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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Cole BOLGER – Drunk Driving

(CALLANDER, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding in Callander resulted in impaired driving charges for a North Bay resident.

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., North Bay OPP officers stopped a vehicle travelling 96 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Highway 654. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of alcohol consumption. The individual was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cole BOLGER, 18 years-of-age from North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Speeding – 36 km/h over post limit

·        Drive motor vehicle no plates

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2025, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Breaking News Weather WFP

Snow Alert For Wingham & Blyth, Up To 10cm Sunday

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

  • Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Accumulating snow likely on Sunday.

What: Snowfall amounts of 2 to 10 cm.

When: Beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Sunday evening.

Additional information: A low pressure system could bring snowfall to parts of southern Ontario on Sunday. Confidence remains low with respect to the strength and track of this weather system, and as such the areas affected and snowfall amounts may change.

Motorists should expect difficult winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Installation of winter tires should be considered prior to Sunday.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Barry TONNELLI – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed.

After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at an apartment unit on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Barry TONNELLI, 73 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to have insurance card

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe from drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired drivers continue to pose a significant threat to road safety across the province.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Barry TONNELLI Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed.

After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at an apartment unit on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Barry TONNELLI, 73 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to have insurance card

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe from drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired drivers continue to pose a significant threat to road safety across the province.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion -Lee Mack & Angus Noganosh Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – On November 4, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons related call at a residence on Barrie Road in Orillia.

Officers arrived to find signs of a violent disturbance. Two suspects had reportedly assaulted an individual inside the residence using a staple gun and a guitar, then fled the scene. They allegedly returned moments later, forcibly re-entering the home.

The following day, officers from the Community Mobilization Unit located and arrested the suspects.

As a result:

Lee Mack, 35 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

  • Adult Assault with a Weapon
  • Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Angus Noganosh, 21 years old, of Penetanguishene, has been charged with:

  • Adult Assault with a Weapon
  • Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order ×2

Both individuals were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

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 http://www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at http://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 Smiths Falls

Murder – Ronald GOUGH Arrested

(ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2023 homicide of an Elizabethtown-Kitley Township resident.

On Monday, July 31, 2023, shortly after 7:00 a.m., officers from the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at a residence in the Toledo area. Upon arrival, officers located 66-year-old Giles DAGENAIS deceased.

Following an extensive investigation, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Ronald GOUGH, 58 years old of Smiths Falls, was arrested and charged with first degree murder contrary to section 231 of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. 

The investigation is being conducted by the Leeds County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with assistance from the Smiths Falls Police Service. The investigation was also being carried out in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Forensic Pathology Service. Additional support is being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information relating to this investigation is encouraged to 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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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler BENNETT – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Prohibited driver refuses to provide breath sample.

On Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a black pickup truck travelling on North Street in the Town of Blind River. The vehicle then turned onto Causley Street, where the driver cut off another motorist.

Police followed the pickup truck onto Lakeside Avenue, where they observed it slowly back into a driveway before the driver exited the vehicle. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Tyler BENNETT, 34 years-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on November 6, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP is committed to keeping roads safe from impaired drivers, who continue to pose a serious risk on Ontario highways.

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EAST ZORRA - TAVISTOCK OPP Police Press Releases

Emanuel Rodrigues Was Arrested

(EAST-ZORRA TAVISTOCK, ON) – An individual from Oxford County is facing a charge of refusal following a traffic complaint.

On November 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver, on Highway 59, in the Township of East-Zorra Tavistock. Officers patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle. 

Emanuel Rodrigues, 58-years-old, of Oxford County, has been charged with:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 6, 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 North

$40,000 Fraud – Larry PEVATO Charged

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Bolton resident has been charged for fraud, following an investigation in Wellington North Township.

On June 21st, 2024, at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit received a report of fraud at a quarry business in Wellington North Township. The accused entered into an agreement with the business to excavate and sell materials from the property. In return, the business would receive royalties. However, throughout 2023 and 2024, it is alleged that several truckloads of material were unaccounted for, and the corresponding royalties were not received. The business has lost more than $40,000.

