Crime Stoppers

2010 continues to be an extremely busy year for Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota. At the half-way point in 2010, Crime Stoppers has posted an enviable record of success.  When compared with the program’s performance in 2009, numbers in almost every measurable statistic are up and, in places, by rather staggering amounts. Some highlights [...]

Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota continues to trend upward through 2010. The first four months have been extremely busy for Crime Stoppers and the police agencies in our area.  Growth through January, February and March continued in April.  Comparing performance year over year, the program has seen growth in key performance indicators: the [...]

Crime Stoppers and the Kenora OPP need a hand with a couple robberies. Stolen Outboard A 2002 50 horsepower Mercury outboard (not exactly as shown) was stolen from a barge at Anicinabe Park in Kenora around March 28th.  The engine is the hi-thrust model, is missing the propeller and controls and the serial number is OT439500.  The [...]

We Need Your Help! We’re looking for information about a 6 foot tall, blond male in Sioux Lookout. The OPP are looking for this person in regards to a home break in on Curtis Street in Sioux Lookout, ON. The break in happened around 2 in the afternoon on Wednesday April 14th and the suspect is [...]

Ontario’s Distracted Driving Law came into effect in October 2009.  Police have been issuing tickets since February 1st, 2010.  More information available throught the Ontario Ministry of Transportation site.   The distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. Hands-free [...]

News Release March 12 2010 Protect Yourself from Investment Schemes ORILLIA, ON, March 12 /CNW/ – Many people seek out alternative investment products that are not recognized or supplied by accredited investment brokers. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti Rackets Branch reminds you to be wary of investment schemes that may defraud you of your investment money. Investors [...]

The Ontario Provincial Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for an individual who stole an amount of liquor from the Hudson Ontario LCBO on February 2nd, 2010. The OPP are looking for a male dressed in a black jacket with fluorescent stripes on it, a grey toque, black ski pants and a brown gold handkerchief covering [...]

Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota is pleased to report that 2010 is off to a very busy start.  When we compare January 2009 with January 2010, your tips resulted in a 100% increase in the number of drug related issues being solved, a 200% increase in the number of people charged with crimes [...]

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner, J.S. Elliott, has offered a glowing acknowledgement of Crime Stoppers programs and the many volunteers who contribute to the program’s success. The letter follows releases from Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty commending the organization during National Crime Stoppers Month.  Specifically, the Commissioner points to the theme, “Helping [...]

The Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is looking to recover a stolen outboard motor. Just before 1:00 A.M. on Friday the 8th of January, Police responded to a report of a theft in progress at Dingwall Ford on King St. in Sioux Lookout.  A lone male dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt and [...]