(ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION, ON) – One person is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop involving an ATV at the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN).
On the afternoon of January 5, 2026, UOV OPP patrol officers observed an ATV on AOPFN being driven erratically and disobeying stop signs. A traffic stop was conducted on Kokomis Road and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.
As a result of this incident 49-year-old Harold Tyson ST-DENIS, a resident of AOPFN, was charged with the following CC and HTA offences:
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
· No driver’s licence
· Driving while under suspension
· Fail to drive on shoulder
· Disobey stop sign – two counts
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their ATV was towed and impounded for 14 days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 10, 2026.
(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after a crash early New Years Day.
On Thursday January 1, 2026, at approximately 5:00am, Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Stenner Road in Douro-Dummer Township. The caller advised that an individual had arrived at their residence stating they crashed their vehicle. The individual eventually returned to the vehicle after police had been contacted.
Upon arrival, officers spoke to the driver and determined them to be impaired. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing where samples were provided over double the legal limit.
Matthew D’ENTREMONT (age 26) of Fraserville, ON., was arrested and charged with;
• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80+)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 10, 2026.
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
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).
(EDWARDSBURGH-CARDINAL TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a vehicle, which initially fled from officers, was stopped 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.
The car was spotted a short time later by Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP officers in Morrisburg. The officers followed the vehicle to the Iroquois area, where Grenville OPP officers utilized a spike belt and other measures to safely stop the vehicle. 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, as well as cannabis and other substances and suspected stolen property.
Joshua LAMOUREUX, age 39 of North Grenville, has been charged with:
Flight from a peace officer – two counts
Dangerous operation of a vehicle
Driving while under suspension
Using a plate unauthorized for a vehicle
Driving with cannabis readily available
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Failing to comply with a release order
Failure to comply with a release order
Joyce LA FRANCE, age 42 of Elizabethtown Township has been charged with:
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Obstructing a peace officer
The investigation is continuing, and additional charges are pending.
Both individuals are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Amaranth resident with break and enter, along with additional offences, following an investigation.
On January 8, 2026, shortly after 2:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of First Avenue and Jelly Street in the Town of Shelburne in response to a commercial alarm at a retail store. The complainant reported that a lone suspect had used a hammer to gain entry to the store and provided a description of the individual.
Due to the quick response, a keen-eyed officer observed an individual matching the suspect description walking along the roadway near the scene. Police were able to identify the individual, resulting in a break and enter investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Andrew BADHRUBARAYAN, a 40-year-old male from Amaranth, has been charged with the following offences:
Break and enter a place to commit an indictable offence
Possession of break-in instruments
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date.
The Dufferin OPP remind residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information, dash camera footage, or security video related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Dufferin OPP.
Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or other suspected unlawful activity is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a motorist with stunt driving and impaired operation.
On January 8, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Brighton when they observed a passenger vehicle travelling at 170 km/h.
The vehicle was stopped, and after speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
MD Tawhidul JOY, 24-years-old, from Scarborough, has been charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
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 14-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.
(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), attended a report of a school bus that had left the roadway.
On Wednesday January 7, 2026, shortly before 8:00am, the Peterborough County OPP received a call regarding a school bus that had gone off the road into the ditch on Drummond Line in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. The bus, that was travelling southbound, moved to the right as another vehicle approaching from the opposite direction passed. The bus was pulled into the ditch as its wheel came in contact with the loose snow piled at the side of the road.
The bus was empty at the time of the collision, with the exception of the driver who was uninjured. The roadway was blocked for a length of time while the bus was removed from the ditch.
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).
(MINDEN, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals following an investigation involving drugs.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment and the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a location on Parkside Street in Minden. Items seized include 63.5 grams of fentanyl, 9 grams of cocaine, $195 Canadian currency and two shotgun shells.
As a result of the investigation, Vallinda DAVIS, 69 years-of-age, of Minden and Jamie MADILL, 46 years-of-age, of Minden, have been charged with:
· Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
· Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date.
If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit substances in Haliburton County, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.khcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic complaint has led to an individual being arrested for impaired driving.
On January 6, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver. Police located the involved vehicle on Highway 40 near Rokeby Line, where a traffic stop was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, Tyler MCKILLICAN, a 30-year-old of Wallaceburg, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
-Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
-Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
-Dangerous Operation
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 February 3, 2026, in Sarnia.
Lambton OPP would like to thank the member of the public who promptly reported the traffic complaint. Their vigilance helps us keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual is facing charges following a report of a suspicious person in Haldimand County.
On January 8, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person attempting to enter vehicles on Maple Street, Dunnville.
The individual was located and taken into custody.
