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MORAVIANTOWN FIRST NATIONS OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua PETERS Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(MORAVIANTOWN FIRST NATIONS, ON) – One person is charged with multiple offences after a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at approximately 3:13 p.m., Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Selton Line on Moraviantown Delaware First Nation and seized approximately $16,000 worth of suspected cocaine, hydromorphone, and a considerable sum of Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua PETERS, a 46-year-old from Chatham Kent was charged with:

·      Possession for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act)

·      Possession for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) (two counts)

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 (Criminal Code)

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Criminal Code)

·      Operation While Prohibited (Criminal Code)

·      Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (Cannabis Act)

·      Permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)

·      Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The Middlesex-Elgin Community Street Crime Unit assisted the Elgin OPP.

The accused was held for bail and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Chatham on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

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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Campbellford Northumerland OPP

Lee FERRILL – Drunk Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a motorist with impaired operation following a collision.

On January 8, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m., police and fire crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

No serious injuries were reported; however, both a passenger vehicle and a commercial vehicle sustained extensive damage.

After speaking with one of the involved drivers, officers initiated an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Lee FERRILL, 42-years-old, from Campbellford, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in February 2026. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound were also imposed.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. Your call could prevent serious consequences. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is a criminal offence, and speeding is another dangerous behaviour that can lead to those same serious consequences. If you plan to drink or consume drugs, plan ahead: arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or choose another safe option. Slow down, stay sober, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Emily GASTON & Nicholas CURRAH Were Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged in connection with separate impaired driving investigations.

On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 7:41 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspected impaired driver near the intersection of Kent Street North and Young Street in Simcoe.

Officers located the vehicle at the intersection and, following an interaction with the driver, took the individual into custody without incident.

As a result, 38-year-old Emily GASTON of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

In a separate incident, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at approximately 7:22 p.m., a Norfolk County OPP officer was patrolling Hillcrest Road in Simcoe when a speeding vehicle was observed.

Following a traffic stop and the administration of a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 30-year-old Nicholas CURRAH of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit,
  • Possess more than one licence,
  • Fail to have insurance card.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Brendan STEWART & Brandon MOREAU

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged in connection with a theft investigation in Simcoe.

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, at approximately 1:12 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and the West Region OPP Canine Unit, responded to a report of two individuals breaking into a vehicle on Decou Road in Simcoe.

Officers located one of the suspects at a location on Decou Road shortly after 1:20 a.m., while the second suspect was located at another location on Decou Road shortly before 2:00 a.m. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

The investigation further determined that the suspects had also targeted vehicles nearby on Willow Drive.

As a result, 18-year-old Brendan STEWART of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Theft under $5,000 – two counts,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Also charged was 23-year-old Brandon MOREAU of Norfolk County, with the following alleged offences:

  • Theft under $5,000 – two counts,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

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EDWARDSBURG CARDINAL North Grenville OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua LAMOUREUX & Joyce LA FRANCE Were Arrested

(EDWARDSBURGH-CARDINAL TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people now face additional charges following an incident earlier this week, in which a vehicle, which initially fled from officers in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Township.

Officers with the Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation on Thursday, January 8, 2026, around 2:00 a.m. on County Road 2 in Cardinal. The vehicle fled a high speed. Officers did not conduct a pursuit for safety reasons.

OPP officers later utilized a spike belt and other measures to safely stop the vehicle in the Iroquois area. Two people were arrested without further incident. There were no injuries, although one OPP cruiser was struck by the vehicle.

Officers seized a firearm and an imitation firearm and other items.

In addition to the earlier charges, Joshua LAMOUREUX, age 39 of North Grenville, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Occupant of a vehicle knowing there was a firearm

This accused was remanded in custody with a bail hearing scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

In addition to the earlier charges, Joyce LA FRANCE, age 42 of Elizabethtown Township has now been charged with:

  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Occupant of a vehicle knowing there was a firearm

This accused was remanded in custody with a bail hearing scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

$10,000 Drug Bust

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized over $10,000 worth of drugs in the town of Bancroft.

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers received an anonymous tip from the public regarding drugs and a possible wanted person. Officers located the person in a parking lot. During the investigation two people were arrested and a search of the vehicle located over 85 grams of suspected methamphetamine, over 78 grams of suspected cocaine, cash, scales, dime bags and two cell phones.

As a result, Justin SLEEPER, age 33, of Bancroft was charged with the following:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – four counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts

Caitlyn CLANCY, age 35, of Highlands East Township was charge with the following:

  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Fail to comply with an undertaking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts

Both accused were held for bail and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on January 9, 2026

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Cesar BARRIENTOS QUINTANILLA – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On January 9, 2026, at approximately 2:23 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Southbridge Street in the Municipality of Leamington.

