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London OPP Police Press Releases

Ashiq SALAM Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On March 10, 2025, at 1:39 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while travelling on Fanshawe Park Road West through the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Ashiq SALAM, a 29-year-old of Sarnia, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Fail to use lower beam – oncoming

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 April 24, 2025.

The Middlesex 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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North Glengarry OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – HUSHARD, TSASSIS & LAJOIE

(NORTH GLENGARRY TWP., ON) – Three people have been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Alexandria.

The investigation began in January.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by officers from the SD&G Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on Victoria Street West. Officers were assisted at the scene by North Glengarry Bylaw Enforcement and the North Glengarry Fire Services.

Officers seized suspected cocaine and suspected psilocybin, as well as an imitation handgun and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Three people were arrested at the scene.

Lawrence HUSHARD, age 61, Richard LAJOIE, age 71 and Andreas TSASSIS, age 55, all residents of Alexandria, located within North Glengarry Township, have been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

HUSHARD has also been charged with possession of a Schedule 3 substance.

TSASSIS faces additional two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

HUSHARD and LAJOIE have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on April 17, 2025.

TSASSIS was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court again on March 25, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – WHITE

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired and drug related charges following reports of a motor vehicle collision (MVC) in Espanola.

On March 11, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting an MVC involving two vehicle. One pf the drivers was reported to be potentially impaired. Police received a second call reporting that the driver had fled the collision scene. Police attended the collision scene and confirmed that there were no injuries. Shortly after, police located the vehicle on Highway 6 in Whitefish River First Nation. Police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $16,300.

The driver, Raven WHITE, 43-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Fail to remain – three counts
  • Drive without proper headlight – two counts
  • Drive with improper headlights

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.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Oleksandr KATERYNYCH – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa after an early morning collision.

Shortly before 7:00 a.m. on March 12, OPP responded to reports of a three-vehicle collision on Highway 417 West, near Lees Avenue. One of the drivers was suspected of having consumed alcohol. The individual, who was a rideshare driver, had a passenger on board at the time. An approved roadside screening device was utilized and the individual was transported to the detachment for additional testing. The driver registered nearly three times the legal limit.

Oleksandr KATERYNYCH, 40 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Dangerous Operation

The passenger suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.

Katerynych received a 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Katerynych is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

MOE Was Arrested

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

At approximately 9:24 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Sydenham Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Culver Street in Simcoe and, after conducting a roadside sobriety assessment, arrested the driver without incident.

52-year-old Jennifer MOE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available,
  • Fail to have insurance card.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 25, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Vehicle Bursts Into Flames – WATSON Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a collision in the Town of Arnprior.

On March 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Madawaska Boulevard and Bridge Street. Police arrived on scene to find a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. All occupants were out of the vehicles. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Police closed Madawaska Boulevard in both directions to complete the investigation. Arnprior Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the flames.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the burned vehicle, Jack Patrick WATSON, age 26 of Arnprior, was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Failure or refusal to comply with breath sample demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 9, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Cocaine Bust – AUSTIN

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired by drug charge after traffic stop in Thames Centre.

On March 9, 2025, at 12:09 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Highway 401 in Thames Centre, observed a suspicious vehicle travelling in the Eastbound lanes.  

A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Samantha AUSTIN, a 31-year-old of Middlesex Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

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 April 25, 2025.

The Middlesex 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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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Thieves In Listowel Caputred After Foot Pursuit #StandYourGround

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals with multiple offences following a theft and foot pursuit.

On March 9th, 2025 Police observed two males exiting a local business in the town of Listowel with unpaid merchandise attempting to flee in a red Dodge pick-up truck. Police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver while the other two males fled on foot. Police engaged in a foot pursuit with the two males who were subsequently caught and arrested.

As a result of the investigation the following residents of East York, Ontario were charged with the Criminal Code offences of Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime:

Gyula, BARANYI (31-years-old)

Zoltan KOTAI (32-years-old)

Mark LAKATOS (28-years-old)

All three individuals were released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 14th, 2025.

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation 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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Cobourg Police Service Police Press Releases

Cobourg Police Daily Update 11Mar2025

A 38-year-old Port Hope man has been arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On Friday, March 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., police responded to reports of a possible impaired driver at a business near Division Street and Highway 401.  Police stopped the vehicle and investigated the driver, who was displaying erratic behaviour and was subsequently placed under arrest.

Following a drug recognition evaluation, the 38-year-old Port Hope man was charged with Operation While Impaired – Drugs.  The accused’s vehicle was impounded, and he was later released from custody with a future court date.

A 60-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges for shoplifting.

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., police responded to a business on Division Street after the store’s loss prevention arrested a man for shoplifting.

As a result of the police investigation, the 60-year-old Cobourg man was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Crime Under $5,000. The accused was released from custody with a future court date.

A 30-year-old Cobourg man is facing breach charges after police responded to a domestic dispute Sunday night.

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at around 10:00 p.m., police responded to a downtown apartment after a passing citizen reported hearing what they believed to be a verbal dispute between a man and woman.

