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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

AI Alert Results In 2 Arrests

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle identified by ALPR alerts and laid charges against two individuals.

On March 25, 2025, a stolen vehicle was identified by the police vehicle’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Just after 2:00 p.m., it led officers to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of Innis Lake Road and Atchison Drive in Caledon East. The driver and passenger were placed under arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Varindersingh JOBANPREETSINGH, 23, of Brampton, and Sukhpreet SINGH, 21, of Caledon, were both charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. The accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 24, 2025, to answer to their charge. 

Over the last few years, there has been a surge in vehicle crime; auto thefts being the most prevalent. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity by calling 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. 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.

If you observed someone attempting to steal your vehicle, do not confront them. Call 9-1-1 immediately and remain in a place of safety. Provide information to police such as your vehicle make, model, year and colour, any tracking devices associated to the vehicle as well as the VIN number. If possible, share physical descriptions of the suspects and anything else that was observed, such as other vehicles in the area at the time of the theft. If you have a tracker installed in your vehicle, do not follow the suspects as doing so may pose a treat to your safety. Instead, relay the whereabouts of your vehicle to police.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested For Theft

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge two suspects in relation to a shoplifting investigation. 

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of an in-progress theft at a local retailer on St David Street North within the Town of Fergus. It was reported that two individuals were attempting to shoplift approximately over $1,300 worth of items with no attempt to pay and proceeded to flee the area when police arrived. Both individuals were located and arrested without incident.

James IRONSIDE, 32-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5000 – Shoplifting
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house

The accused has been released form custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 29, 2025.

Jules RODRIGUES, 27-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5000 – Shoplifting

The accused has been released form custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 2, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

McDonalds Bully Arrested – Bystanders Did SFA #TeenageDirtbags

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On February 24, 2025 at 11:40 a.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of an assault at McDonalds restaurant on King William Street.  

The investigation recently concluded and revealed the accused, a male youth, had attacked another youth without provocation with a group of other youth watching and supporting the accused. The victim sustained injuries but did not require medical care.

As a result of the investigation, a 16 year old male of Huntsville Ontario was arrested and charged with 1 count of Assault.  The accused was released to the care a parent and is to follow conditions to not communicate with the victim in any way.

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on May 1, 2025. The name of the accused is not released as per the restrictions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to respect the privacy of the victim.

Acts of violence and bullying are unacceptable. Don’t support bullies.  If you or someone you know are victims of bullying or violence, there are supports available.

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.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 $2,000.00.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Huron East Resident Arrested

(HURON EAST, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce OPP CSCU, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Toronto Police Service resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against a Huron East resident.

An investigation initiated in January 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to addresses in Vanastra (Municipality of Huron East), and North York.

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, search warrants were executed in Vanastra and North York which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. One individual has been arrested and charged.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl and cocaine were seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $12,470. Additional offence-related property including cellular phones, packaging, and a digital scale seized by police totaled $4,100.

Howard HYLTON, 41 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tweed

Karlee DEGAZIO – Drunk Driving

(TWEED, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding has resulted in impaired driving charges for a Belleville resident.

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., an officer with the OPP TIME (Traffic Incident Management Enforcement) team was driving on Highway 37 near Tweed when he was passed by car travelling at more than 120-kilometres per hour in an 80 zone.

The car was stopped, and an approved roadside screening device was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Karlee DEGAZIO, age 24, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Driving a vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Speeding
  • Fail to surrender driver’s licence
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

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

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Child Sexually Assaulted – Christopher SISSON Arrested #PervertAlert

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Major Crime Unit of the Huronia West OPP is notifying the public of an arrest made in Sexual Assault investigations stemming from multiple incidents.

It is alleged that:

  • In March 2025, the accused established contact with a young person, posing as “Justin, 15yrs.”, using Snapchat, a popular online social media application, for the purposes of committing a criminal offence.

It is further alleged that:

  • In the Fall of 2024, while in the area of Wasaga’s Beach Area #1, the accused sexually assaulted a young person.

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Christopher SISSON, 23-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

  1. One count of Luring a Child
  2. One count of Sexual Assault
  3. One count of Sexual Interference

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Collingwood, on April 8, 2025. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims. An image has been released.

Any person with information regarding the person (or his online activities), associated to this investigation, should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com (Edit link as required based on your local policies.) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Tenant Arrested After Damaging Apartment – Nicholas SACHRO Blacklisted For Life #UnitedLandlords

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a tenant that smashed three windows in their apartment unit on West Street in the Town of Blind River.

