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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Capsized Boat – Brady Johnson Arrested

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin Detachment, has charged an individual following a marine investigation.

On April 13, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP, EMS and Central Elgin Fire responded to a report of a capsized vessel in Lake Erie, near the boat launch on Carlow Road, Port Stanley, in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

The marine operator was uninjured, and the boat was retrieved out of the water.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined the driver of the vessel was impaired.

The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to Elgin County Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Brady Johnson, a 24-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Having care or control of a boat underway with open container of liquor
  • Person who operates or permits another person to operate a vessel failing to ensure that it is marked with a hull serial number
  • Failing to wear personal floatation device or life jacket in open vessel if device or jacket is of inflatable type.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on May 13, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator, you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

ALERT: Dylan GREENE Wanted By Police #3Strikes

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – Arrest warrants have been issued for an individual after multiple incidents in Lanark County and Smiths Falls.

A disturbance was reported to Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Thursday, April 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m. at a residence in Mississippi Mills Township. An individual broke in and proceeded to destroy property. The person then fled the scene in a black Nissan Versa with either stolen or no plates attached.

A short time later, an OPP officer from Leeds County located the vehicle at a gas station in the Town of Smiths Falls. When the officer attempted to block the vehicle in, the driver deliberately crashed into the cruiser and then fled the scene.

The investigation has found that the same person had attended the same Mississippi Mills residence on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, when several individuals were assaulted

Arrest warrants have been issued for Dylan GREENE, 24-years-old of Lanark County. Charges include break and enter, mischief, possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm, as well as several probation-related and Highway Traffic Act charges.

The OPP believes these were targeted incidents and there was no risk to public safety.

Lanark OPP County urges Dylan GREENE to turn himself in to police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts, DO NOT APPROACH. Call Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Michael MUNDAY Was Arrested Again

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – An alert from the in-car camera has led to an arrest and multiple charges for the driver.

On April 15, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on general patrol received an alert on the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system for a possible stolen vehicle plate. A traffic stop was initiated with the vehicle on Cockshutt Road in the County of Brant.

As a result, Michael MUNDAY, a 37-year-old of Norwich Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of stolen property
  • Operate a motor vehicle while prohibited
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  • Possess prohibited weapon while prohibited x4
  • Fail to comply with probation

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice then released from police custody with a further court date to appear on May 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to speak to the charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Branden MAINPRIZE – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A traffic complaint results in a driver charged with impaired.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 11 in Temiskaming Shores. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 11 and Wilson Road.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming detachment for further testing. The vehicle was towed and impounded.

Branden MAINPRIZE, 31-years-of-age of Grimsby, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Litter highway

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on April 29, 2025.

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CENTRE HASTINGS OPP Police Press Releases

Aggravated Assault – Repeat Offender Samuel KOCH Wanted By Police

(CENTRE HASTINGS TWP., ON) – An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a serious assault in Centre Hastings.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Wellington Street.

When they arrived at the scene, officers located a seriously injured male who was transported to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics. A second male was also transported to hospital as a precaution. A third person reported that the male had earlier taken their phone while brandishing a knife.

The attacker had fled the scene prior to the arrival of police.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Samuel KOCH, age 44 of Centre Hastings, for charges of:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Uttering threats to cause death of bodily harm – two counts
  • Theft
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

KOCH is described as:

  • 185 cm (6’1″) tall
  • Thin build
  • Brown hair and brown eyes

A photo of the accused is attached.

Anyone with information on the incident, or relevant doorbell or dashcam video should contact the Central Hastings OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250454250.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Samuel KOCH should also call the OPP immediately. Do not approach this individual.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

William MIDDLETON – 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 April 15, 2025, shortly after 4:30 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 Mosley Street. 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, William MIDDLETON, 90-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

ยท      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on May 20, 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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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Pedestrain Run Down In Walkerton – 27 Year Old Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On April 16, 2025, at approximately 12:16 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Bruce County Paramedic Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at Durham Street East and Colborne Street South, Municipality of Brockton.

A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck by a passenger vehicle while crossing the road. They were transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 27-year-old resident of Brockton has been charged with the following:

  • Careless driving causing bodily harm, HTA 130(3)

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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Discovered About 16 Hours Later

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on the Old Penetanguishene Road Tiny Township called in to the OPP Communication Centre by a passerby motorist at 11:30 a.m. April 16, 2025.

