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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WIIKWEMKOONG – SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – On the evening of September 24, 2025, members of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS), with support from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence on Lakeshore Road. During the […]

21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run: Honouring Service Through Unity and Endurance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WIIKWEMKOONG – SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — The 21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run (NPOMR), known as the “Run to Remember,” will take place from September 25th to September 27th, 2025. This powerful three-day relay run spans over 460 kilometers […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WIIKWEMKOONG –  September 22, 2025 – On the morning of September 20, 2025, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) responded to a report of a male armed with a weapon at a residence on Wakegijg Avenue in Wiikwemkoong. WTPS officers quickly established containment and enforced a perimeter around the area. Additional support was […]

5th Annual Tour de Force Unites Officers and Community in Tribute to PC Marc Hovingh and Fallen Heroes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mindemoya, ON — September 9, 2025 – More than 100 officers, families, and community members gathered in Mindemoya on September 6 for the 5th annual Tour de Force, a cycling event honouring fallen law enforcement […]

  Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service  Tenders for the year 2025-2026 are now being accepted for snow removal at the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service.  Required services are to include plowing, (sanding, salting and pushback of snowbanks when requested) for the following property areas: Roadway Front of building (visitor’s parking) Bay garage doorways Staff parking area Driveway […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wiikwemkoong, ON — September 8, 2025 —The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is renewing its call for information related to the death of Anthony Samuel Mandamin, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Sept. 16, 2006. Mandamin, who was 25 years old at the time, was struck and killed around 6 a.m. while walking […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wiikwemkoong, ON — September 4, 2025 — The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to Staff Sergeant John Buligan for his outstanding leadership and contributions during his nine-month assignment as Divisional Commander. Staff Sergeant Buligan, who joined WTPS in January 2025 on temporary assignment from the Ontario Provincial […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wiikwemkoong, ON — September 4, 2025 — The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is now part of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), a tool that helps track and share information about individuals released on bail for firearms-related offences. “This tool is an important step forward in our ongoing […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WIIKWEMKOONG – AUGUST 27, 2025 – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is pleased to welcome Michael Force as Staff Sergeant. With more than 20 years of policing experience, Staff Sergeant Force brings an extensive background in tactical operations, community engagement, professional standards, and officer wellness to his new leadership role. “I […]

 IMMEDIATE RELEASE WIIKWEMKOONG – AUGUST 21, 2025 – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is pleased to welcome Constable Adil Manek to its ranks. With a diverse professional background in corrections, youth engagement, Indigenous community support, and military service, Constable Manek brings a wealth of experience and commitment to community-focused policing. “We are very pleased […]