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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

30 Year Old Found Dead – Police Seeking Person Of Interest

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in the Odessa area of Loyalist Township.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Potter Drive where a 30-year-old woman had been found deceased.

While a postmortem examination has found no indication of foul play, the investigation is continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Investigators are looking to speak to an individual who may have been involved in an earlier incident involving the deceased. There is believed to be no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the L& A County OPP and refer to incident E250535059. If you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler LECKIE Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

On May 1, 2025, at approximately 10:25 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on County Road 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Tyler LECKIE, 29-years-old of Belle River, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on May 15, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 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).

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Alerts Municipalities North Perth WFP

One Dead: NH By-law Enforcement Officers Facing Allegations of Abuse and Negligence Causing Death #WolfAtTheDoor

(North Huron) — Multiple shouting matches were overheard outside Wingham Town Hall this past winter. Tragically, the only outcome is that one Wingham resident is now dead—his life cut short due to the inexcusable failure of North Huron’s by-law enforcement officers to perform their duties.

Instead of enforcing municipal by-laws, these so-called “enforcement” officers spent their time threatening and extorting law-abiding customers of the Corporation of North Huron—actions carried out with the full knowledge and cooperation of current Mayor/Reeve Paul Heffer.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the time confirmed that by-law enforcement was to be conducted only on property owned by the Corporation of North Huron—not on private property. That CAO was quickly replaced.

Despite repeated complaints about illegal snow dumping on sidewalks (s. 3.18 CYB), by-law officers admitted the activity was dangerous and unlawful, but refused to act. They failed to correct the hazard or contract the work out, as required by the municipality’s own bylaws.

As a result, an elderly man slipped, fell, and broke his hip. This led to another heated confrontation at Town Hall, where by-law enforcement was warned their negligence would either killed this man or severely shorten his life. Tragically, he has now passed away.

Rather than uphold their duty to enforce bylaws on municipal property and ensure town staff comply with the law, North Huron’s by-law department remains fixated on exerting authority over private property—failing miserably at the job they were actually hired to do.

The next council meeting is Monday at 6pm in the North Huron Council Chambers, located at 271 Frances Street, Wingham. (the old public school)

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer
280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
[email protected] 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
[email protected] 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
[email protected] 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
[email protected]
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
[email protected] 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
[email protected]
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
[email protected]

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Sunbury

27 Year Old From Perth Arrested

(Sunbury, ON) – A RIDE check (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) was set up in the village of Sunbury and resulted in the arrest of an impaired driver.

  On May 02, 2025, around 00:50 am Frontenac OPP had a vehicle stopped at the RIDE check point and detected alcohol coming from the driver. An alcohol screening device (ASD) was used at the roadside, which resulted in a ” FAIL “. The driver was arrested and taken to detachment for further breath testing.

 Dylan Gruenberg, a 27-year-old, from Perth Road has been charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). 

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on June 24, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

One Dead – Dharmpal SINGH Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a fatal collision that occurred on January 24, 2024.

On January 24, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, the North West Region T.I.M.E. Team (Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement) along with Emergency Medical Services, responded to a collision on Highway 17 in Upsala. One individual was pronounced deceased, and two individuals were injured and taken to a local hospital.

As a result of the investigation, Dharmpal SINGH, 30-years-old of Abbotsford, British Columbia, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Dangerous operation causing death

·        Dangerous operation causing bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Traffic safety remains a top priority of the OPP and is a key component of the OPP’s public safety mandate. Investigations resulting in the loss of life and serious injuries can be complex to investigate. As the vast majority of fatal collisions are preventable, thorough and accurate investigations help ensure that motorists who cause these collisions are held accountable for their driving behaviours. The victims and their families deserve no less.

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

Melissa TOBIN – Arson, Disregard For Human Life

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – An arrest has been made in connection with a structure fire in Rockland.

The fire, at a two-storey apartment building on Laurier Street near Edwards Street, was reported on Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Two people were transported to hospital after they jumped from a second storey window.

As a result of the ongoing investigation by the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Office of the Fire Marshal, an arrest was made on Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Melissa TOBIN, age 47 of Clarence-Rockland has been charged with:

  • Arson-disregard for human life
  • Arson – damage to property

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

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse NEWELL Assaut & Threats

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and have arrested and charged an individual following several weapons calls in Kenora.

