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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Haider MUNIR Facing Numerous Charges

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Oshawa resident criminally, alongside four additional provincial charges in relation to a traffic stop.

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, nearly colliding into a tractor-trailer. A traffic stop was promptly conducted on Highway 6 within Wellington North Township.

As a result of the investigation, Haider MUNIR, a 40-year-old from Oshawa, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Careless driving
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed – community zone
  • Pass – roadway not clear – approaching traffic
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 8, 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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Moonbeam OPP Police Press Releases

Marc CARRIERE – Drunk Driving

(MOONBEAM, ON) – A police response to a disturbance in Moonbeam led to the arrest of a driver for impaired operation.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were investigating a disturbance call when they gathered evidence suggesting that one of the individuals involved had been driving while impaired. Police located the driver and vehicle in Moonbeam, and determined the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and placed them under arrest. The individual was transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Marc CARRIERE, 47 years of age of Moonbeam, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Rozlyn WESLEY Was Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Kapuskasing led to the arrest of a driver for impaired operation.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Dallyn Avenue as part of a RIDE program. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance and placed them under arrest. The individual was transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Rozlyn WESLEY, 41 years of age of Constance Lake, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Driving while under suspension (HTA)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 17, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged five people after a seizure of illegal drugs in Bancroft.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Street Crime Unit officers, assisted by members of the OPP Tactics and Recue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and officers from the Bancroft Detachment executed a search warrant at a residence on Stimears Lake Road.

Investigators seized morphine and hydromorphone pills and a quantity of an unidentified white powder. That powder has been sent for testing. Officers also seized over $4000 in cash, a crossbow and other items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Lisa CANNING, age 63 of Bancroft and Jovane WATSON, age 27 of Bowmanville, have been charged with:

  • Trafficking of a Schedule 1 substance – three counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

James MCGIBBON, age 53 of Bancroft, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Traffick in a schedule 1 substance
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Shari Lynn Chisholm, age 45 of Bancroft has been charged with four counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Brian PECK, age 48 of Bancroft has been charged with five counts of failing to comply with a release order.

All five individuals were held in custody until bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Joanne Baker – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 4, 2025 at 6:43 p.m., the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Ravenscliffe Road in the Town of Huntsville.

Upon arrival, police located a female driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver failed the Roadside Screening Device and was required to submit to further Breath Testing.

As a result of the investigation, Joanne Baker, 50-year-old of McMurrich/Monteith Township, Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 29, 2025.

The accused received a 90 day Drivers License Suspension and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.  If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica O’BRIEN Arrested For Fraud

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation.

On February 6 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 233 Church St South, at the Community Living Association South Simcoe (CLASS) in Alliston. The complainant advised officers that they believed an employee of CLASS had been using a company credit card for personal purchases.

Upon further investigation it was determined that between the months of November 2023 and February 2024 a total of $122,162.15 had been spent on the company credit card. Officers conducted a year long investigation that has led to the arrest of the individual involved.

On February 27 2025 Jessica O’BRIEN 38-years-old from Essa was charged with the following :

  • Fraud Over $5000
  • Permit – use of credit card data

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on April 3 2025 to answer to the charges.

This investigation is ongoing, If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, Report Number (E240150900). You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Brant BURROWS Was Arrested Again

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Wellington Road, Central Elgin.

As a result of the investigation, Brant BURROWS a 41-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court.
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

The accused was held for bail.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremiah DOXTATOR Was Arrested Again

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Individual arrested as a result of a disturbance.

On March 2, 2025, at 1:03 a.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin OPP and Munsee-Delaware First Nation were dispatched to reports of a disturbance occurring within a vehicle in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle, abandoned, at an address on Fairgrounds Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

Police were met with negative results from within the residence.

As a result, members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), were called in to assist.

At approximately, 8:50 a.m., an individual exited the residence and was placed under arrest.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, Jeremiah DOXTATOR, a 23-year-old, of no fixed address, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for bail.

