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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Dog Intentionally Run Down – Douglas RICHARD Arrested Again!

(THESSALON FIRST NATION, ON)- Driver purposely strikes a dog with their vehicle.

On January 3, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual attempting to run over a dog with a vehicle on Oakridge Road in the community of Thessalon First Nation. The driver fled the scene before officers arrived.

On January 8, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., police observed the same driver leaving a building on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon. Upon noticing the police, the accused fled on foot. With the assistance of the public the OPP were able to locate the individual on Water Street, resulting in an arrest.

Douglas RICHARD, 30 years-old from Thessalon First Nation was charged with:

  • Uttering Threats-damage or injure animal
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – three counts
  • Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court – five counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Drive while under suspension – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake at a later date.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

FOX Arrested For Arson

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Dryden Fire Service responded to a call for service at an apartment building.

On January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., on Duke Street, in Dryden ON, members of the Dryden OPP and members of the Dryden Fire Service received a call from an individual reporting a fire at a local apartment building.

Dryden Fire Service attended the residence and located a small fire in the building. It was determined that the fire was intentionally set.

As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old, Samantha FOX, of Thunder Bay, was arrested and charged with the following offences under the criminal code:

·        Arson – Damage to Property

·        Failure to Comply with Undertaking – two counts

The accused has been held for bail and is scheduled to appear with the Ontario Provincial Court on January 9, 2025.

Any person with further information regarding this incident should contact the Dryden OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Saturday January 4, 2025, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in collaboration with the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a search warrant on Birch Road in the Town of Fort Frances as part of an on-going ciminal investigation.

Police seized a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Psilocybin. , and other offence-related property. 

The drugs seized in this investigation have an estimated street value of $26,000.

As a result of the investigation, Sylvia MCKINNON, 58-year-old female of Fort Frances , has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking -Psilocybin

Amanda HUNTER , 40-year-old female from Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking -Psilocybin

Jason ELLMAN , 41-year-old male from Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking -Psilocybin

All accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 03, 2025, in Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at  where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.http://www.p3tips.com/273

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old Suspended Driver Arrested

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with impaired operation resulting from a traffic stop on Meredith Street East, Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township.

On January 9, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle when the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) alerted officers to a suspended driver. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested.

As a result, the driver, Jordan PITAWANAKWAT, 20-years-old from Birch Island, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 11, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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North Grenville OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – BROGAN Facing Numerous Charges

(NORTH GRENVILLE, ON) – The Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an adult following an indecent acts investigation involving a youth.

In December of 2024, the OPP received a report of nude images that had been sent to a youth. The Grenville County OPP Crime Unit continued the investigation.

As a result, Craig BROGAN, 34 years of age, from North Dundas was arrested on January 8, 2025, and charged with:

·      Distributing obscene matter

·      Make sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years of age

·      Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication

·      Indecent communications

The accused was held for a bail hearing on January 8, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, and remains in custody. 

The investigation by the Grenville County OPP Crime Unit is ongoing. Investigators are concerned that there could be other victims. They want to hear from anyone who may have had encounters with the accused via an online app or in person. If you have any information about this incident, please call the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. You can report a sexual offence by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. If you do not want to make a report to police or need time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211 Ontario for more information.

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

MUSACK – Drunk Driving

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On January 8, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on South Orr Lake Road, heading eastbound towards Hillsdale.

At approximately 12:57 p.m., officers attended the location and observed the vehicle with all four tires off the ground, on top of a snowbank on the edge of a driveway. Officers noticed an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Dale MUSACK, 49-year-old of Springwater Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

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Niagra Police Service Police Press Releases

Joshua SCHOLTENS Facing Numerous Charges

Niagra Regional Police

In December of 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Detectives assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) initiated an investigation into an individual not complying with the conditions of his release order.

