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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision – One Airlifted

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that resulted in the loss of one life.

At approximately 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services and the Norfolk County Fire Department, responded to a collision involving two sedans and a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Highway 24, north of Simcoe, in Norfolk County.

As a result, an 87-year-old passenger from Norfolk County, who was in one of the sedans, suffered severe, life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the same vehicle was airlifted to a trauma centre with undetermined injuries.

The driver and passenger of the SUV were both taken to hospital with undetermined injuries, while the driver of the second sedan was treated for minor injuries.

Highway 24, between Windham Road 11 and Old Highway 24, is expected to remain closed for several more hours as the investigation remains ongoing.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was travelling on Highway 24 and witnessed the collision, or who has any relevant information, to contact the Norfolk County OPP 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.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Dawson DION – Indecent Act #RepeatOffender

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently responded to several calls for service in regards to the actions of a Midland area individual in the downtown core area leading to numerous criminal charges.

Officers responded at approximately 10:16 a.m. April 4, 2025, to a report of an individual committing an indecent act near the intersection of Midland Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Midland. Upon arrival, the suspect had fled the area, but further investigation provided an image of the individual who was located and arrested later that morning. The accused was charged with several criminal offence and released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m. officers responded to a report of an individual allegedly committing an indecent act the parking lot off Bourgeois Lane in the downtown Midland area. An attending officer located the suspect and upon attempting to make an arrest, was assaulted by the suspect. Other officers attending the call assisted in making the arrest and transporting the accused to the Detachment.

Charged in connection to these three incidents is Dawson DION 26 years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

April 4, 2025, Incident

  • Indecent Act- public place
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

April 7, 2025, Incident

  • Indecent Act- public place
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

And Further on the April 7, 2025, Incident

  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250419923, E250419721,

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

UNDERWOOD – Careless Driving Causing Death

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On April 8, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV), or “side-by-side”, operator.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ORV collision on a gravel road in a remote location off the Portelance Road, north of Elliot Lake. 

The collision resulted in an ORV roll over, claiming the life of a 61-year-old passenger. After an extensive investigation by the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team and Technical Collison Investigator (TCI), under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS), the ORV operator was charged.

Todd UNDERWOOD, 62-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Careless driving causing death
  • Drive with passenger not wearing seatbelt
  • Drive with passenger not wearing proper helmet

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 21, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron-Kinloss Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On April 6, 2025, at approximately 2:31 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Sideroad 20, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

A 17-year-old resident of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, HTA 44.1(3)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice at a later date 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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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

WATSON Arrested For Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 5, 2025, at approximately 5:58 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Kincardine.

The subject vehicle was located along Gary Street. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Christina WATSON, 56-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on May 7, 2025 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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MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD

Stolen Vehicles Recovered – GREENAWAY & FOWLER

(MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD, ON) – Two stolen vehicles have been recovered and two people have been arrested and charged following an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU). 

On March 30, 2025, members of the Grenville County OPP Detachment attended a residence on Weedmark Road, in Merrickville-Wolford, for a separate investigation. While at the scene, officers identified two vehicles that were reported as stolen, from the Windsor and Toronto areas. 

The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at the location on the same date, and recovered the two vehicles. One individual was arrested in the area prior to the warrant. 

Mark GREENAWAY, 43 years of age, of North Dundas Township, has been charged with:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts

·      Possessing automobile master key 

On April 3, 2025, a second person was arrested as a result of the investigation. 

Daniel FOWLER, 31 years of age, of North Dundas Township is charged with:

·      Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000 – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 

One accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody. The other accused was later released with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Involved In Collision – Goderich Resident Charged

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a collision in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP responded to a collision involving a school bus and passenger vehicle at the intersection of Lakeshore Road and Parkview Crescent.

There were students on the bus at the time of the collision, fortunately there were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old of Goderich was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following offence:

  • Pass – roadway not clear – overtaking traffic

The Lambton County OPP would like to remind motorists to slow down and be prepared to stop for school buses. Always maintain a safe following distance and stay alert.

The OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Philip PICKARD Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) –Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at approximately 8:43 a.m. April 7, 2025, of a possible break and enter to a uninhabited apartment on Dominion Avenue, Midland.

Upon arrival of the officer, it was learned that the suspect, who was known to the officer had fled on foot in the area and was observed shortly afterwards in the downtown core causing a disturbance and was arrested and taken into custody.

