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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Police Ask Public To Stop Running Down Pedestrians

(PEMBROKE, ON) – With the spring season upon us and more people walking to their destinations, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians. The law states that vehicles must yield the right of way to pedestrians as they cross at crosswalks at intersections with stop signs or traffic signals. At pedestrian crossovers, drivers must yield to the pedestrian until they have fully crossed the street. Pedestrian crossovers are identified with specific signs, road markings and lights.

The UOV OPP would like to remind drivers of the laws as officers will be conducting directed patrols in the coming weeks to ensure drivers and cyclists are yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks and crossovers. 

Pedestrians should remember the following when crossing roads:

•          Cross only at a crosswalk or crossover and only when it is safe to do so.

•          Do not cross when the light is red or when the do not cross sign is flashing.

•          It is safer to cross when the light first turns green.

•          Be aware of what is going on around you and don’t walk “distracted”

Drivers should always:

•          Watch for children and be cautious during the times children are walking to and      from school as well as taking extra time when traveling in and around school zones.

•          Be patient as some people may require extra time when crossing roads.

•          Slow down, pay attention and don’t drive distracted.

Fines for drivers that commit offences at school or pedestrian crossovers and crosswalks range from $150 to $500 as well as 3 demerit points.

Together we all can make area roadways safe.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Jim CORDEIRO Was Arrested Again

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Petawawa resident after an investigation into an indecent act incident in Petawawa.   

On the afternoon of March 31, 2025, police received several reports that an individual was disrobing, exposed themselves and running in traffic on Petawawa Boulevard. Police attended and located the individual at a nearby residence and took them into custody. Investigation also found that a court ordered ankle monitor had been damaged.

As a result of the investigation, 42-year-old Jim CORDEIRO of Petawawa has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Indecent act – public place

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on April 1, 2025. 

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Meagan JONES Was Arrested – Details Released

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual is facing an impaired driving charge after a traffic stop east of the city.

On March 25, 2025 at approximately 2:21 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17B in Garden River First Nation, when they observed a motor vehicle without a front licence plate.

A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation determined the driver was impaired by an intoxicating substance. As a result, Meagan JONES, 38 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive vehicle with Cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
  • Fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 28, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

19 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid numerous criminal charges after an incident in the City of Quinte West.

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, just after 2:30 a.m., Quinte West OPP officers responded a traffic complaint. A vehicle was seen driving over residents’ lawns, through a park and playground area. The vehicle then left the area, traveling eastbound toward the downtown. Police located the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and proceeded to drive on sidewalks in an effort to flee. Additional officers arrived on the scene and police were able to stop the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing.    

Connor ARNOLD, a 19-year-old from Quinte West, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Dangerous operation

·      Mischief Over $5,000 – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on April 24, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for 14 days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Grand Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Ryland DAVIES – Impaired Operation

(GRAND VALLEY, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Grand Valley resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a motor vehicle collision.

On March 29, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a motor vehicle collision near Leeson Street in the Town of Grand Valley. Upon locating the driver and engaging in a brief conversation, the officers observed signs that prompted them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Ryland DAVIES, a 42-year-old male, from Grand Valley has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

PARKS Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person after a traffic stop.

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle. During the investigation one person was arrested.

William PARKS of Hastings Highlands has been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on April 2, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Marko PEYANOVICH Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences.

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) swerving on Highway 17, Sudbury.

Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving, then transported the driver to Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marko PEYANOVICH, 45 years-of-age, from Woodstock, New Brunswick, was charged with:

  • operation while impaired – alcohol
  • operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle, not in accordance with permit limitations.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2025, in Sudbury.

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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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Naeem MOHAMMED & Jessica MCCARRELL

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized over $19,000 worth of drugs during a traffic stop in the Municipality of Highlands East.

On March 29, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation two people were arrested and a search of the vehicle located over 26 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 78 grams of suspected cocaine, pills, scales, and five cell phones. 

