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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew ROCHON Arrested Following Collision

(MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged for impaired driving following a single vehicle collision this morning on County Road 43, in Montague Township. 

On June 10, 2025, just after 7:30 a.m., officers with the Lanark County and Grenville County OPP Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle roll-over collision on County Road 43, near Kilmarnock Road. Callers reported a pick-up truck travelling at a high rate of speed, passing another vehicle before going off the roadway into a ditch. 

Officers arrived on scene and had to break the front windshield to get the driver out. The officers’ observations led to an impaired driving investigation and the driver submitted a roadside breath sample, and the driver was subsequently arrested. The Lanark County Paramedic Service attended, and the driver was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. Further testing was completed by police at the hospital, where breath results registered more than three times the legal limit. 

Andrew ROCHON, 40 years of age, of Merrickville-Wolford Township, was charged under the Criminal Code with: 

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation 

The accused was also charged under provincial legislation for improper tires and having care or control of a motor vehicle with an unsealed container of liquor. 

The accused was later released from police custody with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth.

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

To report suspected impaired driving in progress, call 9-1-1. To report non-emergency incidents, call 1-888-310-1122. To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Geraldton OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan SMITH – Drunk Driving

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

On June 9th, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., members of the Greenstone OPP Detachment initiated a traffic stop for a speeding motor vehicle on Highway 11 close to Michael Power Boulevard.

Through 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 Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Ryan SMITH, 35-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Adult Speeding 1- 49 Km/h over posted limit

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on July 3rd, 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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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

33 Year Old From Lucknow Charged

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Lucknow resident under the Highway Traffic Act.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative when a traffic stop was initiated on Wellington Road 86, within Mapleton Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old from Lucknow is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Defective braking system
  • No muffler – motor vehicle
  • Improper mudguards
  • Drive with windshield coated – view obstructed
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:

  • Colour coating obscuring interior
  • Obstruct plate

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – A collision in Centre Wellington has resulted in the death of one individual.

On June 10, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local emergency services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Sideroad 11, just west of Elora.

It was described that a dump truck collided into a nearby hydro pole. As a result, Hydro services were also dispatched to the scene.

As a result, the driver, a 63-year-old resident of Waterloo, was pronounced deceased at scene.

Sideroad 11 between Eighth Line West and Arthur Street North are closed as a result of the investigation. Time of reopening is unknown at this time.

The identity of the deceased individual will not be released out of respect for the family’s privacy.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team are assisting Wellington County OPP with the investigation.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Wellington County OPP.

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.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.cstip.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

$5.4 Million Drug Bust

(HAMILTON, ON) -An 11-month investigation into a drug trafficking network based in southwestern Ontario has resulted in the seizure of an alarming quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. A total of 15 individuals are facing 140 charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

Launched in July 2024, Project GOLDEN was a London OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) intelligence-led initiative, with collaboration from the Norfolk County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), investigating drug trafficking activity in southwestern Ontario.

Due to the multi-jurisdictional scope of the drug network and the large volumes of drugs involved, in November 2024, responsibility for Project GOLDEN was assumed by the OPP OCEB, the OPP-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU), and the Hamilton Police Service (HPS), with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

On May 28, 2025, search warrants were executed on 16 residences and businesses and eight vehicles in Oxford County, Norfolk County, Hamilton, Mississauga, York Region, Burlington and Toronto by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • OPP PGNG
  • OPP PAFU
  • OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit
  • OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
  • OPP Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Forensic Identification Services
  • OPP CSCU members in Oxford County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Wellington County, Essex County, Bruce County, Middlesex County and Brant County
  • Hamilton Police Service
  • RCMP
  • Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force
  • Peel Regional Police Tactical and Rescue Unit
  • Halton Regional Police Tactical Rescue Unit

As a result of the investigation, the following items with approximate quantities were seized:

  • 38 kg of suspected fentanyl
  • 19.5 kg of suspected methamphetamine
  • 5.5 kg of suspected cocaine
  • 34 g of psilocybin
  • 14 g of suspected MDMA
  • Three firearms, including two handguns and a rifle
  • A prohibited weapon (brass knuckles)
  • $121,600 in Canadian currency
  • Three vehicles as offence-related property

The estimated street-value of the drugs seized is $5.4 million.

