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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter, Assault With Weapon – Mike HOWARTH Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged one person following an altercation.

On June 4, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in Hastings Highlands. One person was arrested a short time later at a traffic stop.

Mike HOWARTH, a 33-year-old from Bancroft, has been charged with:

–      Break and enter

–      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Uttering Threats

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Port Hope

Benildus ARIYARATNAM – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF PORT HOPE, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint that led to a driver being charged with impaired.

On Sunday June 8, 2025 at approximately 6:45 am police received a traffic complaint involving a silver colored passenger van heading east bound on Highway 401 near the Morrish church overpass. The vehicle was described to be travelling at a high rate of speed nearly causing two collisions. Officers located the vehicle and pulled it over at Toronto Road.

Benildus ARIYARATNAM (age 57) of Whitby, Ontario, was arrested and charged with:

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

•        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in August 2025.

Highway safety is a shared responsibility. If you choose to consume alcohol or drugs, the OPP encourage you to plan ahead to ensure that yourself and others that may be travelling our roadways arrive to their destinations safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Ashlee RYAN – Drunk Driving

(WELLINGTON, ON) – Impaired driving charges have been laid after an incident in Wellington.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 9:30 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance in a parking lot on Wharf Street.

Officers arrested an individual who was transported to the detachment for testing.

Ashlee RYAN, age 24 of Prince Edward County, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on June 25, 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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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Sean KENNEDY Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – Impaired driving charges have been laid following a multi-vehicle collision in Picton.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 5:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Picton Main Street. Three vehicles had been involved. One vehicle left the scene, but it’s bumper and licence plate were left behind. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the outstanding mini-van and then tracked down the individual who had been driving. The individual was arrested for failing to remain at the scene of a collision, and an approved roadside alcohol screening devise was utilized. The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Sean KENNEDY, age 31 of Deseronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Fail to remain at the scene of a collision

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on June 25, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Louis CLERMONT – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist visiting Sandbanks Provincial Park has been charged with impaired driving.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the park when a possible impaired driver was reported.

Officers located the vehicle, and an approved roadside alcohol screening devise was utilized. The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Louis CLERMONT, age 28 of Rosemere, Quebec, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on July 2, 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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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew MOORE – Drunk Driving

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Carleton Place resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Appleton Side Road, in Beckwith Township on Friday, June 7, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m. after a complaint of a vehicle being driven erratically.

The officers located the vehicle, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew MOORE, 36-years-old, of Carleton Place, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on June 30, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Derek LAWLESS Was Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – A RIDE program at a Highway 401 offramp in Kingston has resulted in an impaired driving arrest.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program at the Highway-38 exit of the eastbound 401.

Officers stopped a pick-up truck, and it was noted that a child in the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt. Officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device, and the driver was arrested and transported for the detachment for further testing.

Derek LAWLESS, age 37 of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving while a passenger under 16 is not properly wearing a seatbelt
  • Fail to comply with an undertaking

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

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

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Robert Andrew HAMILTON – Impaired Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – On June 7, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Harris Street and Sammon Drive, in Rockwood.

It was reported that a pickup truck had collided with a parked vehicle and then left the scene. Police located the driver and damaged pickup truck nearby. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Andrew HAMILTON, 67-years-old of the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, was charged with:

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code

– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

– Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on June 17, 2025.

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 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Rohdel LEMON Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 8, 2025, at approximately 7:21 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting radar enforcement along Bruce Road 4 in the Municipality of Brockton.

A vehicle was stopped after it was observed travelling in excess of 110 km/h in a posted 70 km/h zone. The investigating officer spoke to the driver and detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Rohdel LEMON, 26-years-old, resident of Cambridge, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80 plus, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt, HTA 172(1)

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

84 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge Following Collision

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – On June 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with other emergency services, responded to a collision at McGivern Street near Booth Street in Moorefield.

It was reported that a single motor vehicle had collided with a pole.

The lone occupant was transported by ambulance to a local hospital as a precaution.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick Anthony HAGEL, 84-years-old of Mapleton Township, was charged with Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on June 17, 2025.

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 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Involving Train

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Ingersoll.

At approximately 5:10 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Paramedic Services, and the Oxford County Fire Department responded to a collision involving a train and a pedestrian on Mutual Street North in Ingersoll.

As a result, the pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Additional details about the individual are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Mutual Street North (between Carnegie Street and Wilson Street) and Thames Street South (between Carnegie Street and Oxford Lane) were closed for several hours but have since reopened.

Police are actively conducting an ongoing investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Oxford 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.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Jennette MORRIS Was Arrested

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with impaired driving related charges after an officer stopped a vehicle due to driving behavior.

On June 8, 2025, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Lyons Court in the town of Wasaga Beach. Officers stopped a vehicle after displaying poor driving behavior to speak with the driver. During the interaction, 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, Jennette MORRIS, 57-year-old of Tiny Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on August 28, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Jeffery FORREST – Drunk Driving

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On June 6, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in the town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle on Nottawasaga 33-34 Sideroad. During the interaction, 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, Jeffery FORREST, 65-year-old of Victoria B.C., was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on August 19, 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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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Jesse BOWIE Arrested 2X in 3 Days

(OTTAWA, ON) – A resident of North Dundas Township was arrested and charged twice in three days for driving offences.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., officers with the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Notre Dame Street in Russell Township after the ALPR indicated that the licence plates should not be in use.

The driver was arrested and charged for driving while suspended under the Criminal Code, as well as for having an unauthorized plate and having open cannabis in the vehicle. The pick-up truck, which had been borrowed, was impounded.

Then, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, just after 10:30 a.m., a member of the OPP Highway Safety Division TIME (Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement) Team stopped a driver after observing the individual using their cell phone while driving on Highway 417.

It was the same driver that had been stopped and arrested on Friday, in another borrowed vehicle.

As a result of the two incidents, Jesse BOWIE, age 32, is charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act) – seven counts
  • Driving with a handheld communication device (distracted driving-Highway Traffic Act)
  • Using a plate not authorized for a vehicle
  • Driving with cannabis in open packaging

The accused was held in custody following the second incident and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, June 9, 2025.

In both incidents the borrowed vehicles were impounded, 45-days for Friday and 90-days on Sunday.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

2 Dead Following Canoe Incident

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a boating incident on Sunday afternoon that took the lives of two male adults.

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a boat that had capsized on Sturgeon Lake at approximately 3:06 pm on June 08, 2025. The canoe was carrying three males, one was able to make his way to shore while two adult males were unable to remain afloat and succumbed to their injuries. Life jackets were not present in the boat.   

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP (including the Marine unit) along with City of Kawartha Lakes Fire, City of Kawartha Lakes EMS and OPP Aviation aided in the lifesaving and recovery measures.

The OPP is committed to boater education, marine patrol/law enforcement and saving lives on more than 110,000 square kilometres of Ontario waterways. With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device