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Street Crime Detectives assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) and 2 District arrested the suspect Joshua SCHOLTENS (30 years). He was charged with the following criminal offence:

–          Fail to Comply with Release Order

Upon his arrest detectives formed grounds that SCHOLTENS was trafficking in illegal drugs. As a result, detectives received judicial authorization to execute a search warrant on a St. Catharines residence. Detectives located and seized the following:

–          55.4 grams of Cocaine with an estimated street value of $5540

–          587.3 grams of Psilocybin with an estimated street value of $5873

–          1.8 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $180

–          $710 in Canadian Currency

Joshua SCHOLTENS of St. Catharines has been arrested and charged with the following additional criminal offences:

–          Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine X 2

–          Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine

–          Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Psilocybin

–          Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

–          Failing to Comply with Release Order X 2

SCHOLTENS remains in police custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing Wednesday, January 8, 2025, via video link to the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact police by dialing 905-688-4111, dial option #3, extension #1022200.

­­­Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

Incident #25-2180

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Belleville Police Service Police Press Releases

Belleville Police Daily Update 08Jan2025

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 66 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 7, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 8, 2025

Traffic stop leads to charges

On the 7th of January at 6:42pm, an officer conducted a vehicle stop in the city’s east end after an ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) hit showed a suspended driver attached to a vehicle.  A 2019 Nissan was stopped after the license plate information revealed the registered owner was suspended for unpaid fines.  During the investigation, the officer also discovered that there was no valid insurance on the vehicle.  As a result, a 32-year-old Brighton man was charged with drive under suspension and drive motor vehicle with no insurance.  The driver was issued a summons for Provincial Offences court in February. 

Theft of shopping carts

A business located near Sidney St. and Bridge St. West contacted the Belleville Police Service on the 7th of January to report that over the previous month, 27 shopping carts have been stolen from the property.  The shopping carts have a value of approximately $8000.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the stolen carts is asked to contact the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882 or Quinte Crime Stoppers.

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Police Press Releases Sarnia Police Service

Murder In Jail – One Arrested

On Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM, the Sarnia Police Service received a 911 call from the Sarnia Jail in response to an inmate that was found unresponsive in his cell.

Police, Fire and Paramedics quickly responded to find the male with no vital signs and he was subsequently pronounced deceased.

Investigators have since determined the death to be a homicide and have arrested another inmate who shared the same cell with the deceased.

As part of the continuing investigation and in collaboration with the Ontario Coroner’s Office, a post mortem examination (autopsy) has been scheduled for Thursday January 9, 2025.

The deceased  has been identified as Douglas CUTBUSH (51-years-old) of Sarnia.

Devin Gary FENTIE (33-years-old) of Sarnia is charged with first degree murder and was held for bail.

Pursuant to Section 522 (1) of the Criminal Code, a person charged with murder can only be granted bail by a judge or justice presiding in the superior court of criminal jurisdiction unlike bail procedures for less serious offences where bail eligibility is determined by a justice of the peace in the Ontario Court of Justice.   

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

St. Thomas Police Daily Update 08Jan2025

A 44 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested and charged with several offences after police were called to a disturbance downtown. This morning, at approximately 1:20 a.m. officers attended the area of Princess Avenue and Talbot Street to move along an unwanted person who had been involved in an altercation. Through investigation, officers learned the individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant with the London Police Service.

While attempting to arrest the individual, the accused became combative, actively resisting while kicking and spitting at police.  The individual was transported to police headquarters where a search incident to arrest, found a quantity of illicit drugs.

As a result of, the 44 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with:

  • Resist peace officer
  • Two counts of assault peace officer
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

The individual was processed and released on appearance notice.

