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OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

James LARMON – Drunk Driving

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Tay Valley resident with impaired driving.

Officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Narrows Lock Road in Tay Valley Township on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, just after 5:30 p.m.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested and transported the individual to the Lanark Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, James LARMON, age 36, 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 May 26, 2025.

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

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Harrowsmith OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge – 178 in an 80

(Harrowsmith, ON) – An impaired driver was arrested and charged after an officer stopped the vehicle for an excessive speed.  

A Frontenac OPP member was on patrol, on Road 38, south of Harrowsmith on May 01, 2025, when a vehicle traveling the opposite direction was locked on a radar unit traveling at a speed of 178 kms/h in a posted 80 kms/h zone. Just after 1:00 am the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, where the driver exhibited signs of alcohol use.

The driver was requested to provide a roadside breath test, which resulted in an arrest of the driver, who was taken to the Frontenac detachment for further breath testing.

A search of the vehicle found open liquor and cannabis.

William MACDONALD, a 22-year-old from Sydenham has been charged with:

  • Operation of a conveyance while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.
  • Drive motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor.
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on June 10, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Scott CARPENTIER Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Shelburne resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 27, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Centre Street in the Town of Shelburne. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male driver, observed signs of impairment, and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Scott CARPENTIER, a 61-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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Huron Huron-Kinloss North Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

New “Sheriff” In Town – Laura Lee BROWN

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has added a new face to their detachment. Recently promoted Inspector Laura Lee BROWN has been appointed to the position of Detachment Commander at the Huron Detachment in Clinton.

Inspector Brown has worked in various roles in Perth County, Wellington County, and most recently at West Region Headquarters in London. She brings a wide range of experience with her and is looking forward to working with the members of the Huron Detachment to ensure operations continue to run smoothly.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of Huron County as your detachment commander. It is my privilege to support the incredibly hardworking members of the Huron OPP Detachment and to foster the positive relationships we share with so many community partners. This collaborative approach to crime prevention and community safety is what strengthens communities, and I am thankful to be part of it.” Inspector Laura Lee Brown.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Douglas SCOTT Facing Numerous Charges

(LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE, ON) – Essex County OPP has charged an individual after a lengthy break and enter investigation in Kingsville and Leamington.

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) investigated eighteen “smash and grab” break and enters that occurred at various businesses between August 29, 2024, to January 13, 2025, in the Towns of Leamington and Kingsville.

As a result of the investigation, Douglas SCOTT a 38-year-old male of Wheatley, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)
  • Break & Enter commit Theft (sixteen counts)
  • Mischief Under $5,000 (sixteen counts)
  • Possession of Break-In Instruments (eight counts)
  • Disguise with Intent (fourteen counts)

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 27, 2025.

The Ontario Provincial Police can be contacted at anytime 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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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Repeat Offender From Listowel Arrested – Details Released

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with nine criminal offences after colliding with a police vehicle in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 29, 2025, police responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle in the town of Listowel. Upon police arrival, the vehicle, which was identified as stolen, reversed into a police vehicle, before attempting to flee.

22-year-old Xavier RAITHBY of Listowel was charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Police
  • Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Failure to Comply with Probation Order (Two Counts)

RAITHBY was further charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Driving While Under Suspension (Two counts)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on April 30th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Julianna (Julie) Is Missing

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking public assistance to locate a missing person.

The South Bruce OPP previously received a report that Julianna (Julie), 56 years-of-age is missing from the Huron-Kinloss area, and continue public appeal to confirm her well being.

Julianna is described as:

  • 5’5″ tall
  • 180 pounds
  • Heavy build
  • Brown hair (possibly dyed blonde)
  • Blue eyes

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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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

$118,000 Drug Bust – Name Released

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 144 leads to drugs charges.

On Monday April 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 144, Noble Township, just north of Gogama. 

As a result of the investigation, the OPP seized an amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $118,730. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Manfred YIADOM-BOAKYE, 33 years-old, of Bradford, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday May 26, 2025, in Gogama.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher MACTAVISH Was Arrested In Goderich #RepeatOffender #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Huron County following a mischief to property on Kingston Street in the Town of Goderich.

On April 25th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted regarding damage to a seating bench on Kingston in Goderich. The suspect was identified and arrested shortly after.

The accused has been charged as follows:

Christopher MACTAVISH, 42 years of age from No Fixed Address, has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Leonard STEEP Was Arrested In Clinton

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Municipality of Central Huron on Wednesday April 23rd, 2025.   

Just after 9:00 p.m., on April 23rd, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to a vehicle caused by an individual who was still at the scene on Albert Street in Clinton, Central Huron. Police attended and located the individual who was arrested shortly after for the offence of Mischief. During their arrest, the accused resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody.

Leonard STEEP, 43 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Resist Peace Officer.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 2nd, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Fatal Collision

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual is deceased following a single-vehicle collision in Sombra.

On April 29, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with St. Clair Township Fire Department, and Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of St. Clair Parkway and West Smith Line in Sombra.

All four occupants of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) were transported to hospital. Three individuals suffered life-threatening injuries. One of the passengers, a six-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was later pronounced deceased at hospital. The driver sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries.

St. Clair Parkway was closed between South Street and West Holt Line. West Smith Line was also closed between Baseline Road and St. Clair Parkway. The closures remained in place for approximately six hours and have since reopened.

Members of the Lambton OPP, including the Lambton OPP Crime Unit and the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

The Lambton OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage from the area at the time of the incident to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

28 Year Old Facing Numerous Charges Following Hit & Run

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving a report of a single vehicle collision. One person is still outstanding.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Storyland Road, near Alex Lane in Horton Township. It was reported that the occupants of the vehicle were walking away from the scene.

Police arrived on scene and located the vehicle and damaged guardrails. Shortly after, both parties were located away from the collision scene on Storyland Road. Both declined medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, Alexander John HERBERT, age 28 of Renfrew was charged with:

·        Careless driving

·        Driver fail to surrender licence

·        Fail to remain

·        Fail to report damage to fence bordering highway

·        Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 11, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Police have grounds for the arrest of the female occupant.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

45 Year Old From North Huron Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On April 22nd, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.

A 45-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 9th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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

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Inverary OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Repeat Offender Arrested

(INVERARY, ON) – An individual has been arrested and charged following a home invasion incident and single vehicle collision.

Frontenac OPP responded to a serious incident on April 29, 2025, just after 7:30 p.m., at a residence in the Inverary area of South Frontenac Township. An individual had entered a residence and threatened the owners. The suspect fled the area in the homeowner’s vehicle, which was then involved in a rollover collision on Greenfield Road. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and the individual fled on foot.

South Frontenac Fire Rescue extinguished the vehicle fire and assisted with traffic control. Frontenac OPP officers, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit, contained the area and requested residents to shelter in place to assist with conducting a search for the individual.

Just after 8:30 p.m., the accused was located on Greenfield Road and taken into custody. He had sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries from the collision.

Ethan THOMPSON , a 24-year-old from Mallorytown, has been charged with:

  • Robbery with theft.
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
  • Dangerous operation of a conveyance.
  • Theft of motor vehicle.
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property.
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol or drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
  • Fail to remain at scene of collision.
  • Breach of probation order.
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence.

The accused was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on June 10, 2025.

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ADELAIDE METCALFE OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer BOUCHER – Drunk Driving

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop in Adelaide Metcalfe.

On April 28, 2025, at 9:19 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Centre Road in Adelaide Metcalfe, observed a vehicle travelling above the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Jennifer BOUCHER, a 47-year-old of Strathroy, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 9, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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.