Charged is Philip PICKARD 44-years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

  • Unlawfully in Dwelling House
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250418546

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Gavin KOOSTACHIN Was Arrested Again

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A traffic stop for a missing licence plate, led to several criminal and traffic charges in Moosonee.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle on Fifth Street that was missing a front licence plate. A traffic stop was conducted on the James Bay Winter Road.

During the stop, officers noted that the rear licence plate displayed on the vehicle was linked to a terminated registration. The driver initially provided police with a false name and was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest revealed the driver’s true identification, along with additional identification documents that did not belong to them. Further investigation determined that the individual was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code.

As a result, Gavin KOOSTACHIN 31 years-of-age from Attawapiskat, has been charged with:

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest

·        Possession of an identity document

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Fail to comply with probation order

·        Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Driving while under suspension

·        Fail to display two plates

·        No currently validated permit

·        Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

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

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel HINCE – Impaired Operation

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop for a traffic light violation in Kapuskasing led to impaired driving charges.

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Government Road for failing to stop at an amber light. During the investigation, officers observed signs of impairment and arrested the driver. The individual was transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result, Daniel HINCE 58 years-of-age from Kapuskasing, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drug

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Amber light – fail to stop

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 26, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Danielle HUNT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – An early morning vehicle stop in Midland by an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs from two individuals.

A traffic infraction at approximately 4:05 a.m. April 7, 2025 led the officer to stop the gold coloured Jeep and speak to the driver and further search the vehicle locating a quantity of substances believed to be listed under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act along with a quantity of drug paraphernalia.

As a result of these investigations, the driver of the vehicle Danielle HUNT 36 years of Barrie has been charged with the following offences.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And Further with the Following Provincial Offences Violations

  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to carry permit in vehicle
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Driving while under suspension

The passenger of the vehicle, Blair CLARE 33 years of no fixed address Midland was also charged with the offence of Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Both accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 15, 2025.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who 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 # E25048064

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Ice Storm Fatality

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a sudden death call related to the recent ice storm.

On Monday April 7, 2025, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a residence on Burnham Line in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and had been advised that an individual had been struck by a falling tree.

Officers arrived on scene and spoke to a witness who advised they had been asked for assistance by the homeowner, in clearing the trees damaged from the recent ice storm. The two were both experienced in tree removal and had already felled four or five trees before the last one came down striking the one individual.

As a result, a 78-year-old male was pronounced as deceased at the scene.

The Peterborough County OPP would like to extend our condolences to the family of the deceased.

Please take all possible steps are to ensure your safety when attempting any sort of activity like this. If it falls outside the scope of your abilities, hire a professional.

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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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Abduction

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a charge following a child abduction investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers began an investigation on Monday, April 7 ,2025, when a Beckwith Township resident reporting that his wife might be attempting to leave the country with their six-year-old son.

Lanark County OPP, with assistance from the Lanark County Crime Unit, Peel Regional Police and Canada Border Services Agency were able to locate the woman and child at Pearson International Airport. This 36-year-old woman was arrested and returned to Lanark County, and the child was returned to his father.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 8, 2025.

The name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Suspicious Fire In Huron-Kinloss

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), are investigating a suspicious fire in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 10:16 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, Lucknow Fire Department, and the Kincardine Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a residential property along Bruce Road 86, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police closed a section of Bruce Road 86 while crews fought the fire.

Members of the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) attended the scene to assist with the investigation as fire officials deemed the fire to be suspicious.

All resources have since cleared the scene. There was no injuries involved and the investigation remains ongoing.

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 Selwyn

Daniel DAVIS Was Arrested Again

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a Selwyn Township address to investigate a Break and Enter which has resulted in one person being charged.

On Monday March 31, 2025, members of the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a property owner regarding a break and enter that occurred at a residence on Frederick Street in Selwyn Township. The complainant advised that at approximately 1:00am, they heard a noise in the house and went to see what it was. The complainant exited their bedroom and were met by individuals dressed all in black carrying a weapon. The suspects assaulted the complainant before exiting the house. The complainant followed and observed a vehicle waiting for them in the driveway. The suspects entered the vehicle which then left the scene.

On Monday April 7, 2025, members of the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad attended an address in the city of Peterborough where after a search of the residence, officers located and arrested one of the accused in this matter.

Daniel DAVIS, age 32 of Fenlon Falls, ON., was arrested and charged with;

  • Break and Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Robbery with violence
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Disguise with intent

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

Investigators are actively looking for information that may lead to the identification of the remaining suspect(s) involved in this case. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough County OPP at (705)742-0401, the non-emergency line 1-888-310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers.

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).