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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Robert WILKINSON – Impaired Operation

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Montague Township resident with impaired driving.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, just after 3:30 a.m. Officers were on scene of a fire in Montague Township. A vehicle was observed driving poorly near the scene. The driver was spoken to, and the officers arrested the male and transported the individual to the OPP detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Robert WILKINSON, 36-years-old, of Montague Township, ON, has been charged with 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 Perth on Monday, September 22, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Emma FLEGG – Impaired Driving

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Richmond, ON resident with impaired driving.

Lanark County OPP observed a vehicle being driven poorly on Saturday, August 9, 2025, just after 7:30 p.m. Officers stopped the vehicle and after speaking with the female driver, the officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Emma FLEGG, 31-years-old, of Richmond, ON, has been charged with 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 Perth on Monday, September 15, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Sean MCNAUGHTON Arrested Following Hit & Run

(Huntsville, ON) – Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a report of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision in the Town of Huntsville.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., Huntsville OPP responded to reports of a motor vehicle that struck a fence at McCulley-Robertson Sports Complex on Williams Street in the Town of Huntsville. Police located the vehicle a short distance away and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result Sean MCNAUGHTON, 30 years-old, of Huntsville was charged with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Fail to remain

·      Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Have care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day license suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 16th, 2025.

Huntsville OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Crystallee HOLLIHAN Was Arrested Again

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation.

On August 12 2025, shortly after 12:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 4 King Street North, in Alliston. The complainant advised officers that they believed a customer was attempting to open a bank account with fraudulent documents.

Upon further investigation it was determined that the individual was attempting to open a bank account with a fraudulent ID and fraudulent social insurance card. One female was arrested and found to be in possession of several other pieces of identification that did no belong to her.

As a result Crystallee HOLLIHAN 39-years-old from Scarborough was charged with the following :

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Use, deals, acts on forged document- Two counts
  • Possession of an identity document- Four counts
  • Attempt  to commit an indictable offence

The accused has been held for bail and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later tome to answer to the charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Brandon SHARPE Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault and theft that took place on Raglan Street South, in the Town of Renfrew.

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP received reports that two males attended a residence, assaulted the victim and stole their bike.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon SHARPE, age 29 of Renfrew was charged with:

·      Assault

·      Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2025.

The second suspect is still outstanding. Police are asking for the publics assistance to help identify this individual.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

26 Year Old Charged Following Rollover

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(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – Motor vehicle attempting to pass others on road, loses control and rolls into ditch, resulting in charges.

On August 12, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local emergency services, responded to a report of a rollover off Wellington Road 26, within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Upon arrival, a motor vehicle was observed in a ditch, with all occupants safely outside. It was alleged that the driver had been attempting to pass other motor vehicles in an unsafe manner when they lost control and veered off the roadway, resulting in a rollover and minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Careless driving
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

No other nearby motor vehicles on the roadway were damaged.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

John PINIOTES Was Arrested Again

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON)- On August 12, 2025, at approximately 11:34 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Grey Road 4 and Concession 2 in Grey Highlands. The vehicle, a black Dodge Ram pickup, was reportedly driving erratically and swerving across lanes.

Police later located a vehicle matching the description and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to comply and fled from police before crashing. The lone occupant was taken into custody without further incident. The driver sustained minor injury. No injuries to officers or damage to police vehicles were reported.

Grey Road 4 was temporarily closed between Highway 10 and West Back Line for several hours and has since re-opened.

John PINIOTES, 41-years-old, of Mississauga, has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Fail to comply with release order (Three Counts) Criminal Code
  • Flight from peace officer – Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation – Criminal Code
  • Operation while prohibited (Two Counts) – Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension (Four Counts) – Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2025 for a bail hearing.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers – KIROLLOS & DOYLE

(MIDLAND, ON)- Two separate impaired driving investigations over the weekend by OPP, one by alcohol, one by drugs point to the fact that driving while impaired by drug or alcohol or both is impaired driving.

An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol at approximately 10:46 p.m. August 9, 2025, came across a vehicle parked in a retail parking lot of Heritage Drive, Midland with a lone occupant who upon checking had a quantity of cannabis readily available. A further investigation led the officer to enter into an impaired by drug investigation and transported the driver to detachment for further investigation with the assistance of an OPP officer trained as a drug recognition expert (DRE).

As a result of this investigation 41 year old Meina KIROLLOS of Ajax has been charged criminally with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on September 4, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

At 2:16 a.m. August 9, 2025, officers on patrol tended to a vehicle that was attempting to reverse out of a retail parking lot on Hugel Avenue, Midland upon the officers approach. The lone occupant was spoken to by officers and a drinking and driving investigation was commenced resulting in a further investigation at Detachment.

