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Area OPP Kincardine London OPP Police Press Releases

KINCARDINE: MAGRATH, 41, Arrested for Operation While Impaired, Court in November

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 30, 2025, at approximately 12:49 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Bruce Road 20, Municipality of Kincardine.

When speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Kristen MAGRATH, 41-years-old, resident of London, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on November 12, 2025, 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 Bluewater Dashwood OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

South Huron Senior Faces Charges After Dashwood Main Street Assaults #OPP #3Strikes

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Thursday, September 25th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Dashwood Main Street in the Village of Dashwood, Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed assaults on two separate victims.

The suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Remy KNOL, 67 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault – (two counts).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 03, 2025.

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 Perth Police Press Releases

Home Invader Charged in String of Assaults, Weapons Offences #OPP

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an intimate partner violence investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers began an investigation on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, relating to incidents between January and September 2025

As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old male from Perth has been charged with:

·        Assault – two counts

·        Assault with a weapon – three counts

·        Assault causing bodily harm – three counts

·        Forcible entry – two counts

·        Break and Enter

·        Trespass at night – three counts

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth.

The name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Lanark County Interval House & Community Support, 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-257-5960 or toll free at 1-800-267-7946. You may choose to call the Assaulted Women’s Help Line (AWHL) 1-866-863-0511. Supports are available, we believe survivors.

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Area OPP Exeter OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

EXETER: Armed Duo Nabbed in Stolen Truck Break-In – Rifle & Replica Handgun Seized #OPP

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a break and enter to a retail business in the Municipality of South Huron on September 26th, 2025.

Just before 3:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, OPP were contacted about suspicious activity inside a locked compound at a business on Main Street South in Exeter. Officers arrived on scene and located a rental truck that had been backed into the property. Police then observed a suspect flee on foot upon seeing officers. The rental truck was determined to be stolen from London, and a rifle and replica handgun were located in the truck.

Officers from the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP West Region K-9 were deployed to the scene. The K-9 track successfully located two suspects in the vicinity, one of which was in possession of a replica handgun. Both suspects were arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences as follows:

Kyle POISSON, 21-years-of-age from Acton has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Possession of Break-in Instruments,

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

–      Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition,

–      Carrying Concealed Weapon,

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

–      Disguise with Intent,

–      Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts).

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

David PROUSE, 59-years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Possession of Break-in Instruments,

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

–      Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition,

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

–      Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – (three counts).

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

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan RUNSTADTLER Facing Numerous Charges

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges local resident with 10 charges, stemming from an impaired driving investigation.

On September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, when a motor vehicle was observed parked on the side of the road of Wellington Road 29, Centre Wellington Township, with their turn signal on, and the driver slumped over.

As a result of the investigation, Bryan RUNSTADTLER, a 57-year-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension (four counts)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle

Additionally, the accused was wanted by a neighbouring police service and was turned over on their charges, and ultimately held in police custody, pending a bail hearing.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 7, 2025.

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 or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Another Motorcycle Collision

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

On September 30, 2026 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.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. the lone occupant of the motorcycle lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. The driver sustained serious injuries and was to a local trauma centre.

The intersection of Perth Road 173 and Perth Line 72 will remain closed while police continue their investigation. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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.

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Area OPP Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a fatal collision in Middlesex Centre.

On September 29, 2025, at 1:04 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire, were dispatched to Medway Road between Adelaide Street North and Richmond Street, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving two vehicles.

Early investigation revealed a sport utility vehicle (SUV) travelling eastbound, crossed the centre line and collided with a grain truck travelling in the westbound lane.

The driver of the SUV, a 17-year-old of Thorndale, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the grain truck suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team are on scene to assist with the investigation.

Medway Road is anticipated to remain closed for the next few hours.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton

29 Year Old From Walkerton Arrested – Details Released, Not Him #3Strikes

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On September 26, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along the Grey-Bruce Line in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Upon seeing the police cruiser, the driver switched positions with the passenger in the vehicle; a poor attempt to confuse police. The investigating officer discovered that the driver was violating conditions of a prior release, and their licence was suspended.

Brett DUNSBIER, 29-years-old, resident of Walkerton, has been charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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 Brockton OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton

Brockton Bust – 117g Fentanyl Seized In Walkerton #WaitInTheTruck

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 25, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton.

