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Gore Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Caitlyn BAKER – Break & Enter, Theft

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a break and enter.

On Sunday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a local business in the Town of Gore Bay. Police arrived on scene, and one person was arrested shortly after.

As a result, Caitlyn BAKER, 34-years-old from Burpee Township, was charged with:

·      Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

·      Theft under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 24, 2025.

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Lucan Biddulph OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From Lucan Arrested

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after single-vehicle collision in Lucan Biddulph.

On June 17, 2025, at 12:32 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service and Lucan Biddulph Fire were dispatched to Richmond Street (Highway 4) at Clandeboye Drive in Lucan Biddulph for report of a single-vehicle collision.

Early investigation revealed a vehicle travelling on Richmond Street (Highway 4), left the road and collided with a hydro pole and tree.

The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Eric SMITH, a 22-year-old of Lucan has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

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 July 10, 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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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Road Rage – James WAITE

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a road rage incident involving mischief.

On June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:25 a.m., officers responded to a report of a dispute between two drivers on County Road 30. Both vehicles had pulled off the roadway, and one individual was reported to have caused damage to the other’s vehicle.

Police attended the scene and took one of the individuals into custody. Further investigation revealed that the accused was suspended from driving.

As a result, James WAITE (50), of Codrington, has been charged with:

  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension

In addition to a future court appearance, the accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tweed

Hero Rescues 3 From Lake

(TWEED, ON) – A quick acting Tweed resident has pulled three young people from the water after their canoe capsized.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:15 a.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist boaters in distress on Stoco Lake in Tweed.

It was learned that a group of students from out of town were staying at a rental in the area and three had gone put onto the lake in a canoe to watch the sunrise. They lost a paddle and then capsized trying to pick it up. The three people went into the water, with one not wearing a life jacket.

Thankfully, a local resident heard the calls for help, jumped into his pontoon boat and went out on the lake to rescue them. Everyone was brought to shore safely by the citizen.

Last year on OPP-patrolled waterways, 17 of the 23 people who died in boating/paddling incidents were not wearing a lifejacket. A lifejacket keeps you afloat when you suddenly and unexpectedly fall out of or are thrown from your vessel. Falling overboard and capsized vessels are the leading causes of OPP-investigated boating/paddling fatalities every year. 

Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in this rescue. Swift action to call police and rescue these students may have saved their lives. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Attempts To Ram Cruiser

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual is facing charges after attempting to ram a cruiser in Cayuga.

On June 18, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m. the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took a driver into custody after they intentionally drove towards a police vehicle.

The officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision. No injuries were reported.

Morley CALLAN, 65-years-old from Caledonia has been charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on today’s date.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

21 Year Old From Owen Sound Deceased Following Collision

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – One person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision in Georgian Bluffs.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., the Grey Burce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with fire and paramedic services responded to Grey Road 5 for a head-on collision involving a passenger vehicle and utility truck.

The driver of vehicle, a 21-year-old from Owen Sound suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the utility truck suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Grey Road 5 was closed for several hours while OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team continued to investigate. The roadway has since been reopened.

The Grey 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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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Allan WALLER-GUEST

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Sarnia.

On June 8, 2025, at 10:58 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Nairn Road in Middlesex Centre, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver was suspended and was placed under arrest.

As a result, Allan WALLER-GUEST, a 27-year-old of Sarnia, has been charged under Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was held for bail.

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

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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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler WOOLMAN – Impaired Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 16, 2025, at approximately 10:07 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at Albert Road and Bruce Road 15, Municipality of Kincardine.

A vehicle entered the area where the investigating officer spoke to the driver and detected signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and transported for further testing by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Tyler WOOLMAN, 21-years-old, resident of Sombra, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration, CC 320.14(1)(c)

The accused is set to appear on July 30, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice to answer to the charge.

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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Moravian First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan TRAVENE – Impaired & Speeding

(MORAVIAN FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On June 14, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., a member of the Moravian First Nation Police, while travelling on Selton Line in Moravian First Nation, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Elgin OPP Detachment.

As a result, Ryan TRAVENE, a 37-year-old of Morpeth, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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 July 2, 2025.

The Elgin 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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Jason O’MARRA – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver is facing charges after a multi vehicle collision was investigated.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving multiple vehicles on Maple Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that a collision occurred between a moving vehicle and several parked unoccupied vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Jason O’MARRA, 43-years-old of Vanessa, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on July 15, 2025.

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DAWN-EUPHEMIA OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Randolph OSSEL

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – An individual faces multiple charges after failing to stop for police during an early morning traffic stop.

On June 17, 2025, just after 1:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Bentpath Line, west of Annett Road in Dawn-Euphemia Township. The driver failed to stop and made contact with a police vehicle, causing significant damage before fleeing the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Randolph OSSEL, a 33-year-old of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Assault a peace officer with a weapon
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia.

There were no injuries reported.

Bentpath Line was closed for several hours between Shetland Road and Annett Road to allow for the investigation but has since reopened.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Glendon WISE Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. 

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Cascade Road, in the Township of Machin.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Glendon WISE, 43-years-old, of Eagle River, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Dangerous operation

·         Drive while passenger under the age of 16 fails to properly wear a seat belt

·         Drive while child passenger not properly secured

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on July 28, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Wyatt JANZEN – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after investigating a vehicle in a ditch call.

On Saturday June 14, 2025, at approximately 1:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on Brick Road in Selwyn Township and landed in a ditch upside down.

Officers arrived on scene and observed a pickup truck on its roof in the ditch. An individual that was with the vehicle advised that the driver had gone to get tools to assist in removing the vehicle and a tow had been contacted as well.

Upon arrival of the tow, officers attended the residence of the registered owner and after speaking with them, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Wyatt JANZEN (age 21) of Selwyn Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Fail to remain

·      Fail to report accident

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive motor vehicle no currently validated permit

·      No mudguards

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 15, 2025.

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

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Destynie TEMPENY – Assault With Weapon, Breach

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Broad Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that two individuals became involved in a verbal argument that escalated.

One person brandished an edged weapon during the altercation, and they were subsequently taken into custody.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Destynie TEMPENY of Dunnville has been charged with the following offences:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Uttering Threats -Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court
  • Being Intoxicated in a Public Place

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Cayuga on July 29, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Ronald EBY – Impaired Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a South Bruce Peninsula Resident with multiple criminal charges stemming from an impaired driving investigation.

On the evening of Sunday, June 15, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male operating a riding lawnmower in an unsafe manner along the shoulder of Highway 6 in the Township of South Bruce Peninsula.

At approximately 7:44 p.m., officers located a person seated on a riding lawnmower on the roadside and took the individual into custody.

Ronald EBY, 39-years-old from South Bruce Peninsula, is charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

The OPP reminds all motorists that impaired operation of any vehicle, including off-road vehicles and lawnmowers, is a criminal offence and poses a serious risk to public safety.

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.