Illicit fentanyl can be imported from other source countries or domestically produced with precursor chemicals in clandestine laboratories. The investigation into the source of the illicit fentanyl in Project GOLDEN is ongoing. The fentanyl seized was enough for approximately 380,000 street-level doses – an amount capable of taking the lives of a moderately sized city. This is based on a dose of one point (0.1 grams) of fentanyl. Analysis shows the fentanyl seized through this investigation had been mixed and cut with other substances and was not pure fentanyl, meaning it varied in potency, which has been taken into consideration when estimating street-level doses.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Dark Web Drug Bust

(OTTAWA, ON) – Project BIONIC has resulted in the seizure of more than 27 kilograms and 64,000 tablets of 37 different illegal drugs and prescription medications, including fentanyl, hydromorphone, methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA, destined to be shipped across Canada through various courier services and Canada Post.

In November 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Covert Internet Intelligence Unit (CIIU) initiated Project BIONIC. A first of its kind for the OPP, this intelligence-led investigation, which aimed at dismantling an operation that used a dark web marketplace to ship a high volume of drugs, was led by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB). 

The investigation revealed that orders were placed through a dark web marketplace, then packaged and shipped to locations across the country, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, members from OPP OCEB arrested two individuals at a Canada Post location in Ottawa and seized 86 packages containing various drugs ready to be shipped to addresses across Canada.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, four search warrants were executed at one vehicle and three residences in Gloucester, Nepean by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • OPP Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team
  • East Region OPP Community Street Crime Units
  • OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU)
  • OPP Digital Forensics
  • OPP Cybercrime Investigations Team

Officers seized the following items:

  • A handgun, an extended magazine and ammunition
  • Approximately $95,000 in Canadian currency
  • Electronic devices
  • A stolen 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider convertible valued at more than $400,000
  • Fraudulent licence plates
  • Reprogrammable key fobs
  • A diagnostic and programmer tool

As a result of the investigation, the following drugs were seized:

  •  Approximately 5.5 kg of suspected fentanyl
  •  Approximately 7.6 kg of suspected methamphetamine
  •  Approximately 3.7 kg of suspected MDMA powder
  •  Approximately 2 kg of suspected heroin
  •  Approximately 1.8 kg of suspected cocaine
  •  Approximately 1.4 kg of suspected ketamine
  •  Approximately 5.8 kg of cannabis resin (hash)
  •  More than 47,955 hydromorphone tablets
  •  More than 6,580 methylphenidate tablets
  •  More than 3,175 morphine tablets
  •  More than 2,395 suspected MDMA tablets
  •  More than 1,785 oxycodone tablets
  •  More than 40 fentanyl patches
  •  Approximately 35 g of suspected black tar heroin
  •  More than 40 steroid liquid vials
  •  More than 715 pregabalin tablets
  •  Approximately 590 g of dried cannabis
  •  A large quantity of other prescription medications

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $2.5 million.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, members of PATT, OCEB and the OPP Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant where they located and recovered 11 stolen vehicles. The vehicles recovered include:

  • Two Toyota Highlanders
  • Three Toyota Sequoias
  • Five Toyota Tundras
  • One Lexus RX

The estimated value of these recovered vehicles is $730,000.

Four individuals have been charged with a combined 85 offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. For further details on the accused and their respective charges, please see the Addendum of Charged Persons found within the Project BIONIC media kit.

