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Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

Stolen Snow Plow Ends With Charges

On January 28th 2025 at 3:05am Saugeen Shores Police were alerted that a snow plow that had been stolen from Owen Sound, ON was headed towards their jurisdiction. The vehicle was located by officers around 3:15am on Doll Sideroad in the Town of Port Elgin. A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle fled from police. The vehicle was not pursued.

The truck was then observed on County Road 3 and a tire deflation device was successfully deployed. The vehicle fled from police again despite the blizzard like conditions and headed on to Highway 21. The vehicle was soon abandoned and police began to track the suspects through the snow.

Two individuals were located and placed under arrest.

39-year-old of Owen Sound has been charged with:
-Flight from Peace Officer
-Dangerous operation
-Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance
-Drive while under suspension
-Fail to stop for Police
-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

43-year old of Owen Sound has been charged with:
-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
-Possession of a Prohibited Device
-Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Sasha MILLER Was Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Bonnechere Valley Township resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after a collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the evening of February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa after an off-duty OPP officer located a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Civic Centre Road. Investigation found the vehicle left the roadway, crossed on to the sidewalk and collided with a snowbank. The driver was taken into custody for impaired driving and transported to the detachment for testing where readings in excess of three times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained. Police also seized a quantity of alcohol during the course of the investigation. 

As a result of this incident 33-year-old Sasha MILLER has been charged with the following CC and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Driving motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 24, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Whitewater Region

Benjamin LEE – Drunk Driving

(WHITEWATER REGION TWP, ON) – An American motorist is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a driving complaint in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the afternoon of February 3, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the UOV OPP began investigating after a possible impaired driver was reported on Highway 17 in Whitewater Region Township. Police located the vehicle a short time later and conducted a traffic stop as it turned onto Murphy Road. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the detachment for testing. Test results were more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit.    

As a result of this incident 43-year-old Benjamin LEE of Chesapeake, VA, USA, has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had a driver’s licence suspension registered for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 25, 2025. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Scolds Public After Coon Call

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received several calls recently after residents have spotted a raccoon out during the day.

The primary focus of the OPP is public safety. The OPP wants to remind the public that anyone having issues with raccoons, skunks, bats or any other animal on their property needs to call a private animal removal service.

It’s a common myth that a raccoon walking around during the day is sick or has rabies. It’s true that raccoons are mostly nocturnal, but they can be active during the day for many different reasons. Raccoons will come out during the day if there is a food source available at a particular time, if they have been frightened out of their daytime sleeping spot, or if there is high competition in the area at night from other nocturnal animals.

“The OPP does not have the equipment to trap and house live animals or transport wild animals. Calling the police to deal with nuisance animals ties up the phone lines at the communications center and ties up law enforcement officers. A private animal removal service should be contacted instead of calling the police.” – Inspector Jodi Kays, Detachment Commander, Haldimand County OPP.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with an ongoing home invasion investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, assisted by the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and the West Region OPP Canine Unit, responded to a home invasion on Nixon Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Investigators determined that a group of four to five individuals forcibly entered a residence. Once inside, they interacted with three occupants, during which one occupant was physically assaulted and sustained minor injuries.

The suspects then fled the area, with some observed departing in a white van.

The suspects, described as black and Caucasian males, were wearing face coverings and dressed in black or grey hooded sweatshirts or zip-up jackets. They were also seen carrying what appeared to be firearms and other weapons during the incident.

Around 3:54 a.m., officers located and stopped a van matching the suspect vehicle’s description on Windham Road 14 in Simcoe. The driver and passenger were taken into custody without incident.

26-year-old Trevor MCCROSSAN from Richmond Hill, Ontario, and 41-year-old Diana BUVEHALL from Kingston, Ontario, have been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited) (three counts).

The accused individuals have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is actively conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone who was travelling on Nixon Road around the time of the incident and observed anything suspicious, or anyone with relevant information, is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122. Residents in the area are also asked to check their home surveillance systems for any footage that may assist in the investigation.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals following an investigation involving firearms and drugs.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, members of the Haliburton Highlands and Kawartha Lakes OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed search warrants at locations on Highland Street in Haliburton and Pine Avenue in Haliburton on February 4, 2025. Firearms, ammunition, suspected drugs and cash were among items seized. Four people were arrested.

As a result, Shawn HARDING, 37 years-of-age, of Haliburton, has been charged with:

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

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

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts

·        Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Possession cannabis for the purpose of selling – two counts

The accused has been held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay, Ontario.

And further, Amy HARMAN, 43 years-of-age, of Algonquin Highlands, has been charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance

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

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related offences is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at http://www.khcrimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not have to testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.00.

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Jogues OPP Police Press Releases

Linda LEVASSEU Calls Police On Herself

(JOGUES, ON) – A driver who reported their own vehicle stuck in a ditch south of Hearst is now facing impaired driving charges.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a driver that reported they had gotten their vehicle stuck in a ditch on Maheux Road in Jogues.

Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. During the interaction, officers determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to the Hearst OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Linda LEVASSEUR, 63 years of age of Jogues, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 5, 2025, in Hearst. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Serpent River First Nation

Robert FOLZ Was Arrested Again!

(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)– Argument results in one being arrested.

On February 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance that had taken place at a community centre on Ball Park Road in the community of Serpent River First Nation where two people had a verbal altercation. The conversation ended with one person threatening to use baseball bats the next time they met. 

Officers later located the accused, and a subsequent query revealed that the individual was also wanted for another matter. Further investigation revealed that the accused was in violation of another condition and was found in the company of someone with whom they were not permitted to associate with. As a result, an arrest was made, and the accused was transported to the Blind River detachment.

Robert FOLZ, 41 years old from Serpent River First Nation was charged with:

  • Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm
  • Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court – three counts

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 5, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

WHITFIELD Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A vehicle in the ditch leads to one person being charged with impaired and resisting arrest.

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11 in Temiskaming Shores.

The OPP located the vehicle and found the driver still inside. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further testing.

Kurt WHITFIELD, 29 years-of-age of North Bay, was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on March 4, 2025.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan LAWRIE – Impaired Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident with three criminal charges stemming from a traffic stop.

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a traffic enforcement initiative and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, Bryan LAWRIE, a 34-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 14, 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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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Chad CROUSE Was Arrested


(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 4, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 40, north of Lasalle Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Chad CROUSE, 21-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted speed limit
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Anthony HUDSON – Was Arrested

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Burlington resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a traffic enforcement initiative and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony HUDSON, a 43-year-old of Burlington is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 11, 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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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – On February 3rd, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 19-year-old individual from Goderich was arrested on February 4th, 2025 and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with impaired driving and numerous other offences in separate incidents overnight.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, shortly before 9:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members were called to a residence over concerns an unlicensed and intoxicated male was driving a vehicle. 

James HORNER, a 34-year-old from Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

On Wednesday, February 5, 2024, just before 4:00 a.m., L&A County OPP was called to the scene of a single vehicle rollover on the 401 Highway in Belleville.

Following an investigation, Hunter BRESEE, a 23-year-old from Newboro was charged with:

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

Both of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee at a later date. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Child Sexually Assaulted – 31 Year Old From Brussels Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 2nd, 2025 members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on a snowmobile. While investigating the traffic complaint, the OPP received additional information that the accused had sexually assaulted a youth.

The OPP located the 31-year-old resident of Brussels who was charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Sexual interference.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Stratford on February 24th, 2025.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.