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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Candice WRIGHT Was Arrested – Details Released

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 1:13 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) on Grey Road 16 and Grey Road 3 in Chatsworth Township.

A vehicle was spotted turning into a parking lot just before entering the RIDE checkpoint. Police were able to locate the vehicle in the parking lot. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Back at the detachment, the driver of the vehicle failed to comply with the breath demand.

Candice WRIGHT, 26-years-old, of Tara, is charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-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 Owen Sound on September 4, 2025.

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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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Another Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in South-West Oxford.

At approximately 6:52 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, officers from the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Oxford County Paramedic Services and South-West Oxford Fire and Emergency Services, responded to a collision between a sedan and a transport truck at the intersection of Culloden Line and Mount Elgin Road in South-West Oxford.

As a result, the driver of the sedan, a 30-year-old from Strathroy, Ontario, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The sole passenger was taken to a trauma centre with injuries that have yet to be determined. The transport truck driver was not injured.

Culloden Line between Ebenezer Road and Daniel Road, as well as Mount Elgin Road between Pigram Line and Dereham Line, were closed for several hours to allow for the investigation. Both roadways have since reopened.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was in the area of Mount Elgin Road and Culloden Line and witnessed the collision, or has information that may assist, to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Ryne Raymond OPAS – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On August 16th, 2025 at approximately 12:36 p.m., an officer from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 130, within the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge, when the officer observed a motor vehicle that had driven into the ditch.

The officer stopped to provide assistance & as a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Ryne Raymond OPAS, 35, of the Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
  • Fail to report accident;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 1st, 2025.

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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Maberly

26 Year Old Deceased After Jumping Out Of Canoe

(MABERLY, ON) – Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a drowning incident in Silver Lake Provincial Park.

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., OPP responded to a call for service for a swimmer that had gone missing after jumping out of a canoe into the water.

A 26-year-old male has been recovered and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP Marine Unit, and the Tay Valley Fire Department assisted in the effort.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

37 Year Old Deceased Following Rollover On Cedar Swamp Road

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating a fatal collision in North Middlesex.

On August 15, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County OPP, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Thames Centre Fire, were dispatched to Cedar Swamp Road between McGillivray Drive and Mooresville Drive in the Municipality of North Middlesex, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

Investigation revealed a vehicle travelling on Cedar Swamp Road, left the roadway and rolled.

The driver, a 37-year-old male from North Middlesex, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team attended the scene along with Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit to assist with the investigation.

Cedar Swamp Road between McGillivary Drive and Moorseville Drive was closed for the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

$16,000 Drug Bust: Central Huron – Dana TEED

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. A criminal charge has been laid against a Central Huron resident.

An investigation initiated in June 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Central Huron.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, a traffic stop was conducted in the Township of Wilmot, Municipality of Waterloo which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. One individual was arrested and charged. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, a search warrant was executed at an address in Central Huron.

A quantity of suspected cocaine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $16,780. Additional offence-related property including a cellular phone seized by police totaled $1,000.

Dana TEED, 31 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Kitchener on September 11, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Grenville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – PATTERSON & DAVIDSON

(GRENVILLE COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) execute a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant leading to drug charges.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit and OPP Canine executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on Wood Street in Prescott.

Police seized an amount of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and Percocet with an estimated street value of $5,100. An amount of Canadian currency was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell DAVIDSON, 39 years-old and Stephanie PATTERSON, 46 years-old, of Prescott have been arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance – methamphetamines
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance – other drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on Tuesday, September 19, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

$100,000 Fraud – 3 Arrested

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three people in relation to a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam.

In October 2024, Prince Edward County OPP responded to a call where the victim had been defrauded for over $100,000 in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The year-long investigation continued with the assistance of the Prince Edward County OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Regional Support Team, OPP Risk Offender Enforcement, OPP Aviation Services and the Winnipeg Police Service.

Between Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Friday, August 8, 2025, three people were

arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences.

Dennis OPOKU, 23 years-old, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Laundering proceeds of crime
  • Participation in criminal organization
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Personating a peace officer

Kwame Boakye, APPIAH-NUAMAH, 35 years-old, of Guelph has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Laundering proceeds of crime
  • Participation in criminal organization
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession obtained by crime over $5,000

Mutala ZAKARI, 28 years-old, of Gloucester, has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Laundering proceeds of crime
  • Participation in criminal organization
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date.

