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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Jason FORSYTH – Dangerous Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A driver has been charged following a traffic stop in Lakeshore.

At approximately 10:24 p.m. on February 09, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Rd. 42 and Lakeshore Rd.111, in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Jason FORSYTH, 46 years-old of Amherstburg was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 25, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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

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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Brant MISSISSAUGA OPP Police Press Releases

Blake RUSSELL – Impaired Driving

(BRANT, ON) – A driver is facing impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 9:18 p.m., Brant County OPP were called to 403 Highway West east of Muir Road to investigate a single motor vehicle collision in the County of Brant.

Police charged Blake RUSSELL 20-years-old, of Mississauga, Ontario with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice in Brantford on February 27th, 2026.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto Wasaga Beach

Haris ALI & Cassundra BURCHARDT Were Arrested

(WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m., An officer located a vehicle in the ditch on Centreline Road between Concession 9 Sunnidale and 15th-16th Sideroad, Nottawasaga. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the officer entered an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of that investigation, Haris ALI, a 39-year-old of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

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

The above accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to answer to the charges.

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, shortly after 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a call on Season Crescent in the Town of Wasaga Beach. The caller had reported that a friend was attempting to leave the residence in a vehicle and was impaired.

As a result of that investigation, Cassundra BURCHARDT, a 30-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The above accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to answer to the charges.

Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911. In doing so, you may save a life.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Free Press North Huron Police Press Releases WFP Wingham

Community Destroyer: North Huron CAO Nelson Santos Doubles Down on Charter Violations — Mass Arrests Feared Feb. 17

(Wingham, North Huron, ON) What began as a simple, respectful request to replace a tattered Canadian flag at the Wingham Cenotaph on December 1, 2025 has spiraled into a full-blown constitutional crisis — one that now threatens mass arrests if North Huron refuses to respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

At the centre of the chaos: North Huron CAO Nelson Santos.

Instead of replacing a flag honouring the Fallen, Town Hall responded with intimidation. On December 15, two plainclothes OPP officers (PLT division) were seated in the public gallery — not to keep the peace, but to shut down questions and silence residents daring to demand basic respect for veterans and the community. That moment was a red line. Whoever called police into the gallery must be held accountable.

Things escalated quickly.

On January 12, police were summoned again. Two people were arrested. IDs were demanded. Public and press were expelled.

On February 2, the situation deteriorated further. Buck and Brad were arrested for passively recording a council meeting. Videos show they were not read their rights. Cameras were forcibly removed. Officers Foxton and Depatie refused recording inside the cruiser, creating what many are calling a “dark zone” — a place where words and actions go undocumented and accountability disappears.

Even more troubling: the CAO ordered cameras off while police stood at the chamber doors. The meeting’s microphone was cut at the start of the livestream — once again proving North Huron cannot be trusted to be the only one recording.

When the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) became involved, it was clear the situation had moved far beyond local politics. Yet, astonishingly, both CAO Santos and attending officers appeared unfamiliar with who or what the JCCF is.

Police later confirmed what constitutional law already makes clear: 24 hours is the maximum allowable exclusion, directly overriding the CAO’s vindictive attempt at a six-month ban. Officers themselves confirmed the CAO had overreached. Residents returned after arrest.

And now, with the February 17 council meeting approaching, residents fear a repeat — or worse.

Citizens have made it clear: they will not surrender their Charter rights, their dignity, or their country. If North Huron again refuses to honour lawful recording, free expression, and peaceful assembly, mass arrests are likely — not because residents are disruptive, but because Town Hall refuses to follow the law.

This is no longer about a flag. It’s about democracy itself.

CALL TO ACTION — FEBRUARY 17

  • Meet-up: Freedom fighters and concerned residents will gather at Buck & Jo’s, 235 Josephine St., Wingham, at 4:00 PM.
  • Council Meeting: 6:00 PM, 271 Frances St., Wingham.

Show up. Bring cameras. Stay peaceful. Know your rights.

North Huron must choose:
Respect the Charter — or own the consequences of breaking it.

Enough is enough.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Thana LINTVELT – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Fergus driver is facing impaired driving charges.

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver. Police located a damaged vehicle on Water Street in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Thana LINTVELT, a 57-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 20, 2026.

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

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Michelle Lynn KING

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On February 9th, 2025 at approximately 4:59 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement along Highway 11-17 near McKenzie Station Road, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

After observing a vehicle travelling 131 km/hr in a posted 90 km/hr, a traffic stop was initiated. Throughout the investigation, a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) demand was made where the driver performed poorly. The driver was then arrested for performing poorly on the SFST, outstanding warrants & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle Lynn KING, 48, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

Criminal Code:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;

Provincial Offences:

  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit;

The accused has been held in-custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on January 10th, 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Robert SHARPE & Waldemar KUZNIAR

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving incidents.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Queensway West in Simcoe.

Officers located the vehicle and engaged with the driver, who was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 34-year-old Robert SHARPE of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Later that day, at approximately 7:51 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on Schafer Side Road, just outside of Delhi.

The investigation determined the vehicle was travelling along Schafer Side Road when it left the roadway and entered a ditch. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the vehicle at the scene and, following an interaction with the driver, took the individual into custody without incident.

