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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases Stoney Creek

Jason MORAVAC – Drunk Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On February 10, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a complaint from the public regarding a possible impaired driver. Officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle on Bowes Street in the Town of Parry Sound.  

Jason MORAVAC, 48 years-of-age of Stoney Creek was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive with display screen visible to driver

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 19, 2026. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Arnprior Police Press Releases Renfrew

Craig GREATREX – Drunk Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a reduce impaired driving everywhere (R.I.D.E) in the Town of Arnprior.

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Renfrew OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E initiative in the Town of Arnprior. 

As a result of a traffic stop, Craig GREATREX age 46 of Arnprior was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired- alcohol

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

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 4, 2026. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Dana PEARCE Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a traffic stop leads to criminal charges.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in McNab/Braeside Township. 

As a result of the investigation, Dana PEARCE age 25 of Pembroke was charged with:

–      Three counts failure to comply with release order

–      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine  

The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Ronald BERUBE Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a motor vehicle collision.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded in a motor vehicle collision involving a snowmobile in the Town of Renfrew. 

As a result of the investigation, Ronald BERUBE age 61 of Renfrew was charged with operation while prohibited.   

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 25, 2026. 

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Tyler MARION Was Arrested Again

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bail Support Team (BST) and OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop as part of an ongoing bail violation investigation. One individual was arrested and a subsequent search of the individual resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone, a cell phone, and other drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler MARION, a 41-year-old from Dryden, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Failure to comply with release order (2)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on February 10, 2026.

If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid several charges in connection with a series of unrelated incidents across the county.

On January 25, 2026, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance and damaging a door at a residence on Burnham Street North in the Township of Hamilton. The person had left prior to police arrival. Descriptions of two persons operating Motorized Snow Vehicles (MSVs), assisted officers in their investigation.

On February 4, 2026, Tyler WINTER (34) from Cobourg was arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.

On February 4, 2026, at around 10:30 a.m., police received a report of a Remotely Piloted Aerial System (Drone) being launched near a correctional institution on County Road 29 in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers located a vehicle matching the description provided and took one person into custody.

Ahmed ABD ALZIM SULIMAN (28), from Mississauga, has been charged with:

  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
  • Delivers contraband to, or receives contraband from, an inmate
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.

On January 30, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual threatening another resident and kicking the complainant’s door in a multi-unit residence on Front Street East in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

William KURTIS (22), from Hastings, was arrested and charged with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in February.

On January 31, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers observed a vehicle nearly collide with another and then fail to stop for police before leaving the area at a high rate of speed in Cobourg. The vehicle was later located unoccupied at a commercial property on County Road 45. Following an investigation, the driver was identified and arrested on February 1, 2026.

Jaden HARDY (19), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Use plates not authorized for vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in March. Their driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

On February 8, 2026, shortly before 2:30 a.m., police stopped a speeding vehicle on Concession Road 3 in the Municipality of Trent Hills. OPP then began an impaired operation investigation after speaking to the motorist. As a result, the person was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Nicholas FISCHER (21), from Hastings, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Speeding

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Trent Hills, after observing a vehicle pass in an unsafe manner. An impaired operation investigation was initiated, and the driver was arrested.

James MACE (62), from Trenton, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unsafe move – lane or shoulder

Both accused charged with impaired operation are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License 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.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Jakob MACDONALD-ROSS – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after responding to a 9‑1‑1 report of a suspected impaired driver in Cochrane.

On Saturday February 7, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected impaired driver in Cochrane.

Police located the vehicle on Eleventh Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, officers determined that alcohol consumption was a factor. The individual was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jakob MACDONALD-ROSS, 26 years of age, of Cochrane, has been charged with:

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

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·        Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 10, 2026, in Cochrane. Additionally, the driver was issued a 90‑day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Update: – Vehicle not impounded due to lack of available service –

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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CENTRE HASTINGS OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – LAKE & SAVOY

(CENTRE HASTINGS, ON) – Two people face charges after a drug seizure in Madoc.

On Tuesday February 10, 2026, The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence on Durham Street. The OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit and members of the Central Hastings OPP assisted with the investigation and warrant.

Two people were arrested without incident and officers seized over 3.5 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine and over five grams suspected psilocybin. They also seized a prohibited knife and items typically associated with drug trafficking. 

David LAKE, age 45, and Sarah SAVOY, age 42, both of Centre Hastings have each been charged with:

• Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

• Possession of Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking

• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a weapon

LAKE is additionally charged with failure to comply with an undertaking.

