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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases Ramara

Nicholas DUVAL Arrested Again #3Strikes

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Ramara resident following a break and enter at a local business.

On September 23, 2025, shortly after midnight, Orillia OPP officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a Colborne Street business. Witnesses observed a male and female entering the premises and leaving with several items. The suspects were described as wearing hospital masks and dark clothing, and were seen with a blue and white bicycle pulling a red wagon.

Officers quickly located one of the suspects nearby, in possession of the bicycle and wagon. Recovered items included:

107 packs of various cigarettes

1 case of Busch Light beer

1 case of Twisted Tea

13 packs of beef jerky

9 Guardian Sleeman cooler sleeves

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas DUVAL age 31; of Ramara has been charged with the following offences:

·            Break and Enter to Commit an Indictable Offence

·            Resist Peace Officer

·            Disguise with Intent

·            Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·            Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·            Fail to Comply with Probation Order

·            The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Orillia OPP remains committed to public safety and proactive policing in partnership with the community. Anyone with information about unlawful activity is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Brant Brantford OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan HALASHEWSKI Arrested Following Collision

(BRANT, ON) – On September 20, 2025, at approximately 08:06 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on the 403 Highway East in Brant County, Ontario.

During the police investigation it was found that the driver Ryan HALASHEWSKI, a 28-year-old male from Brantford, appeared to be Impaired and was taken into custody. Mr. Halashewski was charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on October 09, 2025.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Area OPP Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Assault In Howick, Repeat Offender Arrested Again #WaitInTheTruck #3Strikes

(HOWICK, ON) – On September 7th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Howick.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 44-year-old individual from Norfolk County has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Operation while Prohibited,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (three counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 6th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

$50,000 Reward Could Be Yours: Do You Know What Happened to Brianna Traversey? #OPPAppeal

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A new $50,000 reward is being offered for information in the disappearance of a missing Ottawa Valley woman.

Brianna TRAVERSEY was 29 years old when she was reported missing in Pembroke. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating on Thursday, September 21, 2023, and officers conducted extensive interviews and multiple searches of the area. Last year, the OPP released a video appealing to the public and renewed the appeal this year on the second anniversary of her disappearance.

Though this remains a missing person investigation, foul play cannot be ruled out.

Brianna is described as:

  • Female
  • White
  • Would now be 31 years old
  • 5’8″ (173 cm)
  • 120 lbs (54 kg)
  • Shoulder length hair, possibly dyed brown or red
  • Several tattoos on hands, arms and legs, including a breast cancer ribbon tattoo on left shoulder and a Betty Boop tattoo on her right calf

Visit x.com/OPP_ER/status/1837461784850006434 to view the video appeal.

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Brianna TRAVERSEY.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Brianna or what may have happened to her is urged to contact the dedicated tip line at 1-844-677-5010. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

OPP Lay Impaired Charges After Golf Cart Crash on Private Property #EnforcementEverywhere #FilmThePolice #FTP

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after collision on private property in Southwest Middlesex.

On September 20, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police, Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to a collision at a business on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Investigation revealed an individual was operating a golf cart on private property, lost control and rolled. 

The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Cruise CORNELIUS, a 20-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 16, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Port Hope

5 Sent To Hospital – Amanpreet SINGH Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF PORT HOPE, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On July 7, 2025, OPP along with Northumberland EMS and the Port Hope Fire and Emergency services responded to a serious collision involving two passenger vehicles on County Road 28 near Bewdley.

Both drivers and four passengers were transported to various trauma centers with the assistance from Ornge air ambulance services.

County Road 28 was closed for several hours as members trained in collision reconstruction assisted with the investigation.

On September 22, 2025, officers arrested one of the drivers involved in the collision.

As a result, Amanpreet SINGH (22) from Peterborough, has been charged with:

–      Dangerous operation causing bodily harm – five counts

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in November.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Orton Police Press Releases

2 Children Sent To Hospital Following Collision

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) respond to a two-motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 26.

On September 21, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency services, responded to a report of a two-motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 26 and Erin Garafraxa Townline within Centre Wellington Township, involving a pick-up truck and a sports utility vehicle (SUV).

Two children within the SUV were taken to hospital as a precaution, but no injuries were reported at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old of Orton, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph, at a later date.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Coldwater OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Man Charged After Repeatedly Exposing Himself From Balcony Overlooking Kids’ Park – Name Released #3Strikes

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual in Coldwater, Ontario after reports of indecent acts near a local park.   

