(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a single vehicle rollover.
On September 9, 2025, just after 10:00 p.m., OPP officers were dispatched to a vehicle in the ditch on Stafford Second line in Laurentian Valley Township. The lone person in the vehicle suffered no injuries. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
Adam KLAWITTER, 22 years old, of Laurentian Valley Township was charged with impaired operation.
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 6, 2025.
(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist has been charged with impaired driving after being stopped at a RIDE program in Prince Edward County.
Officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., on County Road 4.
A vehicle entered the RIDE program and officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device on the driver. As a result, the individual was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
Jeffrey MANN, age 39 of Belleville, 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 Picton on October 8, 2025.
The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a report from a member of the public.
On September 15, 2025, at around 9:15 p.m., police responded to a complaint where a motorist was believed to be impaired in a commercial premises parking lot off Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope.
Following speaking with the driver of the passenger vehicle, OPP began an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the person being taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further tests. Further investigation revealed the individual was in breach of court orders.
Paul RENNA (52) from Cambridge, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – three counts
The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg. A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a fraud in progress.
On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., OPP were notified that a person was attempting to open an account at a financial institution on Front Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The representative believed the individual to be using fraudulent details to verify identity.
Police arrived and began an investigation relating to the person and documents presented by the accused.
As a result, Christopher BAKSH (44) from Scarborough, was arrested and charged with:
– Obstruct Peace Officer
– Use, deals, acts on forged document
– Possession of a forged document with intent
– Possession of an identity document purporting to another
The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), placed Fenelon Falls Secondary School in a hold and secure following an emergency call for service.
On Tuesday September 16, 2025 at approximately 9:38 am, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP received a call for service regarding a group of teenagers walking towards Fenelon Falls Secondary School one carrying what was believed to be a pipe bomb or large firework. Officers responded and quickly located the person in question. Fenelon Falls Secondary School was in a hold and secure for just under 15 minutes. The youth cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) but was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Public Mischief
The accused was released and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Strathroy resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of South Huron, on August 28th, 2025.
Just before 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a motorist on Mount Carmel Drive in South Huron after police received information that the driver may be driving while impaired. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they 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 the legal limit.
Mariah STANILAND MILLER, 26 years of age from Strathroy has been charged with:
– Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,
– Operation while Impaired – Over 80.
The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused’ driver’s licence 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 September 29, 2025.
(BLUEWATER, ON) – On August 29th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Bluewater.
As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.
A 46-year-old individual from Bluewater was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:
– Assault – Spousal.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released with a court appearance 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.
(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with a number of offences following a traffic stop on August 29th, 2025.
On Friday, August 29th, just before 1:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East after the police vehicle automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) system alerted to a vehicle.
The investigating officer discovered that the driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The driver had also consumed alcohol prior to driving and was 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 the legal limit.
Stolen property was also discovered inside the accused’ vehicle.
Jason VANBELLE, 50 years-of-age from Huron East, has been charged with:
– Operation while Prohibited,
– Operation while Impaired – Over 80,
– Fail to Comply with Undertaking,
– Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000,
– Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number.
The accused was additionally charged with four offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual is facing Criminal Code charges following a sexual assault investigation.
The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit assisted with the investigation.
On September 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault which occurred on Highway 7 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.
Jeffrey MAST, a 60-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa Township, was charged on September 16, 2025, under the Criminal Code with:
Sexual Assault
Criminal Harassment
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on October 24, 2025.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help.
If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(HEARST, ON) – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver is facing multiple charges after being observed switching seats with a passenger in an attempt to avoid charges during a traffic stop in Hearst.
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Front Street after observing a CMV driver using a handheld communication device. A witness reported seeing the driver and passenger switch seats while the vehicle was still in motion.
Officers located the original driver hiding in the sleeper berth of the vehicle. The passenger initially denied the switch, but further investigation confirmed the deception. Additional inspection revealed multiple violations related to the driver’s daily logs and inspection reports.
As a result, Gurkirat SINGH, 27 years-of-age from Caledon was arrested and charged with:
· Dangerous operation
· Obstruct a peace officer
· Drive – handheld communication device
· Fail to maintain daily log
· Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report
· Fail to surrender completed daily inspection report
· Fail to properly record duty status changes
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hearst on November 5, 2025.
