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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Ashley SHAW Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person for failing to comply with a release order.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, officers were conducting an investigation in the Town of Bancroft, and they determined than an individual was not abiding by the conditions of their release order. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the accused was arrested and transported back to the detachment.

Ashley SHAW, 34, of Bancroft has been charged with:

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Failure to comply with probation order – 11 counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 9, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Olivia PRINZEN – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver on Loyalist Parkway. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Olivia PRINZEN, age 30 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· 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 on May 28, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Trixie THOMPSON Was Arrested

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

In March, Bancroft OPP received a complaint of harassing communications in which an individual was warned to stop communicating with the victim.

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, police were notified that the communication had continued.

As a result, on May 7, 2025, Trixie THOMPSON, 54, of Quinte West was charged with harassing communications.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on June 3, 2025.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Quinton TOM Arrested Again

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual following an incident involving threats in the downtown area of Kenora.

At approximately 2:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business on Chipman Street following a report of threats made toward a member of the public. Upon arrival, police located and arrested the suspect.

As a result of the investigation, Quinton TOM has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Uttering Threats – Section 264.1(1)(a)

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Section 733.1(1)

The accused was held remanded into custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to community safety and encourages the public to report any suspicious or threatening behavior. Anyone with further information related to this incident is asked to contact the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Joseph BUGBY – Threats & Mischief

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an investigation into a disturbance.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident in Perth on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, just before 1:00 p.m., after a complaint regarding threats of violence. The investigation resulted in one person being arrested.

Joseph BUGBY, 31-years-old from Perth, has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats – three counts
  • Mischief – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 8, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Missing Snowmobiler Found Deceased

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has located the body of a missing snowmobiler on Horwood Lake.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) and the Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) located the body of the 40-year-old Timmins resident who had been reported missing in April. The OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit is now supporting the investigation.

A post-mortem examination is being scheduled at a later date.

As previously reported, on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a report of an overdue person who was operating a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) on Horwood Lake in Horwood Township, approximately 70 kilometers west of Timmins.

The South Porcupine OPP, ERT, OPP Aviation Services, and USRU were involved in the search efforts.

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Arnprior OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Boyd Thomas RICHARDS Arrested Again

(ANRPRIOR, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) are investigating an incident on O’Brien Road in Renfrew.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Renfrew OPP responded to reports of a weapons related incident near a business on O’Brien Road in the Town of Renfrew. Two people were taken into custody at the scene.

No weapons were located at the time of the arrest, but the investigation is continuing.  

Boyd Thomas RICHARDS, age 53 of Whitewater Region Township was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 18, 2025.

The second person arrested was released with no charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

39 Year Old Driving Truck Charged

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit charge Puslinch resident under the Highway Traffic Act.

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting proactive traffic enforcement and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Watson Road South within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old from Puslinch is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Fail to surrender CVOR certificate

Additionally, the accused was also given a warning under the Highway Traffic Act for:

  • Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions carry unique risks. Due to the size and weight of these large vehicles, when they are involved in a collision – especially on a highway – the outcome can be catastrophic. CMVs can weigh more than 60,000 kg. (132,277 lbs). When combined with speeds ranging from 80 to 105 km/h, these vehicles generate significant momentum and energy, giving them the potential to cause extensive loss of life, injuries and property damage. The OPP recognizes that there are many safe, responsible CMV drivers who contribute to safe roads in Ontario.

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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OPP Police Press Releases

James CORNELISSE – Drunk Driving

A traffic stop made by a member of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has led to Impaired and Dangerous Operation charges for an Orillia individual.

On May 6, 2025, around 3:45 pm, an officer was patrolling the downtown section of the City of Orillia near West Street and Mississaga Street when they observed a motor vehicle driving in an erratic manner. The vehicle was observed trying to pass a City Bus, tailgate other vehicles, and drive into oncoming traffic while making rude hand gestures.

A traffic stop was conducted due to the driving behaviour, and while speaking to the driver, the officer launched into an impaired operation investigation. A demand for an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was read, to which the driver complied and provided a sample of their breath, resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL.’ The driver was placed under arrest, and transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment where further testing was completed.

As a result of the investigation, James CORNELISSE, 53-year-old from Orillia, has been charged with the following:

–       Operation while Impaired – 80 plus (CC)

–       Dangerous Operation (CC)

The accused was released with a future court date.  Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (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 $2,000.00.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Frans Versteeg Was Arrested – Details Released

(NORWICH, ON) – An individual from the Township of Norwich is facing impaired driving related charges after a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) had tipped over after entering the ditch.

On May 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a CMV in the ditch that had tipped over on Highway 59, in the Township of Norwich.

Frans Versteeg, 39-years-old, of the Township of Norwich, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 10, 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.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted two impaired driving investigations on May 7, 2025 on North Simcoe area patrolled roadways.