Arrest warrants have been sought for two other individuals related to this investigation.  

The OPP wants to remind everyone to never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know, and trust.

If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Aedan HASKETT Was Arrested Again #RepeatOffender

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four individuals after a collision on Highway 11 in Gravenhurst.

On August 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to reports of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst near Sedore Road, fortunately the vehicle missed a rock cut before colliding in the ditch and none of the occupants suffered any significant injuries.

Officers attended and as a result of their investigation into the collision, determined that the involved vehicle had been reported stolen on August 10, 2025 from New Brunswick.

As a result of their investigation, police arrested and charged 18-year-old Aedan HASKETT of Moncton, NB with the following:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order X 3

He will appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on August 15, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Furthermore, three young people, one 14-year-old and two 15-year-olds, all from Moncton, NB, have each been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000. Their identifies are protected pursuant to provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. They will each appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on August 15, 2025 to answer to their charge.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Paul BAMFORD – Drunk Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation.

On August 15, 2025, at around 7:20 a.m., OPP received a complaint regarding a vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane while travelling eastbound on Highway 401 at Newtownville.

The caller was able to update officers that the driver had taken the exit for Cobourg where a pick-up truck matching the description provided, was located by OPP on Burnham Street.

Upon speaking with the motorist, police entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Paul BAMFORD (54), from Brampton, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Dangerous operation

In addition to a future court date in September, 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.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Dallas JEROME – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with an impaired driving investigation near Simcoe.

At approximately 7:32 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call about a suspected impaired driver on West Street in Simcoe.

Officers located the vehicle on Highway 3 just outside of Simcoe and, following a roadside sobriety test, took the driver into custody without incident.

As a result, 44-year-old Dallas JEROME of Haldimand County was charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

More Impaired Drivers – MITTELSTAEDT & REID

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges for impaired operation on the water.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the OPP and Tyendinaga Police Service (TPS) responded to the report of a boat washed up on a shoreline on the Bay of Quinte.

Officers located the vessel, and through investigation, discovered that the driver was sleeping at the helm. The operator was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Robert MITTELSTAEDT, age 70 of Aurora, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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 August 20, 2025.

On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, around 7:45 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County and Quinte West detachments of the OPP were conducting joint marine patrols with Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Conservation Officer, on West Lake in Prince Edward County.

Officers conducted a vessel stop and observed open alcohol on the vessel. During the investigation an approved screen device was utilized on the operator. The operator was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Russell REID, age 63 of Wellington, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care and control of a boat underway with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 3, 2025.

The individuals’ driver’s licences have been suspended for 90 days.

The OPP are committed to highway and waterway safety, focusing on impaired operation of vehicles and vessels. Plan ahead and do your part to keep our highway and waterways safe.

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

Christian HAMPTON Arrested Following Collision

(Mono, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single motor vehicle collision.

On March 31, 2025, just after 3:00 a.m., the Dufferin County OPP were called to a collision scene on 5 Sideroad in the Town of Mono in which a single motor vehicle had struck a pole. Emergency services efficiently worked to retrieve a single male occupant from the motor vehicle and transport him to the hospital.

As a result of this investigation, Christian HAMPTON, a 27 year old from Mono has been charged with:

•      Adult Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

•      Adult Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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Harris OPP Police Press Releases

Stephane MAYRAND Was Arrested Again

(HARRIS TOWNSHIP, ON) – A collision on Highway 65 in Harris Township resulted in a driver’s arrest.

On Tuesday, August 12,2025 at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 65 East in Harris Township.

Following the investigation, the driver, Stephane MAYRAND, 42 years-of-age, of Nedelec, Quebec, was charged with:

·      Dangerous operation

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday September 9, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested Following Theft – FAIRHURST & FAIRHURST

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a shoplifting investigation at a local business.

On August 13, 2025, shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a retail store on Hastings Street North in Bancroft. It was reported that a male suspect stole a cart of merchandise before leaving the store. The suspect allegedly returned a short time later and was confronted by store staff, at which point he fled into a wooded area behind the business.

Officers conducted an area search and later located and arrested two individuals in relation to the incident.

As a result of the investigation:

Wayne FAIRHURST, 50 years old, of Dysart et al., has been charged with:

  • Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting, contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code

Ashley FAIRHURST, 37 years old, of Dysart et al., has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code

Both accused were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on a future date.