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OPP Pickering Police Press Releases Selwyn

Fraud – ZORILA, TANASE & TANASE

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three individuals after receiving a report of an attempted fraud from a resident of Selwyn Township.

On Saturday February 7, 2026, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual reporting that three individuals had attempted to scam them in to selling their vehicle for a cheap price due to supposed motor issues. 

The complainant advised that they had a vehicle listed for sale online and had someone contact them to come view the vehicle. A time was arranged and a vehicle containing three individuals attended the complainant’s residence. The complainant advised that the three individuals looked the car over and then requested to take the vehicle for a test drive. After returning from a short drive, the suspects quickly pointed out oil all over the engine compartment as well as from the exhaust pipe. The suspects advised that the vehicle needed an excess amount of work to repair it but would still purchase it but for a much lower price than what was being asked.After turning down the offer, the suspects continued to offer lowball amounts until the complainant advised them that the vehicle was no longer for sale. The complainant, who knew there were no issues with the vehicle, contacted the OPP.

OPP Officers stopped a vehicle matching the description they had been provided, and all three occupants were arrested. The driver was unable to provide a driver’s licence or insurance for the vehicle and the plates that were attached were not registered to the vehicle. The vehicle that was being driven had recently been purchased and was associated with a similar occurrence in another region.

Marius ZORILA (age 31) of Pickering ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Fraud over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• Driver fail to surrender licence

• Fail to have insurance card

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

Constantin TANASE (age 26) of Scarborough ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Fraud over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Michael TANASE (age 22) of Ajax ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Fraud over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The three were release with conditions and are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 10, 2026.

The OPP urge residents to remain vigilant and report any frauds, suspicious offers, or suspicious contractor activity. If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

For more information on how to recognize and protect yourself from scams, visit www.ontario.ca/page/identify-scam-or-fraud 

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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North Glengarry OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan Wellman Was Arrested Again

(NORTH GLENGARRY, ON) The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with multiple charges.  

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, shortly before 8:00 a.m., officers stopped a motor vehicle for failing to maintain its lane on Glen Robertson Road in North Glengarry Township.

Investigation led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine. Officers also seized two rifles, ammunition and contraband tobacco. 

Dylan Wellman, 33-years-old of North Glengarry is charged with:

  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with probation order- two counts
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes
  • Poss of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order- three counts

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall at a later date.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Dana PEARCE Was Arrested Again

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an area resident with Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences after a bail violation investigation.

The investigation began on February 12, 2026, after police received information about a possible bail violation and drug possession. Following an investigation at a residence in Pembroke, police arrested the accused and seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine.  

As a result of this incident Dana PEARCE, age 25 of Pembroke, has been charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 13, 2026.  

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Nathanial MATTHEWS & Marcus CARR Were Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Two individuals from Toronto have been arrested and charged following a search warrant as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in the city of Dryden.

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m. CST, a search warrant was executed on a residence on Clearwater Crescent, in the City of Dryden. The investigation was led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP North West Region Canine Unit, as well as members from the Dryden OPP Detachment.

The investigation resulted in the seizure of Canadian currency as well as evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result, Nathanial MATTHEWS, 28-years-old, of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Failure to comply with probation order

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

·      Obstruct peace officer

Marcus CARR, 29-years-old, of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Resist peace officer

Both accused have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on February 13, 2026.

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Blind River MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew JACQUES – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON) – The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) initiative at the intersection of Village Road and Park Road. During the initiative, officers observed a vehicle that appeared to be deliberately avoiding the R.I.D.E. checkpoint and turning southbound onto Village Road.

Police subsequently located the unoccupied vehicle on Red Pine Road. The driver was found nearby, positioned behind a garbage bin. While speaking with the driver, officers determined that alcohol had been consumed.

Further investigation revealed that the driver was operating the vehicle while under suspension.

Police searched the vehicle and located an open bottle of liquor, a fanny pack with over 40 grams of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine with an approximate street value of   $3500 and drug paraphernalia.

The driver was arrested and transported to Blind River for further testing and refused to provide a breath sample.

Andrew JACQUES, 38 years old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 5, 2026. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Impaired driving remains one of the most significant threats to road safety in Ontario. The OPP encourages everyone to help keep roadways safe, if you see a driver, you believe is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9‑1‑1 immediately.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

James Austin TURCOTTE Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Pembroke man is in custody and facing several serious charges after a recent incident in Pembroke.

On Thursday February 12, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call regarding an unwanted person refusing to leave a business in Pembroke’s east end. 

During the interaction with the individual, an officer was assaulted, threats were made toward police, and there was an unsuccessful attempt to disarm an officer. Police also seized two knives.  No one was injured during this incident.

As a result of this incident 59-year-old James Austin TURCOTTE is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Assault a peace officer

·        Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts

·        Disarming a police officer

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 13, 2026. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Russell MCTEAR Was Arrested

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver is facing several charges following a collision in Haldimand County.

On February 12, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on 3rd Line, near Hagersville.

The investigation determined that the vehicle left the roadway, no injuries were reported.

Russell MCTEAR, 30-years-old from Caledonia has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Careless Driving
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, no Currently Validated Permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on March 24, 2026.

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Caledonia Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Surya ANNE – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver has been charged for an alcohol related offence in Haldimand County.

On February 12, 2026, at approximately 1:25 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Basswood Crescent, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) struck an unoccupied parked SUV.

Surya ANNE, 45-years-old of Caledonia has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on March 24, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH FRONTENAC

Steven MCDONALD Was Arrested

(SOUTH FRONTENAC, ON) – One person has been charged with multiple firearms-related offences following a weapons call in Sydenham.

On Friday, December 26, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers from the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence on Sydenham Mill Street after a homeowner reported that projectiles had entered the home. No injuries were reported.