Jeremy LORD, 26-years-old of Dunnville has been charged with the following offences:
· Theft Under $5000
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
· Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga today.
(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – A Guelph driver is charged following a traffic stop.
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Fife Road in the City of Guelph, when their cruiser’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system registered a “hit” on a potential suspended driver.
As a result of the investigation, Justin SWAIN, a 43-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 13, 2026.
Vehicle was impounded for 45 days, 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.
(BROCKTON, ON) – On January 6, 2025, at approximately 6:41 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a hydro pole on Durham Street East, Municipality of Brockton.
Police attended the collision scene and found that a dump truck had struck a hydro pole on the east hill of Durham Street East in Walkerton. No injuries were reported, however power to select areas of town were affected. Hydro crews were on site for the following several hours for the repair.
As a result, a 63-year-old motorist from Walkerton was charged with careless driving, contrary to section 130(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
(WINGHAM, North Huron, ON — Residents and members of the press are preparing to attend the January 12 North Huron council meeting in force, arriving early, cameras in hand, determined to record proceedings and ask questions publicly and peacefully.
North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer is refusing to enforce any bylaws in North Huron, from recording council meetings, asking questions at meetings, parking viloations to obstructing sidewalks. Paul Heffer has been rendered moot. Paul Heffer was scared to enforce the law, even with the secret police there backing him up.
The half hour before the scheduled meetings at 6:00 p.m., has become a focal point for growing concern over transparency, public participation, and the enforceability of council rules inside the chambers.
At the previous meeting on December 15, members of the public openly recorded council proceedings despite the presence of police. No enforcement action was taken. Cameras continued rolling. Questions continued being asked.
That moment, many say, marked a turning point.
Despite a long-standing “no recording” policy cited by council chair Paul Heffer, the rule was not enforced—raising fundamental questions about whether the bylaw applies, whether it is lawful, and whether council leadership has the authority or willingness to act on it.
Legal experts have long noted that recording public meetings is protected under Canadian principles of open government, particularly when no disruption occurs. Attendees at the December meeting remained calm, orderly, and compliant with decorum—while continuing to document what unfolded.
Observers say the inability to stop lawful recording, even with police present, underscored a deeper issue: uncertainty at the top of council about the scope of its own powers and bylaws.
As January 12 approaches, organizers say the public intends to do exactly what it did last time—show up, follow the rules, ask questions, and record.
“This isn’t about disruption,” said one attendee. “It’s about visibility. When power is exercised in public, it should withstand public scrutiny.”
Council leadership has not clarified whether the recording policy applies to the council’s own property, whether it has been legally reviewed, or why it was not enforced at the last meeting. That silence, critics argue, speaks louder than any enforcement attempt could.
Residents say the message is simple: council chambers are not private boardrooms. They are public spaces, paid for by taxpayers, meant for accountability—not control.
January 12 is shaping up to be less about confrontation and more about a test—of governance, transparency, and whether elected officials can operate confidently under the same scrutiny they routinely impose on the public.
Cameras will be on. Questions will be asked. And this time, no one expects the public to back down.
(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a two vehicle collision that led to an impaired investigation, multiple charges and a drug seizure in the Town of New Tecumseth.
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of 4th Line and Sideroad 15 in New Tecumseth. Officers located the vehicles in the ditch and began their investigation.
As a result of the investigation, officers arrested two occupants from one of the involved vehicles. Officers also seized a substantial quantity of suspected cocaine from the vehicle.
The driver, Jordyn CAYER, a 26-year-old, of New Tecumseth, has been charged with:
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – cocaine
• Public Mischief
• Driving while under suspension
• Driving motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
• Driving motor vehicle or boat with liquor readily available
The passenger, John MCGUINNIGLE, a 34-year-old, of New Tecumseth, has been charged with:
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – cocaine
• Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
• Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place
One individual was transported to hospital by EMS with minor injuries.
Both accused parties were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford with a future court date to answer to the charges.
The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately 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.
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 6, 2026, at approximately 6:21 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver entering a business property along Tie Road, Municipality of Kincardine.
Police attended the location and found the vehicle in question. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of impairment. They were taken into custody and transported for further testing.
Cory GALE, 47-years-old, of Repentigny, Quebec, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on February 18, 2026, to answer to the charge.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a property damage incident in Simcoe.
On Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 9:58 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported dispute at a residence on Thomson Road in Simcoe.
The investigation determined that an interaction occurred between two individuals at the location, resulting in damage to the residence and to property belonging to the victim.
As result, 33-year-old Brady MYERS of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offences:
Mischief – destroys or damages property,
Fail to comply with Probation Order.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
