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Michael GREEN – Arson & Threats

(ALVINSTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following an arson and threats investigation in Alvinston.

On August 23, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Brooke Fire Rescue, responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Morrell Street in Alvinston. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

On August 25, 2025, police received information that at approximately 1:00 a.m., two individuals attended the Morrell Street property, resulting in a disturbance with a resident.

As a result of the investigation, Michael GREEN, a 63-year-old of Brooke-Alvinston, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Arson – Damage to Property

·        Uttering Threats – Damage Property

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 29, 2025.

Members of the Lambton OPP, along with the Lambton OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance, particularly from residents in the area who may have captured suspicious activity on video surveillance along Morrell Street and surrounding area on the afternoon / evening hours of August 23, 2025, as well as the early morning hours of August 25, 2025.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Laura THOMPSON

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – A search warrant in Carleton Place has resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and one arrest.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation earlier this summer into alleged trafficking of cocaine in the area.

This investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at a residence on Townline Road East. The search, by members of the Community Street Crime Unit, the Lanark County Detachment and OPP Canine Unit, located nearly seven grams of suspected crack cocaine and a number of suspected methamphetamine pills, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Laura THOMPSON, age 56 of Lanark Highlands has been charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 29, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Darryl SUTTON – Drunk Driving

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

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers were conducting an investigation into a single vehicle collision on D J Whites Road, where an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Darryl SUTTON, age 54, from Brighton, was charged with the following offences:

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

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on September 25, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle that was operated 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

56 Year Old Arrested In South Bruce – REED

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On August 24, 2025, at approximately 11:22 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team stopped to check a vehicle along Bruce Road 6, Municipality of South Bruce.

A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert REED, 56-years-old, resident of Flesherton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on September 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Thomas SHIPMAN – Impaired Driving

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Walpole Island Police Service observed a suspicious vehicle on Old Ferry Road, Walpole Island First Nation, where a traffic stop was subsequently initiated.  

The accused was taken into custody and transported to Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Thomas SHIPMAN, 62-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Walpole Island First Nation on September 11, 2025.

Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP remain committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Circle K Armed Robbery – Matthew Black

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual in relation to the armed robbery in Huntsville.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Huntsville OPP responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store on Main Street in the Town of Huntsville. The suspect entered the store and demanded the employee empty the register into a plastic bag while brandishing a hunting style knife from his pant pocket. 

As a result of the investigation, the OPP has arrested and charged Matthew Black, 25, of the Town of Huntsville with:

·      Armed Robbery

·      Assault with a Weapon

·      Disguise with Intent

The accused was arrested on August 26th, 2025, and was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.  

The Huntsville OPP would like to thank the public with their assistance with this investigation.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Pit Bulls Attack Senior And Kill Dog – Carry Bear/Coyote Spray At All Times

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Police are investigating an incident involving a dog attack that resulted in the death of a pet and injuries to a resident.

On August 26, 2025, at approximately 7:54 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police Service, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and Oneida Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of an animal complaint on Bodkin Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

The investigation determined that an individual was walking their dog when two unleashed pit bulls, not restrained and without their owner present, attacked. The individual was able to retreat to their residence and contact police.

Police attended the area and located the two pit bulls. During the response, one of the dogs charged at police, prompting the officer to discharge their firearm to ensure public and officer safety.

The victim, a 71-year-old resident of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim’s dog died as a result of the attack.

Police are reminding all pet owners to ensure dogs are always leashed or properly contained to prevent dangerous encounters. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Middlesex County OPP 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.

The investigation is continuing.

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Fatal Collision Closed Hwy 17

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a head-on collision, which resulted in the death of one driver.

On August 27, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision, involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 26-year-old-person, from North Bay was pronounced deceased at the scene and no injuries were reported to the CMV driver.

The highway was closed in both directions for just over eight hours.

The investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the Traffic Collision Investigation Team to determine the cause of the collision.

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Marmora and Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder – Jason FLUKE Facing Numerous Charges

(MARMORA & LAKE TWP., ON) – Attempted murder and other charges have been laid following a firearms-related incident in Marmora and Lake Township.

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, just after 1:00 p.m., an individual reported that shots had been fired at a home on High Shore Road, near Highway 7. No serious injuries were reported.

Officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit converged on the scene.

An individual was located less than an hour later and was arrested without further incident.

As a result of the investigation, which included members of the Central Hastings OPP Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services, Jason FLUKE, age 46 of Marmora and Lake, has been charged with:

  • Attempt to commit murder
  • Discharge a firearm with intent
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Using a firearm while committing an offence
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Forcible entry
  • Break and enter
  • Theft under $5000
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Jonathan WALL – Impaired Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment arrested an impaired All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator, while on general patrol.

On August 25, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop on Lisgar Avenue in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathan WALL, a 23-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on October 14, 2025.

Impaired driving means operating any vehicle while your ability to do so has been compromised by consuming alcohol, drugs or a combination. Impaired driving laws also apply to those operating boats, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, aircraft and railway equipment.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Jeremy OVERBEEK – Drunk Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment detected an impaired driver while on general patrol.

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop on Concession Street in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Jeremy OVERBEEK, a 24-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on October 7, 2025.

No amount of alcohol or drugs is safe to consume prior to operating a vehicle. Drive Smart, Drive Safe, Drive Sober.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Keegan DAY Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest following an early-morning call.

On August 27, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Jacques Street in the Town of Blind River after the homeowners reported finding an unknown individual sleeping on their couch.

Police arrived a short time later and arrested the individual, who was known to them. The person was transported to the Blind River detachment and lodged until sober.

Keegan DAY, 34 years old from Blind River was charged with: Unlawfully in dwelling house.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 6, 2025.

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MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Erik BOUILLON Was Arrested

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) execute a warrant to enter a dwelling house.

On Tuesday August 26, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma OPP with the assistance from Mississauga First Nation Police Service attended a residence on Highway 17 in the community of Mississauga First Nation and arrested an individual that had two outstanding OPP warrants and one from another province. 

The individual Erik BOUILLON, 38 years old from Blind River was also found to be trespassing on Mississauga First Nation and was charged with:

·      Trespassing- contrary to the Mississauga First Nation Community Protection Law

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing related to the outstanding arrest warrants.

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Billings OPP Police Press Releases

William CONCANNON Was Arrested Again

(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) execute a warrant in Billings Township.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, members of the Manitoulin OPP responded to a complaint where a person was breaching their conditions on Main Street in Billings Township.

On Tuesday August 26, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 540 in Billings Township.

As a result of the investigation, William CONCANNON, 58-years-old from Gore Bay was arrested and charged:

  • Breach of recognizance – two counts
  • Criminal harassment

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Decon WATERSON – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County and Quinte West Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged a vessel operator with impaired driving.

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., officers were conducting marine patrols on West Lake in Prince Edward County. Officers stopped a vessel and spoke to the occupants. During the interaction, officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device on the driver. As a result, the male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Decon WATERSON, age 42 from Prince Edward County, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with a demand
  • Operating boat underway with open container of liquor
  • Operating pleasure craft without transferring licence – new owner

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days. They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 17, 2025.