SAVOY is additionally charged with two counts of failure to comply with a probation order.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 4, 2026.  

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Area OPP North Perth OPP

Fatal Collision In North Perth

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is deceased following a collision involving a lone snowmobile in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 9, 2026, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Department responded to a collision involving a snowmobile that had collided with a tree on the Milverton Snowmobile Club trail near Perth Line 72.

The 19-year-old lone driver of the snowmobile suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The trail was closed while OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team assisted Perth County OPP with the investigation.

All resources have cleared the area and the trail has been reopened.

This investigation remains ongoing.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or hpcrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Robert IWANOW – Assault With Weapon

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) –  On Monday, February 9th, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment received a 911 weapons call at a residence on Main Street West, in the Town of Huntsville.

 The investigation revealed the accused attended the victims his apartment and a dispute happened between them. The accused allegedly brandished both a handgun and an iron bar. There were no injuries reported. The accused was taken into custody without incident. 

As a result of the investigation Robert IWANOW, 39 years old of Huntsville is charged with:

*        Assault with a Weapon 

*        Assault with a Weapon    

*        Failure to Comply with Undertaking

*        Pointing a Firearm 

*        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on February 10, 2026.

The Huntsville OPP want to advise this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Edward SANDS Was Arrested

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – An investigation by the Walpole Island Police Service (WIPS) has resulted in an arrest on St. Anne Island.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the WIPS were on general patrol when they observed what appeared to be tire impressions crossing the snowy ice surface of the Johnson Channel to St. Anne Island. Due to concerns for the wellbeing of those involved, officers initiated an investigation.

With the assistance of Walpole Island Resource Protection and the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers located a single motor vehicle that had entered the ditch on St. Anne Island. No one was observed in or around the vehicle at the time.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., an individual was located walking along the shoreline of St. Anne Island. Further investigation determined that the individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant with the Lambton OPP.

As a result of the investigation, Edward SANDS, a 38-year-old individual from Walpole Island First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (12 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Walpole Island Police Service at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jason EVERETS Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into a suspected break-and-enter in Simcoe.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:42 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected break-and-enter at a residence on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe.

Officers attended the scene and conducted a search of the residence, during which they located an individual inside the home. The investigation determined that damage had been caused to the interior of the residence, and the individual was taken into custody without incident. No other persons were present inside the residence at the time.

As a result, 53-year-old Jason EVERETS of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Unlawfully in dwelling house,
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Michael MENZIES

(ESPANOLA, ON) – A person is facing drug-related charges after police seized a quantity of suspected drugs during a traffic stop.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 near Michon Road in the Baldwin Township. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was found to be driving 99 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. An investigation was initiated, where police discovered the driver was a suspended driver. The driver was subsequently arrested.

Additionally, police seized amounts of suspected cocaine and oxycodone, with a total estimated value of $119,400.

The driver, Michael MENZIES, 31-years-old from Thunder Bay, was 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 (opioid) – two counts
  • Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – MARTENS & GOGO

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two individuals were arrested after breaking into an unoccupied residence in Norwich Township.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a property on Beaconsfield Road for the report of two individuals breaking into an unoccupied residence.

Two individuals were arrested at the scene.

Robert GOGO, a 51-year-old resident of St. Thomas has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Theft Under $5000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on May 5, 2026.

Isaack MARTENS, a 30-year-old resident of Bayham has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)

The accused is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Oxford OPP is grateful for the prompt call to police. If you see something suspicious in your neighbourhood, please contact police as soon as possible. Together we can help keep our communities safe.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Airlifted Following Collision

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person is injured following a snowmobile accident in Ponsonby.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local paramedic services, responded to the report of a single motorized snow vehicle collision on private property in Ponsonby. A 16-year-old snowmobile rider was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to a trauma centre with major, non-life-threatening injuries.

The Wellington County OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind snowmobilers to make safety their top priority this season. Excessive speed, loss of control, alcohol impairment and inattentive riding are the leading contributing factors to fatal snowmobile collisions in Ontario.

A little preparation before hitting the trails goes a long way in keeping your ride safe:

  • Wear a helmet and other safety gear
  • Don’t ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Check current trail status on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs website.
  • Check the weather forecast.
  • Let someone know about your riding plans.

For more information about snowmobiling, visit: Snowmobile safety | ontario.ca.

If you have an urgent complaint or if you suspect someone is operating a snowmobile while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

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.