Police watchdog invokes mandate in Blind River arrest

Police watchdog invokes mandate in Blind River arrest

Ontario’s police watchdog is probing an interaction in Blind River that resulted in an accused person going to hospital.

East Algoma OPP – SIU Invokes Mandate

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Blind River. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual involved in a dispute that resulted in criminal charges. While in custody, the individual required medical attention ...