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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Jared HAYES – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A driver has been charged following a collision in Lakeshore.

 At approximately 2:45 a.m. on December 12, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single vehicle collision on Old Tecumseh Road near Walstedt Way in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Jared HAYES, 29-years-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on January 7, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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

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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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

James SAUNDERS Arrested For Assault

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Disturbance investigation in North Middlesex results in charge.

On December 10, 2025, at 9:59 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Parkhill, Municipality of North Middlesex, for the report of a disturbance.

While investigating the incident, an officer was assaulted.

The officer wasn’t injured.

James SAUNDERS, a 35-year-old of North Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on January 15, 2026, to speak to the charge.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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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Breaking News North Huron WFP Wingham

North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer To Force “Unstable” Budget On Public & Council Using Strong Mayor “Law”

(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron councillors and residents were not allowed any input or scrutiny in the 2026 budget. Taxes ares going up 3.89%, and expected to soar in 2027. According to documents, Paul Heffer is exercising “Strong Mayor” powers to ram his budget through. Click Here for a link to today’s meeting

🔥 TOP-LINE TAKEAWAYS — WHAT THEY DON’T WANT THE PUBLIC TO NOTICE

1️⃣ Strong Mayor Powers now fully control the budget

Pages 4–8 lay out the Strong Mayor regime in detail. It gives Paul Heffer unilateral control unless Council musters 5 out of 7 votes to override him (page 7).

This is a power shift away from democratic budgeting and toward a Mayoral/CAO administrative consolidation.
The public has not been told this clearly.

Why it matters to you:

  • Heffer can veto Council amendments.
  • Council needs a supermajority to override him.
  • If Council does nothing, his budget is automatically adopted after 55 days.

This explains the stonewalling we’ve been experiencing: they no longer need to win votes; they just need to wait out the clock.

🔥 2️⃣ The “3.89% levy increase” hides structural problems

Page 2 and page 22 trumpet the “3.89%” levy.
But buried inside the tables (pages 10–12) is the real story:

Property Taxes are rising because:

  • Wages & benefits jumped by $145,989 (page 12).
  • Operating expenses increased significantly across many departments (page 14).
  • Capital spending exploded by $1.28 million (page 16).
  • They’re draining external funds (CCBF & OCIF) to avoid even larger tax increases (page 17).

This is not a stable budget. It is patching holes with one-time federal/provincial money that will not recur.

Page 17 explicitly states:

“The amounts funded from carry forwards will not represent funding that can be repeated.”

Translation:
👉 Next year will require either a massive levy increase or service cuts.

🔥 3️⃣ The Township is raiding long-term infrastructure funds

Page 17 admits they are burning through federal (CCBF) and provincial (OCIF) infrastructure funds to avoid raising the levy even more.

This is the municipal equivalent of:

“We paid the mortgage using our RRSP.”

This is high-risk budgeting and sets taxpayers up for future shocks.

🔥 4️⃣ Wages + Benefits now exceed $6.6 million

Page 12 shows a staggering jump to $6,616,288 for wages, salaries, and benefits.

This makes staffing the single largest municipal cost driver—more than infrastructure, more than roads, more than protection services.

And yet:

  • Sidewalks remain dangerous.
  • Roads are crumbling.
  • By-law enforcement is dysfunctional.
  • Service levels have declined.

The public is paying more, but receiving less.

🔥 5️⃣ Capital purchases list is bloated and inconsistent

Pages 18–20 list millions in spending, including:

  • New ¾-ton pickup trucks
  • Arena upgrades
  • Digital signs
  • Ammonia detector replacements
  • Fleet expansion
  • Gravel & road projects
  • Water/sewer upgrades

But missing:

  • A sidewalk maintenance program
  • A stormwater management plan
  • A winter pedestrian safety plan
  • Any funded plan to address repeated injuries/deaths

This exposes their priorities:
👉 Vehicles, arenas, and equipment—not public safety.