The investigation determined the projectiles were consistent with those discharged from a shotgun. A search warrant was executed at a nearby property, and one individual was arrested. Firearms were seized as a result.

Steven MCDONALD, 45 years old, of Sydenham has been charged with the following offences:

  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner
  • Breach of firearms regulations – store firearm – four counts
  • Mischief

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Frontenac OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases Simcoe

Edward WILLS – Assault With Weapon, Etc.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing multiple weapons-related charges following an investigation into a disturbance in Simcoe.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 8:01 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting that an individual armed with an edged weapon was causing a disturbance at an address on Colborne Street North in Simcoe.

Officers located the individual in the area and took them into custody without incident. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of two prohibited weapons.

As a result, 39-year-old Edward WILLS of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Domenic LOMBARDI – Drunk Driving

(TECUMSEH, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Tecumseh.

On February 13, 2026, at approximately 1:43 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Bedell Street in the Town of Tecumseh.

Domenic LOMBARDI, 20-years-old of Tecumseh was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

 A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 26, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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North Huron Town Hall Coverage WFP Wingham

CAO Nelson Santos Scoffs At JCCF & Constitution – Attempts Coverup Of Illegal Arrests #ScoffLaw

(Wingham, North Huorn, ON) Arrests have occurred at the last two council meetings in North Huron, despite a local local “news” blackout and Town Hall attempting to sanitize the records of their illegal/unconstitutional acts. They happened. Even the letter from the JCCF is omitted from the agenda package. CAO Nelson Santos is attempting a massive coverup, despite witnesses, videos, and a paper trail.

Next council meeting is 17Feb2026, 271 Frances St. Wingham, Ontairo.

Below is a letter sent to council regarding the minutes for the 02Feb2026 meeting. It will be interesting to see which councillors vote in favor of covering this up by voting to accept the minutes as-is. Or will council stand up for what is lawfull, and demand current CAO Nelson Santos maintain accurate records and end this coverup attempt?

Dear Reeve and Members of Council,

I am writing to formally object to the adoption of the February 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes as currently drafted.

The minutes omit several material events that occurred during the meeting and immediately thereafter. As a result, the record does not accurately reflect the proceedings.

Specifically, the minutes:

  • Do not reflect that arrests occurred during the meeting.
  • Do not note that members of the public were removed from the premises by police.
  • Do not reference that recording devices were seized or removed.
  • Do not reflect that the microphone/audio feed was muted during the initial portion of the live stream.
  • Do not document the presence and active involvement of police in enforcing the procedural by-law.
  • Do not reference the dispute regarding the scope and duration of the trespass order.
  • Do not indicate that the OPP subsequently authorized Mr. Hill and Mr. Carther to re-enter the municipal building.
  • Do not reflect that envelopes reportedly issued as part of the trespass process were not accepted by Mr. Hill, Mr. Carther, or the attending OPP officers.
  • Do not accurately capture the sequence of events surrounding police direction and subsequent re-entry.

The current wording gives the impression that routine enforcement of procedural rules occurred. In reality, the meeting was materially interrupted by arrests, police involvement, contested trespass enforcement, and subsequent clarification by police permitting re-entry.

While minutes are not transcripts, they are required to reflect significant procedural events that alter the conduct and outcome of a meeting. Omitting these events results in a materially incomplete public record.

I respectfully request that the February 2, 2026 minutes be amended to accurately reflect these events prior to adoption.

Respectfully,
Buck

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Benjamin Jon Murdoch SCHEETZ – Child Exploitation

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – A local resident is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the Muskoka Crime Unit.

In November 2025, the Muskoka Crime Unit began a child pornography investigation and on Friday, December 19, 2025, executed a search warrant at a residence located on McEachern Lane in the Town of Gravenhurst. During the search, officers, with the support of the OPP Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), seized several electronic devices for examination.

As a result, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, police arrested and charged 43-year-old Benjamin Jon Murdoch SCHEETZ, of Gravenhurst with the following:

  • Imports, distributes, sells or possesses for the purpose of distribution or sale of child sexual abuse and exploitation material – two counts
  • Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
  • Access any child sexual abuse and exploitation material – two counts

The accused was released at a bail hearing and is now scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

This investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The OPP is committed to identify and holding accountable those who exploit children through the possession, distribution, or creation of child sexual abuse material.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about online safety and how to protect children through resources provided by the Canadian Centre of Child Protection at www.protectchildren.ca.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew PATERSON Was Arrested

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual is facing charges following the execution of two search warrants in Haldimand County.

On February 12, 2026, members from the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), along with other CSCU’s, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Canine Unit, and Six Nations Police, executed two search warrants at two John Street residences in Hagersville.

The search warrants were obtained as part of an ongoing drug investigation that began in January 2026.

As a result of the search, police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, Canadian currency, and other offence-related items.

Matthew PATERSON, 56-years-old of Hagersville has been charged with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on April 28, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases

LAHEY – Assault With Weapon, Etc.

(BURFORD, ON) – One person is in custody following a firearms incident in Burford.

On February 12, 2026, at approximately 3:47 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle. The complainant reported the driver of the vehicle brandished a firearm. The weapon was not discharged. There were no injuries.

The suspect was located at approximately 7:30 am, at an address on Huron Street in Woodstock.

Members of the Woodstock Police Service responded and took the suspect into custody without incident.

Following the arrest, a 33-years-old male, Mr. Garrett Joseph LAHEY was transferred into Brant County OPP custody and subsequently charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Assault with a Weapon

·        Pointing a Firearm

·        Possession of Weapons for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Careless Use of a Firearm

·        Dangerous Operation

·        Driving While Prohibited

The OPP wishes to thank Woodstock Police Service for their assistance with this investigation.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.