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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Shanna ROSE Was Arrested

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges.

On July 4, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Mills Street East in Springwater Township.

Officers observed a vehicle that had stopped for the R.I.D.E. spot check and after speaking with the driver, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest. As a result of the investigation, Shanna ROSE, 44-year-old of Oro-Medonte, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on July 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Port Dover

Heroes Save Life

(PORT DOVER, ON) – A swimmer has been rescued from Lake Erie thanks to the quick-thinking actions of a 12-year-old family member and a nearby bystander.

On Saturday July 5, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Norfolk Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Marine Unit, and Norfolk County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a 65-year-old male who had experienced a medical episode while swimming at Port Dover Beach.

Upon recognizing signs of distress, the swimmer’s 12-year-old family member pulled the individual back to shore. Once on land, a nearby bystander performed CPR, successfully reviving the individual. The Norfolk County Paramedic Services transported the swimmer to the hospital, where no serious injuries were reported.

Norfolk OPP commends the swift and courageous actions of both the young rescuer and bystander. The OPP reminds the public to remain vigilant when swimming. Swimmers are strongly encouraged to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs), swim with a companion, and when possible, choose locations supervised by trained lifeguards.

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Frontenac Islands OPP Police Press Releases

Toddler’s Body Recovered From River

(FRONTENAC ISLANDS, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a drowning incident involving a toddler on Wolfe Island.

On Friday, July 4, 2025, shortly after 9:30 a.m., Leeds OPP responded to a report of an unresponsive toddler who had been located in the St. Lawrence River near Stoney Point Lane.

Family members and first responders immediately initiated life-saving measures. The toddler was transported to a regional trauma centre and was later pronounced deceased.

The toddler’s identity will not be released to safeguard the privacy of the grieving family.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident E250876060.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

21 Year Old From Owen Sound Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in South Bruce Peninsula.

On July 3, 2025, at approximately 3:51 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Bruce Road 8 near the Town of Hepworth.

Jenna INGLIS, 21-year-old of Owen Sound, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Operation while impaired

·      Operation while impaired- B.A.C. 80 plus

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 July 24, 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 Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Edward WARREN – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On July 3, 2025, at approximately 3:42 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) at Sauble Falls Road and 2nd Avenue in the Town of Sauble Beach.

A vehicle entered the checkpoint where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Edward WARREN, 40-year-old of South Bruce Peninsula, was charged with the following Highway Traffic Act, and Criminal Code offences:

·      Operation while impaired

·      Operation while impaired- B.A.C. 80 plus

·      Driver- fail to properly wear seat belt

·      Drive motor vehicle- no licence

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 July 24, 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 2 Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON)  – On July 3,10:23 p.m.., Huntsville OPP officers were advised of an erratic driver northbound on Highway 11 approaching Huntsville. Officers patrolled the highway and the main arteries into Huntsville, eventually locating the vehicle on West Road.

Officers identified two male occupants inside the vehicle. The driver was quickly identified as being a suspended driver and was arrested. During the arrest, officers observed suspected controlled substance in the vehicle. Both males were arrested and during a search a quantity of suspected cocaine and fentanyl was located. Sums of Canadian currency were also located on the two males.

 As a result of the investigation, the two occupants were arrested and charged.

Shemar LOVELL, 22 years old of Huntsville ON is charged:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking  X 2

Jamol WINT, 29 years old of St. Catherines ON is charged:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking  X 2

·      Drive motor vehicle while suspended

·      Fail to stop at stop sign

The accused were all released from police custody and are all to attend court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on August 5, 2025. 

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.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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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Lori VANEVERY Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to an unwanted person call for service.

On Friday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Renfrew OPP responded to an unwanted person call for service on Mason Avenue in the Town of Renfrew.

As a result of the investigation, Lori VANEVERY, age 66 of Renfrew was charged with:

–      Fail to comply probation order (7 counts)

–      Mischief interferes with lawful use enjoyment or operation of property over $5000 (2 counts)

–      Theft under $5000 (1 count)

The accused was help for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Douglas HARPER Was Arrested

On Friday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Calabogie Road in Greater Madawaska Township.