Naeem MOHAMMED, age 41 and Jessica MCCARRELL age 40, have been charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts

MOHAMMED was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 31, 2025. MCCARRELL was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on May 6, 2025.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – On March 30, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Eastview Road in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.

During the operation, a vehicle entered the RIDE program. As a result of the investigation, Jonas SILLINGLE, 19-years-old from Rockwood, was charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80

–      Young Driver-blood alcohol concentration above zero

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on April 11, 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Aaron THOMPSON – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an impaired driving incident in Simcoe.

At approximately 6:18 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Highway 24 in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Highway 24 and, after conducting a roadside sobriety test, arrested the driver without incident.

32-year-old Aaron THOMPSON from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 6, 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.

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MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Pedestrian Collision – Melanie NICHOLAS-SNAKE Arrested

(MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired after vehicle strikes pedestrian.

On March 29, 2025, at 6:13 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Munsee-Delaware First Nation Police, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police, Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to Middlemiss Drive in in Munsee-Delaware First Nation for the report of a single vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

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

The pedestrian was transported to hospital as a precaution with minor injuries.

As a result, Melanie NICHOLAS-SNAKE, a 23-year-old of Melbourne, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Dangerous operation

·      Assault with A Weapon

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 24, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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 TEMISKAMING SHORES

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been busy with impaired driving offences after multiple incidents saw five drivers charged with impaired driving over a period of three days.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP were on patrol when they located a vehicle in the ditch at a local business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, Eric MIRON, 30 years-of-age of New Liskeard, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle -perform a stunt

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP were on patrol when they stopped a motor vehicle for a traffic violation, on West Road in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, Tiffany AUBE, 34 years-of-age of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Speeding

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 9:55 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded a traffic complaint of a possible impaired, on King Street in Temiskaming Shores. Moments later, officers located the vehicle and the driver at a residence on Watson Place in Cobalt.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle MURASKA, 39 years-of-age of Cobalt, was charged with:

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

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded a vehicle in the ditch on Poupore Road in Armstrong Township.

As a result of the investigation, Jason BISSONNETTE, 29 years-of-age of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under criminal code – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Lakeshore Road in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, Gary LATHEM, 69 years-of-age of North Cobalt, was charged with:

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

The drivers were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and all vehicles have been impounded.

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury to answer to the charges in the upcoming weeks.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads.

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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Preston GLEAVE – Impaired Driving

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been charged with impaired operation following a collision on Highway 402.

On March 30, 2025, just after 1:05 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in the center median on Highway 402, east of First School Road, Warwick Township.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Preston GLEAVE, 30-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • 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 May 19, 2025.

The Lambton OPP wants 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 Wellington North

Mount Forest Resident Arrested – Details Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge Mount Forest resident in relation to property damage to local businesses.

Between March 11 and March 12, 2025, members of the Wellington County OPP received reports of property damage at two businesses on Industrial Drive in Mount Forest.

It was reported that an individual entered upon one of the properties and damaged two parked vehicles. The same individual later attended another nearby business and damaged a security camera.

As a result of the investigation, Wellington County OPP arrested an individual on March 28, 2025. George Hammill, a 51-year-old of Mount Forest, has been charged under the criminal code with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property (two counts)
  • Possession of break In Instruments (2 counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph.

The Wellington 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.csgw.tips, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Injured Bobcat Rescued

(ESPANOLA, ON) – An injured bobcat is now in the care of a wildlife rehabilitation centre after police received a call.

On March 27, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a member of the public stating that there was a bobcat in their garage, and they needed help removing it. Police attended the residence, and once the bobcat was removed from the garage, officers noticed that it was injured. The Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre was contacted, and the bobcat was transferred into their care.

The Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre provides rehabilitation to injured, ill and orphaned wildlife in Northern Ontario. We want to thank the Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre for their quick response and willingness to assist with this injured bobcat.