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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew MAC INNIS & Kevin GEEN – Impaired Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two motorists with impaired operation following separate incidents.

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers stopped a pickup truck on Front Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills for a traffic offence. After speaking with the driver, police initiated an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Kevin GEEN (47) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

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

On December 7, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., OPP received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope with only three tires and having struck a barrier. Officers located the vehicle stopped on the shoulder and arrested the driver for impaired operation. The individual was transported to a detachment for further tests.

As a result, Andrew MAC INNIS (36) from Caledon, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Dangerous operation

–      Improper tires

Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in January 2026.

For each impaired driving charge, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impoundment were imposed 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 Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Home Invasion – Austin WIGHT & Justine BEAULIEU Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people  after responding to a break and enter.

On Monday December 8, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a multi complex residence on Queen Street, West Nipissing.

Police attended the location and located the two individuals involved in the break and enter.

As a result of the investigation, Austin WIGHT, 31 years-of-age, from Brighton and Justine BEAULIEU, 27 years-of-age from West Nipissing, were both arrested and charged with:

  • Break, enter dwelling house
  • Mischief

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 5, 2026, in North Bay.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Alexander BANKES Arrested After Family Dispute

(NORTH MIDDLESEX ON) – Family dispute at a residence in Dorchester leads to charges. 

On December 8, 2025, at 7:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address in Dorchester, Thames Centre, for the report of a family dispute.

An individual was placed under arrest and was transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

The victim was transported to hospital as a precaution.

As a result, Alexander BANKES, a 29-year-old of Dorchester, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault (two counts)
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The accused was held for bail.

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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Area OPP Chesley OPP Police Press Releases

Brockton Collision – Shawn WOODWARD Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 5, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision on Concession 22, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended the scene and discovered a pick-up truck in the ditch. The driver did not remain at the scene of the collision but was located nearby shortly thereafter. While interacting with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. They were taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Shawn WOODWARD, 28-years-old, resident of Chesley 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.

If you were witness to the collision, or have dash camera footage available from that area on that date and time, please contact the South Bruce OPP.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Strathroy-Caradoc

Two Arrested After AI Alerts Police

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver and passengers.

On December 7, 2025, at 4:13 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

A search of the vehicle revealed a firearm and ammunition.

As a result, Kyrien GOLAY-LAUSANNE, a 25-year-old of London, has been charged under Criminal Code, and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The passengers, Barry STURGEON, a 22-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and Sierra BOUDREAU, a 23-year-old of London, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place

All three accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on January 27, 2026, to speak to the charges.

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

The OPP can be reached 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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Area OPP Howick OPP Police Press Releases

49 Year Old From Howick Arrested – Details Released

(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Twp resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 21, 2025. 

On Friday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Amberley Road in Howick Twp.  

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

Jason RICHARDSON, 49 years-of-age from Howick Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with six provincial offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), Tobacco Tax Act (TTA), 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 12, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Waubaushene

Drunk Driver Arrested In North Huron

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Waubaushene, Ontario resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Township of North Huron on November 21, 2025. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were checking driver sobriety at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint and conducted a traffic stop on Amberley Road in North Huron. Police spoke to the vehicle driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Eric BRINCAT, 40 years-of-age from Waubaushene, ON has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29 2025. 

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph EASTON-VAUTOUR – Assault, Theft, Etc.

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person following a disturbance.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, just before 3:00 p.m. police attended an address on Valleyview Drive in the Town of Bancroft. As a result of the investigation one person was arrested and transported to the Bancroft OPP detachment.

Joseph EASTON-VAUTOUR, 34, of Bancroft has been charged with the following:

  • Assault – 2 counts
  • Assault cause bodily harm
  • Forcible confinement
  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Theft under $5,000

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bellville on December 10, 2025

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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested In Exeter – Name Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 20, 2025, in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

Just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Main Street North in Exeter. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Leslie LEWIS, 66 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29, 2025. 

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Latchford OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Snowmobile Incident On Bay Lake

(LATCHFORD, ON) – One person has died following a snowmobile incident on Bay Lake in Latchford.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), responded to a call for service involving three snowmobilers travelling on Bay Lake. Two of the snowmobilers broke through the ice and became trapped in the water.

Additional emergency resources were deployed, including the Latchford Fire Department, the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department and its Ice Water Rescue Team and drone, as well as Ornge air ambulance.

After a courageous and coordinated effort by several rescuers, both individuals were pulled from the water and transported to hospital. Despite lifesaving efforts, one of the snowmobilers was pronounced deceased at hospital. The second individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The OPP reminds all outdoor enthusiasts to exercise extreme caution when travelling on frozen waterways. Ice conditions can be unpredictable, and checking ice thickness and safety before venturing out is essential.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal 3 Vehicle Collision In Harriston

(HARRISTON, ON) – Members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a three-vehicle collision that has resulted in a fatality.   

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP, local fire services, and Emergency Medical Services responded to reports of a collision involving a cyclist and two passenger vehicles on Highway 9 near Anna’s Lane. The circumstances of the collision remains under investigation. 

The cyclist, a 39-year-old male was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased. Highway 9 remains closed between Anna’s Lane and Hutchinson Street as the investigation continues. 

OPP thanks the public for their patience and cooperation. 

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Londesboro Break & Enter – Repeat Offenders ELLIOTT & WHITFIELD Arrested Again #3Strikes

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

On Monday, November 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about a break and enter in progress. Police arrived on scene minutes later and observed fresh tracks in the snow. During a search for the suspects, a vehicle was observed fleeing the area.

Officers followed the vehicle tracks in the fresh snow to an address near Scott Line and Moncrieff Road. With the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and the West Region OPP K-9 unit, two suspects were tracked, located, and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged as follows:

Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age of Central Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

Nollan WHITFIELD, 40 years-of-age of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

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MANITOUWADGE OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Clarence MATHEWS

(MANITOUWADGE, ON) – Officers from the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a local resident following a drug trafficking investigation.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, members of the Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Manitouwadge. CSCU was assisted by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and the OPP Manitouwadge Detachment. 

As a result of the investigation, Clarence MATHEWS, 68 years old of Manitouwadge was arrested and charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code

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

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Linda Ann DA PARTEIRA Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On December 8, 2025, at approximately 2:39 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Talbot Street East in the Municipality of Leamington.

Linda Ann DA PARTEIRA, 36-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on December 23, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew REEKIE – Drunk Driving

 (KINGSVILLE, ON) – A driver was arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On December 7, 2025, at approximately 1:02 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment conducted a RIDE checkpoint to examine the sobriety of drivers on Division Street North in the Town of Kingsville. 

Matthew REEKIE, 20-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • 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 scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on December 19, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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).