Investigation determined that a physical altercation took place between two individuals in a wooded area off of South Street in Walkerton. The accused fled on foot but was taken into custody nearby. A search of the individual led to the discovery of approximately 117g of suspected fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with:

  • Assault, CC 266
  • Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)
  • Assault cause bodily harm – choking, CC 267(c)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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 Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

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

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 MISSISSAUGA OPP Peel

OPP Raid Nets 6 Firearms (1 Full Auto), $30K Cash – Gurpreet GILL Charged

In May 2025, members assigned to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) initiated an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of firearms and prohibited devices in Ontario, with support from Peel Regional Police and London Police Service.

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, an individual was arrested in Mississauga by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit. A search warrant was executed by PWEU at a residence in Mississauga and on one vehicle.

As a result, the following items were seized:

  • Six firearms, including one equipped with a selector switch making it fully automatic
  • Semi-automatic rifle
  • More than $30,000 in Canadian currency
  • Cell phones

Gurpreet GILL, age 28 of Mississauga, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Trafficking firearms, weapon, device or ammunition, s. 99 CC – six counts
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1) CC – seven counts
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition, s. 92(2) CC – three counts
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition, s. 95(1) – four counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, s. 92(1) – five counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 345(1)(a) – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and subsequently released. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron-Kinloss Resident Arrrested After Hwy 21 Incident

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On September 25, 2025, at approximately 5:41 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at Highway 21 and Concession 10 in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended and discovered a single vehicle to be involved. The lone occupant was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. While officers were assessing the involved vehicle for damages, police observed a variety of weapons in plain view. A search of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in locating several batons, brass knuckles, pepper spray, handcuffs, and ammunition.

Robert MCKAY, 56-years-old, resident of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2) – 7 counts
  • Failure to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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 Minto OPP Palmerston Police Press Releases

MIDDLETON Arrested In Palmerston – Details Released

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local resident following an interaction with police.

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., The Wellington County OPP, responded to the report of a disturbance at a residence in Palmerston. During the interaction, an individual became uncooperative and actively resisted police.

As a result, Dallas MIDDLETON, a 29-year-old from Palmerston, was charged with:

  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP at 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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Area OPP Clinton Huron Lucknow OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Pervert Pair Facing Fraud Charges After Exposing Themselves In Lucknow #ItWasCold #OPP #PervertAlert

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On August 23, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend long music festival. Officers were flagged down by site staff about a confrontation involving attendants.

It is alleged that a pair of individuals deliberately exposed their genitals to a group of campers who were unknown to them, that were simply trying to enjoy the event. The two individuals were escorted from the venue and had their wristbands removed. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the wristbands used to gain entry into the event were fraudulent.

Ryan MARRIAGE, 25-years-old, and Spencer CANTELON, 24-years-old, residents of Clinton, both face charges of:

  • Indecent act – CC 173(1)(a)
  • Fraud under $5,000 – CC 380(1)(b)

The accused are set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on October 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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 Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Hunt Two Suspects After Clearview Shooting — Victim Survives

(CLEARVIEW, ON) – Police are releasing a video and a sketch of a suspect seeking the public’s help in an ongoing shooting investigation in Clearview Township.

On Friday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting on a property on 15/16 Side Road near Highway 26. Officers located one individual with a gunshot wound, who was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Investigators believe that two individuals arrived at the property in a sedan. Following a verbal altercation, the passenger shot the victim before both suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured 2011 to 2018 Volkswagen Jetta or Passat with Ontario plates.

The two suspects are described as:

Suspect #1 (passenger): 

• Male

• White with lighter complexion 

• Sandy brown hair

• May be older than the driver

Suspect #2 (driver): 

• Male 

• Possibly of Portuguese, Greek or Italian descent with darker complexion

• Beard 

• May be between 39 and 42 years old

There is no concern for public safety at this time.

A photo of the first suspect and vehicle are attached to this release. The video of the vehicle can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=-F5SU0G8YBA.

This investigation is being conducted by the Huronia West OPP Detachment under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. 

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron Huron East North Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Huron County OPP Warn Parents: Kids Under 16 Can’t Ride E-Scooters #YouWereWarned

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters) as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16 years operating these in our communities.

Two-wheeled electric scooters are becoming very popular, especially with the younger segment of our population. E-scooters are reasonably priced, portable, and fun to ride. The problem is that many people do not know what laws and restrictions apply to these vehicles.

In Ontario, municipalities can create by-laws that either allow or restrict the use of e-scooters on their roadways. Most municipalities DO NOT allow e-scooters on their roadways. Generally, e-scooters are only allowed to be operated on private property.

Check with your local municipality for e-scooter information in your area.

The attached information card (see photos) outlines the e-scooter laws in Ontario:

Visit Ontario.ca/Escooters for more information.

Remember – traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility!