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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Belly-Bump Rollover Leads To Charges

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Atikokan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of a tractor trailer unit after a single vehicle collision on Highway 622.

On October 20, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, Atikokan OPP responded to a report of a truck collision on Highway 622 at the Rawn Reservoir. A tractor trailer unit with a fully loaded belly-dump gravel trailer lost control on a corner and rolled off the highway. The vehicle was a total loss and the driver walked away with only minor injury.

Kevin Terry ANDERSON, 49-years-old from Atikokan was issued a Provincial Offence Notice and is charged with one count of careless driving.

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions on OPP-patrolled roads remain a serious road safety issue. Aggressive and careless driving behaviours such as speeding, improper lane changes and following too closely are among the lead contributing factors in CMV collisions every year. CMV safety and enforcement form part of the OPP’s Provincial Traffic Safety Strategy. Call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report dangerous driving behaviour. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.  

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Dutton-Dunwich OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Shawn FRASER Was Arrested

(DUTTON DUNWICH, ON) One person is charged with impaired driving following a three-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:08 p.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Iona Road at Talbot Line.

Minor injuries were reported.

Shawn FRASER, 35-years-old from Southwest Middlesex was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available (Liquor Licence and Control Act)

A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on the Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Colin QUIN Facing Numerous Charges After Wrong Way Incident

(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 the driver collided with another vehicle while driving the wrong way on Highway 417.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on October 19, Ottawa OPP members received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling the wrong way on Highway 417. The vehicle was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes, near Panmure Rd. in Ottawa’s west end. The vehicle then collided with another motorist. The driver of the vehicle that was struck suffered minor injuries. Officers suspected the driver of the wrong way vehicle had been consuming alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver was brought back to detachment for further testing. The driver registered more than three times the legal limit. 

As a result, Colin QUIN, 32 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to stop after accident
  • Drive wrong way – divided highway
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused had his driver licence suspended for 90-days and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. He is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank all individuals who continue to report impaired drivers.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

$73,000 “Drug” Bust

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Dufferin CSCU, along with general patrol officers and the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a property on Victoria Street in the Town of New Tecumseth.

In early summer 2025, the Nottawasaga CSCU initiated an investigation after receiving information that a cannabis store located on Victoria Street West in Alliston was allegedly selling and distributing products without a valid licence.

On October 16, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., members of the CSCU and CRU attended 119 Victoria Street West, Alliston, to execute a Cannabis Act search warrant at Mohawk Medical 420. As a result of the investigation, officers seized a substantial quantity of illegal cannabis products and derivatives.

A total of 27.4 lbs. of dried cannabis was seized, with an estimated value of $27,400. Officers also seized 102 units of cannabis butter valued at $2,500, and 68 units of cannabis oil with an estimated value of $2,590. Additionally, hundreds of edible cannabis products were recovered, valued at approximately $22,587, along with hundreds of pre-rolled cannabis products worth $3,545. The seizure also included 1.2 kg of suspected hash, estimated at $12,300, numerous packs of THC vape products valued at $1,620, and multiple packs of shatter worth $1,165. The total estimated value of the seized items is $73,707.

As a result Michele CHIASSON 45-years-old of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
  • Possession of illicit cannabis

George FIDALGO, 52-years-old of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
  • Possession of illicit cannabis
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking – Four counts

The accused individuals are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Murder Charge

(MIDLAND, ON) – One individual is in custody following a serious incident that occurred on Hanna Street in Midland yesterday afternoon.

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, just after 5:30 p.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a stabbing inside a residence on Hanna Street in the Town of Midland. Upon arrival, officers located a 64-year-old male suffering from serious injuries.

A suspect was found elsewhere within the residence and was taken into custody without incident.

Once the scene was secured by responding officers, the injured male received essential care from Simcoe County Paramedics and the Midland Fire Department. He was first transported to a local hospital and subsequently transferred to a Toronto-area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Griffin BLACK, 19 years old, of Midland, ON, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Aggravated Assault

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 20, 2025. 

Police presence in the area has decreased however officers continue to investigate at the scene of the incident. A thank you to community concern for a family pet that escaped the home during the incident, the pet is safe and has been returned.

Investigators are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Asphodel-Norwood Norwood OPP Police Press Releases Scarborough

Drug Bust – Delon ANDREW, Ian PETRAITIS & Justin PETRAITIS

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have charged three individuals as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

In August of 2025, the Peterborough / Northumberland CSCU began an investigation into trafficking in the Norwood area.

On Wednesday October 15, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU located and arrested an individual in the Asphodel-Norwood Township related to the investigation. Subsequent to the arrest, a warrant was executed at a residence in Norwood where two other individuals were located and arrested. During the search of the residence, officers located cocaine, Canadian currency, digital scales, and cell phones, all of which were seized.  

Delon ANDREW (age 25) of Scarborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Cocaine – three counts

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in Canada

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Ian PETRAITIS (age 55) of Norwood, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in Canada

The accused is to appear on November 25, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Justin PETRAITIS (age 24) of Norwood, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in Canada

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

As a result of the arrest, the following items were seized;

• 249 grams Cocaine

• Canadian currency

• Two cell phones

• Three digital scales

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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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Assiginack Burlington Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley ALFORD Arrested With Underage Teen & Crack Cocaine #3Strikes

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people are facing charges after police seized suspected drugs during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Bidwell Road in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township. A vehicle came through the RIDE check, and police detected an odor of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. As a result of further investigation, the driver and passenger were arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $20,000, an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $700, and an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $6,000.