🔥 6️⃣ The Confirmatory By-law quietly locks everything in

Page 29 contains the Confirmatory By-law (No. 88-2025), which:

  • Retroactively legalizes everything done at the meeting
  • Shields Council decisions from legal challenge
  • Splits each agenda item into a separate confirmable item to make vetoes easier

Also note:

“This Confirmatory By-law shall be deemed to be separate By-laws for each item listed on the agenda.”

This is a procedural fortress against accountability.

🔥 7️⃣ Water & Sewer budgets show strange financial swings

Page 28 reveals:

Water capital spending shrank from $6.3M to $144,500

This is a massive contraction. It raises questions:

  • Were previous water budgets inflated?
  • Has a major project vanished?
  • Was debt taken on last year?

Sewer capital spending also dropped by more than half

These swings deserve direct questioning.

⚠️ BIGGEST RED FLAG: North Huron will face a fiscal cliff in 2027

Because:

  • Reserve contributions are too low.
  • CCBF/OCIF carry-forwards will be gone.
  • Wage increases compound annually.
  • Capital needs are rising fast.

This budget kicks the crisis 12 months down the road.

📌 Top 10 questions for Council (and Heffer) that will never be answered.

  1. Why is North Huron exhausting one-time infrastructure grants to artificially suppress the tax levy this year? (page 17)
  2. What happens next year when these CCBF/OCIF carry-forwards are gone? What is the projected 2027 levy increase?
  3. Why were wages and benefits allowed to rise to $6.6 million? (page 12)
  4. Why are sidewalks unsafe when staffing costs and tax levies keep rising?
  5. Why did water capital spending collapse from $6.3M to $144,500? (page 28)
  6. Why are no sidewalk safety or snow-clearing improvements included in the capital plan?
  7. Why does the Confirmatory By-law (page 29) fragment the agenda into items that can be individually vetoed under strong mayor powers?
  8. Why are recreational upgrades prioritized over critical public safety infrastructure?
  9. Has the CAO advised of long-term insolvency risks associated with using one-time funds for recurring obligations?
  10. Has North Huron conducted a service-level review to justify rising staff compensation?
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Area OPP OPP Owen Sound Police Press Releases

Owen Sound Homicide Update – Three Accused Returned to Canada 

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – Three individuals have been extradited to Canada to face charges stemming from a homicide investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS).

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Sharifur Rahman, 44 years old of Owen Sound, was assaulted on 2nd Avenue East. He later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on Thursday, August 24, 2023. As part of the investigation, police determined the suspects had fled the country, leading the OPP and OSPS to work with international partners to coordinate overseas arrests.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Police Scotland arrested 24-year-old Robert EVANS and 47-year-old Robert Busby EVANS in Edinburgh, Scotland. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 54-year-old Barry EVANS was arrested by Police Scotland in Dalkeith, Scotland.

Following the extradition process, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, OPP and OSPS investigators escorted the three accused from the United Kingdom (UK) to Ontario. Assistance was provided by UK law enforcement members from the National Extradition Unit of the National Crime Agency and Police Scotland.

The three accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Friday, December 12, 2025.

The investigation was conducted by the OSPS under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance was provided by the OPP West Region Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Regional Support Team. Support was also provided by Hanover Police Service, West Grey Police Service, Police Scotland, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Ottawa Fugitive Apprehension Support Team and UK law enforcement members from the National Extradition Unit of the National Crime Agency.

The OSPS and the OPP would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Owen Sound community and neighbouring jurisdictions for their patience and continued support as this investigation has continued. We are aware of the impact this investigation has had on the victim’s family and the local community. We are also deeply grateful to everyone who came forward with information to assist police during the investigation.

As this case is now before the courts, the OPP and OSPS cannot provide any additional information on the investigation.

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Hamilton Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Brent MILLARD & Tracey TAYLOR Were Arrested

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

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at approximately 8:07 p.m., a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe.

After speaking with the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 58-year-old Tracey TAYLOR of Hamilton was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Obstruct Peace Officer.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 11:51 p.m., the Norfolk County OPP responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Queensway West in Simcoe.

