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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Drug Bust – BELMORE

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – On March 11, 2025, the Sioux Lookout detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a tip that an individual was trafficking drugs at the Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik Hostel, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

The investigation has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including opioids, cocaine and crack cocaine. Canadian currency and items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

Winona BELMORE, 46-years-old of Fort Severn First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused was held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District Jail. They are scheduled to appear before court on March 17, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Cruiser Collision

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Middlesex County OPP and Oneida Nation Police investigating a collision involving a police cruiser.

On March 12, 2025, at 2:38 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Bodkin Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, observed an un-plated vehicle driving erratically.

The vehicle drove toward officers who were able to avoid a collision. The vehicle fled the area.

A short time later the vehicle was again observed driving toward officers at which time it collided with an OPP cruiser and again sped away.

OPP aviation was engaged to assist, however was met with negative results.

Damage was minimal to the cruiser and there were no injuries.

The vehicle was located abandoned in the City of London.

The investigation is continuing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon TONNA Facing Numerous Charges

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Gravenhurst resident with multiple property crimes.

On March 5, 2025, at 4:27 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to break and enter and theft reports at residences in the Kilworthy area of Gravenhurst. The suspect entered vehicles and garages where he removed several items including cash, identification and credit cards. Officers conducted an investigation and with the assistance of surveillance footage determined that the suspect used a stolen credit card at a nearby establishment.

Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Orillia CSCU executed a search warrant in the City of Barrie where the suspect was located and property belonging to the victims was recovered.

As a result of their investigation, police arrested and charged Brandon TONNA of Gravenhurst with the following:

·      Operation While Prohibited CC 320.18(1)(a)

·      Trespassing at Night CC 177 X 2

·      Theft of Credit Card CC 342(1)(a)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a) X 2

·      Theft Under $5000 from a Motor Vehicle CC 334(b)

·      Break, Enter dwelling house CC 348(1)(b)

·      Theft Under $5000 CC 334(b)

·      Mischief CC 430(1)(a)

·      Fraud Under $5000 CC 380(1)(b)

The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice on Friday, March 14, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Exeter Drug Bust – Name Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County OPP Major Crime Unit, Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Wellington County OPP CSCU, and Grey-Bruce OPP CSCU, resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against two South Huron residents.

An investigation initiated in January 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to addresses in South Huron.

On Friday, February 21, 2025, search warrants were executed on Main Street and McConnell Street in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine were seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $15,990. Additional offence-related property and cash seized by police totalled $3,250.

Kyle CAMPBELL, 38 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device,
  • Possession of a Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order,
  • Fail to Comply with condition of Release Order.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Larissa LE, 32 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on March 31, 2025.

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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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Raymond YOUNG Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On March 12, 2025, an individual was found to be in violation of conditions prohibiting them from attending an address on Axmith Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual in the complainant’s carport on Axmith Avenue, who was not supposed to be there.

As a result, Raymond YOUNG, 34 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with: Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on March 13, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Cody BURMAN Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On March 12, 2025, a suspicious person was observed entering and exiting a local grocery store on Hillside Drive South in the City of Elliot Lake.

At approximately 6:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual who appeared to be impaired, going in and out of the store and approaching white cars in the parking lot. The person had left the scene on foot before police arrived.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., police located the individual. A query revealed that the person was wanted, and an arrest was made.

Cody BURMAN, 33 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with: Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on March 13, 2025.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

58 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 13, 2025, at approximately 11:22 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine. The Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment in the cruiser alerted the officer to a licence plate that had previously been reported as stolen.

The investigating officer initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle and spoke to the driver, discovering additional offences.

As a result of the investigation, Brian LLOYD, 58-years-old from the Municipality of Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)(a)
  • Operation while prohibited, CC 320.18(1)(a)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1) – two counts
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle, HTA 12(1)(d)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on April 30, 2025.

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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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Thieves Avoided Spike Belts and Fled on Foot When Car Gets Stuck

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY, ON) – Two people face numerous charges after the recovery of a stolen vehicle and a search near Perth.

The incident began on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m. when officers with the Leeds County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detected a stolen vehicle on Highway 15 in Rideau Lakes. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled at high speed.

The vehicle moved onto backroads to evade additional officers who converged on the area. It was later located in a parking lot in Perth, but it fled when an officer approached. Spike belts were unsuccessfully utilized on Highway 7 and the vehicle sped away.

The SUV was later found on an unplowed trail, east of Perth, where it had gotten stuck. At the same time, two suspicious people were reported by residents of the area. A search by Lanark County OPP officers, the Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit was unable to locate the pair.

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, additional reports of suspicious people were received and officers located and arrested two individuals on Miller Drive near Highway 7.