The driver, Ashley ALFORD, 40-years-old from Assiginack, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Jadin BOBY, 18-years-old from Burlington, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Person under 19 years possess cannabis

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on November 18, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases Sables-Spanish Rivers

Missing Person Found Deceased

(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a person deceased following a missing person investigation.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Manitoulin OPP responded to a report of a missing 41-year-old person in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township area.  

Extensive search efforts were conducted with assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit, Anishinabek Police Service (APS), and a civilian search party. On October 10, 2025, the missing person was located deceased.

The investigation was conducted with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCCO-OFPS).

No foul play is suspected, and the investigation is complete.  

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Larry WOODS – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an assault investigation in Waterford.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 11:23 a.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Main Street South in Waterford.

The investigation determined that two individuals had an interaction during which on person physically assaulted the other. No injuries were reported.

As a result, 59-year-old Larry WOODS of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

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Espanola Massey OPP Police Press Releases

OWL Attack Sends One Youth To Hosptial

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged after a youth was injured by a weapon during a community event.

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an injured youth at a community event north of the Town of Massey. The injured youth was transported to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

The investigation was conducted with assistance from the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS).

As a result of the investigation, Brandy OWL, 34-years-old from Massey, was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on December 8, 2025.

Anyone with additional information relating to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Egbert Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Justin WRIGHT Arrested For Impaired Driving – Details Released

(ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Essa Township

On October 19, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP officers were conducting routine patrols on County Road 10, north of County Road 21 in Essa Township. Officers observed a vehicle displaying erratic driving behaviour, including intermittent braking, travelling 10 km/h below the posted speed limit of 80 km/h, and failing to maintain its lane-at times drifting toward the centre line. The driving pattern raised concerns for officer and public safety, prompting a traffic stop.

During the interaction, officers noted signs of impairment, including glassy eyes, an odour of an alcoholic beverage on the drivers breath, slow and deliberate speech, and difficulty locating his driver’s licence. Grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest. 

As a result of the investigation, Justin WRIGHT 43-years-old of Egbert was charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Dangerous operation

Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on November 27, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Dog Attack In Fergus – Police Protect Dog Owner’s Idenity #OPPFail

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Charges have been laid following dog attack in Fergus. 

On October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of an unleashed dog attack against a victim and their dog, while they were walking through a wooden area on Gauley Drive in Fergus.

The victim attended local hospital for assessment. Both owner and dog sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old from Fergus, was charged under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with:

  • Owner of Dog – Fail to prevent dog from biting, attacking a person or domestic animal (two counts)
  • Owner of Dog – Fail to restrain dog by leash and muzzle – Automatic restraint order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The Wellington County OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners’ Liability Act. Under this act, the owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or from behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of the public. Further, the owner of a dog could be liable if the dog bites or attacks another person or domestic animal. Please ensure that you are able to maintain control of your dog at all times in order to prevent any potential injuries to others or to the dog itself. 

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Another Unmarked Police Cruiser Involved In Collision

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews attended the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 at Television Road involving an OPP vehicle.

On Sunday October 19, 2025, at approximately 1:40pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were advised of a collision that had just occurred at the intersection of Highway 7 and Television Road. Officers were informed that one of the vehicles was an OPP unmarked cruiser being operated by an on-duty officer. The other vehicle was a pickup truck carrying four civilians.

As a result of the collision, all occupants of both vehicles were transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries as well as a precautionary measure.

The intersection of Highway 7 / Highway 115 and Television Road was closed for several hours while emergency crews dealt with the collision and police members trained in collision reconstruction, measured and documented the scene.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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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Area OPP Hensall OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Carelessly Fire Weapon Near Hensall School – Dog Eventually Located Unharmed #OPPFail #NameTheOfficer

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an aggressive dog, described as a pit bull. that attacked a pedestrian in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater on October 16th just before 1:00 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and located the dog running at large.

The dog remained aggressive and posed an immediate threat to public safety. One of the responding officers discharged their firearm toward the dog, which then fled the area.

The injured individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The dog fled southbound through the community near an elementary school, which was contacted by police to keep students indoors. Officers observed the dog running through a farm field south of Hensall and into a wooded area just west of London Road.

The dog was described as a “pit bull” type breed weighing approximately 120 pounds, predominantly white in colour with some black fur.

The involved canine was eventually located in the Village of Hensall and has been quarantined at a local veterinary clinic. The dog was not injured, and its fate will be determined later. Charge(s) are pending for the dog’s owner. The Municipality of Bluewater bylaw enforcement is involved in the investigation.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Stephanie MAYNARD – Drunk Driving

(LOYALIST TWP., ON) – Multiple traffic complaints have led Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to an impaired driving arrest.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, concerned members of the public began calling the OPP shortly after 11:00 a.m., to report a possible impaired driver.

The initial call come in from the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Lansdowne area. Other calls come in as the vehicle continued westbound, in what was described as a dangerous manner.

Officers with the Leeds County, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington County Detachments all converged on the 401 in an attempt to locate the vehicle.

The car was found and stopped by officers in the Odessa area, west of Kingston.

An approved alcohol screening device was utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Lennox and Addington Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Stephanie MAYNARD, age 48 of Montreal, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on November 4, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Thank you to the members of the public who called to report this incident. While OPP officers could be anywhere, we cannot be everywhere. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1. You could be saving lives.