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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS DETACHMENT, ON) – Almaguin Highlands OPP arrest two impaired drivers within minutes of each other.

On Sunday May 11th, 2025, at approximately 1:30am., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 518 West, Mcmurrich-Monteith. 

Through investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to a nearby detachment for further testing.

Joseph ANTCLIFFE, 40 years-of-age, from Mcmurrich-Monteith, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension 
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle 
  • Drive motor vehicle no validation on plate 
  • Vehicle modified – fail to apply for new permit 
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance

Several minutes later, officers from the Almaguin Highlands OPP also conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11, Laurier Township.

Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

Jamie-Lynne BOYKO, 39 years-of-age, from Cochrane, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Failure or Refusal to comply with a demand 
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle 
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday June 12, 2025, in Sundridge.

Both drivers were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicles were 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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Pervert Alert: Jonathan SCHOLL – Child Pornograpy

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) -Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an Almaguin Highlands resident following an investigation into sexual abuse material. 

On Tuesday May 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed by the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, with the assistance of the Almaguin Highlands OPP Detachment and the Digital Forensics Unit.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathan SCHOLL, 26 years of age, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge, Ontario on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

 If you have information about this investigation or about internet child sexual abuse and exploitation material, contact your police service of jurisdiction. If you live in OPP jurisdiction, call 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Reporting can also take place through cybertip.ca.

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Simon GOLOM – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a commercial motor vehicle driver with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers observed the vehicle driving on Highway 11 in Strong Township with no rear lights activated. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the commercial vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Simon GOLOM, 39 years-of-age, of Winnipeg was charged with

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive without proper rear light -commercial motor vehicle
  • No mudguards -commercial motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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$66,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the North Bay OPP Detachment and the Almaguin Highlands Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) seized a significant amount of drugs and laid multiple charges following a routine traffic stop.

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 9:45 a.m., officers conducting enforcement on Highway 11 in Perry Township stopped a vehicle for speeding. Upon further investigation, the two occupants of the vehicle were arrested. A search of the vehicle led to a seizure of approximately $66,000 worth of illicit drugs.

Shane MOREAU, age 34, of Callander and Derrick STONE, age 35, of Powassan, were charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000.00
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- oxycodone
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- hydromorphone
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- morphine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- hydromorphcontin
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- hydromorphone 4mg/1mg
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- methamphetamine

In addition, the driver of the vehicle, MOREAU, was charged with nine offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

Both parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound.

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Matthew HARRISON – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired driver after tips were received from the public.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were advised of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 in Strong Township. Officers located the suspect pickup vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Matthew HARRISON, 38 years-of-age, of Kearney was charged with

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Stephen BOYLE – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired boater during marine patrol on Lake Cecebe.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers conducting general marine patrol on Lake Cecebe stopped a vessel for a routine inspection. Through investigation, a lone operator of the vessel was charged. 

Stephen BOYLE, 61 years-of-age of Ryerson Township was charged with

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge at a later date.

If you suspect an operator is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.