On April 30, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Kenora OPP were dispatched to three reports of weapons complaints in a store parking lot on Miikana Way. Police attended and located the individual, who was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Jesse NEWELL, 38-years-old of Nanaimo, British Columbia has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Assault with a weapon – two counts

·        Mischief under $5,000

·        Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases RIDEAU LAKES

Johanna CAKE Charged With Fraud

(RIDEAU LAKES TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid fraud charges against the operator of a former cat rescue in the Elgin area of Rideau Lakes Township.

The lengthy investigation by the OPP and Animal Welfare Service began in October 2024 after complaints were received regarding the well-being of cats under the care of the rescue and irregularities related to donations and expenses.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Chief Executive Office of Eastern Ontario Cats was arrested. Johanna CAKE, age 33 of Rideau Lakes Township, has been charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000
  • Fraud under $5000 – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
  • Obtaining by false pretence-over

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on May 30, 2025.

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enters – 3 Arrested

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Three persons have been charged after a traffic stop in Kingsville.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 12:52 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for license plate discrepancy on Heritage Road in the Town of Kingsville.

The traffic stop led to further investigation into previous break and enters and recovered stolen property. 

After completion of the investigation, three individuals were charged with various Criminal Code, Cannabis Control Act and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Thomas RENAUD-MOORE, 51-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Trespassing at Night
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Break in Instruments
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

Peter CHORTOS, 56-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Break in Instruments
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

Richard BUTTERY, 43-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Break in Instruments
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

All the accused have been released from police custody scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor to speak to the charges.

The Ontario Provincial Police can be contacted at any time at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Samantha MCQUE Arrested Following Hit & Run

(CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge driver after vehicle collision on Wednesday April 30, 2025.

At approximately 1:00 pm, Northumberland County Paramedics, Cramahe Township Fire Department, and the OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on County Road 21 near Walker Road. When emergency services arrived on scene a vehicle was found in the ditch on the south side of the roadway on its roof. The vehicle had hit a tree and caught on fire. The two occupants of the vehicle were located and transported to a nearby hospital with relatively minor injuries.

The driver Samantha MCQUE (age 31) of Campbellford Ontario, was arrested and has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences.

 – Dangerous operation causing bodily harm

 – Obstruct peace officer

 – Operation while prohibited

 – Fail to stop after accident.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on June 11, 2025.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Name Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been charged after police conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an ATV on Highway 540 in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation. An investigation was initiated when police determined that the ATV operator was a suspended driver, and as a result, an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $2,300.

The driver, Troy CRAWFORD, 31-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 10, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Another Police Officer Arrested #FilmThePolice #FTP

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a member with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in relation to an on-duty incident.

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, a TBPS vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle collision in the City of Thunder Bay. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the OPP was requested by the TBPS to investigate the incident.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Peter HAASE, age 37 of Thunder Bay, was charged with dangerous operation contrary to section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 28, 2025.

Questions related to the employment status of the accused should be directed to the TBPS.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Sharon URDZINS – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)-  Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint, leading officers to charge a driver with impaired operation.

On April 30, 2025, shortly after 11:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Victoria Street East, in the Town of New Tecumseth. The vehicle was described as being operated in a concerning manner. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Sharon URDZINS 42-years-old of Alliston was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Having care or control of motor vehicle with liquor in open baggage
  • Possess more than one licence

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on May 29, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested multiple individuals as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

On Wednesday April 30, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU executed a warrant at a residence in Havelock that was the subject of complaints from the community regarding drug activity. Upon entry, officers located ten individuals within the residence, all of which were immediately arrested. A search of the residence was conducted, and a quantity of drugs were located.

Amy ZINCK (age 44) of Havelock, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

·      Fail to comply Undertaking

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 3, 2025.

Timothy LOWES (age 39) of Havelock, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order – two counts

·      Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 3, 2025.

David HUTLEY (age 48) of Stouville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

HUTLEY was also arrested on unrelated outstanding warrants and turned over to the Quinte West OPP.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 3, 2025.

John FOOTE (age 61) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

·      Fail to comply with Release Order

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

As a result of the search, the following items were seized;

·      35 grams Crack Cocaine

·      20 grams Fentanyl

·      Digital scale

·      Two cell phones

·      Packaging materials

All others who were located at the residence were released unconditionally.

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 TEMISKAMING SHORES

Adam COOK – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Temiskaming Shores resulted in the arrest of a driver.

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE program in Temiskaming Shores when they stopped a vehicle on Cedar Avenue. Officers requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD).

The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Adam COOK, 31-years-of-age of Charlton, was charged with:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.