Officers located the driver at a nearby address and, following an interaction, took them into custody without incident.

As a result, 60-year-old Brent MILLARD of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

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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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Steven TOMEI Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Longview Avenue.

On December 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., police stopped a grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to check the status of a temporary plate. While speaking to the driver, open alcohol could be seen inside. After searching the vehicle, police located and seized suspected crushed up Adderall pills, crack pipe, scale, dime baggies, open alcoholic beverages, a dagger, and bear spray. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged.

Steven TOMEI, 48-years-old, of Blind River was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

·      Class G1 licence holder – carry front-seat passenger

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 8, 2026.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Braidan CARTER-BONFIELD Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a large quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia as a result of an investigation that started as an Unwanted Person call.

On December 10, 2025, just before 2:00 pm, officers from the Orillia OPP attended an address on West Street South for a call for service. One party was arrested and a large quantity of suspected Controlled Drugs and Substances were located. The accused was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment. Members from the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted with the investigation.

As a result, Braidan CARTER-BONFIELD (30) of Orillia, is facing the following charges:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (CDSA),

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (CDSA), and

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA)

The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on today’s date.

Approximately 8 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 110 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and approximately 8 grams of suspected cocaine were seized as a result of the investigation.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also 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 $2,000.00. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sandy Lake First Nation Sioux Lookout

Infant Murdered – 26 Year Old Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to an infant death investigation.

On Friday, May 9, 2025, just before 8:00 a.m. CDT, Sioux Lookout OPP officers responded to a call on Sturgeon River Road regarding an unresponsive five-month-old. The infant was transported to hospital by emergency medical services and later pronounced deceased.

A thorough investigation was conducted by the Sioux Lookout OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance was also provided by the OPP North West Region Support Team, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, OPP Forensic Identification Services and OPP Forensic Interview Team.

As a result of the investigation, Shoshonee BEARDY, 26 years old from Sandy Lake First Nation, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Second degree murder, section 235 (1)
  • Fail to provide the necessaries of life, section 215 (2)(a)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear virtually before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

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Dufferin Dundalk OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – OMILEYE, BOATENG, PERSAUD, FAIRHALL & COHEN

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five local residents with impaired-operation-related offences over the past six days. The OPP is reminding the public that this is unacceptable driving behaviour and poses serious risks to everyone on the road.

On December 6, 2025, just before 2:15 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a complaint regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area of Princess Street in the Town of Orangeville. Officers were able to locate the vehicle, conduct a traffic stop, and subsequently initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Sijuade OMILEYE, a 29-year-old male from Orangeville, has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

On December 7, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Mono-Amaranth Townline and 30 Sideroad in the Town of Mono. Officers conducted a traffic stop and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Maxwell BOATENG, a 42-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:

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

On December 7, 2025, just before 2:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision near Highway 10 and County Road 10 in the Town of Mono, where the vehicle had ended up in a ditch and the driver was found asleep behind the wheel. Officers subsequently launched an impaired driving investigation.

Umadat PERSAUD, a 34-year-old male from Dundalk, has been charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Use plate not authorized for vehicle

• Possess more than one licence

• Use plate not in accordance with regulations

• Obstruct peace officer

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

• Careless driving

On December 8, 2025, just before 6:15 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision at 2nd Line Southwest and the 280 Sideroad in the Township of Melancthon. Upon arrival, officers observed three vehicles in the ditch. After speaking with the drivers, officers launched an impaired driving investigation.

Joshua FAIRHALL, a 42-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

On December 11, 2025, just before 11:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a single-motor-vehicle collision in which a vehicle had collided with a snowbank in the area of Jane Street and Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne. Upon arrival and after speaking with the driver, officers launched an impaired driving investigation.

Nash COHEN, a 55-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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EAST ZORRA - TAVISTOCK Fort Erie OPP Police Press Releases

Denis Postol – Drunk Driving

(EAST-ZORRA TAVISTOCK, ON) – An individual from Fort Erie is facing an impaired charge following a traffic complaint.