No injuries were reported. ST25000408

Warrant Arrests 

A 30 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday January 7th 2025, the individual attended the Elgin County Courthouse to turn themselves in on an outstanding warrant for one count Break and Enter, stemming from an incident in August. The individual was processed and released with a future court date. ST25000359

A 28 year old London resident has been arrested. On Tuesday January 7th 2025, the individual attended St. Thomas Police Headquarters to turn themselves in on an outstanding warrant for Assault and Assault with a Weapon following an investigation into an incident that occurred in February of 2024. The individual was processed, attended court and was released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25000363

A 28 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday January 7th 2025, the individual attended the Elgin County Courthouse to turn themselves in on an outstanding warrant for Uttering Threats and Failure to Comply with Probation stemming from an incident in December. The 28 year old was processed, appeared before the court and was released with a future court date. ST25000369

Fraud 

A St. Thomas resident is out almost $13,000 after falling victim to a bank scam. It was reported that while out of the country the victim received a call from who they believed to be a representative from their bank, making them aware of fraudulent credit card transactions. The victim provided their security information after the caller stated it was required to cancel the transactions. The victim later learned several flights had been purchased with their credit card and the call they had received was a scam. ST25000336

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 08Jan2025

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two people stole more than $2,200 worth of lipstick from a south-end business.

Just after 7 p.m. Saturday, a man and woman entered a business near Stone Road West and Scottsdale Drive. As the woman pretended to look at fragrances while watching employees, the male began placing handfuls of items in his jacket. They left the store five minutes after entering.

In total, 136 Maybelline lipsticks with a value of $2,242 were stolen.

The man was described as mid-30s, 5’8” with a medium build, olive complexion and dark facial hair. He was wearing a black workwear-style jacket, beige sweater, jeans and a black baseball cap.

The woman was also mid-30s, 5’6” with a medium build, olive complexion, dark hair and a large nose. She was wearing a long beige winter jacket, black sweater and a zebra-print toque.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Man arrested for threats, damage

A Guelph man faces charges after three employees of a supportive housing complex were threatened.

On Tuesday, officers were called to the home in the north end of the city for a physical disturbance, during which one of the residents damaged a fire extinguisher.

While officers were on scene they learned of another incident a week earlier during which three employees had to lock themselves in an office while a resident  pounded on the door, demanding cigarettes and threatening to harm the workers.

A 26-year-old Guelph man is charged with mischief under $5,000 and three counts of uttering threats. He will appear in court February 21.

Missing court leads to arrest

A missed court date led to more charges for a Guelph woman Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, officers patrolling downtown located a man and woman on Baker Street. Investigation revealed the woman was wanted for missing a December court date for robbery and assault. She was placed under arrest and further investigation revealed she is also on release conditions with a term not to associate with the male.

A 41-year-old Guelph woman is charged with failing to attend court and failing to comply with an undertaking. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court January 28.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 214

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Pedestrian Killed By City Bus

A Fergus man is dead after he was struck by a city bus in downtown Guelph Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency services were called at 1:37 p.m. to the intersection of Wyndham Street North and Carden Street. Investigation revealed a 49-year-old Fergus man was struck as he crossed Wyndham Street.

The male was extricated from under the bus by Guelph Fire Department personnel but pronounced dead a short time later.

The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dave Anderson of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7444, or email [email protected].

Anyone who witnessed the collision and is having a difficult time can call Victim Services Wellington at 519-824-1212, ext. 7304, or the Here 24/7 Crisis Line at 1-844-HERE-247.

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Police Press Releases West Grey Police

West Grey Police 07Jan2025 Update

On January 2, 2025 West Grey Police were advised that a 27 year old male from West Grey was breaching conditions of a release order. Officers attended his residence and he was arrested, charged, held for bail and remains in custody as of press time.

On December 17th West Grey Police officers responded to a disturbance in Elmwood. Upon arrival police discovered a 51 year old male had breached the conditions of a release order. The culprit had already fled the scene and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was located in Hanover and arrested by Hanover Police Service officers later the same day. West Grey officers attended and he was brought back to the West Grey Police Service where he was held for bail. He remained in custody til December 30th when he was released on a new release order with conditions not to attend Elmwood. He will appear in court to answer to his charges at the end of January.

On December 18th, 2024 West Grey police took out an arrest warrant for a 37 male from Durham who also breached conditions of a release order. He has yet to be located.

