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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Tyler HOLMES – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 24, 2026, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Gidley Street West and determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Tyler HOLMES, 47 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 02, 2026. 

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Horton OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Robert SLEMKO Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to an assault call.

On Monday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to an assault call for service in the Township of Horton. 

As a result of the investigation, Robert SLEMKO age 66 of Horton Township was charged with:

–      Two counts of assault with a weapon

–      Two counts of uttering threats- to cause death or bodily harm

–      Two counts of failure to comply with probation order  

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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MADAWASKA VALLEY Police Press Releases Renfrew

Daniel GASS – Drunk Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to traffic complaint in the Town of Renfrew.

On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in the Town of Renfrew.

The vehicle was located by officers traveling on Calabogie Road in Greater Madawaska Township.  A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel GASS age 38 of Greater Madawaska Township was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired- alcohol

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

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 18, 2026. 

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Horton OPP Police Press Releases

Brent FLEURY Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere initiative (R.I.D.E) in Admaston/Bromley Township.

On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E initiative in Admaston/Bromley Township. A vehicle attempted to evade the initiative, and a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Brent FLEURY age 35 of Horton Township was charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Obstruct peace officer

–      Possession of a schedule I substance- Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a schedule I substance- other drug

–      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice   

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 1, 2026. 

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Ingersoll OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Michael LOUNSBURY

(INGERSOLL, ON) – A search warrant in the Town of Ingersoll resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of three individuals.

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Canine and Brant, Middlesex and Elgin Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) assisted in an investigation led by the Oxford OPP CSCU.

There was an increased police presence, in a wooded area off Thames Street North this morning, while OPP executed the search warrant, without incident.

As a result of the investigation three individuals were arrested and jointly charged with the following offences:

Michael LOUNSBURY a 49-year-old resident of Ingersoll, Mary ROY a 47-year-old resident of Ingersoll and Kyle WELLAR a 38-year-old resident of Ingersoll have been charged with the following offences:

  • 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 III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
  • Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (two counts)

LOUNSBURY was also charged with:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order

The three accused are currently being held in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

NEIL DRURY – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired‑related offences following a traffic stop last evening.

On February 24, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., an officer stopped a pickup truck observed travelling at excessive speeds and operating unsafely on snowy roads on Simcoe County Road 93 and on Vindin Street in Midland.

During the investigation, the officer detected an odour of alcohol while speaking with the driver, who subsequently registered a “FAIL” on a roadside alcohol screening device. The driver was arrested and transported to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, NEIL DRURY, 50 years old, of Tiny Township, Ontario, is charged with:

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 12, 2026. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days as per provincial regulations.

The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways. If you consume alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs, please plan a safe ride home.

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MISSISSAUGA New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Teen Gang Arrested Following Armed Robbery

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested four individuals as a result of an ongoing investigation into a robbery that occurred in Alliston.

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, police arrived at multiple residential addresses over multiple jurisdictions to execute search warrants relating to a previous armed robbery at a retail establishment in Alliston that occurred in May of 2025. Four individuals were arrested.

As a result of the investigation Joseph LEE, a 19-year-old of Mississauga, has been charged with:

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Additionally, Luke GRANT, a 19-year-old of Etobicoke, has been charged with:

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Additionally, a 17-year-old of Ajax has been charged with:

·        Robbery with a Weapon

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Additionally, a 17-year-old of Toronto has been charged with:

·        Robbery with a Weapon

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Due to the age of two accused parties, their names will not be released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

All four accused were held for a Bail Hearing on February 19, 2026 and currently remain in custody.

Nottawasaga OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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LANARK OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

John JORDAN – Drunk Driving

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Tay Valley Township resident with impaired driving.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Lanark County OPP officers received a complaint from a citizen of a vehicle in the ditch on Althorpe Road just after 8:30 p.m. Officers attended the scene and located the vehicle.

After speaking with the driver, he was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, John JORDAN, 60-years-old, 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 in Perth on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

John PROC – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Mississippi Mills Township resident with impaired driving.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Lanark County OPP officers received a call from EMS of a vehicle in the ditch on Waba Road just before 6:30 p.m. Officers attended the scene and located the vehicle.

