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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing charges after police were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 540 in the Billings Township.

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM Police) responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 540 in the Billings Township. Police arrived on scene and noticed an odour of alcohol emanating from the driver. Police requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD), and the driver was subsequently transported to the Little Current OPP Detachment for further testing.

There were no injuries as a result of this collision.

The driver, Malcolm WILSON, 19-years-old from Mono, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on August 26, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

$145,000 Drug Bust – Name Released

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The North East Region Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On July 15, 2025, members of the North East Region CSCU assisted by West Parry Sound OPP Detachment and West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit executed a drug warrant at a residence on Gibson Street in the Town of Parry Sound.

A search of the residence, officers seized Canadian currency along with gold bars valued at over $30,000 and a quantity of drugs suspected to be cocaine, heroin and Hydromorphone with an estimated street value of $145,000.

Also located was silverware stolen from Trinity Anglican Church in Parry Sound in February 2024. 

Larry FENTON, 50-years-of-age of Parry Sound was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other opioid – 6 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00 – 2 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00

The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and is scheduled to appear on July 16, 2025.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Walkerton Hit & Run – Suspects At Large

(BROCKTON, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on scene investigating a fail to remain collision just west of Walkerton.

On July 16, 2025, at approximately 2:55 p.m., police received a report of a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Concession 2 and Sideroad 5 Greenock in the Municipality of Brockton. Two occupants from an involved vehicle fled the scene on foot. Police are searching for:

  • Two females, late 20’s / early 30’s, both with brown hair, carrying green reusable grocery bags

If you were in the area at that time and witnessed anything, or have dash camera footage from passing through, please contact the South Bruce OPP.

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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Multi-Million Dollar Tobacco Bust

(KINGSTON, ON) – A traffic complaint about a speeding tractor-trailer on Highway 401 has led to a large seizure of contraband tobacco, worth millions of dollars.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shortly before 7:00 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from the Lennox and Addington County Detachment responded to the eastbound on Highway 401 near Shannonville Road.

A short time later, officers with the Frontenac Detachment stopped the tractor trailer near Joyceville Road in Kingston. The truck was escorted to the Ministry of Transportation scales at Gananoque for a safety inspection. Documentation and other issues led to an inspection of the cargo.

Inside, OPP and MTO officers found the trailer was filled with over 17,820 kilograms of contraband, fine-cut tobacco, estimated to be worth approximately $4.4 million. That equates to a total federal and provincial tax loss of approximately $9.1 million.

As a result of the investigation, Joga Singh DHILLON, age 60 of Puslinch Township, near Cambridge, has been charged with trafficking contraband tobacco.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on September 2, 2025.

The investigation by the Frontenac Detachment and the OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, is continuing.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers in impaired driving related investigations.

On July 14, 2025, just before 4:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle parked on the road in the area of County Road 11 in Greater Napanee. Officers responded and located the vehicle and driver, who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Joseph MCKEIL, age 51, of Greater Napanee was charged with:

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

On July 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on County Road 1 in Stone Mills Township. Officers responded and located the vehicle and driver, who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

The driver was found to be four times the legal limit of alcohol.

As a result, a 32-year-old female from Arden was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis in open original packaging

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Violent Home Invasion

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a home invasion at a residence in the Municipality of West Perth.

On July 12, 2025, the Perth County OPP launched an investigation after a receiving information that two individuals broke into a residence and assaulted the homeowner.

Daniel TIPERT, 33 years old of Stratford, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Break and Enter
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon

TIPERT is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 16, 2025

Police have information that a second individual is involved and are requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (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 South Bruce

Collision Near Teeswater – 1 Airlifted To London

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on scene investigating a serious motor vehicle collision in South Bruce.

On July 16, 2025, at approximately 7:05 a.m., police received a report of a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Concession 4 and Sideroad 20 in the Municipality of South Bruce. One of the involved drivers has been transported to a London area trauma centre by Ornge Air Ambulance.

The intersection of Concession 4 and Sideroad 20 is closed for the investigation. The closure will remain in effect for an undetermined time. Updates to follow when available.

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

Eric MEAROW Facing Numerous Charges

(BATCHAWANA BAY, ON) – An individual is facing numerous charges after failing to remain at the scene of a motor vehicle collision. 

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 3:29 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were notified of a single vehicle collision on Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported observing a motorcycle lose control, collide with a ditch and the driver fleeing the scene. Further investigation revealed the identity of the motorcycle driver.

