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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Maxwell YOUNG – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of an ATV with impaired in Highlands East.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, just after 7:00 a.m., Bancroft OPP officers were responding to a disturbance in the Municipality of Highlands East. While officers were investigating the disturbance a person driving an all-terrain vehicle showed up at the location. An approved screening device was utilized, and as a result, the accused was transported to the detachment for testing.

Maxwell YOUNG, a 53-year-old resident of Highlands East, has been charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

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 June 3, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

3 Vehicle Collision On Hwy 10

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment are investigating a three-vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 10 and Old Base Line Road in the Town of Caledon.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 7:58 a.m. officers were dispatched to a three-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer, cube van and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 10 and Old Base Line Road in the Town of Caledon. Upon arrival officers found one driver trapped in a vehicle, while the other two drivers on scene also sustained injuries from the collision.

With the assistance of Peel Regional Paramedic Services and Caledon Fire Services the trapped occupant was extracted from the vehicle. All three drivers were transported to local area hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to life threatening. However, the injuries for all the drivers were downgraded to non-life threatening.

Highway 10 and Old Base Line Road remained closed while members of Caledon OPP conducted a thorough investigation. Both roads have since been reopened.

As the investigation continues, Caledon OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage of the area during that time to please contact the Caledon OPP Detachment at (905) 584-2241 or Toll-Free at 1-888-310-1122.

Caledon OPP would also like to remind all drivers, that every time you get behind the wheel, you’re not just responsible for your own safety, but for the safety of everyone around you. Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe. Drive responsibly, follow the signs, and stay alert! 

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two more drivers during the holiday long weekend.

On May 17, 2025, just before midnight, Bracebridge OPP officers had Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst temporarily closed in order to conduct an investigation and while doing so, a vehicle attempted to travel through that section of road. Officers conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 59-year-old William ROBINSON of Don Mills, ON with the following:

  • Operation while Impaired
  • Over 80
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive on Closed Highway
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Fail to Move into Another Lane for Emergency Vehicle

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge in June to answer to his charge.

On May 18, 2025, at 9:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Muskoka Road 169 in Muskoka Lakes Township. A vehicle proceeded to the RIDE program and officers began an investigation into the presence of alcohol, subsequently arrested and charged 72-year-old David HOLMES of Etobicoke, ON with Operation while Impaired- Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 17, 2025, to answer to his charge.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor impacting the safety of Muskoka roads, if you are concerned that someone is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to notify police.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicles Recovered – 3 Arrested

(BRANT,ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Oxford CSCU, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Canine Unit, has laid multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant at a rural property in Brant County.

On May 16, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., police executed a search warrant at a property located on Colborne Street East, Brant County. The investigation was initiated after police received information regarding the location of a recently stolen vehicle.

The following stolen vehicles were seized:

  • 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 (Blue), valued at $20,000
  • 2014 GMC Sierra (Red), valued at $10,000
  • 2017 Chevrolet Express Van (Gray), valued at $25,000

The total estimated value of the recovered vehicles is approximately $55,000.

Three individuals were arrested and charged.

Accused:

Brandon FERREIRA, 38 years old, of Brant County, has been charged with

  • Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • One count of Fraudulent Concealment

David LORNE, 41 years old, of Cambridge, has been charged with:

  • Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • One count of Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • One count of Disguise with Intent
  • Three counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
  • One count of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • One count of Fraudulent Concealment

Samantha SMITH, 37 years old, of Brant County, has been charged with:

  • Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • One count of Fraudulent Concealment

Ferreira and Lorne were held for a bail hearing, while Smith was released on a Form 10.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Spanish

Home Invasion – Patrick GAUTHIER Arrested

(SPANISH, ON) – Police arrest person after breaking into residence and assault.

On May 18, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to an apartment on Front Street in Spanish. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their apartment and wanted a Compact Disc (CD) back. When the complainant said he didn’t have it, the person assaulted and threatened him.  The person departed prior to police arrival but was later arrested on Lewis Street.  

Patrick GAUTHIER, 25-years-old, of Spanish, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Assault
  • Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on July 3, 2025. 

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

29 Year Old From Brockton Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 16, 2025, at approximately 10:54 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a vehicle travelling on Bruce Road 19, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended the area and located the subject vehicle. When speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The individual was arrested and transported for further testing.