On March 21, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the superintendent of the apartment complex reported an incident that occurred the evening prior, around 9:30 p.m. A tenant walking their dog at the rear of the complex heard a second-floor window break. The superintendent further reported that two additional windows in the same apartment were shattered, along with multiple holes in the walls and a damaged door.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., police observed the tenant walking on Causley Street and made a subsequent arrest.

Nicholas SACHRO, 18 years-of-age from Blind River was charged with: Mischief over $5000.

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

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Sexual Assault – Charles NDEGWE Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation in Fergus.

On September 13, 2024, members of the Wellington County Crime Unit launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault in the Town of Fergus.

On March 6, 2025, the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged Charles NDEGWE, a 50-year-old of Fergus, with sexual assault.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 11, 2025.

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you have any information regarding this or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP at 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.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Myles ILLINGWORTH – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in relation to the “Stay-Focused Distracted Driving Initiative” on County Road 33 in the Municipality of Leamington.

Myles ILLINGWORTH, 33-years-old of Essex, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive – hand held communication device
  • Failure to surrender insurance card
  • Windshield obstructed

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on April 16, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 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).

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Troy ROSS Facing Numerous Charges

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a public complaint call for service.

On March 24, 2025, just before 9:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a call for service in the area of Broadway in the Town of Orangeville. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the suspect had left the scene in his vehicle. Officers were able to locate the accused shortly thereafter. After a brief conversation, the officers quickly identified signs that led them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Troy ROSS, a 37-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Unlawfully in Dwelling House

•       Criminal Harassment

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

•      Criminal Harassment – threatening conduct

•      Resist Peace Officer

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused individual is currently being held for a bail hearing to address the charges. Additionally, the accused was wanted on a warrant issued by the Grey County OPP for an unrelated matter.

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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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Drivers Being Arrested 2 At A Time Now In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 22, 2025, at approximately 10:49 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance in the area of King Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

On arrival, police discovered that the subject of the complaint had been operating a motor vehicle. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. While investigating the initial matter, a second vehicle approached the area, nearly striking a police cruiser. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver of the second vehicle. Both drivers were placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

David JEFFERY, 47-years-old, of New Brunswick, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

Benjamin NOWAK, 49-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)

Both accused drivers are 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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East Ferris OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(EAST FERRIS, ON) – Two individuals are facing multiple charges after police stopped a stolen vehicle and seized drugs.

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling on Highway 17 when the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system detected a stolen vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and both the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of stolen property.

During a search incident to arrest, police seized suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and morphine, with an estimated street value of approximately $6,500. Also seized were five cell phones, a digital scale, drug packaging materials, an expandable baton, gift cards, and approximately $580 in Canadian currency. 

As a result of this investigation, William BOLESTRIDGE, 36 years-of-age of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

Further, Christianne WABANO, 35 years-of-age of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on March 26, 2025.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Arshheer BARIANA Was Arrested

(BRANT, ON) – Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a traffic complaint at a business on Pinehurst Road in Paris.

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in a parking lot on Pinehurst Road. Officers located the vehicle and conducted an investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Arshheer BARIANA, 24 years old, of Brant, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on April 10, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to road safety and reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Yuliya LESYK – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist for impaired driving after a collision on Highway 401.

On Saturday March 22, 2025, just after 6:00 p.m., Quinte West OPP was conducting radar enforcement on the eastbound 401, and an officer had stopped a vehicle for speeding. While the officer was speaking to the driver on the shoulder of the road, a second, unrelated vehicle stopped on the shoulder. That driver wanted to advise the officer of a suspected impaired driver.

Moments later, a vehicle (the one in which the driver was suspected to be impaired) drove into the back of the stopped vehicle, pushing it forward into the initial vehicle stopped by police. The impact pushed the officer into the ditch.

Other officers, Quinte West Fire and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service responded to the scene. There were no serious injuries were sustained.

The driver of the vehicle which collided with the others was arrested and transported to the Quinte West OPP Detachment for testing.

Yuliya LESYK, a 45-year-old resident of Oakville, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, April 10,2025. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven 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. Provided as much detail about the vehicle and driver as possible. The quicker police receive the information, the quicker they can respond. You could save a life.

This incident also reflects the need for ALL drivers to slow down and move over when approaching stopped police, other emergency vehicles, or tow trucks, stopped at the side of the road.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Rebecca FINCH Was Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Espanola.

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE, police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $500.

As a result, the driver, Rebecca FINCH, 36-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

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

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected 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.