As a result, 31 year old Luke DOYLE of Tay Township has been charged criminally with the offences of Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and further with Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on September 21, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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OPP Police Press Releases Turkey Point

OPP Shoot & Kill Suspect Fleeing On Foot – SIU Inovkes Silence & Mandate #FilmThePolice

(TURKEY POINT, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in Turkey Point.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Marine Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a boater, who entered a marina and fled on foot.

Officers with the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit located the individual. During the interaction, police discharged their firearm. The individual was pronounced deceased.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Gabrielle CARTHY – Theft

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft from a business on Raglan St. South, in the Town of Renfrew.

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Renfrew OPP witnessed a person fleeing from a store on foot and was being chased by store employees.

Police located the individual and formed grounds for an arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Gabrielle CARTHY age 23 of Renfrew was charged with two counts of theft under $5000- shoplifting.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

$14,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Five people are facing charges following the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Town of Webbwood.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, members of the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on First Street in the Town of Webbwood.

As a result of the search, officers seized amounts of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, with a total estimated street value of $14,000. Additionally, police seized a camping trailer, a boat and a motor, all believed to be stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Hugh FOSTER, 46-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 14, 2025.

Additionally, Justin FOSTER, 42-years-old from Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, was charged with:

  • Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 14, 2025.

Further, Deborah BENOIT, 69-years-old from Webbwood, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – other drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 22, 2025.

Additionally, Trevor MIDDLETON, 52-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – other drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 14, 2025.

Further, Christopher NEVILLE, 34-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 14, 2025.

You can help support and contribute to the safety of your community. If you have knowledge of criminal activity, take action confidentially by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by submitting a secure tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Your identity will remain anonymous, and your information could play a crucial role in keeping drugs, weapons and crime out of your community. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Anitabh KHATANA – Impaired Driving

(CHATHAM KENT, ON) – West Region – Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team, supported by Elgin and Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation on Highway 401.

On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 4:51 p.m., police responded to multiple traffic complaints regarding a transport truck on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Chatham Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Anitabh KHATANA a 42-year-old from Windsor was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation, and
  • Drive motor vehicle, not in accordance with permit limitations (Highway Traffic Act)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

2 Stabbed in Road Rage Incident

(Toronto, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Toronto Detachment are investigating a road rage incident involving two motor vehicles on Highway 401 Eastbound Collectors near Brimley Rd. in the City of Toronto that resulted in two parties being stabbed.  

On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 4:37 p.m., members of the Toronto Detachment were called to Highway 401 Eastbound near Brimley Rd in the City of Toronto for a road rage incident where individuals were involved in an altercation.

Prior to police arrival, all individuals had departed the scene.

The two victims had transported themselves to a local hospital where police began their investigation.

One victim, a 35-year-old, sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries and the second victim a 31-year-old sustained minor injuries.

The road rage incident involved two vehicles, a white Mercedes and a silver Mazda. Both vehicles stopped on the left shoulder of the highway, and the occupants exited their vehicles. The lone driver of the white Mercedes confronted the two occupants of the second vehicle during which both individuals were stabbed.

As a result of the investigation, Franklyn FERGUSON a 44-year-old from Toronto is charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
  • Aggravated assault, section 268
  • Assault, section 266
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on October 14, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

$114,000 Drug Bust – CORONA, BAUTISTA & ABDULLAH

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Four people have been arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 401.

On Sunday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 401 between Highway 33 and Glen Miller Road in Quinte West. 

As a result of the investigation, police seized over a kilogram of suspected cocaine, an amount of suspected cannabis and Percocet with an estimated street value of approximately $114,000. Police also seized over $7,500 in Canadian currency.

Four people have been arrested and charged.

Justin CORONA, 23 years-old, of Nepean has been charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Possession of 30g dried cannabis in a public place
  • Drive with window coated – obstructed view
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

Lee BAUTISTA, 24 years-old and Fercival GARCIA, 27 years-old, of Gloucester have both been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Obstruct peace officer

Hassan ABDULLAH, 32 years-old, of Gloucester has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Child Struck By Farm Equipment Sent To Hospital

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a farming accident that resulted in a child sustaining injuries in the Municipality of West Perth

On August 11, 2025 the Perth County OPP along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a 12-year-old child that was struck by a farming implement and required medical attention.

The child was transported by EMS to a local trauma centre where his injuries were deemed to be non-life threatening. The child is expected to be released later today.

The Perth County OPP want to remind everyone to be safe when operating any type of machinery in the presence of children and to always be aware of their whereabouts and surroundings. Having basic life saving equipment on hand can help prevent and save a life. These items may include:

  • First Aid Kit
  • Tourniquet
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Flashlight
  • Cell phone
  • Personal Protective Equipment (Eye protection, safety boots, hearing protection, etc)