If you have any information, 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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Burks Falls OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher MACDONALD – Drunk Driving

(BURKS FALLS, ON) -One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Victoria Street in the Village Burks Falls. No injuries were sustained. 

As a result of the investigation, Christopher MACDONALD, 42 years-of-age, of Burks Falls, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” and call 911.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Assault With Weapon – Dillon BURKE

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an assault investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 11:39 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a disturbance on Water Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a group of individuals interacted in the area, during which one person brandished a weapon and made threats. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the suspect on Pond Street in Simcoe and took them into custody without incident.

27-year-old Dillon BURKE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

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BONNECHERE VALLEY OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Darryl PUDDICOMBE Arrested

(BONNECHERE VALLEY TWP, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Eganville.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a shirtless man acting erratically on Bonnechere Street East. As police were responding, it was reported that a vehicle was stolen by the individual. 

A short time later, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers located the vehicle at a local motel in Eganville and an individual was taken into custody.  

As a result of this investigation 58-year-old Darryl PUDDICOMBE of Bonnechere Valley Township was charged with:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 1, 2025. 

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision On Hwy 7

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – A head-on collision on Highway-7, just east of Innisville, has left one person dead.

Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Drummond/North Elmsley/Tay Valley Fire Rescue and Lanark County Paramedics were called to the scene on Highway-7 near White Road, shortly after 5:00 a.m. on March 5, 2025.

 A westbound SUV and an eastbound tractor trailer had collided in the eastbound lane.

A 54-year-old man from Ottawa was pronounced deceased at the scene. He had been alone in the car. The driver of the transport was not seriously injured.

 The investigation is continuing, with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and members of the Technical Collision Investigation Team.

 If you have any information that could help Lanark County OPP, call 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250264127.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

3 Charged Following Traffic Stop

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged three individuals with a variety of charges following a traffic stop in Kinmount.

On Wednesday March 05, 2025 at approximately 00:05 am an officer on patrol in Kinmount conducted a traffic stop on County Road 503. The driver was found to be a prohibited driver and the two passengers were arrested for providing false information and failing to comply with release conditions.

Jason Nichols, 50-year-old of Highlands East Township, was charged with and released with a future court date:

  • Operation while Prohibited x2
  • Driving while under Suspension
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

Amanda Corby, 36-year-old of Highland Grove Township, was charged with and held for bail:

  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

Amleto Casella, 44-year-old of Minden Township, was charged with and released with a future court date:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer

In addition to the charges the motor vehicles were impounded for 45 days and the driver received a 3 day suspension for Drive Motor Vehicle with 50mg of alcohol or over.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Darnell CHAMBERS-COOPER Was Arrested Again!

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with multiple weapons charges after an early morning disturbance In the City of Orillia.   

On March 5, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP were called to an apartment complex in the West Street North area of the City of Orillia for reports of an individual making threats and spitting on people.

Orillia OPP officers arrived and secured the area. Officers observed one individual with a firearm. Officers quickly de-escalated the situation and safely brought the individual into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·        Alprazolam (Xanax)

·        .45 Cal Ammunition

·        GLOCK Handgun

·        $825 Canadian currency

·        Cellular device

 As a result, Darnell CHAMBERS-COOPER, a 24-year-old male, has been charged with the following:

·      Fail to comply with release order (4 counts)

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

·      Possession of prohibited ammunition (2 counts)

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm (5 counts)

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of Firearm

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

The male has been held in custody.

Members of Orillia 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 have information that may be helpful, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Student Arrested Update – 32 Firearms Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another person as a result of further investigation into the weapons call at a high school in Campbellford.

As a result of the ongoing police investigation, members of the Northumberland Crime Unit with the assistance of the Peterborough-Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a warrant in Havelock on February 26, 2025. Multiple firearms, ammunition and other weapons were seized. One person was arrested on March 3, 2025.

As a result, a 48-year-old female, from Havelock, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – 32 counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a later date. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the young person.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to speak with victim services. Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 705-748-0324.