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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Wiarton Robbery Arrest

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person of no fixed address with multiple criminal offences following a robbery in Blue Water Park in the Town of Wiarton.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 1:36 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of an assault in progress at Bluewater Park in Wiarton.

Police received information that the accused had been found inside a parked vehicle. When confronted, the accused became agitated and aggressive, yelling and ultimately shoving the victim to the ground. The victim did not sustain any injuries. During the incident, the accused also stole property from the vehicle before fleeing the area on foot.

The accused was located and taken into custody.

Ronald EBY, 39-years-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Robbery with Violence
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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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Quadeville

Child Seriously Injured In Suspected Animal Attack

(QUADEVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate an incident that left a young child with potentially life-threatening injuries in Quadeville, southeast Barry’s Bay.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment responded to reports that a child had been found at a location along Quadeville Road, suffering from serious injuries.

The child was transported to hospital and later to a regional trauma centre and is recovering from the injuries.

The UOV OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation and working with the Ministry of Natural Resources, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Emergency Response Team.

While investigators suspect this to have been an animal attack, further testing and analysis is required.

As a precaution, parents in the Quadeville area should continue to keep their small children indoors or under close supervision.

If you have any information or relevant doorbell or surveillance video that could help investigators, please call the UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or valleytips.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Whitby

Drug Bust

(WHITBY, ON) – An investigation, which began earlier this year into drug trafficking in the Quinte area, has led to arrests in Whitby.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, Belleville Police Service Emergency Response Team, Belleville Police Canine Unit and members of the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau conducted a vehicle stop involving a car on the Highway 401 offramp at Division Street in Kington.

Officers arrested one person and seized more than 74-grams of suspected cocaine, a quantity of suspected fentanyl, over $300 in cash, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

A short time later, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and officers from the Prince Edward and Quinte West Detachments, executed a search warrant at a residence on Littlebeck Crescent in Whitby. Two people were arrested at the scene. Officers seized two loaded handguns with over-capacity magazines, ammunition, over 1100-grams of suspected cocaine, more than two grams of suspected MDMA, over five grams of fentanyl, more than $10,000 in cash, as well as scales and multiple cell phones.

One other person was arrested later when they returned to the residence.

Ashley FORDE, age 48, Dajion FORDE and Sophia ABRAHAMS, age 47, all of Whitby, have been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Ashley FORDE faces an addition count of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

All three of these individuals were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Milan FORDE, age 18 of Whitby, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 24, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Dong HUANG Was Arrested Again

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested after a single vehicle collision led to a stolen vehicle.

On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The complainant reported that they came across a single vehicle rollover collision on Highway 17 in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. When the passerby stopped to offer their help, their vehicle was stolen by the driver involved in the collision. As a result of the investigation, police located the stolen vehicle at a parking lot in McKerrow, and the driver was arrested. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

Dong HUANG, 23-years-old from Scarborough, was charged with:

·      Theft of motor vehicle

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Use of Credit Card

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·      Fail to report accident

·      Fail to remain

The accused was held before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on June 20, 2025, and remains in custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

SINGH Facing Numerous Charges

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Temagami Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid multiple charges after stopping a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 11 in Temagami. 

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., OPP observed a commercial motor vehicle with obvious tire defects travelling along Highway 11. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the officer conducted a thorough inspection and identified multiple serious mechanical and administrative defects with the vehicle.  

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for dangerous operation of a conveyance and charged with Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences. The vehicle was towed and impounded.  

Amanjot SINGH, 26 years-of-age of Edmonton Alberta was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Operate unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
  • Improper tires-drawn vehicle-commercial motor vehicle
  • Insecure load-commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report
  • Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof -three counts
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle without required inspection
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender permit
  • Fail to surrender permit for trailer
  • Draw trailer no plate

The company from Calgary Alberta was charged with:

  • Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
  • Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
  • Permit operation of vehicle-fail to display inspection sticker or proof -three counts
  • Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle
  • Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to ensure performance standards are met
  • Permit operation of unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday September 23, 2025. 

The company is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court in Temiskaming at a later date.  

Anyone with information about unsafe commercial vehicles or driving behavior is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

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Yarker

Stolen Motorcycle Recovered – Names Released

(YARKER., ON) – The recovery of a stolen motorcycle in Yarker has resulted in two arrests and a long list of charges in connection with multiple incidents.

On Friday, June 20, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) were in Yarker on an unrelated mater when they spotted a wanted individual. That person was arrested without incident.

