KENORA, ON – May 6, 2025 – Officers with the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a busy week on patrol, responding to 504 calls for service between Monday, April 28 and Sunday, May 4, 2025. From traffic complaints to mental health calls, the report reflects a wide range of community needs and public safety challenges in the Kenora area.
Top Categories for the Week
The most common occurrences involved community engagement, enforcement of liquor laws, and general police assistance:
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🛠 Community Services – 44
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🍺 Liquor Licence Control Act Violations – 44
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🚔 Police Assistance – 32
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🚗 Vehicle eTickets Issued – 31
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⚠️ Traffic Complaints – 24
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🚷 Unwanted Persons – 22
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🚨 R.I.D.E. Checks – 16
Public Safety & Mental Health
Kenora OPP also responded to a significant number of mental health and personal safety-related incidents:
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🧠 Mental Health Act Calls – 15
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❤️🩹 Intimate Partner Violence – 14
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🧍♂️ Well-Being Checks – 13
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🧍 Threats or Attempts of Suicide – 9
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👨👩👧 Family Disputes – 8
These figures underscore the growing need for mental health supports and community-based intervention services in the region.
Criminal Code Offences and Other Incidents
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🧑⚖️ Assaults – 12
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🛑 Warrants Executed – 12
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🚑 Ambulance Assistance – 11
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🔇 Noise Complaints – 9
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🛒 Theft – 10
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🚘 Motor Vehicle Collisions – 10
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💥 Drug Offences – 8
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🔥 Fires Reported – 5
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👤 Sexual Assault Investigations – 3
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🔫 Weapons Incidents – 3
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🛍️ Shoplifting – 1
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🚨 Impaired Driving / Over 80 – 1
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🚗 Stolen Vehicle – 1
Reminder: Use Online Reporting for Minor Incidents
The OPP encourages residents to utilize the Citizen Self Reporting (CSR) system for non-emergency incidents where no suspect is present. This online tool is easy to use and helps free up officer resources for priority calls.
You can report the following online at opp.ca:
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Theft Under $5,000
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Mischief or Property Damage Under $5,000
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Lost or Missing Property
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Stolen License Plates
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Theft from Vehicle
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Driving Complaints
Reports can be submitted from any mobile device or computer at any time.
Help Keep Kenora Safe
To report suspicious activity or non-urgent concerns, contact the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122. For emergencies, always dial 9-1-1.
