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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Another Student Pedestrian Run Down #PurgeCouncil

(ELGIN, ON) – A collision in Elgin, involving a pedestrian, has resulted in a charge being laid.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports that a vehicle was travelling on Main Street in Elgin when it struck a 17-year-old who was a student at a nearby school. The vehicle then left the scene. The student sustained minor injuries.

Leeds OPP officers located the suspect vehicle in the area.

As a result of the investigation, a 76-year-old from Elgin has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving and failing to remain at the scene.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Brockville at a later date.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Nearly $1 Million In Fraud Reported In Last Couple Months In Huron #Enough?

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent number of frauds in Huron County. Total loss from these recently reported frauds exceeds $943,000 in Canadian funds.

From August 30th to October 31st, 2025, Huron OPP received nine reports of significant fraud all over Huron County. In eight of these cases, victims believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency. One victim fell for a romance-type scam.

–      August 30th – $130,000 lost – 55-yr-old Central Huron resident,

–      August 31st – $52,000 lost – 67-yr-old Bluewater resident,

–      September 9th – $88,500 lost – 68-yr-old Bluewater resident,

–      September 20th – $401,000 lost – 76-yr-old South Huron resident,

–      September 22nd – $74,000 lost – 69-yr-old South Huron resident,

–      September 22nd – $72,600 lost – 85-yr-old North Huron resident,

–      October 1st – $10,000 lost – 64-yr-old North Huron resident,

–      October 30th – $80,000 lost – 80-yr-old Central Huron resident (Romance Scam),

–      October 31st – $35,000 lost – 70-yr-old Central Huron resident.

In the first nine months of 2025, nationwide, there have been over 23,000 fraud victims that have reported their losses to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre. These losses total over $544 million.

In 2024, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), fraud reports totalled a staggering $647 million in Canadian victim losses.

NOTE: It is estimated that only 5-10% of victims report scams and frauds to the CAFC or law enforcement.

How to protect yourself?

  • Don’t give out your personal information (name, address, DOB, SIN, banking credentials).
  • Don’t accept friend requests from people you do not know.
  • Don’t invest your money in platforms provided by people you don’t know.
  • Be careful who you share images with. Suspects will often use explicit pictures to extort victims into sending more money.
  • Protect your online accounts.
  • Get more than one quote for home repair work and never feel pressured.
  • Never send money to someone you haven’t met.
  • Don’t respond to text messages from phone numbers you do not recognize.
  • Learn more tips and tricks for protecting yourself.

If you fall victim to a fraud or know someone who has, contact your local police service to report the crime and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501 or online on the Fraud Reporting System (FRS), or antifraudcentre.ca even if a financial loss did not occur.

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Breaking News Central Huron Huron North Huron South Huron WFP Wingham

$113 Million Stolen From Huron Residents Every Year, New Analysis Reveals – $10 Million From North Huron Alone!

(Wingham, North Huron) A new analysis of Huron OPP fraud data reveals a staggering truth: North Huron residents are quietly being drained of nearly $10 million a year by scammers, with almost all cases going unreported.

Between August 30 and October 31, 2025, the Huron OPP responded to nine fraud cases totalling $943,100 in confirmed losses. Because only an estimated 5% of fraud victims ever report, the real number is far higher — about $113 million county-wide per year.

How much of that is hitting North Huron?

North Huron represents roughly 8.5% of the county’s population, meaning the township’s estimated share of the fraud epidemic is:

➡️ $9.4M–$9.6M per year stolen from local residents

That’s equivalent to:

  • $800,000 per month
  • $26,000 per day
  • $1,100 per hour

Who is being targeted?

Most victims are seniors between 64 and 85 years old, caught in sophisticated cryptocurrency, investment, and romance scams. Many lose their entire life savings.

Only 5% report — 95% stay silent

Stigma, embarrassment, and hopelessness prevent most victims from coming forward. That silence allows scammers to continue operating unchecked.

The hidden crisis

If current trends continue:

  • 1.8% of all residents will be scammed each year
  • 1 in 12 residents will be scammed within 5 years
  • 1 in 6 will be scammed within a decade

This is a crisis of both security and awareness.

Community Response Needed

North Huron has not established any coordinated anti-fraud strategy. There is no local campaign, senior-focused education program, or rapid-response task force.

Without action, the financial hemorrhage will only worsen.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer
280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
[email protected] 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
[email protected] 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
[email protected] 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
[email protected]
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
[email protected] 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
[email protected]
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
[email protected]

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

More Impaired Drivers – Joanne KING & Pierre COUTURE

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired driving charges in two separate investigations.

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Quinte West OPP located a vehicle involved in a traffic complaint, the driver was found to be impaired and operating a stolen vehicle.

Pierre COUTURE, age 63, from Quebec, was charged with: 

•               Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•               Theft of motor vehicle

•               Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

•               Drive- hand held communication device

•               Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

•               Drive motor vehicle – no licence

•               Change lane – not in safety

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 18, 2025.

Later that same morning, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Quinte West OPP responded to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision another traffic complaint causing an accident, the driver was located a short time later and arrested      .

Joanne KING, age 54, from Frankford, was charged with:         

•        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•        Dangerous operation

•        Fail to remain

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 18, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

$174,000 Drug Bust – Sylvia MCKINNON

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Treaty Three Police Service have arrested and charged a local resident with multiple offences.

