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Georgian Bay Midland OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

3 More Impaired Drivers: MACPHAIL, RAND & POWLESS

(TINY TOWNSHIP, GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were kept busy last Saturday with impaired driving investigations, which led to three drivers facing several charges.

On December 6, 2025, at about 6:00 a.m., officers along with the Tiny Township Fire Department responded to a crash alert from a cellular phone on Rue Lafontaine East in Tiny Township. A vehicle was located in the ditch with the airbags deployed, and officers located a person in the back seat of the car. The individual told officers that another person was driving the car when it left the roadway; however, officers determined that the person in the back seat was the one who had been driving at the time of the collision. Officers had grounds to believe the driver had been drinking alcohol and administered a roadside screening test. The driver was arrested based on the results; however, they refused to provide further samples.

As a result of this investigation, Derek MACPHAIL, 22 years of Tiny Township, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand

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Later that morning, at about 9:30 a.m., several citizens called police to report a red pickup truck being driven in an erratic manner, travelling northbound on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township. Witnesses observed the truck cross into the southbound lanes and get stuck on the shoulder. The driver freed the truck and, at one point, was travelling northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway. Officers were unable to find the truck at the time of the call; however, it was located at about 11:30 a.m. on South Bay Rd., near Highway 400, with someone sleeping in the back seat. Officers attended with paramedics to speak with the individual, who was displaying signs of alcohol impairment. They were arrested but refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result of this investigation, Riley RAND, 26 years of Parry Sound, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand

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On December 6, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., officers were stopped at the side of the road, preparing to commence a RIDE spot check on Harbourview Drive in the Town of Midland. A vehicle pulled over, and the driver rolled down the window to ask for directions. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer had concerns that they were under the influence of alcohol. A roadside test was administered, and a “Fail” was registered. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment to provide further breath samples.

As a result of this investigation, Edward POWLESS, 47 years of McDougall, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Over 80 Milligrams

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The accused parties from the above occurrences were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland at a later date. Upon being charged with impaired driving, the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to make sound decisions. To report suspected impaired drivers, call 911 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Hagersville Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Jerald KING Was Arrested Again

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual has been charged following an investigation on Ojibway Road, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

On December 8, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a mischief at a residence at that location.

Jerald KING, 29-years-old of Hagersville has been charged with the following offences:

·        Mischief Under $5000

·        Fail to comply with Probation Order

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

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Marmora and Lake Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Tyson GORDON & Michelle HUGHEY

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals after recovering a stolen vehicle.

On December 9, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., police received a report that a pick-up truck had been stolen from an address in the Township of North Frontenac. It was believed the vehicle was heading toward the Municipality of Trent Hills.

In the early hours of December 10, officers on patrol observed a vehicle matching the description in a ditch on 11th Line in Trent Hills. A passenger had walked away from the vehicle before being arrested by police. The driver fled toward a nearby wooded area and was later located and taken into custody.

Tyson GORDON (36) from the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Dangerous operation

–      Fail to comply with probation order

–      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

–      Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Michelle HUGHEY (42) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Peter NORTON Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered with Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) officers during an investigation that led to multiple firearm-related charges.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., MNR officers discovered a vehicle in an area where hunting activity had been observed. A query of the licence plate revealed the registered owner was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Officers believed the individual was actively hunting and possibly in possession of a firearm, contrary to those conditions.

OPP and MNR officers subsequently located the individual in a hunting blind in possession of a loaded firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Peter NORTON, age 57 of Picton, was charged with:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville for a bail hearing.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

Paul Heffer Humiliated In Front Of Staff – Taxpayers “Below the law” #CamerasUp

(Wingham, North Huron) At a public council meeting, North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer repeatedly refused to answer a direct question on whether municipal bylaw enforcement officers are permitted to enforce bylaws on municipal property — including sidewalks, parks, and memorial lands. The question arose after repeated complaints that Public Works continues to dump snow onto sidewalks, despite a property standards bylaw explicitly prohibiting such obstructions.

The exchange is notable not for what was said, but for what was avoided. Despite being asked multiple times (10x) for a yes-or-no answer, the Reeve did not confirm or deny enforcement authority. Instead, the response was deflected to service levels and meeting procedure, with a Public Works director intervening and the discussion shut down as council business commenced.

Under Ontario’s Municipal Act, municipal bylaws are enforceable by the municipality’s officers, and municipalities are generally not exempt from compliance with their own bylaws. The refusal to clarify this basic point raises concerns about selective enforcement, internal directives limiting enforcement against municipal operations, and potential safety implications — particularly where snow obstructions force schoolchildren into live traffic.

The exchange places council on record as being aware of the alleged violations and safety risks, while declining to affirm enforcement authority.

The issue is expected to surface again at North Huron’s next council meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers.

Residents are encouraged to arrive early. The informal period before the meeting begins has increasingly become a venue where members of the public ask direct questions of council and senior staff — particularly when clarity has not been provided through official channels.