The OPP Communication Centre received a report of a driver passed out behind the wheel at the intersection of the West Service Road and Quarry Road, Tay Township at approximately 8:20 p.m. May 7, 2025.

Attending officers located the vehicle and entered into a impaired driving by drug investigation and transported the driver to Detachment for a further investigation with the assistance of a OPP Drug Recognition (DRE) officer. A scene investigation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of fentanyl, a large edged weapon and a replica BB handgun.

Charged with the following criminal offences is Matthew LECLAIR 42 years of Midland.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

And Further with the following contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the May 22, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

A second incident involved a driving complaint of a possible impaired driver near 4:00 p.m. May 7, 2025 at the end of Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene resulted in attending officers locating the suspect vehicle and upon speaking with the driver entered into an impaired by drug investigation. Further investigation at Detachment with the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition (DRE) officer has resulted in the following criminal charges for Diane RAKOFF 64 years of North York.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the May 22, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E25072265 / E250571130

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Police Car Rammed – More Teens Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged two people after failing to stop for police as a result of a traffic stop in the City of Dryden. 

On May 7, 2025, at 2:49 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motor vehicle within the City of Dryden. The motor vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safely, the officers did not engage in a pursuit. Officers continued to look for the motor vehicle and later located the motor vehicle on Southworth Township. The motor vehicle failed to stop for police and continued east bound on Highway 17. Officers were able to use a tire deflation device, commonly referred to as a spike belt to stop the motor vehicle. Prior to coming to a stop, the motor vehicle rammed a marked police vehicle. 

Officers placed the driver of the motor vehicle under arrest and the passenger in the motor vehicle ran away from the vehicle and was located a short time later and placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old of Pickle Lake, ON has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Mischief Under $5,000

In addition, a 16-year-old of Lac Seul First Nation, ON has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Assault A Peace Officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to stop for Police
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Fail to Comply with undertaking
  • Mischief Over $5,000
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
  • Assault A Peace Officer with a weapon – two counts
  • Failure to stop after accident

Due to the age of the accused, their names will be withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Both accused have been remanded into custody.

Assisting with the investigation are members from Treaty Three Police Service, OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Team, OPP’s Sioux Lookout Detachment and OPP’s Emergency Response Team.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – Teenagers Arrested

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a financial institute in Keene advising that they had been robbed.

On Wednesday May 7, 2025, just prior to 5:00pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a financial institute in Keene advising that they had just been robbed by three individuals brandishing weapons. The caller advised that the individuals entered the building demanding money and left with a quantity of Canadian currency.

After the individuals left, one of the employees contacted the OPP. No one was injured.

Officers arrived on scene and were provided descriptions of the three individuals as well as a vehicle which they left in. A short while later, officers located a vehicle matching the description and were able to safely bring it to a stop. Two of the suspects were found within the vehicle and were arrested.

A 17-year-old male from Brampton, ON., has been arrested and charged with;

·      Armed Robbery

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 – three counts

·      Disguise with Intent

The second accused, a 16-year-old from Brampton, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Armed Robbery

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 – three counts

·      Disguise with Intent

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Both accused are being held for Bail. Due to the age of the accused, their names will not be released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The investigation is ongoing. We ask that anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dashcam video or any sort of surveillance video, to please contact the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information that may assist in this investigation but wish to remain anonymous, you may submit your tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

45,000 Chicks Stolen – 41 Year Old From South Huron Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the reported theft of approximately 45,000 chicks from a farm in South Huron in April 2023 and have now laid charges in the matter.

On Thursday April 20, 2023, Huron OPP officers received a report that 30,000 15-day-old baby chicks were stolen sometime overnight on April 19/20, 2023. This total of stolen chickens was later revised to a total of 45,000 chickens.

The total loss was reportedly valued at over $139,000.

After a lengthy investigation, the Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged the complainant in this matter with the following offences:

Henk VELDMAN, now 41 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Fraud Over $5,000,

–      Public Mischief.

The accused was arrested and charged on May 6th, 2025. They were processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 26, 2025. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

$98,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

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(ESPANOLA, ON) – Three people have been arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Espanola.

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a driver not wearing their seatbelt, and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in the three occupants of the vehicle being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $51,500, an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $46,100, an amount of suspect hydromorphone with an estimated street value of $400, an amount of suspected dilaudid with an estimated street value of $300, a small amount of suspected oxycodone, approximately $4,200 in Canadian currency, and a knife.

As a result, the driver, Megan CORBIERE, 40-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance (opioid) – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid)
  • Driver fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The passenger, Carter BEBONANG, 26-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance (opioid) – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid)

The second passenger, Kristan PANAMICK, 34-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance (opioid) – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid)
  • Passenger fail to properly wear seatbelt

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court today, May 7, 2025.