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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Gary CZECH – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On October 29, 2025 at 4:08 p.m., Huntsville OPP attended a motor vehicle collision on Domtar Road. The collision involved a pick up truck striking a hydro pole. The driver was assessed for injury at the scene by Muskoka EMS and did not require and further medical attention. As a result of the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired and subsequently arrested.

Gary CZECH, 44 years old of Huntsville is charged for:

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was suspended from driving for 90 days as per Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS)

The accused is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The OPP reminds drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 

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Keegan IUSI – Break & Enter, Theft

(SHELBURNE, ON) – As a result of a thorough investigation, members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) promptly laid charges in connection to a break and enter to a local Shelburne business.

On October 18, 2024, members of the Dufferin OPP responded to an alarm call at a local business on Main Street West in Shelburne. Upon arrival police observed the front door to be smashed and determined it to be a break and enter. A short while later police responded to a second call for service in which the suspect of the break and enter was identified, arrested, and charged.

Keegan IUSI, a 18-year-old from Amaranth has been charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place- commit indictable offence
  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Disobeying order of court
  • Failure to comply with undertaking (2 counts)

The accused individuals was held for Bail to answer to their charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

More Impaired Drivers

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with impaired driving related charges over the night.

On October 30, at approximately 6:28 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Upon arrival the driver had fled the scene but was picked up by officers a short time later. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver resulting in a three-day suspension. A 45-year-old of Bradford, was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

·      Adult Fail to Remain

·      Adult Careless Driving

·      Adult Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

·      Adult Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

At approximately 9:34 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in Clearview Township. Officers engaged in an impaired operation investigation. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. The driver then tried to flee from police and was picked up by police shortly after departure. As a result, Patrick Lewis PARKER, 32-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Flight from Peace Officer

·      Adult Resist Peace Officer

·      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

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.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Gary HENDRICKS: Child Porn, Etc.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one male with numerous Child related sex offences.

On October 23, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m. members of the Orillia OPP received information regarding a historical sexual offence on a minor. Orillia OPP began an investigation into the accusations.

On October 24, 2024, officers obtained judicial authorization to search for evidence. Orillia OPP with the assistance of the Digital Forensics Unit were able to confirm the seized property did contain Child Pornography.

On October 30, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP, with the assistance of the Orillia Detachment Major Crime Unit and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit attended an address in the City of Barrie and arrested one male party.

A result of this investigation; Gary HENDRICKS, 62-year-old, from Barrie has been charged with:

  • Invitation to Sexual Touching
  • Sexual Interference
  • Makes, Prints, Publishes or Possession for the Purpose of Publication Any Child Pornography – 2 counts
  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 Years of Age – 2 counts
  • Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 Years of Age – 2 counts
  • Invitation to Sexual Touching Under 16 Years of Age
  • Sexual Interference

The accused was held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

Investigators are concerned that there could be other victims. Anyone with information about these or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas FLETCHER Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – October 30th 2024 at 1205p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on Old Muskoka Road, of a naked male running on the roadway.  

The investigation revealed the accused had been acting strangely and became assaultive towards the victim. The victim was struck with an object and physically assaulted as well. The victim was assessed for minor injuries by Muskoka EMS and did not require any further medical attention.

The accused was taken into custody without incident. 

Thomas FLETCHER, 34 years old of Huntsville is charged for:

·      Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle

·      Assault with A Weapon

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on October 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The Huntsville OPP want to advise this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Terrace Bay

Drug Bust

(TERRACE BAY, ON) – Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a report of a suspicious person.

At approximately 8:30 pm on October 24, 2024 police responded to a call for assistance at a residence on Kenogami Road. A female in distress entered the residence then abruptly left with four individuals in a vehicle.

Police located the suspect vehicle in Terrace Bay and arrested three people, two with outstanding warrants. Upon search of the motor vehicle, police located suspected cocaine (approximately 30 grams), crack cocaine (approximately 9 grams) and speed tablets.

Following the investigation, Leona JACKO 25 years old, from Marathon has been charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – amphetamine

Jason MOSES, 39 years old, of Pays Plat First Nation and Sheldon GULLIFORD, 39 years old of Marathon were both arrested on outstanding warrants.

Two accused were released and one held for bail.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or report online through ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Dorion

Norman ESQUEGA – Drunk Driving

(DORION, ON) On October 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00pm., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver near Dorion ON. Officers patrolled the area and observed the suspect vehicle on Black Sturgeon Road.

