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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew SMISSAERT – Firearms & Voyeurim

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a voyeurism investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident in Carleton Place on April 3, 2025, after a resident located a hidden camera in her apartment. The investigation resulted in a male being arrested and charged the following day. Further investigation led to numerous firearms charges for the male.

Matthew SMISSAERT, 64-years-old from Carleton Place, has been charged with:

·        Voyeurism

·        Possession of a prohibited device

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm – four counts

·        Careless storage of a firearm – 5 counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 7, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Jose SACRAMENTO – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint, leading officers to charge a driver with impaired operation.

On April 5, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Mayfield Road and Bramalea Road, in the Town of Caledon. 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, Jose SACRAMENTO, 47, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 24, 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.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Gary Paget – Drunk Driving

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Hacienda Road, Malahide Township.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin County OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Gary Paget, a 59-year-old from St. Thomas was charged 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 in St. Thomas on May 13, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Matheson OPP Police Press Releases

Cynthia BERUBE – Drunk Driving

(MATHESON, ON) – A traffic complaint on Fourth Avenue in Matheson leads to charges.

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Fourth Avenue, in Matheson. 

Police located the vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to a nearby detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cynthia BERUBE, 58 years-old, of Matheson was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025, in Timmins.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Lee LANCASTER – Criminal Harassment

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a mischief incident in Langton.

At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief in progress on Albert Street in Langton, Norfolk County.

Police determined that two individuals had an interaction at the location, during which one person damaged the windows of a residence. No injuries were reported.

Further investigation revealed that the victim had also been receiving ongoing, unwanted electronic communications from the suspect.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

58-year-old Lee LANCASTER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate,
  • Mischief under $5,000.

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

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Michael SERVICE – Was Arrested After Failing To Stop

( NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after failing to stop at a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On April 6, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP Officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on King Street North and Essa Road in Alliston. Officers observed a dark coloured passenger vehicleapproach the R.I.D.E stop-Check at a high-rate of speed, with no indication of slowing down or stopping. As the motor vehicle passed through the check-stop police verbally yelled at the driver who then pulled over approximately 50 meters south of the R.I.D.E. 

After a brief conversation with the driver, the smell of an alcoholic beverage was noted on the drivers breath. Additionally, officers observed the male driver to have bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. When officers asked for the driver to produce his drivers licence, the male began struggling to get the licence out of his wallet, eventually dropping it on the ground, not being able to produce it. Officers demanded the driver to exit the motor vehicle and was observed to be unsteady on his feet. Based on the numerous observed signs of intoxication and impairment, The driver was arrested and charged with operation while impaired.

At 1:17 a.m. Michael SERVICE 28-years-old from Orangeville, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025.

The Nottawasaga OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Douglas Jensen – Drive While Suspended

(CHATSWORTH ON) – One individual is facing charges after they crashed the vehicle that they were driving.

On April 4, 2025, at 8:20 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10 just North of 60 Sideroad in Chatsworth Township. 

Investigation revealed that the driver was not licenced to operate a motor vehicle.

Douglas Jensen, 46-year-old of Central Manitoulin was charged with:

·      Driving while under suspension (two counts)

·      Careless driving

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

There were no injuries reported.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Jason BEREZNY – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person following a two-vehicle collision in a parking lot.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members attended the scene of a collision in the parking lot of a Loyalist Township business. No injuries were reported. Following an investigation, the suspect vehicle was located nearby.

Jason BEREZNY, a 53-year-old from Odessa, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Failure to stop after accident

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 22, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Murder

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A missing person has been located deceased, and one person has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in Fort Frances.  

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, members of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person, identified as Curtis MEDICINE, 41 years old of Rainy River First Nation. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, police located the male deceased in a residence on Fifth Street West.

A postmortem will be conducted at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) in Toronto.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph DESROSIERS, 53 years old of Fort Frances, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Second degree murder, section 235(1)

·      Indignity to dead body, section 182(b)

·      Failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a)

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

There is no threat to public safety. Residents can continue to expect a police presence in the area for the investigation.

The OPP North West Region 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 OFPS. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone who has not yet spoken with investigators and has information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Fort Frances OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Connor MCQUAIN – Break & Enter, Theft

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person in relation to an ongoing investigation into break and enters in Gravenhurst.

Bracebridge OPP with the assistance of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), have been conducting an ongoing investigation into several break and enters that have occurred in the town of Gravenhurst between March 31 and April 5, 2025. The investigation involves break, enter and thefts to five separate businesses during very early morning hours, one business had been broken into three times.

On April 5, 2025 at 1:11 a.m. a member of the public reported that they observed damage to another door at a business located at the corner of Muskoka Road South and James Street in Gravenhurst, making it the third time that that business had been broken into recently. Officers attended and with the assistance of the community, soon arrested and charged one person.

Police have charged 33-year-old Connor MCQUAIN of Gravenhurst with the following:

  • Break & Enter CC 348(1)(a) X 2
  • Theft Under $5000 CC 334(b)
  • Possession of Break In Instruments CC 351(1) X 2

He will be held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 7, 2025 to answer to his charges.

The investigation is ongoing into these break and enters is ongoing and police are asking anyone who may have information, including video surveillance, to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you wish to remain anonymous.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Dawson DION – Indecent Act, Impaired Operation

(MIDLAND, ON) – A motorist noted a vehicle stuck in a farmers field off Highway 93, south of Wyebridge, Tiny Township in the early evening of April 5, 2025 and alerted Simcoe County Paramedics. Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were also alerted to the incident and arrived at approximately 8:01 p.m. and upon speaking with the lone driver, entered into an impaired driving investigation. Officers were also tasked to investigate an indecent act at the scene and a take auto without consent investigation.

With the assistance of a OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, investigators were able to complete their investigation into this incident and the associated incidents resulting in the following criminal charges for Dawson DION 26 years of no fixed address Midland.

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
  • Indecent Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP 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 # E250412473

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – 83 Year Old Arrested

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) -The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with second degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation 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. One person was taken into custody.

The death was determined to be a homicide.

As a result of the investigation, Gilles MARTEL, age 83 of Clarence-Rockland, was charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Investigators believe there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is in its early stages, and no further details can be released at this time. Residents should expect to continue to see a police presence in the area.

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.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Norma-Jean ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol on King Street, downtown Midland witnessed a vehicle crash into a roadside fire hydrant at approximately 1:20 p.m. April 4, 2025.

The officer began an investigation into the crash which led to an impaired driving investigation of the lone occupant.

As a result of the investigation, Norma-Jean ROBINSON 57-years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the following offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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 # E250405902

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Another Deceased Found After Structure Fire

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene at a structure fire in the Township of Laurentian Valley.

On April 3, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., OPP and Laurentian Valley Fire were called to a fire on Morrison Drive. The second individual that was previously unaccounted for has been located inside the structure, deceased. The identities of both deceased persons have not been confirmed.

The investigation is still ongoing under the direction of the UOV Crime Unit, with assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO) and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS).

If anyone has any information that may assist the investigation, they should contact the UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

One Found Deceased

(MIDLAND, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of a deceased person being located at a residence in Tay Township at approximately 12:35 p.m. March 31, 2025.

Officers, along with Tay Township Fire Service and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services all attended a trailer used as a residence on Reeves Road but sadly the lone occupant at the time was confirmed deceased upon arrival of Paramedic Services.

The area Coroner did attend the scene, and it was confirmed that the deceased was a 68-year-old female who resided in the trailer.

Although there are no signs of foul play, the ongoing investigation is being conducted and a post mortem will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service at a future date, to determine the cause of death. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has also been notified of this incident.