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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

STONNER Facing Weapon Charges

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with firearms related offences after investigating a threats complaint.

On March 7, 2025, at approximately 12:35 a.m., the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Albert Street, Parry Sound.

During the investigation, one person was found to be carrying a handgun and was arrested by police.

Gregory STONNER, 51 years-of-age, from Parry Sound, was charged with, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and carrying concealed weapon.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 14, 2025, in Parry Sound.

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Whitedog First Nation

38 Year Old Arrested For Assault With Weapon

(WHITEDOG FIRST NATION, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora have arrested and charged one individual with assault following an altercation.

On March 8th, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment responded to an incident on Main Road in Whitedog First Nation. Officers attended and spoke to several individuals. Through the investigation, it was determined that the female had assaulted an individual at the residence with a weapon, resulting in minor injuries.

Melissa MIUCHAUD, 38-years-old of Whitedog First Nation, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Assault causing bodily harm

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on the 14th of March 2025.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

26 Year Old Repeat Abuser from Hanover Arrested Again

(BROCKTON, ON) – On March 12, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton.

Officers responded to a report of a verbal dispute. Investigation revealed that an individual involved was breaching the conditions of a previous release.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old from Hanover has been charged with:

  • Fail to comply with Probation, CC 733.1(1) – four counts
  • Fail to comply with Undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The accused was held for a bail hearing scheduled for March 13, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision On Hwy 11


(NORTH BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 11, Merrick Township, near Tilden Lake Road.

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the North Bay OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles where a 52-year-old person of Kirkland Lake has died.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) unit. 

The highway was closed for approximately seven hours.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Drug Bust at RIDE – Names Released

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – An early morning RIDE program by members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged.

Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at County Road 3 at 1:00 a.m. on March 13, 2025. During the RIDE, officers observed a vehicle attempt to avoid the RIDE program. As a result, two individuals were arrested, and officers seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, other items typically associated with drug use and trafficking, and approximately $1600 in cash.

Anthony MARINI, age 20 from Trenton was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule one substance
  • Possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

Niah BABCOCK, age 23 from Quinte West was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule one substance
  • Possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 2, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

KUNZLE Was Arrested Again- Theft, Trespass at Night, Etc.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident following a theft from a property in the Municipality of South Huron, Exeter on February 28, 2025. 

On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by property owners who reported a theft that had occurred on February 28, 2025. The suspect was captured on video surveillance and police were able to identify the culprit.

Officers located and arrested the suspect on March 4th. The stolen item was recovered and returned to the rightful owners. The accused has been charged as follows:

David KUNZLE, 26 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Trespassing by Night,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later remanded into custody with a pending court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Smash & Grab In Mount Forest

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a break and enter / theft. Suspect unknown at this time and we’re seeking assistance from the public.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a break and enter / theft which occurred at a local business on Main Street South with Mount Forest.

It was determined that on March 10, 2025, between 5:30 a.m. to 7:59 a.m., an unidentified suspect shattered the lower pane of the front glass door, granting access to the business. The suspect then ransacked the interior, leaving with an amplifier and electric guitar and fleeing northbound on Main Street.

The suspect was described as:

-Believed to be male

-Dressed all in black

-Wearing a backpack (guitar allegedly stored / sticking out of the backpack)

The estimated value of the stolen property is $350, with the cost of the repairs to be unknown at this time.

The investigation is continuing.

We are urging the public to come forward with any information in relation to this matter; including any dash camera or door cam footage through the area around the time of the occurrence.

If you have video surveillance or information that could assist with the investigation, 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 1-800-222-8411 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Sudden Death Investigation

(MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON, ON) – Members of the Essex County OPP investigating a sudden death in the Municipality of Leamington.

On March 12, 2025, at 2:36 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a well-being check at an address on Sherk Street in the Municipality of Leamington, where an individual was located deceased.

Members of the community can expect to see an increased presence of OPP in the area as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided when they become available.

There is no threat to public safety.

If you have any information or video surveillance, the Essex County 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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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Erica Stonefish Facing Numerous Charges

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An impaired driver was charged with several offences after a proactive traffic stop to check sobriety.  

On March 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, an officer with the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a suspicious vehicle in the 5th Street East area of town.  

Investigation determined that the driver was suspended and showing obvious signs of impairment. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where a drug recognition evaluation was completed by one of the Detachment’s Drug Recognition Experts.  

Erica Stonefish, 42-years-old, from Fort Frances is charged with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired drugs and alcohol

·      Fail to comply with a release order

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Novice driver presence of drug

·      Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused received an additional 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was held in custody and has a bail hearing scheduled for March 12, 2025, in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice.