As a result of the investigation, Douglas HARPER, age 25 of McDonalds Corners was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was release and schedule to attend the Pembroke Court of Justice on July 30th, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Allysia SOLOMON Was Arrested

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – A suspended driver is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop east of Sault Ste. Marie.  

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 2:21 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in Garden River First Nation, when they observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travelling at a high rate of speed. They also observed a rear passenger on the ATV who was not wearing a helmet. A traffic stop was conducted, where the driver provided a false name to the officer. Investigation revealed the driver’s true identity, and confirmed the driver had a suspended licence under the Highway Traffic Act. The driver was also on court-ordered conditions not to occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle. 

As a result, Allysia SOLOMON, 29 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest
  • Driving while under suspension – three counts
  • Fail to comply with undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 4, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie.

Additionally, the passenger of the ATV, a 32-year-old from Garden River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Passenger – no helmet
  • Permit unlicenced person to drive motor vehicle
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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Amanda MOCHULLA – Theft

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a person following a shoplifting incident.

On July 3, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., police responded to a report of theft in progress at a commercial premises on Prince Edward Street in the Municipality of Brighton.

OPP arrived at the location and took one individual into custody.

As a result, Amanda MOCHULLA (32) from Belleville, has been charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.

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Nairn-Hyman OPP Police Press Releases

$25,000 Drug Bust – Hanad AHMED

(NAIRN-HYMAN TOWNSHIP, ON)- An investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) results in a seizure of drugs and a handgun.

On Thursday June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., CSCU with the assistance from the Manitoulin OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township.

As a result of the investigation, police made an arrest, located and seized approximately 253 grams of suspected cocaine and 38 suspected Percocet tablets with an estimated street value $ 25,500, a Glock 19X handgun with an over capacity magazine and drug paraphernalia.

Hanad AHMED, 30-years-old, from St Catherines was charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
  • Breach of Firearms Regulations-transport firearm or restricted weapon
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused remains in custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on Thursday July 10, 2025.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Robert TEMPLETON Arrested At RIDE

(BROCKTON, ON) – On July 4, 2025, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) along Durham Street East, Municipality of Brockton.

A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Robert TEMPLETON, 24-years-old, resident of Cambridge, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear on August 13, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

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 Windsor

5 Kilo Cocaine Bust

(WINDSOR, ON) – One individual has been charged after an intelligence-led drug trafficking investigation results in the seizure of approximately five kilograms of suspected cocaine in Essex County.

In April 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began a drug trafficking investigation in collaboration with OPP members assigned to the Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) in Windsor, with support from the Windsor Police Service and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, OPP BEST and Essex County OPP members conducted a traffic stop in Essex County. As a result, the following items were seized:

  • Approximately five kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • Three cell phones
  • $460 in Canadian currency

As a result of the investigation, Seimon HANNA, age 37 of Windsor, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 18, 2025.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Brian BAXTER – Child Sexual Assault

(PEMBROKE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual in connection with multiple sexual offences in Pembroke.

In early June, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Crime Unit launched an investigation following allegations that a Pembroke resident engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct involving youth under the age of 16.

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Brian BAXTER, age 75 of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Sexual Interference – two counts
  • Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

A sexual offence can be reported to police no matter how long ago it happened. Anyone who has any information about this investigation or believes they may have been a victim of a similar incident is encouraged to contact the UOV Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Victim Services of Renfrew County is available to provide assistance to anyone who has experienced a sexual offence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Yvan Leclair – Drug Trafficking

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – An early morning RIDE program by members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in an individual being arrested and charged.

Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at County Road 3 at 3:00 a.m. on July 1, 2025. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and officers conducted an investigation.

As a result, an individual was arrested, and officers seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Yvan Leclair, age 56 from Tyendinaga was charged with possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused were released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.