Police responded to the address and located the man inside. The female had departed prior to police arrival.

Further investigation showed that the man was currently bound by a release order with conditions prohibiting him from possessing any weapons or cell phones. Officers noted multiple prohibited knives in plain view inside the residence and that the man was in possession of a cell phone.

As a result of the police investigation, a 30-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with a release order and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon.

The accused was held in custody pending a show cause hearing.

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

STPS Daily Update 12Mar2025

Warrant Arrest

A 29 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. This morning, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service after being identified as the person for responsible in several theft investigations. The 29 year old had been charged with:

  • Eight counts of Failure to Comply with Probation
  • Three counts of Theft from a Motor Vehicle
  • One count of Theft under $5,000
  • One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • One count of Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The individual was transported to police headquarters to be processed. Through further investigation, the 29 year old has been additionally charged with:

  • Three counts of counts of Failure to Comply with Probation
  • One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • One count of Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The individual was processed and held for a morning court appearance.ST25004056/4060

Warrant Arrests 

A 43 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service after being charged following a Break and Enter investigation in February. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and transferred to the Elgin County Courthouse for a court appearance and subsequently, remanded into custody. ST25004013

A 72 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated matter, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant with our service for Failure to Comply with Release Order and Assault with a Weapon stemming from an incident in February. The 72 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice. ST25004047

Theft

St. Thomas police are currently investigating the report of a theft from a vehicle. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, officers were called by a vehicle owner who wished to report that their vehicle, parked in the 700 block of Talbot Street had been entered and approximately $700 in property and personalized mail had been stolen. Police are reviewing CCTV in the area as they continue to investigate. ST25003988

Approximately $175 of merchandise has been reported stolen from retail store on Talbot Street. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, police were called to the store to investigate the report of two unknown individuals attending the store, concealing several items in a bag before leaving the store, failing to pay for their items. Police are reviewing video of the incident as they continue to investigate. ST25004020

Mischief

St. Thomas police are currently investigating the report of damage caused to a commercial HVAC system. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, officers were called to a business on Centre Street to investigate the report of an unknown person stripping the copper wire from the exterior HVAC units. Total damage is estimated at approximately $75,000. This remains under investigation. ST25004003

A 33 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called to an apartment building in a west end neighbourhood, early this morning. Just after 1 a.m., officers attended the area after the building manager reported an unknown individual was causing damage to the security cameras on the property in an attempt to disable them. Police attended and located the 33 year old St. Thomas resident who was charged with Failure to Comply with Probation, Theft under $5,000 and Mischief under $5,000. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25004054

Failure to Comply

An 18 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called in regards to an unwanted person. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, officers attended an address on St. Catharine Street to investigate the report of the 18 year old attending an address they are on conditions to not attend. Officers located the individual who has been charged with Failure to Comply with Sentence and Failure to Comply with Probation Order. The 18 year old was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and held for a morning court appearance. ST25004050

Fraud 

A St. Thomas resident is out approximately $20,000 after falling victim to a scam. On Tuesday March 11th 2025, the individual attended police headquarters to report that since October and through several transactions, they were now out $20,000 after first being contacted by an individual claiming to be an agency that had property of the victims. The individual was asked to purchased gift cards in order to obtain their property. This remains under investigation. ST25004009

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

CKPS Daily Update 10Mar2025

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for March 10, 2025
The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events, including arrests, investigations, and other notable occurrences:

Spotlight
• Total Call for Service: 224
• 911/PSAP Transfers: 59
• Reportable Calls: 35
• Non-Reportable Calls: 189
• Property Checks: 14
• Community Services/Foot Patrol: 7
• Domestics: 2

Arrests:
• 9 arrests were made throughout the day, including individuals wanted for outstanding warrants, failure to comply, and domestic-related offenses.

Key Incidents:
Warrants – Case# CK25014137
Date: March 10, 2025, Time: 06:33 hrs., Location: Dufferin Street, Wallaceburg
Details:
A 37-year-old male from Dresden, the accused in a previous assault incident (CK25013859), was involved in a verbal dispute with a 41-year-old female victim, also from Dresden. The argument escalated in to a physical altercation, during which the victim suffered a laceration to the back of her head.
The accused turned himself in at the Chatham-Kent Police Service, Wallaceburg on March 10, 2025, at approximately 06:33 hrs. He was arrested based on the outstanding arrest warrant issued for his involvement in the prior incident. The accused has been charged with assault. He was released with a future court date of April 8, 2025.

Warrants – Case# CK25014164
Date: March 10, 2025, Time: 10:08 hrs., Location: Third Street, Chatham
Details:
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:08 hrs, a 34-year-old female from Thamesville, the subject of an endorsed warrant for impaired operation, with a blood alcohol level over 80 (CK25010429) turned herself in to the Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters. She was arrested based on her outstanding warrant for failing to attend court on March 3, 2025. She was released with a future court date of April 7, 2025.