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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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

21 Year Old Assaults Police

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to multiple charges for driver.

On March 9, 2025, at 4:16 a.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to traffic complaint in the Town of Essex.

The vehicle was located on Allen Avenue, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver of the vehicle and lone occupant was placed under arrest.

As a result, Joseph BRUGGE a 21-year-old of Leamington, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Dangerous operation

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Assault a Peace Officer

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 March 25, 2025.

The Essex 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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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

43 Year Old Arrested Following 911 Call – Details Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An impaired driver was taken off the road thanks to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen.  

On March 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 pm, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen who reported seeing an obviously impaired driver in the Flinders Avenue area of town.  

Officers located the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and conducted field sobriety testing on the driver. The roadside testing confirmed that the driver was impaired by drug. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where a drug recognition evaluation was completed by one of the Detachment’s Drug Recognition Experts.  

Brianna van Dulmen, 43-years-old, from Fort Frances is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug.   

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was released by the Fort Frances OPP and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on March 31, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a serious crime that should be treated no differently. No amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. 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. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

PIGEON Facing Break & Enter Charge

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after a string of copper wire thefts and break-ins in Lanark County and the surrounding area.

The thefts began in the fall of 2024, with numerous incidents of wires being cut and removed as well as a break-in at an industrial building in Perth.

The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit, working with the Lanark County Detachment and the OPP Canine unit, executed a warrant at a residence in Tay Valley Township on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Officers recovered a large amount of copper wire and copper pipes, as well as a crossbow, break and enter tools and a small amount of methamphetamine.

John PIGEON, age 34 of Tay Valley Township, has been charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Possession of break-in instruments
  • Fail to comply with a probation order- two counts
  • Fail to comply with a release order
  • Fail to comply with an undertaking
  • Break and enter
  • Possession of schedule I substance

Jessica WATSON, age 22 of Lanark Highlands Township, has been charged with:

·      Possession of schedule I substance

·      Fail to comply with an undertaking – two counts

Both accused were held for bail and were scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth today (March 12, 2025).

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Archipelago OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested After Fleeing RIDE

(ARCHIPILAGO TOWNSHIP ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with drugs and firearms related offences, after fleeing from a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., members from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Anishinabek Police Service were conducting R.I.D.E. on Highway 69, in Pointe au Baril.

A ride share vehicle with five occupants was stopped and police initiated a Cannabis Control Act investigation with the driver, who was removed from the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, a rear passenger entered the driver seat of the vehicle and began to drive away, two passengers attempted to exit the vehicle prior to it leaving but were unsuccessful.

Police were able to successfully deploy a Tire Deflation Device and then followed the vehicle until it was safely stop. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by police.

A search of the vehicle located cellular phones, a loaded prohibited handgun and drugs suspected to be cannabis, Cocaine and Fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation Dylan ALRIDGE, 27 years-of-age, from Toronto, was arrested and charged with.

  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Resist peace officer
  • Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
  • Mischief over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – four counts
  • Forcible confinement – two counts
  • Possession of illicit cannabis
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing

Kirk HOSTEN-ALEXANDER, 31 years-of-age, from Brampton was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – four counts
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of illicit cannabis
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing
  • Forcible confinement – two counts

Both accused were held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 17, 2025, in Parry Sound.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

MARTIN Was Arrested – Details Released

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

On March 11, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP were conducting general patrols eastbound on Victoria Street East, in Alliston. Officers observed a dark passenger vehicle weaving left and right over the center line, while driving at inconsistent speeds. Shortly after, officers and the passenger vehicle approached the intersection of Victoria Street East and County Road 10. Officers observed the passenger vehicle attempt to make a left turn on a red light.

The officers initiated a traffic stop North on County Road 10. Upon initially speaking to the driver, he produced a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. The driver displayed delayed responses to the officer’s commands, and upon looking for the documents to the vehicle the accused got out of his vehicle swaying and unsteady on his feet.

At 8:52 p.m., the driver: Cooper MARTIN 30 years-old, of Essa, was arrested and charge with:  

•Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Upon attending the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment the accused provided the first suitable breath sample. Upon officers attempting to the conduct the second breath sample the accused would no longer comply and as a result:

At 10:57 p.m. the accused was arrested for

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 April 10, 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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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

BOWERMAN Was Arrested

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation as a result of a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Meredith Street in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township. A vehicle came through the RIDE check, and police began an investigation. As a result, police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

The driver, Joseph BOWERMAN, 51-years-old from NEMI Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 15, 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.