On July 15, 2025, Eric MEAROW, 40 years-of-age, of Batchawana Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Careless driving
  • Drive left of centre on a curve
  • Fail to remain
  • Fail to report accident
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused remains in custody, pending a bail hearing.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

23 Year Old Arrested Following Social Media Post

(ORILLIA, ON) – Several traffic complaints were reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual posted several videos of dangerous driving behaviour on their social media account, resulting in numerous traffic and criminal charges by members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP.

On July 15, 2025, around 9:30 pm, officers from Dufferin, Bracebridge, and Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint after a member of the public reported observing several videos posted to social media showing dangerous driving behaviour, including improper tires, excessive speeds, and concerns for impairment. Officers from all detachments began patrolling the highways for the suspect vehicle. 

The vehicle was ultimately located on Highway 11 Northbound as it travelled through Severn Township, where officers observed the vehicle travelling at speeds of 150km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone. The vehicle was ultimately stopped off the highway on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area by officers, the driver was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Myles CROWLEY, 23-year-old from Gravenhurst, has been charged with the following:

–       Operation while impaired (CC),

–       Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC),

–       Dangerous operation (CC),

–       Perform stunt – excessive speed (HTA),

–       Improper muffler (HTA),

–       Improper tires (HTA),

–       Unnecessary noise (HTA),

–       Window obstructed (HTA),

–       Drive – hand held communication device (HTA), and

–       Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Fasiha KHAN – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Shortly after 12:00 p.m. on July 15, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint near Young Street in Essa Township. Witnesses reported that the driver appeared to be stumbling and unable to stand after exiting their vehicle in a business parking lot. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Based on their observations, officers determined the driver was impaired and placed them under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Fasiha KHAN 38-years-old of Brampton was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on August 8, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 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 Pickering Police Press Releases

3 Dead Following Collision

(PICKERING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 7 near Concession Road 6 in Pickering. The incident, which involved two sport utility vehicles (SUVs), resulted in three fatalities and two individuals sustaining life-threatening injuries.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, members of the Toronto Detachment of the OPP responded to a head-on collision between an eastbound and a westbound SUV.  The lone occupant of the eastbound vehicle, an 82-year-old resident of Port Perry, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Two passengers in the westbound SUV, a 63-year-old from Markham and a 68-year-old from Scarborough, were also pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 64-year-old from Markham, and a third passenger, a 70-year-old from Richmond Hill, were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team, Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionist, attended the scene to assist with the investigation, along with Pickering Fire Services and Durham Paramedic Services.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the Toronto Highway Safety Division OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Fake Police Officer Arrested #FilmThePolice #FTP

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On July 11th, 2025 at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a male blocking the highway & displaying a police badge along Highway 587, within the Unincorporated Territory of Thunder Bay.

As a result of the investigation, Mika POOLEY, 33, of the Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

  • Personating Peace Officer (Badge, using uniform, or equipment);
  • Dangerous Operation;
  • Forcible Confinement;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 10th, 2025.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Brittney HARKER – Impaired Operation

(CHATSWORTH, ON)– An individual from Priceville, Ontario is facing an impaired driving-related charge.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an individual passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on highway 6 just South of Chatsworth.

Brittney HARKER, 28-years-old, of Priceville, is charged with the following criminal code offence:

ยท      Operation while Impaired – Drugs

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 Aug 7, 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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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Pawaninder Singh SANDHU Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a driver following a single-commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collision that temporarily shut down Highway 17 in Dryden.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Dryden OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 between Johnston Road and Glengold Road, where a CMV trailer had rolled over and caught fire. The fire was contained and both CMV occupants were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Pawaninder Singh SANDHU, 38 years old of Guelph, was charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Highway 17 was closed in both directions between Highway 594 and Leach Road as members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team assisted with the investigation. The roadway reopened shorty before 1:00 p.m.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Dryden OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Shuniah

Murder – Kyle BARRY Arrested

(SHUNIAH, ON) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in connection with a homicide investigation in Shuniah.

On Monday, July 14, 2025, shortly after 10:50 p.m., OPP officers responded to a residence on Blind Creek Drive, where one person was located deceased. One person was taken into custody.

The deceased has been identified as Shelley MARCONI, 57 years old of Shuniah.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle BARRY, 26 years old of Shuniah, was charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, July 18, 2025.

The OPP North West Region Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Thunder Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.