Cesar BARRIENTOS QUINTANILLA, 31-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Turn – Not in Safety

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on January 20, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Area OPP London Police Press Releases

35 Year Old Backs Into Police Cruiser & Isn’t Executed #StillCanada

(LONDON, ON) – Driver charged after cruiser struck during traffic stop.

On January 6, 2026, at 7:22 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while travelling through the City of London, observed a vehicle perform a traffic violation at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Bradley Avenue.

A traffic stop was initiated. During the stop the accused reversed into the OPP cruiser causing minor damage to both vehicles.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, a 35-year-old of London has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Red light – fail to stop
  • Careless Driving
  • CAIA 3(1) Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges at a later date.

The OPP can be reached anywhere, anytime in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Azure-Dee CASS – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision.

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 124 near Melville Street in Clearview Township. Officers located the vehicle and conducted an impaired driving investigation. Subsequently, the driver was arrested.

Azure-Dee CASS, a 27-year-old of Christian Island, was arrested and charged with the following:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 17, 2026, to answer to the charges.

Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads.  

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua BARREIRA Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with a neighbour dispute in Simcoe.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 4:29 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported neighbour dispute on Highway 3 in Simcoe.

The investigation determined that an interaction occurred between two individuals after one of them unlawfully entered onto the other’s property. It was further determined that the same individual had previously threatened the other person.

As a result, 37-year-old Joshua BARREIRA of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Trespassing at night,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

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Free Press North Huron OPP WFP

North Huron CAO Nulls All Bylaws – Enforcement Officers To Be Let Go #12Jan #ItsTime

(Wingham, North Huron) — Cameras and questions are now allowed back at North Huron council meetings, thanks to CAO Nelson Santos.

In a written response to public questions about snow-covered sidewalks, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township of North Huron has made a declaration with sweeping implications: municipal bylaws no longer apply to North Huron. This opens North Huron up to litigation for previous overreach incidents on private property.

At the next meeting on 12Jan2026 council is expected to announce they will letting by-law enforcement officers go, and eliminating that position, saving taxpayers $70,000+/year. “There are no bylaws to enforce anymore, and they weren’t allowed to enforce bylaws anyway, why would continue to pay for enforcement officers?”

In his email, the CAO Nelson Santos states that “municipal responsibilities and mandates do not fall under nor are qualified under its own municipal bylaws,” asserting instead that the Township is governed solely by provincial legislation and regulation when carrying out its duties.

The Revolution Will Be Streamed Live 12Jan 5:30pm #ItsTime #CamerasUp #PickASide
Paul Heffer Rendered Moot: Questions & Cameras Return To North Huron Council Meetings #ItsTime #12Jan
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Gore Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Cade MCCURDY – Attempt Murder, Etc.

(GORE BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with attempted murder following a firearm-related incident in Manitoulin.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm-related incident in the area of Emery Road and Highway 542 in Gordon Township. There were no physical injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, Cade MCCURDY, 23 years old of Gordon Township, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Attempt to commit murder, section 239(1)(b)
  • Assault, section 266
  • Pointing a firearm, section 87
  • Firearm use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a) – two counts
  • Careless use of firearm, section 86(1)
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, section 88
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
  • Obstruct peace officer, section 129(a)
  • Breaking and entering a dwelling-house with intent to commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(a)

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Forensic Identification Services, the OPP Canine Unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Manitoulin OPP 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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Area OPP Mount Forest OPP Police Press Releases

65 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A motorist is charged after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint in Mount Forest.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE checkpoint to examine the sobriety of drivers on Sligo Road in Mount Forest, when they found a driver to be operating their vehicle with an open container of liquor.

As a result of the investigation, a 65-year-old from Mount Forest, is charged under the Liquor Licence Act (LLCA) with:

  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The charge of ‘Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor’ under the LLCA is accompanied by a $215.00 fine.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Gowanstown Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Gordon SNYDERS – Failure To Comply

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – A Gowanstown driver is facing charges following a traffic stop.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a traffic stop on King Street in Minto of a suspected impaired driver.

As a result of the investigation, Gordon SNYDERS, a 57-year-old from Gowanstown, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 23, 2026.

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

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A young snowmobiler is facing impaired charges after getting stuck in a ditch along Highway 6.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Highway 6 in Fergus when they located a snowmobile stuck in a ditch.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.

The Wellington OPP would like to remind snowmobilers to ride smart, ride safe and NEVER ride impaired.

If you have an urgent complaint or if you suspect someone is operating a snowmobile while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you witness unsafe snowmobile activity or riders using closed trails, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.