Additionally, the vehicle’s passenger, a 25-year-old from Mississauga, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Making a False Statement. That individual is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Hearst on November 12, 2025.
A 34 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged after being identified as the person responsible for stealing a wallet from a vehicle and using the bank cards for several unauthorized transactions. On Tuesday, we were called by the victim to investigate the incident that occurred Monday evening while they were parked at an address on Talbot Street. The victim wasn’t aware their wallet had been stolen until they received an alert to their phone from their bank, flagging the fraudulent charges. Through investigation and review of available CCTV, police have identified and charged a 34 year old St. Thomas resident with:
Two counts of Failure to Comply with Probation Order
Two counts of Use of Credit Card
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
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Assault
A 65 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged after we were called to investigate the report on an assault that occurred on Friday, September 12th. Through investigation, officers learned a dispute between neighbours had escalated resulting in the accused physically assaulting the victim. As a result, the 65 year old has been charged with one count of Assault. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25016876
Warrant Arrests
A 44 year old St. Thomas resident has arrested on an outstanding probation warrant. On Tuesday, officers on community patrol located the individual who had been charged with Failing to Comply with Probation in May. The 44 year old was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25016851
A 43 year old St. Thomas resident, charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order after failing to adhere to release conditions put in place on September 10th, has been arrested. On Tuesday, the individual was located by officers on community patrol and transported to police headquarters where they were processed to attend court. The 43 year old was released by the courts with a curfew and future court date. ST25016856/16771
A 48 year old London resident has been arrested. On Tuesday, the individual attended police headquarters to turn themselves in on an outstanding warrant for Uttering Threats and Criminal Harassment, stemming from an incident in April. The individual was processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25016892/05959
A 52 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday evening, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated call for service, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant for Assault, stemming from a incident in June. The 52 year old was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25016921
A 32 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. Early this morning, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service on an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000 after being identified as the person responsible in a shoplifting incident from a grocery store on Talbot Street, last week. The 32 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice. ST25016925
Theft Investigations – Stolen Bikes
An orange Norco Storm bike, valued at approximately $650 has been reported stolen. On Tuesday, we were contacted to investigate the report of a student at a school on Chestnut Street having their bike stolen. The student locked the bike to a bike rack on Monday morning and attended class. At the end of the school day, the student return to the bike rack to find the lock had been cut and the bike stolen. ST25016845
A photo of the bike can be seen here:
A blue Canam – All Terrain bike, valued at approximately $250 has been reported stolen from an address on Rickwood Place. On Tuesday, officers were called to investigate the theft that occurred at some point in the overnight hours. This remains under investigation. ST25016849
A white and black Bowie e-bike, valued at approximately $3,000 has been reported stolen from an address on Curtis Street. On Tuesday, police were called by the owner of the bike who wished to report that while at the Library for an hour, the bike that was locked and secured outside, had been stolen. CCTV is being reviewed as this remains under investigation. ST25016878
Theft Investigations – Shoplifting
$35 in grocery items have been reported stolen from a retail store on Talbot Street. On Tuesday morning, we were called to investigate the report on an unknown individual making no attempt to pay for their items before leaving the store. CCTV that captured the incident is being provided to police. ST25016859
A 41 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested and charged with Theft under $5,000 after we called to investigate the report of the individual stealing a bottle of liquor from a retail store on Talbot Street. On Tuesday afternoon, we attended the area and located the individual who was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25016888
A 45 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Theft under $5,000 after we were called to investigate the report of a theft that had occurred. On Tuesday afternoon, we attended a retail store on Edward Street after an unknown individual had concealed several items in a backpack before leaving the store, failing to pay. Police reviewed video of the incident and identified the 45 year old St. Thomas resident. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25016880
$215 of grocery items and general merchandise has been reported stolen from a retail store on Edward Street. On Tuesday evening, we attended the store to investigate the report of an unknown individual leaving the store with the items after their payment was declined. This remains under investigation. ST25016904
The Windsor Police Service has arrested two youths following an investigation into a break-and-enter, fraud, and vehicle theft in South Windsor.
