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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents.

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Sarah PROKSCH of Pembroke is charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

•             Operation while impaired – drugs

•             Driving while under suspension

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 18, 2025.

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., police were called to a single vehicle collision on Saars Lane in Laurentian Valley Township. Investigation found the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch; no injuries were reported. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted at the detachment.    

As a result of this incident 37-year-old Chandell REYNOLDS of Oshawa, Ontario is charged with the following CC and HTA offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs and alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Possess more than one licence

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 25, 2025.

Both accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Gavin MARTIN Was Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with several offences including impaired operation.  

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m. a member of the Ignace OPP Detachment was completing a traffic stop when an approaching vehicle failed to move over on Main Street, in the Township of Ignace almost striking the officer.

A traffic stop was initiated on West Street within the Township. During the interaction, the officer determined that the driver was obviously impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment where breath testing was completed by way of lawful demand.

As a result, Gavin MARTIN, 43-years-old, of Ignace, has been arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act and Criminal Code with:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·         Failure to comply with undertaking

·         Dangerous Operation

·         Driving while under suspension

·         Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·         Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden at a later date.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Jonathan St. Louis Arrested

(Orillia, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual related to drug trafficking and executed search warrants on his residence and vehicle, seizing firearms, cocaine and cannabis.

In January 2025, members of the Orillia Detachment CSCU commenced an investigation involving an individual trafficking drugs in the County of Simcoe. On February 25, 2025, members of the Orillia and Muskoka Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) arrested one individual in Simcoe County and executed Search Warrants of the individual’s residence and vehicle. 

Police seized the following items:

·        Glock 19 9mm (prohibited magazine with automatic switch)

·        Lorcin .380 caliber (prohibited magazine loaded)

·        9mm ammunition

·        .380 ammunition

·        32 grams – Cocaine and Crack Cocaine

·        255 grams – Cannabis Marihuana

·        $1700 Canadian Currency

As a result of the investigation Jonathan St. Louis (24) of Scarborough has been charged with the following:

·        CC 92(2) (3 counts) – Possession of prohibited device – fully automatic switch and overcapacity magazines

·        CC 92(1) (2 counts) – Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·        CC 91(1) (2 counts) – Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

·        CC 95(1) (2 counts)- Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm

·        CC 86(1) (2 counts) – Careless storage of a prohibited firearm

·        CC 108(1)(a) – Tampering with serial number of a firearm

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

·        CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone

·        CA 10(2) – Possession of illicit Cannabis for the purpose of selling

The accused was held pending a bail hearing on February 26, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

15 Year Old Student Facing Numerous Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges after responding to a weapons call at a high school in Campbellford.

On February 25, 2025, at around 12:10 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a student making threats and in possession of weapons at a high school. The school was placed on lockdown for the safety of all staff and students.

Upon arrival, officers took the student into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported, and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit has been engaged to assist with the investigation.

Officers seized a handgun, ammunition and a number of edged weapons.

As a result, a 15-year-old male from Havelock, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Carry firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in careless manner

–      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

–      Carrying concealed weapon

–      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

–      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a later date.

The identity of the accused shall be withheld as it is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or stopcrimehere.ca.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Jason SAMPLE Facing Drug & Weapons Charges

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Thunder Bay resident is facing 14 charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), including charges relating to possession of a loaded firearm with an altered serial number.

In January 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an investigation into drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On February 4, 2025, members from PGNG including the OPP, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) as well as the Thunder Bay OPP and the OPP Community Street Crime Unit in Thunder Bay, arrested an individual suspected of drug trafficking at a location on Arthur Street West. The individual attempted to resist arrest but was apprehended without further incident. The accused had two outstanding warrants issued by the OPP and TBPS for several previous offences.

A search of personal items of the accused led to the seizure of the following:

  •         A loaded firearm with an altered serial number
  •         Approximately 11 grams of suspected cocaine
  •         Approximately 7 grams of suspected crack cocaine
  •         $2,590 in Canadian currency
  •         Two digital scales
  •         Two cell phones

Jason SAMPLE, age 41 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following 14 CC and CDSA offences:

  •         Resisting arrest
  •         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  •         Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  •         Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  •         Possession of a firearm knowing that the serial number has been defaced
  •         Careless storage of a firearm
  •         Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
  •         Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
  •         Carrying a concealed weapon
  •         Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
  •         Breach of release order
  •         Breach of undertaking
  •         Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on February 26, 2025.

The OPP would like to thank TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their continued support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Melissa BOUCHARD

(COCHRANE, ON) – A drug-related search warrant executed in Cochrane has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of approximately $5,000 worth of drugs, and approximately $570 in cash.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Northeast Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant at a residence on Seventh Avenue South.

During the investigation, officers arrested one individual and seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $5,000. Police also seized a digital scale, and approximately $570 in Canadian currency. 

Melissa BOUCHARD, 40 years-of-age of Cochrane, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Fail to comply with release order – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on March 4, 2025.

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GOULAIS RIVER OPP Police Press Releases

Scott MACKENZIE Facing Numerous Charges

(GOULAIS RIVER, ON) – A vehicle driver who failed to properly stop for police is now facing multiple criminal and provincial charges. 