As a result of the investigation, Norman ESQUEGA 56-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been criminally charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

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CAMBRIDGE OPP Police Press Releases

Detached Wheel Kills One

(CAMBRIDGE, ON) – A fatal collision involving a detached wheel from a van, which struck a SUV, has closed Highway 401 eastbound in Cambridge for several hours this afternoon.

On October 30, 2024, approximately 01:55 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Cambridge Detachment, received numerous calls reporting a serious collision involving a transport truck and a SUV on Highway 401 eastbound, east of Townline Road, Cambridge.

Tragically, the driver of the SUV, a 39-year-old, from Toronto, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

All eastbound lanes were closed for investigation at Townline Road, and members of the OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) Traffic Support Unit (TSU) attended to assist with the investigation. It was confirmed by investigators that a wheel had become detached from a van travelling westbound, which struck the SUV travelling eastbound, which then made contact with the transport truck.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township that led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine tablets and an imitation firearm.

On October 28, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a person known to them as being a suspended driver get into the driver’s seat of a vehicle. The driver then proceeded westbound on Highway 17 near McKerrow. A traffic stop was initiated, and police observed two individuals inside the vehicle. Further investigation led to officers locating over 900 tablets of suspected methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $4,500, and an imitation firearm inside the vehicle.

As a result, the driver, Brandon FOURNIER, 25-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The passenger, Johnathon TRUDEAU, 42-years-old from Spanish, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Failure to comply with probation order – two counts
  • Failure to comply with release order

Both accused individuals appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on October 28, 2024 and were remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Drug Bust – Names Released

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with drug related offences.

On October 23, 2024, members from the Community Street Crime (CSC) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Nipissing West OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Front Street, West Nipissing.

A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of cellular phones and drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine, with an estimated street value of over $100,000.

As a result of the investigation, Lucie BEAUDRY, 37-years-of-age, and Mark CROMWELL, 35-years-of-age, both from West Nipissing and were arrested and charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts each.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 5, 2023, in West Nipissing.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer KOEBEL – Assault

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a disturbance in Brighton.

On October 29, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a dispute at a residence on Elizabeth Street. Officers arrived at the location where a window was smashed and a resident had been assaulted. No injuries were reported, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required.

The accused had left the area and later returned where they were met by officers.

Jennifer KOEBEL, 29-years-old, from Brighton, has been charged with:

–       Assault

–       Mischief under $5,000.

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

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

John CARLEY – Indecent Assault

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an historical sexual assault case.

Two people contacted the OPP in September 2024 to report that they had been sexually assaulted at locations in Smiths Falls and Montague Township over a period of five years, beginning in the 1980s.

As a result of the investigation, John CARLEY, age 94 of the village of Elgin in Rideau Lakes Township, has been charged with two counts of indecent assault.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on November 18, 2024.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Justin HUNT – Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a complaint of an individual failing to pay for their meal at a downtown Pembroke restaurant. 

On the evening of October 25, 2024, UOV OPP officers responded to a restaurant on Pembroke Street West after a report of a customer who was attempting to leave without paying their bill. 

Officers attended and charged 29-year-old Justin HUNT of no fixed address with one count of food and lodging fraud under the Criminal Code (CC). The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 26, 2024. 

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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police.

On October 28, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police were conducting general patrol when they observed a motor vehicle on August Street owned by a known suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted and two individuals were located inside the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle was found to be on conditions to remain outside Batchewana First Nation. The passenger was arrested and a search of the vehicle and both occupants located over 21 grams of suspected Cocaine and less than 1 gram of suspected Fentanyl.

The driver of the vehicle, 33-year-old Jamie SHARPE, from White River was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than Heroin)

The passenger of the vehicle, 55-year-old Curtis LEACH, from Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Both accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 25, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Plummer

Hal MCKENDRY – Drunk Driving

(PLUMMER ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON) – East Algoma OPP lays 45th impaired charge in 2024.

On October 29, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Plummer Road in Plummer Additional Township.

Investigation determined a black pick-up truck attended the complainant’s field on the west side of Plummer Road near West Road. The pick-up truck slowly pulled into the field and the driver who appeared to be impaired began yelling at the homeowner. An altercation then ensued between the property owner and the driver who believed that this property was his.

The accused was arrested and transported to Thessalon detachment for further testing and was lodged until sober.

As a result, Hal MCKENDRY, 62 years-of-age from Goulais River was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Enter premises when entry prohibited

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 5, 2024. 

The pick-up truck was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.