On January 1, 2025 West Grey officers undertook an investigation into criminal harassment by a 26 year old male against a 30 year old female from West Grey. The male had been arrested by another police service on charges against the same female and did turn himself to West Grey when asked, He was held for bail and released. He will attend court in February to answer to the charges.

On January 6, 2025 West Grey officers responded to the Tim Hortons in Durham for a reported impaired driver. A 33 year old female of West Grey , who was already recently charged with impaired driving, was located behind the wheel of a vehicle. She failed the roadside demand and was placed under arrest and transported to the West Grey Police Service where she subsequently blew over the legal limit. Her vehicle was impounded and she was released on an undertaking charged with Adult Operation while Impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). She will appear in court to answer to the new charges in February.

On December 23, 2024 a West Grey officer was assaulted during a routine traffic stop on Durham Rd E. A 31 yr old female of no fixed address was charged with Assault Peace Officer, Possession of a Schedule substance and driving while under suspension. She was released from custody on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in Walkerton court in February to answer to the charges.

On December 28, 2024 West Grey officers attended to a single vehicle collision in Neustadt. A 33 yr old male from Flesherton was located sleeping in the drivers seat of the vehicle. He refused a breath demand and became combative with the attending officer. He was arrested and charged accordingly. He was released with conditions and will attend court in late January to answer to his charges.

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Cornwall OPP Police Press Releases

Human Smugglers Arrested – Names Released

(CORNWALL, ON) – Police have arrested four people after a traffic stop revealed eight individuals concealed in the rear of the vehicle destined for the United States (US).

An ongoing joint forces operation led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with assistance from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS), revealed evidence for a traffic stop under the Excise Act. On January 7, 2025, members from OPP BEST and the RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the City of Cornwall travelling in the direction of the CBSA port of entry. Officers located eight individuals concealed in the back of the vehicle and subsequently charged the driver and passenger of the vehicle under the Criminal Code (CC). Further investigation revealed another two suspect vehicles, which led to the arrest of an additional two individuals.

Charles EDWARDS, age 58 of Akwesasne, George TOOKER, age 54 of Akwesasne, Ngoc Dung LE, age 52 of Brossard, Quebec and Huu Huan NGUYEN, age 43 of Anjou, Quebec have each been charged with conspiracy to violate US law, s. 465(3) CC.

The four accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on February 25, 2025.

The investigation is currently ongoing. The eight individuals found concealed within the vehicle were arrested and charges may be laid if applicable.

If you have any information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Property Recovered – Michael BRITO Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Collingwood Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant on Boyne Street, in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On January 2 2025, Nottawasaga CSCU began an investigation as they received information that a Kubota diesel side by side was stolen and a GPS tracker was pinging at an address in Alliston.

On January 7 2025, at approximately 5;25 p.m. officers executed a search warrant at the address locating the stolen Kubota inside the garage along with the below noted items believed to be stolen with a total value of $65,810.00

A Kubota RTV Value: $21,000.00, an Enclosed trailer Value: $5000.00, 3 Red Honda Dirt bikes Value: $8000, a Green Kawasaki Dirt bike Value: $3500, a Honda Generator Value: $4500, 4 Stihl trimmers Value: $2280, 2 Stihl quick cut saws Value: $3600, a Stihl Chainsaw Value: $300, 2 Hilti Jack hammer/Drills Value: $5000, Echo backpack leaf blower Value: $400,  Milwaukee band saw Value: $530, Milwaukee rotary hammer $1000, Wacker Neuson plate tamper Value: $2200, a Honda Snow blower and pressure washer Value: $2500, MTD Snow blower Value: $500, and Hilti Electrical box Value: $1500. and assorted brand-new Milwaukee power tools Value: $4000

As a results Michael BRITO 29-years-old of Alliston was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

• Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 20th, 2025.

Officers are attempting to identify the owners of the items shown, if you believe any of these items belong to you, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 regarding E250006726. 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.