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 10:57 a.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was patrolling Highway 17 in Goulais River, when they observed a motor vehicle travelling on a portion of the road that was closed due to weather conditions. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however after initially pulling over, the vehicle then fled the scene. Officers pursued the vehicle and completed a tandem traffic stop, where the driver was arrested.

Investigation revealed the licence plates were stolen and did not belong to the stopped vehicle. Further investigation confirmed the vehicle was also reported stolen. In addition, the driver was found to have a suspended driver’s licence. 

As a result, Scott MACKENZIE, 49 years-of-age, of no fixed address, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Drive on closed highway
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Drive left of centre – on a curve
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently remanded into custody.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Tanya HENDRICK – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving following a vehicle stop in Napanee.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members stopped a vehicle travelling west on Bridge Street. Following an investigation, Tanya HENDRICK, a 38-year-old from Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on March 18, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Missing 9 Year Old From Howick Found Safe

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the public was able to locate Henry safe.

On February 26, 2025, within the evening hours, the Huron County OPP received a report that Henry, a 9-year-old of Howick Township was missing.

Due to the teamwork between police, local emergency services and the general public in the area, Henry was eventually located and found safe and without injury.

Police and family members would like to thank everyone for their assistance and getting Henry back home.

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PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION

One Dead – Adam PETERS Arrested

(PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION, ON) – Charges have been laid in connection with a sudden death that occurred in Pikangikum First Nation in April 2024.

On April 3, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Pikangikum Police attended a residence in Pikangikum First Nation for a report of a sudden death. Upon arrival, police located a 24-year-old female deceased inside the residence.

Following a lengthy and thorough investigation, Adam PETERS, 37 years old of Pikangikum First Nation, was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·      Manslaughter, section 236(b) CC

·      Administer noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm, section 245(1)(a) CC

·      Trafficking in Schedule I substance – other drugs, section 5(1) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on February 26, 2025.

The investigation was conducted by the Red Lake OPP Crime Unit under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance was also provided from the OPP North West Region Regional Support Team, the OPP North West Region Major Crime Investigation Team, OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Thunder Bay Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Team.

Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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BROOKE-ALVINSTON OPP Police Press Releases

David MALCOLM Was Arrested

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Highgate.

On February 25, 2025, just before 12:00 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Inwood Road, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated on Inwood Road, south of Shiloh Line.

As a result, David MALCOLM, a 49-year-old of Highgate, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to identify self

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 1, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Coffee Shop Receives Threats – One Arrested

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – A Carleton Place resident has been charged in connection with a series of threats.

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a coffee shop in Carleton Place, where employees had received numerous threatening phone calls.

On Monday, February 24, 2025, Lanark County OPP members, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, executed a warrant at a home on Lake Avenue East. One person was arrested without incident.

Matthew MCGETRICK, age 36, is charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Criminal harassment
  • Harassing communications

The accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled for today (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three drivers with impaired-related offences within one night shift.

On February 21, 2025, just before midnight, officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiative in the area of Mclaughin Road and Tim Manley Avenue. At that time, a vehicle was observed attempting to avoid the location and was stopped by police a short distance away. During the encounter, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol leading to their arrest.

Devon FRANCIS, 44, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Novice driver refuse to provide breath sample

• Obstruct peace officer

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

• Drive while under suspension

• Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

On February 22, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., an officer patrolling Mayfield Road, near Dixie Road, initiated a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Akisha DUNDAS, 29, of Sudbury, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Later that same morning, just after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Mayfield Road, near Chinguacousy Road. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  

NITESH, 20, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The three accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 13, 2025, to answer to their charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles impounded for seven.

In addition to running its annual Festive RIDE campaign, the OPP conducts RIDE spot checks throughout the year, 24/7. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you’re planning to drink or use drugs, make sure you don’t drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, use public transportation, or find another safe way home. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, it’s important to call 9-1-1 to report it. If the situation is not urgent or currently ongoing, you can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through their website at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Asphodel-Norwood OPP Police Press Releases

Noah ANDERSON – Impaired Driving

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after investigating a vehicle in the ditch call.

On February 24, 2025, shortly after 6:00pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were contacted about a vehicle that had gone off the road on Asphodel 3rd Line. Officers arrived on scene to find a grey pickup truck that had gone off the road and was lodged deep in snow. An individual was located in the driver’s seat and the driver’s window was open. Officers called to the individual who exited the vehicle through the window as the snow was too deep to open the door. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment at which point the driver was arrested.

Noah ANDERSON (age 22) of Asphodel-Norwood Township, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

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

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision in the east end of Ottawa.

Shortly before 4:30 a.m. on February 25, a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 417 by Anderson Road had driven into the center median. The driver then exited their vehicle and attempted to walk across the highway, where they were struck by another vehicle travelling eastbound. They were pronounced deceased at the scene.

OPP Collision Reconstructionists attended the scene to conduct their investigation. The highway was shut down to allow for the investigation to take place but has since re-opened.

OPP are asking that if there are any members of the public who might have witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage, to please call 1-888-310-1122 and reference case number E250229726.

The OPP would like to remind members of the public that if you are in a collision, it is the safest option to remain in your vehicle and wait until emergency crews arrive. Do not attempt to walk across the highway.