Warrants – Case# CK25014300
Date: March 10, 2025, Time: 22:57 hrs., Location: Queen Street, Chatham
Details:
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 22:57hrs., as a result of a traffic stop, a 36-year-old male from Wallaceburg, was arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police Service on an endorsed warrant for failing to comply with his probation order (CK25014298). He was released with a future court date of March 31, 2025.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Corporate Communications Coordinator Mrs. Shelomi Legall at [email protected] or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Break & Enter, Sexual Assault With Weapon

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male after a break and enter and sexual assault with a weapon in Cambridge.

On March 11, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., police responded to reports of a sexual assault at a business in the area of Eagle Street North and Hespeler Road.

An unknown male gained entry through a drive-thru window and sexually assaulted two employees who were in the business at the time. The male used a weapon during the altercation which resulted in the employees suffering minor non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers quickly responded to the location where the male was located and arrested.

The 32-year-old Cambridge male has been charged with multiple offences including sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and break enter.

The male was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update 12Mar2025 – Child Porn & Tesla Seized

Wanted man tries to flee, gets arrested

A Guelph man faces more than a dozen new charges after he was arrested Tuesday evening on an outstanding warrant.

Approximately 7:25 p.m. officers were in the area of Norfolk Street and Paisley Road when they spotted a man known to be wanted for charges including break and enter. He tried to flee but was caught after a short foot pursuit. He resisted and tried to pull away from officers while providing a fake name.

A search incident to arrest revealed a modified slingshot, pliers and other tools and several pieces of identification and credit cards in other people’s names. Investigation revealed he is on probation with a condition not to possess weapons.

A 31-year-old Guelph man is charged with obstructing police, resisting arrest, unauthorized possession of a weapon, possessing break-in tools, possessing stolen property and several counts of breaching court orders. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Luring suspect now also facing child porn charges

A Toronto man earlier charged with luring and sexual assault charges for allegedly taking two Guelph teens to a hotel for sex is now also facing child pornography charges.

On February 1, two 13-year-old girls were reported missing to the Guelph Police Service. The two minors were located by officers and the Guelph Police Human Trafficking Unit began an investigation as the girls reported they had been taken to a local hotel by an adult male. The parties had met through a social media platform. 

On February 12, a 22-year-old Toronto man was arrested for two counts each of luring, sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching. He was later released on bail.

Following his arrest, police seized the man’s phone and later obtained a search warrant to examine it. As a result of that examination, he has now additionally been charged with two counts each of making and possessing child pornography.

He will appear in a Guelph court March 18.

Tesla seized indefinitely

A Guelph man had his Tesla seized indefinitely after he was twice caught Tuesday evening driving while suspended.

Approximately 5:40 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Traffic Unit was patrolling near Gordon Street and Wellington Street when his cruiser’s automated licence plate reader alerted him to a vehicle owned by a suspended driver.

The vehicle was pulled over in a parking lot and the owner found to be in the driver’s seat. Investigation also revealed the vehicle is not currently registered or insured.

A 27-year-old Guelph man was charged with driving while suspended, driving without insurance and driving a vehicle without a valid permit.

The officer asked the man if he wanted a tow truck called to move his car from the parking lot, but he said he would make the arrangements himself.

A short time later, while the officer was completing his paperwork nearby, he saw the Tesla driving out of the parking lot onto Wellington Street West. It was pulled over and the same man was issued three more tickets for the same offences.

This time he was not given an option. To prevent continuation of the offences the car was seized under the Highway Traffic Act. It will be impounded until the charges are concluded or the owner is able to convince a court to release it.

Arrest after two strangers assaulted

A Guelph man was arrested Tuesday night after two others were assaulted by a stranger downtown.

Approximately 11:35 p.m. police were called to Macdonell Street. The caller advised he was waiting for a bus with two friends when a male not known to them approached and punched one of his friends in the face, causing his nose to bleed. He then punched the other friend in the face before walking away.

The three friends followed the suspect to an apartment building and saw him go inside. While officers were speaking to them, they observed the suspect looking down at them from his apartment.

A 21-year-old Guelph man is charged with two counts of assault. He will appear in court May 6.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 254

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Drug Bust – Names Released

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual is facing multiple charges after a search warrant was executed on Walpole Island First Nation.

On March 5, 2025, just after 11:15 a.m., members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit, and Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, alongside Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP uniform members, took an individual into custody on outstanding warrants on Walpole Island First Nation.

Following further investigation and with the assistance of the Lambton County OPP Crime Unit and Lambton County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), a search warrant was executed at an address on Blackbird Lane, Walpole Island First Nation.

Police seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms, and other offence-related items.

The combined estimated value of the seizure exceeds $31,800.

As a result, Ira WHITE, 58-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was additionally charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on March 13, 2025.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Andrew DOUPE Was Arrested – Details Released

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrest an individual, recovering victim’s personalized goalie equipment.

On February 18, 2025, the CSCU unit entered into an investigation where a victim was reporting that his personalized goalie equipment had be stolen by an unknown person back in 2022 from the Palmerston Area.

On March 10, 2025, as a result of the CSCU investigation, Andrew DOUPE, 47-year-old of North Perth, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 8, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.