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LaSalle Police Intercept U.S. Man Crossing into Canada by Kayak

He remains in RCMP custody for further investigation, reflecting growing attention to unconventional crossings along the CanadaU.S. border.

According to the LaSalle Police Service in southwestern Ontario, an officer spotted a man at the edge of the Detroit River with a kayak and two backpacks. After investigating, the officer discovered the man was attempting to illegally enter Canada, police said.
FILE: An RCMP officer in Windsor, Ont. looks over the Detroit River, on Friday, March 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Overview

  • A LaSalle officer on patrol along Front Road by the Detroit River spotted the 51-year-old with two backpacks and a kayak shortly before 1 a.m. on August 6.
  • Police detained the U.S. citizen at the scene and transferred him to the RCMP, which has not publicly commented on the case.
  • Chief Michael Pearce commended the officer’s discovery as a prime example of proactive municipal policing yielding tangible results.
  • The incident highlights a trend of irregular entry attempts outside official ports of entry following heightened focus on border security.
  • Local and federal agencies continue to adjust patrol strategies in response to unconventional crossing methods across the shared boundary.