On November 19, 2025, the Rainy River District OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance from the Kenora OPP CSCU, Kenora OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Treaty Three Police Street Crime Unit have once again taken drugs off the streets of Fort Frances. The approximate street value of all items seized is $174,000.

As a result of the investigation, Sylvia MCKINNON, age 59 of Fort Frances was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs 
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances at a later date.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 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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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Marc CHAPUT – Theft & Refuse To Comply

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Laurentian Valley Township resident with refusal and theft under following an investigation.         

On November 11, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers received a theft complaint from a business on Renfrew Street in the Town of Petawawa. A short time later police spoke to the individual.     

As a result of this incident 37-year-old Marc CHAPUT was charged with the following CC offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Theft under $5,000.

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 8, 2025.  

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle towed and impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Cory BAPTISTE Was Arrested

(ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION, ON) – A Bonnechere Valley Township (BVT) resident is facing Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Criminal Code (CC) charges after several driving complaints were received by the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On November 17, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police began investigating complaints of an erratic driver in the area of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Later that afternoon officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Highway 60 in North Algona-Wilberforce Township. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.   

As a result of this matter 50-year-old Cory BAPTISTE was arrested and charged with the following offences under the HTA and CC:

  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop – two counts
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

This accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 15, 2025. 

They had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

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CORUNNA OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Rene LAPIERRE – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after single-vehicle collision on Dorchester Road.

On November 17, 2025, at 12:08 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Dorchester Road near Donnybrook Drive in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Rene LAPIERRE, a 41-year-old of Corunna, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in London to speak to the charges on December 17, 2025.

There were no injuries reported.

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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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Christopher LARABIE – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver in Cochrane resulted in an impaired driving arrest.

On Sunday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver in a commercial parking lot on Railway Street in Cochrane. Police located a vehicle matching the description travelling south bound on Highway 11 South. Upon speaking with the driver, officer determined that alcohol had been consumed. The individual was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher LARABIE, 25 years-of-age of Sudbury, has been charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on December 16, 2025. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The James Bay OPP reminds the public that if you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911 immediately. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) Two people were injured after a serious collision on Quaker Road in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 12:57 p.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Central Elgin Fire and Elgin Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer and sedan at the intersection of Quaker Road and Southdale Line.

The passenger of the sedan, a 16-year-old of St. Thomas, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. They have since died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. 

The driver of the sedan was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Smooth Rock Falls

$50,000 Drug Bust – Melissa BOUCHARD

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – A 40-year-old Smooth Rock Falls resident is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Smooth Rock Falls residence, resulting in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine and cocaine with an estimated street value of $50,000.

On Thursday November 20, 2025, the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a residence on Fifth Street in Smooth Rock Falls.

During the search, officers seized suspected crystal methamphetamine and cocaine, along with a scale and packaging materials.

As a result of the investigation, Melissa BOUCHARD, 40 years-of-age of Smooth Rock Falls, was arrested and charged with:

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal methamphetamine

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 21, 2025.

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Northumerland OPP Pickering Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Andrew JACK & Shaquille NATHANIEL-LOVELL

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following an arrest and search under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

On November 19, 2025, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested two individuals in Cobourg. A subsequent search warrant was carried out at a residence in Pickering.

Police located and seized a handgun, around 645 grams of cocaine, a quantity of Canadian currency, cell phones and drug paraphernalia.

Shaquille NATHANIEL-LOVELL (28) from Pickering, has been charged with:

–      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine

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

–      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

–      Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order

–      Breach of firearms regulations

Andrew JACK (34) from Ajax, has been charged with:

–      Possession for the purpose of trafficking

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Zorra

Jacob Manley Arrested Following Collision

(ZORRA TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual from Woodstock is facing impaired driving related charges following a two-vehicle collision.

On November 18, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle collision that had occurred on Road 78 at 43rd Line, in the Township of Zorra. Officers attended and spoke with all involved occupants. There were no reported injuries from the collision.

Jacob Manley, 27-years-old, of Woodstock was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Careless Driving

·      Driving while Under Suspension

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 13, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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North Middlesex North York OPP Police Press Releases

Giuseppe MALTESE Was Arrested

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a suspicious person incident in North Middlesex.

On November 20, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on McGillivray Drive in North Middlesex, for the report of a suspicious person incident.

Investigation revealed an unknown individual(s) was trespassing on a rural property.

The individual was located and placed under arrest.

As a result, Giuseppe MALTESE, a 51-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Trespassing at Night

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on January 14, 2026 to speak to the charge.

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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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers

(CLARENCE – ROCKLAND & THE NATION, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving.

On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Calypso Road. Upon arrival on scene officers observed the vehicle to be partially submerged in water. During the investigation, officers utilized an Approved Screening Device (ASD), and the driver failed the test. The driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 21-year-old, Haydon Chadwick, from The Nation, Ontario, was charged with offences under the Criminal Code (CC), the Controlled Cannabis Act (CCA) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC
  • Drive a vehicle with cannabis readily available (CCA)
  • Young driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero (HTA)
  • Drive – handheld communication device (HTA)

The accused is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 10, 2025

On Thursday, November 20, at approximately 2:45 p.m., officers in Rockland responded to a report by a City of Clarence-Rockland By-law Officer of a driver sleeping in his car which was parked on the wrong side of the road. After arriving on scene officers arrested the driver for impaired driving and brought him back to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 45-year-old, Gregory Moorhouse, of Alfred-Plantagenet, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

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

The accused is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 17, 2025

Both motorists received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.