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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

MCGOWAN – Drunk Driving

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver for driving while impaired in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On April 07, 2025, shortly after 8:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a white pickup truck travelling westbound on 5th Line and 10 Sideroad in New Tecumseth, unable to maintain its lane position.

An officer was in the area, and immediately located this vehicle turning south on to Tottenham Road from 5th Line. The vehicle was confirmed to be the same as the initial complaint and initiated a traffic stop.

The officer issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). Subsequently the driver provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 8:12 p.m., the driver: Michael MCGOWAN 42 years-old, of Beeton, was arrested and charge with:  

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

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on May 1, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Maik WITTE Was Arrested

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a traffic stop in Rockwood.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Rockwood.  It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Wellington OPP operations centre in Rockwood.

As a result of the investigation, Maik WITTE, a 46-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa Township is charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 25, 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. 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 Red Lake

Chad BRANNAN Was Arrested

(RED LAKE, ON) – Members of the Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.

On April 7, 2025, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle to check on sobriety on Highway 125.  

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported back to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

Chad BRANNAN, 20-years-old, of Wabigoon, Ontario has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence and Control Act, and the Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on May 15, 2025.

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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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Steven FRENCH Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – A number of charges have been laid against a local resident after they failed to stop for police in Dryden after reports of an aggressive driver on the ice road. 

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment observed the suspect driver on Van Horne Avenue in the City of Dryden. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to stop. Officers followed the driver for a short distance but were forced to disengage when the situation became too dangerous for other road users.

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

The driver, Steven FRENCH 41-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following:

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Dangerous operation – two counts

·         Flight from peace officer – two counts

·         Fail to yield from private road

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden May 5, 2025.

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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a variation of incidents over the weekend.

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Hamilton.

Police arrived on the scene where a passenger vehicle was in the ditch and there were no injuries to persons involved. Officers spoke to the driver of the passenger vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The motorist was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests undertaken by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Amy HALSTED (age 50) from Nova Scotia, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a member of the public reported a person causing damage to a residence and threatening people on Canrobert Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

OPP arrived and officers arrested the individual believed to be involved. While being taken into custody, the accused resisted arrest.

Robin GRANT-RUSSELL (age 32), from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Unlawfully in dwelling house

–      Assault

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Assault with intent to resist arrest

–      Mischief – interferes with lawful use of property.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

On April 4, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Northumberland OPP received multiple complaints regarding a pick-up truck travelling eastbound on Highway 401. Callers advised the vehicle was unable to maintain it’s lane and was travelling at a high rate of speed.

Police stopped the vehicle in the on Highway 401 in Trenton and following speaking to the driver, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the motorist was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Martin SIMONEAU (age 48), from Kingston, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Dangerous operation

–      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On April 6, 2025, at around 10:50 a.m., police responded to a dispute at a residence in the Municipality of Brighton where one person sustained minor injuries. Officers arrived and took one person into custody in relation to the incident.

As a result, a 31-year-old male from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Assault

–      Mischief – destroys and damages property

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The individual shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated three impaired driving incidents on Friday, April 4, 2025. Three drivers were charged with a total of six criminal offences.

At approximately 10:23 a.m., a Sault Ste. Marie OPP officer was conducting general patrol on Spring Street in Sault Ste. Marie, when their Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system alerted them to a possible stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted, where the officer determined the vehicle was not stolen, but the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Lisa MCCORMICK, 42 years-of-age, of Batchewana First Nation was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 12, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

At approximately 9:00 p.m., a Sault Ste. Marie OPP officer was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in Goulais River, when they observed a motor vehicle that failed to turn off its high beams when passing the police cruiser, obstructing the officer’s view. A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Justen JOSEPH, 38 years-of-age, of Goulais River was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 21, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

At approximately 9:34 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Lake George Road in Laird. Officers stopped multiple vehicles and conducted Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) tests on the drivers. During the RIDE, one driver failed the MAS test, indicating the presence of alcohol in their system. As a result of further investigation, Robert DESCHAMPS, 62 years-of-age, of Laird was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 21, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Roberta ORBAN – Failure To Comply

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On April 4, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. were on patrol on Centre Street when they observed a vehicle travelling without any headlights or taillights on and making a wide left turn. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the female driver.

Officers detected an odour of alcohol. Officers issued an Approved Screening Device Demand (roadside breath testing) but driver flat out refused.

As a result of the investigation, Roberta ORBAN, 73 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Rosemary BENNETT – Drunk Driving

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop for speeding in the Baldwin Township.

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was travelling 101 km/hr in a posted 70 km/hr zone on Highway 17 in the Baldwin Township. As a result of further investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

Rosemary BENNETT, 33-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
  • Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 5, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

HOPPER Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A wanted individual is now in custody after being arrested in the City of Pembroke.

 On the afternoon of April 3, 2025, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the individual at a residence on Esther Street and, with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP, an arrest was made. The accused was wanted in relation to several criminal investigations this year including failing to stop for police in January, theft from a grocery store in February and thefts from a retail and convenience store in March. 

 Ian HOPPER, age 49 of Petawawa, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Flight from police officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Theft under $5000 – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order – seven counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 8, 2025. 

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Two Facing Drug Charges

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop resulted in police seizing suspected drugs.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to an unattached licence plate by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Highway 551, and further investigation resulted in both the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized amounts of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine and hydromorphone pills with an estimated street value of $21,000.

As a result, the driver, Neil ENSE, 35-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) – two counts

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

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) – two counts

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on May 13, 2025.

All OPP patrol vehicles are equipped with ALPR technology. ALPR has proven to be an effective way to increase the efficiency of discovering and conducting investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. It does so by detecting licence plates that are linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen and unattached plates, suspended/prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts and other serious occurrences.

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DAWN-EUPHEMIA OPP Police Press Releases

Brenton MCMURPHY – Drunk Driving

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – A Dawn-Euphemia resident is charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision.

On April 3, 2025, just after 4:45 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Robson Road and Edys Mills Line, Dawn-Euphemia.

As a result of the investigation, Brenton MCMURPHY, a 40-year-old of Dawn-Euphemia Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on April 29, 2025.

Additionally, the second driver, a 65-year-old of Dresden, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

Lambton County OPP want to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Pamela ZABA Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving offences after responding to a vehicle collision into a ditch.

On Saturday April 5, 2025, at approximately 7:10 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in a ditch on Goulard Road, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Pamela ZABA, 49 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in North Bay.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Emmanuel ASANJI NGUFOR – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On April 6, 2025, at 3:28 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while travelling on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

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

As a result, Emmanuel ASANJI NGUFOR, a 55-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      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 May 19, 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.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Clifford HAMILTON – Impaired Operation

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Puslinch Township resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP initiated a traffic stop on Brock Road South in Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Clifford HAMILTON, a 64-year-old of Puslinch Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 15, 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) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

Another Murder

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) -The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing the identification of a homicide victim in Clarence-Rockland.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Lalonde Street. One person was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Dharmeshkumar Vallabhabhai KATHIREEYA, age 29 of Clarence-Rockland.

As a result of the investigation, one person has since been charged with second degree murder.

The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.