As a result, 55-year-old Waldemar KUZNIAR of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

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

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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MANITOULIN OPP Police Press Releases

Salvy TAGLIANINI – Fraud

(MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON) – A complex, multi-agency investigation led by the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has resulted in the arrest of one individual in connection with a major cyber financial fraud.

On October 28, 2024, the Manitoulin OPP received a report of a fraud involving the loss of a substantial sum of money. Due to the scope and complexity of the fraud, the investigation was conducted with support from several agencies including the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB), the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Bahamas Liaison.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, a person was arrested with assistance from the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and La Sûreté du Québec.

Salvy TAGLIANINI, 54-years-old from Saint-Placide, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Laundering Proceed of Crime

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court and was remanded into custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before court today, February 9, 2026.

Fraud can impose tremendous financial and emotional hardship on victims. The OPP is committed to thoroughly investigating all fraud-related offences, and the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch provides specialized support to cases involving significant or complex financial loss.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of fraud, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. For additional information about fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) website or call 1-888-495-8501.

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Matheson OPP Police Press Releases

Sebastien RENAUD Arrested For Being Impaired After Alleged Incident

(MATHESON, ON) – On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to call from a stranded motorist.

Police determined that the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that exceeded the legal limit and that they had driven within the past two hours.  

As a result, Sebastien RENAUD, 44 years of age, of Matheson, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). 

The accused is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins, on March 9, 2026, to answer to the charge.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – FOWLER & GRUMM

(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 three individuals with drug related offences.

On February 3rd, 2026, members of the Rainy River District OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Treaty Three Police Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant in Fort Frances. 

As a result of the search, Police seized a quantity of methamphetamine, Canadian currency, and evidence of drug trafficking. The estimated street value of the drugs and cash seized is approximately $8,000.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old youth from Toronto has been charged under the Criminal Code with

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000.00

–      Obstruct peace officer

Melinda GRUMM, age 53 of Fort Frances has been charged with

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Dana FOWLER, age 49 of Fort Frances has been charged with

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

The accused are 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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London OPP Police Press Releases

Lakshmi KILIMI – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop.

On February 7, 2026, at 3:19 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Highbury Avenue in the City of London, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Lakshmi KILIMI, a 36-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on March 24, 2026, to speak to the charges.

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 Thames Centre

Adam HANSFORD Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to multiple charges for driver.

On February 7, 2026, at 3:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a business at 2300 Dorchester Road, in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.  

Police located the stationary vehicle, at which time the driver was placed under arrest.

A search of the vehicle revealed illicit drugs, suspected to be cocaine, as well as a prohibited device.

As a result, Adam HANSFORD, a 35-year-old of Dorchester, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Liquor Licence Act with:

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on March 20, 2026, to speak to the charges.    

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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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO Etobicoke OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) (NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three more impaired drivers in three separate occurrences this weekend after conducting R.I.D.E programs and responding to a motor vehicle collision.

On February 8th, 2026, shortly after 4:30 p.m., police were conducting a R.I.D.E program on County Road 13 in Adjala-Tosorontio Township when a driver at the R.I.D.E was suspected of being impaired. An impaired investigation began and the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

On February 9th, 2026, shortly before 12:30 a.m. the Nottawasaga OPP received a call for service reporting that a south bound vehicle on Sideroad 10 in New Tecumseth had ended up in the ditch, and the driver had walked away from the vehicle. The driver was located and arrested for impaired operation.

On February 9th, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., police were conducting a R.I.D.E program on Sideroad 10 in New Tecumseth when a driver at the R.I.D.E was asked to pull over to the side of the road. The driver began to continue driving through the R.I.D.E. The driver was stopped and was suspected of being impaired. An impaired investigation began and the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigations, the first driver, Kenneth BALL, a 40-year-old of Etobicoke has been charged with:

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

• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The driver of the second investigation, Jeffrey DA SILVA, a 39-year-old of New Tecumseth has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The driver of the third investigation, Daniel BEAUCHEMIN, a 39-year-old of New Tecumseth has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

• Disobey officer directing traffic

• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

All three accused parties had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days, had their vehicles impounded for 7 days and were released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to removing impaired drivers from our roads. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1 immediately. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

Cody BUTLER Was Arrested

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On February 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) check on Highway 141 in the Village of Rosseau. Officers stopped a vehicle and spoke with the driver; further investigation revealed the driver to have a suspended licence.

Cody BUTLER, 25 years-of-age of Rosseau was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 17, 2026. The accused was also issued a 7-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded.

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Area OPP Arthur OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Jake O’SHAUGHNESSY – Armed Robbery, Assault, Etc.

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person remains in custody following incident in Arthur.

On February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside the West Region Emergency Response Team and the West Region Canine Unit, received a report of an altercation that occurred two days prior on January 3, 2026, at an address on Tucker Street in Arthur.

As a result of the investigation, Jake O’SHAUGHNESSY, a 31-year-old from Arthur, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Robbery with a weapon
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Break and enter house – commit indictable offence
  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than attend court
  • Breach of Recognizance

One victim sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 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.