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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Jerry DOMOND Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested an individual following a traffic stop.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Quinte West OPP were alerted to a stolen vehicle moving through the area, being tracked by an installed GPS.

The vehicle was intercepted on highway 401, and an occupant was arrested. The vehicle was returned to its rightful owner.

Jerry DOMOND, age 44 from Quebec, was charged with:

  •              Theft of motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •              Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft
  •              Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  •              Mischief under $5,000
  •      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, Ontario.

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Lee CARTIER Facing Numerous Charges

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ottawa resident with several offences including impaired driving.

Officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on County Road 43 in Montague Township on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m.

The officers located the vehicle, arrested the driver, and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Lee CARTIER, 62-years-old, has been charged with:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Obstruct a Peace Officer

·        Drive while under suspension -two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, November 24, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan PEGUTTER – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Campbellford resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic investigation after a car vs deer collision on Saturday, October 18, 2025, just after 6:00 p.m. on Highway 7 in Mississippi Mills Township.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Ottawa for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan PEGUTTER, 34-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, November 17, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder – Jason MCGREGOR Arrested

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – One person has been charged with attempted murder after a serious assault in Hawkesbury.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Higginson Street.

A male had suffered a serious stab wound in an assault and was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The culprit had fled the scene.

The investigation identified a suspect and officers located and arrested a male several hours later.

Jason MCGREGOR, age 41 of Hawkesbury, has been charged with one count of attempted murder.

This accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Monday October 27, 2025.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer LANDRY Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Belle River.

On October 27, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a fail to remain collision on Eleventh Street in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Jennifer LANDRY, 38-years-old of Belle River, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to remain
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

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 November 13, 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

Corbin SPICER – Drunk Driving

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Kingsville.

On October 26, 2025, at approximately 2:03 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 20 near McCain sideroad in the Town of Kingsville. 

Corbin SPICER, 19-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • 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 November 7, 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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Garry ST-JEAN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop for stunt driving.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 in the Baldwin Township. A vehicle was observed travelling 104 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone, and a traffic stop to investigate further was initiated. The driver provided a breath sample using an approved screening device (ASD), which registered a FAIL. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Garry ST-JEAN, 54-years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Breach of probation order
  • Speeding 1-49 km/hr over posted limit
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no plates
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on November 17, 2025

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Dustin Beresford – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after conducting a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence.

On Sunday October 26, 2025 at approximately 8:46 am, an officer conducting a traffic stop entered into an impaired driving investigation. The officer was alerted to offences through the Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) and conducted a traffic stop on the motor vehicle. The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada as well as charged under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Dustin Beresford, 34-year-old of Orillia was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance
  • Drive Motor Vehicle No Currently Validated Permit

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Donavan OUWENDYK – Drunk Driving


(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A young driver is facing charges following an impaired driving investigation in Simcoe.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., officers from the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe when they stopped a vehicle to assess the driver’s sobriety.

Following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 21-year-old Donavan OUWENDYK of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 25, 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases Wheatley

Tyler CHARAMBA – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in Lakeshore.

On October 24, 2025, at approximately 11:56 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Middle Road near County Road 46 in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Tyler CHARAMBA, 32-years-old of Wheatley, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of Property obtained by crime
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Driving while under Suspension

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

The accused was held for bail court 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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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Seat Swap Leads To Arrest Of Michel DESORMEAUX

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding has led to multiple charges after a driver attempted to switch seats with a passenger.

On Wednesday, October 12, 2025, at approximately 8;30 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 6 in the Township of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI). A vehicle was observed travelling at 119 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone, and a traffic stop was initiated.

Upon stopping, the officer observed the driver move from the driver’s seat to the rear passenger seat, while the front passenger shifted into the driver’s seat. Further investigation revealed that the original driver was suspended from driving and the driver was subsequently arrested.

The driver, Michel DESORMEAUX, 37-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/hr over posted limit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on November 4, 2025.

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Markstay-Warren OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Spencer TURVEY – Drunk Driving

(MARKSTAY-WARREN ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged the operator of a motor vehicle with impaired driving.

On Friday October 24, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP responded to an unwanted person at a residence in Markstay-Warren.

Police located the unwanted person in a running vehicle, parked in the driveway. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer TURVEY, 35 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday November 19, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES Toronto

Giovanni LIVERPOOL Facing Numerous Charges

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The driver of a vehicle is facing numerous charges after a traffic stop led to the seizure of a loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl, and cocaine.

On Friday, October 23, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), initiated an investigation into a male believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in the town of Cobalt.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle at a business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores. The driver was arrested as a result of the investigation. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a loaded 9mm handgun, $1300 in Canadian currency, along with suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

As a result, Giovanni LIVERPOOL, 24 years old, of Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury.

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Essa New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Francisco TARDIO-ALARCON – Drunk Driving

(ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in Essa Township.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on October 26, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint near on Hwy 89 and County Road 10 in Essa Township. Witnesses reported that the driver was observed swerving and running red traffic lights. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Based on their observations, officers determined the driver was impaired by alcohol and placed them under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Francisco TARDIO-ALARCON 48-years-old of New Tecumseth was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on November 27, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto Wasaga Beach

Drug Bust – Benyam NEGASH Facing Numerous Charges

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges against a Toronto-area male.

On Thursday, October 27, 2025, members of the Huronia West OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with support from the Collingwood OPP CSCU, arrested a male suspect following a drug trafficking investigation. Shortly after the arrest, and with assistance from the Toronto Police Service 14 Division, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Toronto.

As a result, the following items were seized:

  • Quantity of Cocaine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone and Crystal Methamphetamine
  • A loaded handgun, extended magazine, handgun accessories and rounds of firearm ammunition
  • A ballistic vest
  • Quantity of Canadian and United States currency
  • Items consistent with drug trafficking

Benyam NEGASH, 31, from Toronto was charged with:

  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammo
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (four counts)

The accused is being held for a Bail Hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on October 27, 2025.