As a result of the investigation, Larry PEVATO, a 64-year-old from Bolton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Fraud over $5,000 (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 28, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

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.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle SEXSMITH Was Arrested Again

(CAMLACHIE, ON) – Police have taken one individual into custody in Camlachie.

On November 5, 2025, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual breaching court ordered conditions.

Police attended a residence on Mia Lane in Camlachie, located within the Municipality of Plympton-Wyoming.

68-year-old Michelle SEXSMITH of Lambton County was taken into custody without incident. The individual was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

·      Fail to comply with release order

There were no concerns for public safety. The response was part of an ongoing investigation into a court order compliance.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is encouraged to contact Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

$1.6 Million “Drug” Bust

 (BRIGHTON, ON) – An investigation in Brighton has resulted in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of 580 illicit cannabis plants and more than 1,100 pounds of dried illicit cannabis bud.

On Monday, October 27, 2025, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), along with the OPP Emergency Response Team and members of the Northumberland and Peterborough OPP Detachments and Northumberland and Peterborough Community Street Crime Units, executed a warrant at a location on Boes Road in Brighton. The location consisted of a greenhouse area which contained illicit cannabis plants in different stages of growth.

Officers seized a total of 580 illicit cannabis plants and approximately 1,100 pounds of dried illicit cannabis bud. The combined value of the illegal cannabis is estimated at more than $1.6 million.

As a result of the investigation, the following five individuals were each charged two offences under the Cannabis Act, specifically unlawfully cultivate, propagate or harvest a cannabis plant (s. 12[4][a]) and possession for the purpose of distribution (s. 9[2]):

  • Junjiang KE, age 51 of Markham
  • Minghua XUE, age 63 of Toronto
  • Nenmei CHEN, age 62 of Markham
  • Qiao Quan CHEN, age 38 of Scarborough
  • Yongzhong KE, age 77 of Markham

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Liam WANNAMAKER Was Arrested

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Central Region Snow Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement and Education (SAVE) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting joint patrols with a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Conservation Officer in Simcoe County. During the patrol, a routine stop led to a driver being charged under the Criminal Code of Canada.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, an OPP SAVE Team member was conducting joint patrols with an MNR and Forestry Conservation Officer in Simcoe County. The patrol focused on enforcement related to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (FWCA), Off-Road Vehicles Act, and checking hunters for firearm safety.

During these routine patrols, officers stopped a vehicle under the authority of the FWCA. During the interaction, an odour of alcohol was detected.

As a result of the investigation, Liam WANNAMAKER, 24 of Wasaga Beach, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

• Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand 

The accused was also served with a 90-day automatic driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment notice.

Officers want to remind everyone that this offence carries the same penalties as impaired driving, including a criminal record, driver’s licence suspension, a minimum $2,000 fine, and possible jail time. Even if you haven’t consumed alcohol or drugs, refusing a test is treated just as seriously. Cooperating with police helps keep our roads safe for everyone.

Impaired driving remains a serious threat to community safety. Officers continue to work in partnership with other agencies to ensure compliance with provincial and federal laws. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately. Your call could save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Jeffrey FLORIA – Drunk Driving

(WAWA, ON)- The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) pull over a vehicle travelling at a low rate of speed.

On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the Superior East OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on Churchill Ave in the Town of Wawa.

A breath test was completed using an Approved Screening Device (ASD), resulting in a FAIL. The driver was arrested and transported to Wawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jeffrey FLORIA, 82-year-old male from Wawa, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Wawa on December 8, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Thomas MUSGRAVE – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Quinte West OPP along with Belleville Police Service we were conducting a R.I.D.E. program, when a driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for further testing.

Thomas MUSGRAVE, age 41, from Frankford, was charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 4, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their license suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Fatal Collision – West Perth

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has died following a single motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth.

On September 30, 2025, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services and North Perth Fire Department, responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Perth Road 173 and Perth Line 72.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 52-year-old resident from Mitchell, was transported to a trauma centre for treatment.

On October 24, 2025, the driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

This investigation is ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.