On December 9, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver, on 16th Line, in the Township of East-Zorra Tavistock. It was reported that a vehicle was in the ditch and was being attended to by a tow truck operator. Officers attended and subsequently located the vehicle.

Denis Postol, 36-years-old, of Fort Erie, has been charged with:

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

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 20, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

2 Cyclists Dead – Police Issue Warning

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Wellington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all road users to make safety a priority following a concerning series of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) involving cyclists.

On December 7 and December 9, 2025, the Wellington OPP responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions involving cyclists, both resulting in fatalities of the cyclists.

With winter conditions intensifying, the Wellington OPP strongly advises against cycling on roadways, emphasizing that icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and unpredictable traffic patterns significantly increase the risk of serious collisions.

If you do have to head out onto the roadways this winter, stay visible by wearing reflective clothing and outfit your bike with studded winter tires, so you can better take on the snow, slush and ice. Also, you must equipe your bicycle with lights and reflectors if you are riding at night, in limited daylight and low-visibility weather.

Cycling and the Law

Bicycles are vehicles under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). This means that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities to obey all traffic laws as motorists.

Equipment Required by Law

  • Lights and reflectors: a while light mounted on the front of your bike and a red light or reflector mounted on the back, if you ride between 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise.
  • White reflective tape on the front forks, red reflective tape on the rear forks.
  • A bell or horn.
  • Helmets are required for cyclists under the age of 18 and are strongly recommended for those over the age of 18.

The Wellington OPP encourages all cyclists to:

  • Look ahead at the forecast – if a winter storm is on the way, it’s safest to stay home.
  • Always ride sober.
  • Ride without distractions – don’t text, talk on the phone or use headphones while cycling.
  • Obey road signs and signal all turns.

For more information on the rules of use for bicycles, please visit: Cycling skills: Ontario’s guide to safe cycling | ontario.ca

Stay alert, stay visible, stay safe.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

Shaun RAMLER – Drunk Driving

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) On the evening of September 28, 2025, officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into a serious two-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the village of Waubaushene.

Emergency services responded to a 911 call reporting a collision on Cherry Street, between Elm Street and Thiffault Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that an ATV, operated by a lone male driver, struck the rear of a parked vehicle.

The ATV operator was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a trauma centre in Toronto.

Following an extensive investigation, the ATV operator, Shaun RAMLER, 31 years of Tay Township, has been arrested and faces several charges under the Highway Traffic Act, as well as the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 Milligrams
  • Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2026.

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Jahovah MCFARLANE Arrested

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by officers from Dufferin CSCU, Caledon CSCU, Nottawasaga platoon officers, the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), as well as the Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Bayberry Drive in Adjala-Tosorontio.

The investigation began in the fall of 2025 after the accused was suspected of trafficking-controlled substances in the Simcoe and New Tecumseth areas.

On December 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at the address. As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following items:

  • Two cellular phones
  • Money counter
  • Four scales
  • $6,146 in cash
  • Two Visa debit cards not in the accused’s name
  • Officers located and seized packaging that contained residual amounts of suspected cocaine.

As a result, Jahovah MCFARLANE, 26-years-old of Adjala-Tosorontio Township, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2026.

Anyone with information related to drug or property crime investigations is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 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.

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Corbyville OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Branden TEBWORTH Was Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after responding to a call for a vehicle in the ditch.

On Wednesday December 10, 2025, just prior to 6:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call for service regarding a single vehicle that had left the roadway and gone into the ditch on Yankee Line in Selwyn Township. 

Officers arrived on scene where efforts were being made to remove the vehicle from the ditch. Officers spoke with the driver and determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further tests.

Branden TEBWORTH (age 37) of Corbyville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear on January 20, 2026, before the Ontario Court of Justice on January in Peterborough.

The accused had their driver’s licence further 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).

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Brianna Buchan Arrested Following Collision

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A driver faces impaired driving charges following a collision in Erin.

On December 10, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road in Erin. Neither driver sustained injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Brianna Buchan, a 25-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 23, 2025.

A 30-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.