Clayton HARTSELL, age 43 of Woodstock, is charged with:

  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Common nuisance – endanger life
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

Caitlin MEYER, age 41 of Woodstock, is charged with:

  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Mischief – interfere with lawful use of property over $5000

Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear for bail hearings today (Thursday, March 13, 2025).

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Peter DESILVA – Drunk Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident criminally, stemming from a motor vehicle collision.

On March 11, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Jones Baseline, just outside of the City of Guelph.

On arrival and as a result of the investigation, Peter DESILVA, a 49-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

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 March 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 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. 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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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On March 12th, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting proactive radar patrol on Country Road 36. During the patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding.

While speaking with the driver, the officer became suspicious that the driver was impaired. As a result, 55-year-old Andres Rittman from Lindsay was arrested and charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

–      Speeding – 1-49 km/h Over the Posted Limit

–      Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

–      Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Later that evening at approximately 9:00 p.m., OPP officers conducted a proactive patrol near Coboconk. They encountered a vehicle idling in the live lane on Cedar Road. After speaking with the driver, they initiated an impaired driving investigation.

33-year-old John Timmins from Coboconk was arrested and charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

–      Driving While Under Suspension

Both individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay. In accordance with impaired driving laws, their driver’s licenses have been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles have been impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains dedicated to removing alcohol and drug-impaired drivers from the road through both enforcement and public education. If you suspect a driver is impaired, please call 9-1-1. By doing so, you could help prevent a tragic accident and potentially save a life. The OPP encourages all motorists to plan ahead: designate a driver, use a taxi, take public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to make sound judgments while driving.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

More Abuse In Mount Forest

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Mount Forest resident in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address within Wellington North Township.

On March 13, 2025, as a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old from Mount Forest is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault – Spousal (two counts)
  • Mischief – Domestic
  • Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·        Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·        Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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 Thunder Bay

Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm – George SPADE Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Members of the Thunder Bay Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into an allegation of a sexual assault that occurred in Collins First Nation between 1978 and 1988.

As a result of this investigation, George SPADE, 61-years-old of Thunder Bay, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·       Gross Indecency

·       Indecent Assault on Female

·       Sexual Assault

·       Sexual Assault cause bodily harm

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of a similar circumstance to contact the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Thunder Bay and Area website at www.tbayvictimservices.ca for assistance. If you are in an immediate crisis, call 9-1-1.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old Facing Theft & Trespasing Charges

(KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male following reports of suspicious activity and thefts from vehicles in the area.

On March 8, 2025, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Kenora OPP officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious male in the area ofSouth Park Drive in Kenora. The complainant reported observing a male attempting to access parked vehicles. CCTV footage of the incident was provided.

Officers patrolled the area and observed the interior lights of a pickup truck turning on. Upon arrival, officers located a male matching the suspect description removing items from the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation Phillip KAKEKAGUMICK, 35-years-old of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Trespassing at Night x2
  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The Kenora OPP would like to remind residents to secure their vehicles and report suspicious activity. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

18 Year Old Facing Attempt Theft & Assault Charges – Name Relased

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On March11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., three individuals were caught attempting to shoplift from local grocery store on Hillside Drive South in the City of Elliot Lake.

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an attempted theft of alcohol. As store staff attempted to stop three individuals from leaving, the trio fled the scene, and one of them pushed an employee, causing them to fall and injure their shoulder.

On March 12, 2025, police arrested three individuals. The first arrest occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m., with 18-year-old Nichola SACHRO from Blind River being charged with:

  • Attempt – theft under $5000 – shoplifting
  • Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

The second arrest was made at approximately 2:00 p.m., with a 16-year-old from Elliot Lake being charged with: Attempt – theft under $5000 – shoplifting and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

The third arrest was made at approximately 5:00 p.m., with a another 16-year-old from Elliot Lake charged with: Attempt – theft under $5000 – shoplifting and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 6, 2025.

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MANITOUWADGE OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust

(MANITOUWADGE, ON) – One Individual is facing charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Manitouwadge, Ontario. 

On March 12, 2025, members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), the K9 Unit, along with members of the Manitouwadge and Marathon detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a residence on Partridge Avenue in Manitouwadge.

The investigation has resulted in the seizure of the following:

  • Approximately 100g in cocaine, with an estimated street value of $10,000
  • 76 Dilauded pills, with an estimated street value of $2,500
  •  A switchblade
  • Over $4,000 in Canadian currency
  • Other items associated with drug trafficking

Steven Ferguson, 61-years-old of Manitouwadge, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Failure to comply with prohibition order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Manitouwadge on the 14th of May 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.