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Two southern Ontario teenagers facing murder charges

Two southern Ontario teenagers facing murder charges

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Ontario Provincial Police have charged an 18-year old and and a 15-year old with second degree murder and attempted murder in connection with a shooting this week in Ginoogaming First Nation, near Longlac.

One person was killed and another was injured in the incident that occured early Wednesday evening.

The incident led to the closure of schools while OPP and Anishinabek Police Service searched for the suspects.

Quinton Hooper, and the 15-yeaer-old who can not be named remain pending a court appearance in Thunder Bay

The name of the person killed has not been released.

Meantime, Ginoogaming residents will continue to see an increase police presence for the next several days as police continue to their investigation.

Police are also asking anyone with information to contact them.

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OPP participate in national traffic safety initiative during long weekend

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Strong attention this weekend will applied by Ontario Provincial Police on high-risk driving behaviours, such as aggressive driving, impaired driving and distracted driving.

It is part of a national traffic safety initiative known as Operation Impact.

OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says they want motorists to be safe this weekend.

“Please do your part. Make sure you are operating your vehicle safely, responsibly,” says Sgt. Schmidt.

“If you’re a passenger as well, being a good passenger and sharing the road with everyone from motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Please do your part as you gather together to spend time with family and friends.”

OPP say 269 people have died on provincial highways this year.

Fifty-nine of the fatalities are attributed to speeding or aggressive driving.

Another 38 died as a result of distracted driving-related incidents.

Twenty-eight people have died in collisions where alcohol or drugs were involved.

“That is 269 people who will not be joining their family and friends this Thanksgiving long weekend. And for the most part, those fatalities are very preventable,” says Schmidt.

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OPP officer cleared after investigation into use of anti-riot weapon

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The Special Investigations Unit has cleared an OPP officer of wrongdoing in the use of an anti-riot weapon earlier this year.

The investigation stemmed from an incident in Sabaskong First Nation on June 8.

Paramedics had been dispatched to a residence to treat a 22-year-old man for a hand injury.

The man threatened to retrieve a firearm and the paramedics fled the residence and called police.

Treaty Three Police Service officers and OPP members attempted to negotiate with the man for more than two hours.

The man eventually left the residence with his hands up near his head.

But after lowering his hands and failing to come down a ramp that led from the porch, an OPP officer fired his Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN) at the man.

The man was struck in the abdomen and the upper left arm.

He re-entered the residence before exiting again and being arrested.

The man suffered bruising to his abdomen and a wound to his left arm that was closed with staples as a result of the ARWEN projectiles.

After assessing the evidence, SIU director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe the officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the use of the ARWEN.

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OPP reminds public of off-road vehicle rules

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After an increased number of complaints about underage youth operating off-road vehicles, the OPP has issued reminders about the laws concerning those vehicles.

The Superior East and Sault Ste. Marie detachments issued a release Monday advising the public that driving an off-road vehicle without a licence on public roads is not only dangerous, but illegal.

Off-road vehicles include single-rider and two-up ATVs, utility terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles, extreme-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles.

Unless the vehicle is driven on property or under direct supervision of an adult, the OPP reminded the public the following rules apply:

  • For off-road riding, the driver must be at least 12 years old. For on-road riding, the driver must be at least 16 years old and have a G2/M2 licence.
  • Drivers must wear an approved helmet that is securely fastened under the chin.
  • Vehicles must be registered, plated and insured.
  • If the posted speed limit is 50km/h or less, the maximum off-road vehicle speed is 20km/h. If the posted speed limit is over 50km/h, the maximum off-road vehicle speed is 50km/h.
  • When on-road, drivers must travel the same direction as traffic, on the shoulder when possible.
  • Drivers must never drink alcohol while operating an off-road vehicle on or off the road. It carries the same penalties as impaired driving in a motor vehicle.
  • For on-road riding, a passenger must be at least eight years old.

The OPP also reminded drivers that off-road vehicles aren’t always permitted on public roads and said it’s important to review any local bylaws your community may have.

For more information, visit ontario.ca/atv or ofatv.org.

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OPP arrest impaired driver after accident

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A 61-year-old woman from Wabigoon First Nation is facing a charge of impaired driving.

OPP officers from the Dryden detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3.

The accident occurred on Highway 17 near Dinorwic, in Southworth Township.

As a result of their investigation, officers arrested the driver for operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs.

The accused was released from custody and will make a court appearance at a later date.

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Fort Frances man among three facing drug charges

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The OPP say they have arrested three people for drug-related charges.

Around 1:45 a.m. on Sept. 23, officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered a backpack containing a substance suspected to be cocaine as well as drug paraphenalia.

According to a release, one of the accused also provided false identification.

Three people, including a 38-year-old from Fort Frances as well as two 27-year-olds from Couchiching First Nation and Seine First Nation respectively, are being charged with drug possession as well as other offences.

Police say the suspects have been released from custody and will appear in court on November 3.