On July 12, 2025, shortly before 3 a.m., two suspects were captured on surveillance footage breaking into a residence in the 1700 block of Longfellow Avenue. Several items were stolen, including a credit card and keys to a truck.
The stolen credit card was later used at a business in the 5400 block of Tecumseh Road East and at an ONroute station along Highway 401. Investigators obtained surveillance footage of the suspects’ vehicle and were able to identify both individuals.
On July 13, 2025, investigators learned that one suspect had been arrested in London and released with curfew conditions.
A week later, the suspects returned to the same residence and stole the truck for which they had previously taken the keys. Through GPS tracking, officers located the vehicle in an alley near the 400 block of Marentette Avenue. When police attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed before being located abandoned a short time later in the 900 block of Ottawa Street.
On September 10, 2025, officers arrested a 14-year-old male in the 800 block of Hall Avenue and a 16-year-old male in the 30 block of Tuscarora Avenue.
The suspects, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, face the following charges:
16-year-old male:
Break-and-enter
Having face masked/disguised (x 2)
Fraud under $5,000 (x 2)
Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000 (x 3)
Using a credit card obtained by offence (x 2)
Theft of a motor vehicle
Fleeing from a peace officer
Failing to comply with a release order
14-year-old male:
Break-and-enter
Fraud under $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000 (x 2)
Using a credit card obtained by offence
Theft of a motor vehicle
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
Peel Regional Police – Peel Regional Police’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit, with support from Longueuil Police, have located a missing Quebec youth believed to be trafficked for sexual exploitation in Peel.
On Sept. 9, 2025, Peel Police were alerted by Longueuil authorities regarding the missing girl. Investigators identified a rental property in Brampton as a potential location. On Sept. 10, an adult male was arrested outside the residence, and the youth was later found safe at a second location. She has since been reunited with her family.
The accused, Nahom Teklahaymanot, a 24-year-old of St. Laurent, Quebec, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
Advertising Sexual Services
Household Permit Sexual Services to Person between the age of 16-18 years
Procuring a person under 18 years old
Communicate For Sexual Service
Trafficking Persons Under 18 years old
Exercise Control
Receiving Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons
Receive Material Benefits from Sexual Services
Imitation Firearm – Use While Committing an Offence
Teklahaymanot was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Peel Regional Police remain committed to protecting vulnerable individuals and combating human trafficking in all forms, and investigators believe there may be additional victims in the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal, and Longueuil.
Anyone with information relating to this investigation is asked to call the Vice and Human Trafficking Unit at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3555. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca
Region of Peel– Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have arrested three individuals in relation to two shooting incidents in Brampton.
On July 10 and 11, 2025, police responded to shots being fired at residences in the area of Rolling Acres Drive. No injuries were reported. The suspects were seen fleeing in a black Chrysler 300, which was later recovered in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 13.
Following an extensive investigation, three individuals have been arrested and charged:
On July 27 Husandeep Singh, a 20-year-old man from Mississauga was arrested and charged with the following offences:
Discharge Firearm with Intent
Extortion
On Aug. 26, members of 22 CIB travelled to Winnipeg, Manitoba and arrested Gurpreet Singh, a 23-year-old man of no fixed address, on the strength of a Canada-wide warrant. Gurpreet Singh was charged with:
Discharge Firearm with Intent (X2)
Extortion
On Sept. 12, members of 22 CIB travelled to Surrey, British Columbia and arrested Gurdeep Shergill, a 26-year-old man from Delta, British Columbia, on the strength of a Canada-wide warrant. Gurdeep Shergill was charged:
Discharge Firearm with Intent (X2)
Extortion
All three were held pending a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Peel Regional Police extends its appreciation to the Surrey Police Service for their collaboration on this investigation.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 2233. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
On Sunday, August 24th, 2025, members of the Hanover Police responded to a business in the 700 block of 7th Avenue regarding an unwanted person. On arrival police spoke with a well-known 31-year-old man of no fixed address. It was determined that the same man had been previously dealt with numerous times on the property after being told not to attend. Police arrested the man for trespassing and breaching his probation (failure to keep the peace). He was subsequently held in custody pending a bail hearing in Walkerton.