On September 16, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Orillia OPP, were contacted by members of the public stating there was an individual on a balcony exposing and touching himself. The individual’s balcony overlooks a children’s park and the neighbours house which has children. The Orillia OPP attempted to contact the individual several times and eventually located them on September 22, 2025, riding their bike down a local trail.

As a result, Keith DAVIES; 43-year-old, Resident of Coldwater, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

  • Indecent Act

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Faces Charges After Confrontation With OPP

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Individual charged, officer assaulted as a result of a disturbance.

On September 20, 2025, at 3:17 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address on Elijah Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for the report of a disturbance.

Officers arrived on scene and attempted to place an individual under arrest at which time the individual became resistant.

As a result, an OPP officer was assaulted.

Lydia ELIJAH-THOMAS, a 19-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was held for bail.

The officer was not injured.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Huron North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested In North Huron, Name Released

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an East York, Ontario resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on September 6th, 2025, in the Township of North Huron. 

Just after 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 06, 2025, Huron County OPP officers observed a vehicle entering a RIDE check at the intersection of Bruce Road 86 and Whitechurch Street in North Huron. Police spoke to the driver who had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

George KELLY, 53 years-of-age from East York has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 6th, 2025. 

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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Red Light, No Insurance, Defective Brakes: 38 Year Old Charged in Guelph #RoadSafety

(GUELPH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Cambridge resident with seven provincial offences.

On September 21, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Stone Road West, within the City of Guelph.

As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old Cambridge resident is charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Red light – fail to stop
  • Defective braking system
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Unsafe move- lane or shoulder
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Colour coating obscuring interior

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.

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 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Disqualified Driver on Stolen Motorcycle Sent Airborne

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Highway 24 and Colborne Street West, in the late hours of September 22, 2025.

At approximately 9:04 p.m., emergency services responded to the scene where two vehicles, a motorcycle and a motor vehicle collided, sending the driver of the motorcycle airborne 20 feet before coming to rest on the roadway.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 41-year-old male, had been disqualified from driving on three previous occasions and was driving a stolen motorcycle. The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The driver of the motorcycle was subsequently charged with:

  • Operation While Prohibited X 4
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Over $5000.00

Highway 24 south bound lanes remained open while the north bound lanes north of Highway 24 were closed during the investigation and road clean up. The investigation is on going.

The OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersbb.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

Perth Road Man, Loyalist Township Man Face Impaired and Dangerous Driving Charges #CourtBound

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with impaired driving related charges.

On Sunday September 21, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members were called after a single vehicle was involved in a collision on County Road 14 in Stone Mills Township. The vehicle was located, and following an investigation, the driver was arrested.

Matthew MCTAGUE, a 32-year-old from Perth Road, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on October 7, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

On Monday September 22, 2025, just after midnight, L&A County OPP initiated a vehicle stop on County Road 6 in Loyalist Township on suspicion of impairment. Following an investigation the driver was arrested.

Trevor HOMER, a 44-year-old from Loyalist Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous Driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on October 14, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Assaults In Bluewater, Repeat Offender Arrested Again #3Stikes

(BLUEWATER, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident at a rural address on Airport Line in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 5th, 2025. 

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly assaulted two victims and caused damage at the property. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual at the scene.

Mick JONES OPT HOOG, 26 years-of-age from Manitowaning, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – (three counts),

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Mischief to Property,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Vicious Dog Attacks In Goderich Leaves One Dead – Kendra BRALL Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal offence following a recent investigation in the Town of Goderich, on July 29th, 2025. 

On August 3rd, 2024, Huron OPP investigated a dog attack that had taken place on Gibbons Street in Goderich. A pedestrian walking their dogs was attacked by two dogs that were not secured on a nearby property. The pedestrian was injured, requiring medical attention, and one of their dogs was killed in the attack. The dog owner was charged with an offence found in the Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA).

On July 29th, 2025, Huron OPP investigated another dog attack that took place in the same area by the same dogs. In this incident, the victim was on a mobility scooter walking their dog. The victim received injuries from the dog attack.

As a result of the July 29th, 2025, investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

Kendra BRALL, 36 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Criminal Negligence – Cause Bodily Harm.

The accused was arrested, processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 6th, 2025. 

The accused dogs remain with the accused pending the results of a Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA) court hearing.