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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Sawed-Off Shotgun Results In Numerous Charges

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after a traffic stop in Batchewana First Nation.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 2:14 p.m., officers with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were conducting general patrol, when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at an exceptionally low rate of speed on August Street. A traffic stop was conducted, where investigation revealed one of the passengers was wanted by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. The passenger was arrested and searched, where officers located a small amount of suspected clonazepam pills. The vehicle was then searched incident to arrest, where officers located various amounts of suspected cocaine and fentanyl inside a second passenger’s property. Officers also located a sawed-off shotgun, belonging to the second passenger.

As a result, Rachel HARRIMAN, 22 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 2, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie.

Mark DUBOIS, 33 years-of-age, of Batchewana First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Careless storage of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently remanded into custody.

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Kyle PORCHERON – Speeding & Drunk Driving

(BATCHAWANA BAY, ON) – A traffic stop north of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual.

On April 11, 2025, at approximately 3:51 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed near Batchawana Bay.

A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Kyle PORCHERON, 25 years-of-age, of Batchawana Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Careless driving
  • Speeding

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 5, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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One Dead, Two Arrested In Drug Death

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people in relation to a drug overdose death investigation.

On Saturday, March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:25 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to reports of an unresponsive female at a residence on Gran Street in Batchewana First Nation. A 23-year-old female was located and pronounced deceased.

Batchewana First Nation Police Service requested assistance from the OPP Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit in relation to the investigation.

As a result, Coy LAROCQUE, 28 years old of Sault Ste. Marie, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Manslaughter, section 236(b)
  • Causing death by criminal negligence, section 220(b)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – opioid, section 5(1)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – cocaine, section 5(1)

In addition, Sierra-Lynn NADON, 29 years old of Sault Ste. Marie, has also been arrested and charged with:

  • Manslaughter, section 236(b)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – opioid, section 5(1)
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance – cocaine, section 5(1)

Both accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie.

The investigation is being conducted by the OPP Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics and Batchewana First Nation Police Service.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Kobe MANITOWABI – Assault With Weapon, Etc.

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual is facing criminal charges after attempting to flee from police.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:02 a.m., an officer with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service (FNPS) was conducting general patrol in Batchewana First Nation, when they observed a motor vehicle turn into the parking lot of the Batchewana FNPS detachment on Nebenaigoching Street, then make an abrupt u-turn in front of the officer. A traffic stop was conducted, where the officer formed grounds to believe the driver was impaired by an intoxicating substance. The officer requested the driver’s documents, at which point they yelled an expletive at the officer and drove away.

Two nearby officers with the Garden River Anishinabek Police Service (APS) attended to assist. A second vehicle stop was attempted, when the driver tried to flee by intentionally backing into one of the APS cruisers. The vehicle then drove into a nearby ditch, where officers arrested the driver. The driver was brought to the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police detachment and tested for impaired driving.

As a result, Kobe MANITOWABI, 23 years-of-age, of Wikwemikong First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Resist peace officer
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently remanded into custody. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police.

On October 28, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police were conducting general patrol when they observed a motor vehicle on August Street owned by a known suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted and two individuals were located inside the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle was found to be on conditions to remain outside Batchewana First Nation. The passenger was arrested and a search of the vehicle and both occupants located over 21 grams of suspected Cocaine and less than 1 gram of suspected Fentanyl.

The driver of the vehicle, 33-year-old Jamie SHARPE, from White River was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than Heroin)

The passenger of the vehicle, 55-year-old Curtis LEACH, from Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Both accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 25, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Nelson SOLOMON Was Arrested Again

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 12:27 p.m., Batchewana First Nation Police observed a motor vehicle on Gran Street, driven by an individual known to be on conditions to remain outside Batchewana First Nation. A traffic stop was initiated, and two individuals were located inside the vehicle. A search of the occupants and the vehicle yielded over 16 grams of suspected Fentanyl, over 23 grams of suspected Cocaine and approximately 2 grams of suspected Methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $5,000.00.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Nelson SOLOMON, from Garden River First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The passenger of the vehicle, 44-year-old Monica MANTOVAN, from Garden River First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused driver was remanded into custody. The accused passenger was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Weapons Bust

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON)- Police locate loaded Glock 17 handgun during a traffic stop.

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were on patrol duties in the community of Batchewana First Nation.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., police observed a black SUV travelling westbound on Negenaigoching Street with three individuals in it. A traffic stop was initiated, and a query revealed the rear passenger was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Police arrested the three individuals. A large sum of Canadian currency, a small amount of cannabis marihuana and two knife ends were located on the rear passenger’s person. Police observed in plain sight a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine between the two rear passenger seats of the SUV.

Assisting with the investigation was the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit.

As a result, Shaqwan, KAWANO, 29 years-of-age from Kingston was charged with: 

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court (two counts)

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste Marie on September 5, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

Jordan COULSON, 31 years-of-age from North York was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (three counts)
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure to comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste Marie on September 5, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

Payton ALLEN, 18 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on October 21, 2024.

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Repeat Offender Charged With Murder

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – The victim has succumbed to their injuries, additional charges were laid, and a third person has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. 

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stabbing incident on Gran Street. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Brandan PELLOW of Aweres Township, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and pronounced deceased on August 5, 2024.

On August 1, 2024, a third person was arrested in relation to the incident.

Adrian BLACKBIRD, 20 years of age of Batchewana First Nation, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·      First degree murder, section 235(1)

·      Aggravated assault, section 268

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, section 264(1)

·      Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a)

On August 5, 2024, police re-arrested both accused, a 17-year-old from Batchewana First Nation and a 16-year-old from Thunder Bay, and laid an additional charge of first degree murder, section 235(1) CC.

All accused persons have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on a later date.

The investigation continues by the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit and the Batchewana Police Service under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the Sault Ste. Marie OPP or Batchewana First Nation Police Service at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or saultcrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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