During the arrest, a second person, also known to be wanted, arrived at the location on a motorcycle but attempted to flee. That person was arrested following a brief struggle with officers. It was determined that the motorcycle had earlier been reported stolen.

Jordan ROMBOUGH, age 34 of Stone Mills Township, is charged with:

  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle – four counts
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – three counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000
  • Failing to comply with a probation order – four counts

This accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on July 10, 2025.

Angela REYNOLDS, age 39 of Stone Mills Township was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant, charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

Robin BLUNDELL, age 40 of Stone Mills Township was arrested previously in connection with these incidents and is charged with:

  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Using a plate not authorized for a vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on July 8, 2025.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Brian BEAUSOLEIL

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) operating a cruiser equipped with a Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) has led to a number of illegal drug and driving related investigations for a Midland area resident on King Street, Midland after a vehicle stop at approximately 12:51 a.m. June 25, 2025.

The officer stopped a black Chevrolet Colorado on King Street, near Elizabeth Street and entered into a Highway Traffic Act investigation. Further interaction with the driver by the officer led to the seizure of approximately 30 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine, $3200 of Canadian currency along with an assortment of drug trafficking related paraphernalia after a search at the scene.

Charged is Brian BEAUSOLEIL 63 years of Midland with the following offences.

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And further with the following Provincial Offences Act charges

  • Drive motor vehicle – No insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle while under suspension

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the August 7, 2025. The involved vehicle was towed in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Anyone who may have information on drug related activity and wants to make a difference in making our communities safer is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

File # E250821415

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Christopher VANSEVENANT Was Arrested

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual faces charges following a traffic stop in St. Clair Township.

On June 23, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brigden Road after observing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher VANSEVENANT, 36-year-old of Brigden, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 in the City of Sarnia on July 31, 2025.

The Lambton County OPP remains 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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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

57 Year Old From Brockton Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 23, 2025, at approximately 10:32 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 4 near Bruce Road 19, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended and discovered that an SUV had collided with a pole, the driver departed prior to police arrival.

As a result of the investigation, Tamara STRADER, 57-years-old, resident of the Municipality of Brockton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear on July 16, 2025, at the Walkerton Ontario 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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

James BROOKS Was Arrested Again

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with dangerous driving and multiple other offences following an investigation in Greater Napanee.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, shortly before 4:00 p.m., L&A County OPP was contacted after a Quinte West OPP officer observed a single vehicle collision on Palace Road and the driver fled on foot from the scene. With assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) as well as the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit, OPP located the driver of the vehicle.

 James BROOKS, a 41-year-old from Loyalist Township was charged with:

  • Dangerous driving
  • Breach of probation order
  • Driving while suspended
  • Fail to remain

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on August 5, 2025.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Carol ACOSTA RUBIANO Arrested Following Collision With Police

(LONDON, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle collides with unmarked OPP police vehicle.

On June 24, 2025, at 11:01 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau was operating an unmarked police vehicle on York Street in the City of London.

Investigation revealed the police vehicle was stopped at a red light, when it was hit from behind by a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).  

The driver of the SUV was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Carol ACOSTA RUBIANO, a 40-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Careless Driving

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

·      Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on August 11, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Elora

Drowning At Elora Quarry

(ELORA, ON) – Officers from the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with local fire services and paramedics, responded to a report of a swimmer in distress.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Wellington County officers were dispatched to assist EMS at the Elora Quarry.

Emergency crews located one individual who was removed from the water and transported to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the 24-year-old male was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The OPP thanks the public and emergency partners for their cooperation and assistance.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

41 Year Old From Listowel Arrested – Details Relased

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Listowel resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic violation in the Municipality of Huron East on June 11th, 2025. 

At 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a motorist for a traffic violation on Blyth Road in Huron East. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Matthew GEORGE, 41-years-of-age from Listowel has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 07, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Assault With Weapon Charge

(HURON EAST, ON) – On June 9th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 19-year-old individual from Cambridge has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Assault a Peace Officer.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 21st, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

42 Year Old From Goderich Arrested After Showing Up To Detachment Drunk

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with an Impaired driving offence following an incident on June 9th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers met an individual at the Huron County OPP Detachment office on Albert Street in Clinton for an unrelated matter.

Officers discovered that the individual had been drinking alcohol prior to driving to the OPP detachment, and they were subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Joseph SWITZER, 42 years of age from Goderich, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 21st, 2025.