Christopher FERGUSON, 29-years-old, resident of Brockton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80 plus, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear on June 25, 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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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Gregory BAST Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 16, 2025, at approximately 9:13 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle parked along Bruce Road 19, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended and spoke with the lone occupant. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The individual was arrested and transported for further testing.

Gregory BAST, 65-years-old, resident of Minto, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear on June 25, 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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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Francis MILLER Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 17, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along McNab Street, Municipality of Brockton.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Francis MILLER, 69-years-old, resident of Brockton, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear on June 25, 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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and are investigating several incidents over the long weekend.

On May 16, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m., police responded to a report of occupants in a vehicle who were engaged in a dispute on County Road 45, in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

Officers located the vehicle which was stationary and pulled over to the side of the road. Following initial investigation, OPP took one person into custody and there were no injuries reported.

As a result, a 35-year-old male, from the City of Kawartha Lakes, has been charged with:

–      Assault

–      Dangerous operation

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., OPP observed a passenger vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane while on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton. The officer stopped the vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Lee-Ann LOUGHRIDGE, 56-years-old, from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

In addition to a future court date, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On May 19, 2025, at around 11:40 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope. One vehicle was reported to be on fire and a number of people injured. The Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services were also dispatched to the location.

The highway was closed as crews attended to those involved in the collision. All four occupants were brought to a local hospital while two were further transported to Toronto hospitals. Injuries are described as non-life-threatening.

Highway 401 was reopened at approximately 3:30 a.m., on May 20, 2025, and this investigation is ongoing. 

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

4 Vehicle Collision – Daniel HUDSON Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A local driver is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a four-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the UOV OPP responded to a collision involving four vehicles on Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. Investigation found that the vehicle was eastbound on Pembroke Street West near Victoria Street when it lost control and struck three other vehicles and a building. One of the vehicles that was struck also collided with a light pole. No serious injuries were reported. 

As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this incident 47-year-old Daniel HUDSON of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 10, 2025. 

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

44 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On May 17, 2025, at 11:18 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Ailsa Craig, the Municipality of North Middlesex.  

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Vasco PAIVA ROGNES PERES, a 44-year-old of Cambridge, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      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 June 25, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Paul HELMER Was Arrested

(BRANT,ON) – On May 19, 2025, at approximately 6:07 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on McLellan Road in the County of Brant.

Upon arrival, officers located an individual unlawfully inside the home. As a result of the investigation, one person was taken into custody.

Paul HELMER, 47 years old, from Brantford, has been charged with:

  • Being unlawfully in a dwelling house
  • Mischief under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on June 19, 2025.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motorcycle (MC) incident that occurred on Monday May 19, 2025, in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On May 19, 2025, just before 1:27 p.m., Orillia OPP, Simcoe County Paramedic Service and Township of Oro-Medonte Fire, were dispatched to Lakeshore Road East, Oro-Medonte Township for a report of an individual on a motorcycle that had struck two vehicles. The individual was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as a 64-year-old male of Oro-Medonte Township.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Linda CRAWFORD – Impaired Driving

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ottawa resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7, in Carleton Place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, just after midnight, after the officer observed the vehicle being driven erratically.

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

As a result of the investigation, Linda CRAWFORD, 67-years-old, of Ottawa, Ontario, has been charged with 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 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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Mattawa OPP Police Press Releases

James PAPP Facing Weapons Charges

(MATTAWA, ON) – A response to a well-being check has led to firearms-related charges following an extensive police operation in Mattawa and surrounding areas.

On Sunday May 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person in crisis who had entered a wooded area in Mattawa. While it was not initially confirmed whether the individual was armed, police received information indicating the person had access to a firearm.

The OPP deployed specialized resources, including the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, Aviation, and Critical Incident Command (CIC), to assist with the investigation and ensure public safety.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the individual was located near Burritts Road in Papineau-Cameron Township by members of the ERT and Canine Unit. The person was taken into custody without incident.

As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Mattawa, where firearms were seized as a result of unauthorized possession.

As a result, James PAPP, 35 years-of-age from Mattawa, was charged with:

•             Unauthorized possession of a firearm

•             Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm – two counts

•             Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 21, 2025.