Anyone with any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, diversion of prescription medication or auto theft should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The PAFU portion of the investigation continues with the assistance of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

BUICK Arrested For Drunk Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a traffic complaint, resulting in one person being charged with impaired driving.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Broadway in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Crystal BUICK, a 48-year-old resident of the Town of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

•        Dangerous Operation

•        Operation While Impaired

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

 The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 22, 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 or *677 from a cell phone.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Cocaine & Weapons Bust – CAPPA

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and OPP Canine have arrested and charged a person with drug and firearm related offences.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. officers received a report of a person with a firearm near a business on Bowes Street in the Town of Parry Sound. Officers located and arrested the suspect. Officers located a high-capacity magazine, and a quantity of cocaine valued at over $25,000 and $10,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Devonte CAPPA, 25-years-of-age of Brampton was arrested and charged with:

  • Traffick in schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay and is scheduled to appear on June 10, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Armed Robbery – Luke LACHANCE Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Crime Unit has identified and arrested an individual in relation to two robberies That occurred in Tecumseh.

On Sunday May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a male armed with a knife a wearing a black mask which fully covered his face entered a store in the 12000 block of Tecumseh Road in the Town of Tecumseh. The male demanded cash and cigarettes then fled the store with an unknown quantity of cash and five packages of cigarettes.

On Sunday May 5, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a male armed with a knife a wearing a black mask which fully covered his face entered a store in the 3000 block of Manning Road in the Town of Tecumseh. The male demanded cash and cigarettes then fled the store with an unknown quantity of cash and five packages of cigarettes.

There were no injuries in either incident.

As a result of the investigation, on June 6, 2025, Luke LACHANCE, 37 years-of-age of Windsor was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Robbery with Weapon (Two Counts)

·        Disguise with Intent (Two Counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The OPP is asking anyone with information on this or any other investigation to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Nathan Walters – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a two vehicle collision.

On Monday June 09, 2025 at approximately 5:38 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle collision on Sturgeon Road, both vehicles were travelling northbound on Sturgeon Road when the collision occurred. Officers arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving related charges.

Nathan Walters, 37-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse Mercier Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a single vehicle collision.

On Sunday June 08, 2025 at approximately 8 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle driving southbound on Eldon Road that failed to stop at the stop sign and drove straight into the southbound ditch of Ramsey Road. Officers arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving related charges.

Jesse Mercier, 33-year-old of Prince Albert, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Lambton Shores OPP Police Press Releases

William HATCH – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – An individual has been charged with impaired operation following a collision.

On June 6, 2025, just after 8:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 21 at Lakeshore Road in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle off the roadway. There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, William HATCH, 45-year-old of Camlachie, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 – Sarnia on August 18, 2025.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – 3 Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – Police have charged three individuals following a traffic stop in Petrolia.

On June 6, 2025, just before 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road, near Derby Street, Petrolia.

As a result of the investigation, Kaitlin EMMONS, 24-year-old of Forest, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Jessie EMMONS, 27-year-old of Lambton County and Hayden MILLER, 22-year-old of Petrolia, have been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Alex SKRIABOW Was Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation during RIDE program in the Town of Bancroft.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Mill Street. One driver was transported to the detachment for testing.

Alex SKRIABOW, a 65-year-old resident of Bancroft, has been charged with:

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

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on July 8, 2025.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize These Robbery Suspects?

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – On June 5, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery at a LCBO store on Parkside Drive, Fergus.

It was reported that two suspects had entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of alcohol.  One of the suspects entered the store brandishing a weapon described as an expandable baton. The suspects were last observed entering a black Nissan Rogue which fled northbound on Highway 6.  The vehicle had attached Ontario licence plates CVDM927, which have been reported stolen.

There were no reported injuries.

The first suspect is described as, male, dark complexion, small build, brown eyes, black short hair, black facial hair, and a scar on upper lip.

Clothing: Black hat with yellow Dewalt logo, a pink shirt, green cargo shorts, green coloured puffer jacket, and navy-blue running shoes.

The second suspect is described as, male, dark complexion, small build, brown eyes, black hair, beard

Clothing Description: vertical grey and white striped shirt, black hat with White logo for Brixton MFG. Co., Greek camo cargo

shorts, and black shoes.

Police believe that the suspects are also responsible for a robbery at the same location on May 22, 2025, as well as several similar incidents in other jurisdictions.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.