With winter conditions ongoing and sidewalk access continuing to be a concern, residents say they want clear answers on whether municipal bylaws apply equally to the municipality itself — and who is accountable when they are not enforced.

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Forest OPP Police Press Releases

38 Year Old Deceased Following Workplace Incident

(FOREST, ON) – On December 9, 2025, just before 4:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and local Fire Services responded to a workplace incident at an address on Douglas Line in Forest, Municipality of Lambton Shores.

Police arrived on scene and located an individual who had sustained life-threatening injuries while working on equipment. A 38-year-old individual from London was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has been notified and has assumed carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information or inquiries related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ministry of Labour at 1-877-202-0008.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in 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 $2,000.

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Cobourg Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Kirsten HASTED Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

On December 9, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pick-up truck in the ditch in the area of County Road 25 and Dominion Street.

After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment

As a result, Kirsten HASTED (50) from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

David PLUMLEY Facing Numerous Charges

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest brining a rash of thefts to conclusion.

On Friday November 21, 2025, shortly after 9:30am, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a tractor that had been stolen from a location on Highway 7 just east of Highway 28 in the township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. The tractor, a 2013 John Deere, was last seen on Thursday November 20, 2025. On Saturday November 22, 2025, officers recovered the tractor after it had been abandoned by the individual driving it.

On Saturday November 22, 2025, shortly after 9:30pm, a Northumberland OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a break and enter that occurred at a business located on Front Street in Hastings. On site security footage showed an individual break the door, enter and then leave with property belonging to the store.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00am, Peterborough County OPP received a call for service regarding an alarm at a business on Buckhorn Road in Selwyn Township. Officers arrived on scene to find a door had been broken and the alarm was still sounding. A review of the security footage showed an individual arrive in a school bus, break the door and enter the business. A sum of money was determined to have been taken.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, just prior to 9:00am, the Peterborough County OPP were advised that a school bus had been located in Peterborough City. Through investigation, it was determined to have been stolen earlier from a business on Highway 7 in the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. The recovered vehicle was returned to the business.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a business located on Sand Road in Asphodel-Norwood Township. The security footage was reviewed showing an individual enter a building on the property then leave with items belonging to the business.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, members of the OPP Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located the individual identified in all of the related occurrences at a residence in the City of Peterborough. The accused was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment.

David PLUMLEY (age 62) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

• Flight from peace officer

• Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Theft over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000 – two counts

• Theft under $5,000 – two counts

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – two counts

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

If you have information about any sort of criminal activity, the OPP urge you to call in tips to 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers.

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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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Kendal ATKIN – Impaired Operation

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired driving following a collision on Bath Road in Loyalist Township yesterday.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members were advised of a collision involving a possible impaired driver on Bath Road in the area of County Road 4 in Loyalist Township. Police attended the location and following an investigation, one involved driver was arrested and then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kendal ATKIN, a 29-year-old from Toronto, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 13, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

30 Year Old Huron East Resident Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 22, 2025. 

On Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Stone School Line in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Joshua LAYCOX, 30 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with three provincial offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Cannabis Control Act (CCA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Resident Arrested – Name Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 6, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 21 in Kincardine, where they observed a vehicle travelling northbound with no rear lights.

A traffic stop was conducted, and the investigating officer detected signs of alcohol consumption from the driver. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Eugene CORPUZ, 32-years-old, of Kincardine, 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 January 21, 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.

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Lansdowne OPP Police Press Releases

Danielle LANGAGER – Impaired Driving

(LANSDOWNE, ON) – A driver who failed to stop at the Canada-United States border was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired driving by drug.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, shortly after 3:30 p.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were requested to assist with an investigation initiated by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers believed the driver to be impaired, and assistance from a Leeds OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) was requested.

As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old Danielle LANGAGER of Ohio, US, has been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code. The CBSA is conducting a parallel investigation, and any inquiries relating to their investigation should be directed to them.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Dufferin Dundalk Police Press Releases

Ikenna MGBEZE – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Dundalk resident with impaired operation-related offences following a traffic complaint.

On December 6, 2025, just before 3:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a complaint about a possible impaired driver in the area of Highway 10 in the Township of Melancthon. Officers were able to locate the vehicle, conduct a traffic stop, and subsequently initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Ikenna MGBEZE, a 40-year-old male, from Dundalk has been charged with:

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

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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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Pratheeb UTHAYAKUMAR Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Shelburne resident with impaired operation-related offences following a motor vehicle collision (MVC).

On November 29, 2025, just before 10:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of County Road 11 and 5 Sideroad in the Township of Amaranth.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the drivers, who were being assessed by paramedics, and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Pratheeb UTHAYAKUMAR, a 36-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Dangerous operation

•      Pass on right – not in safety

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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Dufferin Melancthon Police Press Releases

Arie GREYDANUS – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Melancthon resident with impaired operation-related offences after failing to stop at a stop sign.

On December 6, 2025, just after 1:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of 2nd Line SW and 250 Sideroad in the Township of Melancthon when they observed a vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign. Officers conducted a traffic stop and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Arie GREYDANUS, a 60-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

•      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

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.