The driver was located a short time later at a local hospital. After speaking with the driver, he was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Arnprior for testing.

As a result of the investigation, John PROC, 43-years-old, 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 in Perth on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Bernard TRAPPER – Drunk Driving

(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving after responding to a report of a vehicle stuck on the winter ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., officers from the James Bay OPP were called to investigate a suspected impaired driver whose vehicle had become lodged in a snowbank on the ice road.

Officers spoke to the driver and determined that alcohol was a factor. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Moosonee OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Bernard TRAPPER, 55 years of age, of Moose Factory, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 5, 2026 in Moosonee. Additionally, the driver was issued a 90‑day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

Impaired driving continues to pose a serious risk on Ontario roadways. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1‑1 immediately.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Shamar FOSTER Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Grimsby resident with impaired operation-related charges following a two-vehicle collision on Airport Road.

On February 14, 2026, at approximately 2:58 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of Airport Road and 5 Sideroad in the Township of Mulmur for a two-vehicle collision.

Upon arrival, officers observed two heavily damaged vehicles. The driver of one vehicle was outside and walking around, while the second vehicle had sustained significant damage, requiring fire services to extricate all five occupants.

After speaking with the driver of the first vehicle, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Shamar FOSTER, a 23-year-old male from Grimsby, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

• Dangerous operation

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. His driver’s licence was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgments. In a split second, you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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

If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Area OPP Kincardine London OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Mackenzie MORPHEW-SMITH

(LONDON, ON) – An individual is charged following multiple executed search warrants in London.

On February 18, 2026, members from the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region Intelligence Unit, Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, with the assistance of the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and West Region OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at three addresses on Speight Crescent, Commissioners Road, and Scanlan Road.

The search warrants were obtained as part of an ongoing drug investigation that began in September 2025.

As a result of the searches, police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, oxycodone, Canadian currency, and other offence-related items. The combined estimated value of the items seized is approximately $41,900.

As a result of the investigation, Mackenzie MORPHEW-SMITH, a 29-year-old of London, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was subsequently remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of London on February 24, 2026.

In addition, a 28-year-old individual of Kincardine, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and turned over to London Police Service.

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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Brighton Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Leigh SMITH – Dangerous Operation

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist following multiple complaints from concerned members of the public.

On February 23, 2026, at around 9:15 a.m., police responded to a collision between two passenger vehicles on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

The uninjured caller reported that the other driver involved failed to stop and had been unable to maintain their lane. Additional traffic complaints were then received from other motorists describing a similar vehicle

An officer later located a vehicle matching the description stopped on the hard shoulder of Highway 401 near Port Hope.

As a result, Leigh SMITH (44) from the Municipality of Brighton, was arrested and charged with:

·        Dangerous operation

·        Failure to stop after accident

·        Disobeying order of the court

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in April.

Officers would like to thank the members of the public who promptly reported their concerns. Your information plays a vital role in keeping our roads safe. The OPP encourages everyone to continue reporting dangerous, erratic, or unsafe driving behaviors.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please call police at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Brody ANDERSON – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual is facing charges following a single-vehicle collision in St. Clair Township.

On February 19, 2026, shortly after 10:15 p.m., members of Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision in the area on St. Clair Parkway and Moore Line.

The investigation determined the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in the snow.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, Brody ANDERSON, a 21-year-old from Corunna was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 30, 2026, in the City of Sarnia.

The safety of our community is paramount, and Lambton OPP will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep roads safe. If you suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases Tay

Harrison Lachance – Drunk Driving

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired‑related offences following a two‑vehicle collision on Highway 12 yesterday afternoon.

On February 23, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Highway 12, west of Reeves Road in Tay Township.

Investigators spoke with those involved in the collision and determined that no one suffered any injuries; however, it was learned that one of the involved drivers had been operating a vehicle in an erratic manner prior to the collision.

Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted signs of alcohol impairment and demanded a roadside breath sample, which registered a Fail reading. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment.

As a result of this investigation, Harrison Lachance, 29 years of Bracebridge, is charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 milligrams
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused was release on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on April 2, 2026.

Upon being charged with impaired driving, the driver’s licence of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds motorists that if you consume alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs, do not drive. Plan a safe ride home. Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of preventable collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.