Tiny Township Fire Service and Simcoe County Paramedic Services also attended the scene located between Forget Road and Ebenezer Side Road in which sadly the lone 30 year old male driver of Tiny Township was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Investigations unit (TTCI) are assisting detachment officers into the cause of the crash. Investigators look into all factors that could have caused the crash including the involved vehicle (and any other possibly involved vehicles) speed and condition, along with driver and road / weather condition leading up to and including the time of the crash.

It is anticipated that Old Penetanguishene Road between Forget Road and Ebenezer Side Road will remain closed until at least 4:00 p.m. April 16, 2025, while investigators complete their scene investigation and clear the scene of debris.

It is believed the crash may have occurred after 7:00p.m. April 15, 2025 and anyone who may have dashcam video or an area resident with surveillance video or has or made observations of the actions of an older model black Honda Civic during this time is asked to contact the OPP at 1-800-310-1122.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to take impaired drivers off local roads. Between April 11 and April 15, 2025, officers responded to multiple incidents involving suspected impaired drivers. As a result, five individuals were arrested and charged in separate occurrences throughout the Kenora area.

Each incident resulted in criminal charges under the Criminal Code:

  • On April 11, 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint in Whitedog First Nation. As a result, 44-year-old Matthew MUCKLE of Whitedog First Nation, Ontario, was arrested and charged with:
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • On April 11, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Matheson Street South after observing a vehicle driving unsafely. As a result, 24-year-old Serena SINCLAIR of Kenora, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • On April 13, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers conducted a RIDE program on Railway Street in Kenora. As a result, 61-year-old Shelley MOSIONIER of Kenora, Ontario, was arrested and charged with:
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • On April 14, 2025, at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop to check for sobriety on Main Road West in Whitedog First Nation. As a result, 47-year-old Joseph BOYD of Whitedog First Nation, Ontario, was arrested and charged with:
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • On April 15, 2025, at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Lakeview Drive in Kenora after observing a vehicle not maintaining it’s lane. As a result, 19-year-old Rylan CHAPMAN of Kleefeld, Manitoba, was arrested and charged with:
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect?

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the theft of a quantity of alcohol from a business in Petawawa.

The incident took place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10, 2025, after two adults males entered the store and stole bottles of alcohol.

Investigators have not yet been able to identify the persons of interest in this case. Police are now seeking assistance from the public to identify the individuals in the attached photos. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.

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Greenstone OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision on Hwy 11

(GREENSTONE, ON) – On April 12, 2025, shortly after 11:30 a.m., members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 11 east of Longlac involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and two others were taken to hospital. The highway has since reopened.

The Greenstone OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information related to this collision. Officers are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage from the area at the time. Any information, no matter how small, could be valuable to the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the collision can contact the Greenstone OPP at 1-888-310-1122 Reference: E250442632 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley NEWMAN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – One person has been charged following a robbery investigation.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a robbery at a gas station located on Toronto Street in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Charged with the following offences is 38-year-old, Ashley NEWMAN, of no fixed address:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 16, 2025.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Shaun PILIPISHEN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(DRYDEN, ON) – On April 15th, 2025, members of Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) observed a male known to have an outstanding warrant in the area of Orvis Street in the City of Dryden. The male attempted to evade police and fled into a nearby residence.

Shortly after 8:00 pm on April 15th, 2025, members of the Dryden OPP CSCU, with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, Red Lake OPP CSCU, Sioux Lookout OPP CSCU, and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, executed a warrant on a residence on Orvis Street in the City of Dryden.

The wanted male was located within the residence and was subsequently arrested on the strength of his outstanding warrant.

The male was wanted by police for failing to comply with a release order stemming from drug trafficking and weapons related charges from February of 2024.

As a result of the investigation, Shaun PILIPISHEN, 37-years-old, of South Gillies, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

ยท        Failure to comply with release order (3 counts)

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on April 16th, 2025.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP 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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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Martin AYOTTE Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual who was breaching release conditions.

On Tuesday April 15, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Nipissing West OPP were notified that an individual with a court ordered tracking device on their ankle, fled on foot from a residence on Alphonse Road, West Nipissing.

With the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit, the individual was later located and arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Martin AYOTTE, 38 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court and fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

James CLANCY – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident with two criminal charges, stemming from a motor vehicle collision.

On April 14, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a motor vehicle landing in a ditch on Little Road within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, James CLANCY, a 58-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 29, 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). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.