police emphasized the role of community vigilance in combating crime. 'Reporting suspicious activities or concerns promptly can prevent crimes and help law enforcement act swiftly,' said Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service. Residents are encouraged to submit tips through the service's new online reporting system or anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
85 arrests, firearm seized in northern Ont. offender compliance operation
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service say too many offenders in the community are failing to comply with release conditions and often end up reoffending.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- CTV News
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service introduces 24/7 online crime reporting system
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) has launched its new online reporting system, allowing residents to submit non-emergency incidents through a digital portal as part of a broader effort to enhance community safety and police responsiveness. Wiki police Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service say too many offenders in the community are failing to comply with release conditions and often end up reoffending. (Supplied/Wikwemikong Tribal Police) The platform, accessible 24/7 via the WTPS website, enables users to report suspicious activity or minor crimes without needing to call or visit the police station. Features include a user-friendly interface, dedicated staff to review submissions, and follow-up mechanisms to ensure cases are addressed. 'We call it 'Connect, Report and Protect,'' said the police service's Chief, Ron Gignac, in an interview with CTV News last week. 'Sometimes people feel more comfortable reporting things online, so we wanted to make sure that we weren't missing that data from online reporting or that information that we could receive to help us further our investigations.' The initiative aims to bridge gaps in community engagement, particularly among younger generations. 'I think it's going to capture the data we might be missing in certain cases because we all know that the younger generations tend to do things more online,' Gignac added. 'So I think we'll be able to build that capacity into the final phase of what we're trying to accomplish here, which is information sharing.' Const. Raven Manitowabi has been visiting local businesses and schools to promote the system, emphasizing its role in developing collaboration. Const. Raven Manitowabi - Article Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service Const. Raven Manitowabi Manitowabi has been visiting local businesses and schools to promote the the police service's new 24/7 online reporting system, emphasizing its role in developing collaboration in the community. (Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service/Facebook) 'If you see something, say something,' WTPS reiterated in a social media post. 'Together we can make our community safe and vibrant.' While the online tool is designed for non-emergencies, WTPS reminded residents that Crime Stoppers remains an option for confidential tips. The system is part of the force's commitment to transparency and proactive policing, ensuring residents have multiple ways to engage with law enforcement. The online reporting portal can be accessed at by clicking 'Online Reporting' at the top of the page. WPTS - Non-Emergency Online Reporting Tool - wings Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has launched its new online reporting system, allowing residents to submit non-emergency incidents through a digital portal. The platform, accessible 24/7 via the WTPS website, enables users to report suspicious activity or minor crimes without needing to call or visit the police station. It features include a user-friendly interface, dedicated staff to review submissions, and follow-up mechanisms to ensure cases are addressed. (Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service/Facebook) With files from journalist Chelsea Papineau
CTV News
12-05-2025
- CTV News
Man and woman charged with manslaughter in death of infant in northern Ont.
Police previously announced the arrest of 2 people in an infant death in Wiikwemkoong in May of this year – but the incident was from 2023. Two people have been charged in connection with the death of an infant in Wikwemikong First Nation in May. Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service began the investigation May 8, 2023, when an infant was brought to hospital. The OPP was asked to help with the case May 15. 'Assistance was provided under the direction of the OPP criminal investigation branch, with support from the Manitoulin OPP detachment,' police said in a news release Tuesday. 'The infant was pronounced deceased on May 16, 2023.' Two people from Wikwemikong – a 33-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man – have been arrested in connection with the case. Both are charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. One of the accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Wikwemikong on Sept. 3. The other accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Wikwemikong on Aug. 27 for a bail hearing. Ontario Provincial Police have released no other details about the case and say a publication ban has been issued, preventing them from providing any more information. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.
