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Area OPP OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

$60,000 Drug Bust – Truong NGUYEN

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Gatineau resident with impaired driving and drug trafficking following a single-vehicle collision early this morning. 

Shortly after midnight on December 27, 2025, officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 417 near March Road. During the traffic stop, officers suspected the driver was impaired by alcohol. A roadside screening device was used, and the driver was taken to the Ottawa Detachment for further testing. 

Further investigation revealed the driver was transporting approximately 7 kg of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, cash, and trafficking-related items. The estimated value of the seizure is $60,000. 

Truong NGUYEN, 43 years of age, faces the following charges: 

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs 
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing 
  • Possession over of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place 
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under 5000$ 

The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under provincial impaired driving laws, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. Nguyen is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date. 

The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving, at any level, poses serious risks to road safety. If you suspect a driver is impaired, please call 9-1-1. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a collision on Huron Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 1:00 p.m. on June 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision involving an automobile that left the roadway, colliding with fences and a residence.

The driver was transported to hospital following the collision. Investigating officers obtained a warrant for the driver’s blood sample which was sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences for testing. Results of the driver’s blood revealed a quantity of drugs in their system prior to the collision.

The driver was subsequently charged for impaired operation.

Jonathan ROBSON, 20 years-of-age from Central Huron was charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood, Drug Concentration.

The accused has a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 12, 2026. 

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Area OPP Brant OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Now Participating In Home Invasions

(Brant County, ON) – On December 27, 2025, at approximately 6:28 pm, Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence following a report of a health concern for a 39-year-old male homeowner.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to contact the individual by knocking on the front door multiple times. After no response, communication was established via cell phone. During the conversation, the homeowner directed officers to leave the property.

Shortly after, the complainant advised police that the homeowner had stated no one should return to the residence, as he possessed firearms and was prepared to use them. The individual also indicated he would not speak further with police or come to the door.

Based on this information, Brant County OPP determined the situation had escalated, and the male was considered a barricaded person.

Public safety measures were implemented, Brant County OPP immediately issued a public advisory through social media posts, for all residents in the immediate area to remain indoors for safety reasons. Officers secured the scene and closed area roads to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. OPP specialty emergency response units were deployed to assist.

Negotiation efforts took place for several hours as police made repeated attempts to negotiate with the homeowner and encourage him to surrender peacefully. Despite these efforts, the individual refused to comply. At 5:33 am, OPP TRUE TEAM with a warrant to enter the residence, entered the residence and placed the male homeowner under arrest without incident. Ems personnel attended to the Accused for medical observation. The Accused was held for a Bail Hearing. There is no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Area OPP Clinton OPP Police Press Releases Woodstock

Kyle FENWICK Arrested in Clinton

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Woodstock resident with Prohibited Driving charges following a traffic stop on December 22, 2025. 

On Monday, December 22, just before 3:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Rattenbury Street in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code as well as driving suspensions under the Highway Traffic Act. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Kyle FENWICK, 46 years-of-age from Woodstock has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited – (four counts),

The accused was additionally charged with six offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and one offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a later court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Another Victim Has Courage To Stand-Up To Abuser #StandYourGround #ItsTime #WaitInTheTruck

(GODERICH, ON) – On December 17, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.

A 43-year-old individual from Goderich has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Southampton

Kyle GALLAGHER – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On December 23, 2025, at approximately 10:29 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of suspicious vehicles at an address along Andrew Street in Teeswater, Municipality of South Bruce.

Police attended and learned that vehicles had travelled up a private laneway, one of which slid off the embankment. Officers spoke with the driver, where they detected signs of alcohol consumption. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Kyle GALLAGHER, 38-years-old, of Southampton, 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 February 4, 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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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Kesha WEITZEL Was Arrested

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with several criminal offences following an incident on December 17, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a call involving a vehicle stuck in deep snow on South Street in ACW Twp. When officers arrived, they located two vehicles, one of which contained a crossbow, suspected illegal drugs, and break-in instruments. The driver was located nearby and subsequently arrested.

Kesha WEITZEL, 31 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order,

–      Possession of Break-In Instruments,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

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

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 January 02, 2026. 

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Shots Fired Toward Snowmobile Operators #StandYourGround #ItsTime

(HURON EAST, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following a report of gun shots being fired in the direction of snowmobile operators in the Municipality of Huron East. 

Police investigated information that an individual had fired gun shots in the direction of snowmobile operators on December 08, 2025. Huron OPP officers identified the suspect who was subsequently charged on December 23, 2025 with the following offences:

David SCOTT, 60 years-of-age of Huron East has been charged with the following criminal offences:

–      Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition – (five counts).

Several firearms were seized from the accused as part of the investigation along with their possession acquisition licence (PAL).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 02, 2026.

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Another Assault In North Huron #VictimsRiseUp

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On December 15, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 40-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – spousal – (two counts).

The accused was processed and released from custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Forcible Confinement & Assault In North Huron #WaitInTheTruck

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On December 14, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 26-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement.

The accused was processed and released from custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Belgrave London North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Belgrave Cocaine Bust

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London, Ontario resident with criminal offences following an incident in the Township of North Huron on November 13, 2025. 

Just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers attempted to stop a vehicle near the Village of Belgrave in North Huron. The vehicle driver failed to stop and fled from police. Officers were able to locate the vehicle abandoned near a residence on Currie Line. Police located two individuals walking in the area. The driver admitted to failing to stop for police and was subsequently arrested. A quantity of suspected cocaine was hidden near the abandoned vehicle and seized by police.

Kyle WILSON, 30 years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Flight from Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The involved vehicle was towed from the scene.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 09, 2026. 

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East Resident Arrested Again #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On December 13, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 30-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Criminal Harassment,

–      Breach of Recognizance.

The accused was processed, held for bail, and later released from custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Arson – Edward LABRECHE

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on December 12, 2025.   

On Friday, December 12, 2025, police were contacted to investigate an arson caught on video surveillance in the early morning hours outside a business on Bayfield Road in Goderich. The video showed one individual lighting a cardboard box on fire while another individual exits the box, narrowly escaping injury.

Police attended the scene and arrested the person responsible nearby, and they were charged as follows:

Edward LABRECHE, 29 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Arson – Disregard for Human Life,

–      Mischief Endangering Life,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody with a later court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

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Area OPP Field OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Marc-Denis ST. MARTIN – Drunk Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged the driver of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with impaired driving.

On Monday December 23, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a traffic stop with an ATV, which had no rear lights activated, on Larocque Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

Further investigation found the driver to be a prohibited driver and a search of the ATV located open liquor.

As a result, Marc-Denis ST. MARTIN, 53 years-of-age, from Field, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 5, 2026, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 45-days.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Cows Shot – Giles AKIWENZIE Arrested

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid additional criminal charges as part of an ongoing investigation that began following a firearm‑related incident on November 11, 2025.

Grey Bruce OPP were initially called just before midnight regarding reports of gunshots and a suspicious vehicle in the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and recovered a firearm.

Giles AKIWENZIE, 59‑years‑old, of Neyaashiinigmiing, was arrested and charged with several firearm‑related and liquor‑related offences. The accused was later released from custody with a scheduled court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

The investigation has remained active. Further information was later provided to police indicating that several cows in the area had been found with injuries believed to be consistent with gunfire.

Police attended the scene and continued the investigation.

As a result of this new evidence, AKIWENZIE now faces the following additional Criminal Code offences:

  • Killing or Injuring Animals
  • Transport a Firearm in a Careless Manner

Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact the Grey Bruce OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or online at www.cstip.ca, where tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.