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WARD Arrested For Theft

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a third individual in relation to an ongoing shoplifting investigation.

On August 14, 2025, officers arrested and charged Paul Christopher WARD, 46 years old, of Essex, Ontario, with:

  • Theft Under $5,000 – two counts – contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code

The charges relate to incidents at two separate businesses on Hastings Street North in Bancroft on August 13, 2025.

The accused was released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on a future date.

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2 Charged Following Theft – FAIRHURST & FAIRHURST

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a shoplifting investigation at a local business.

On August 13, 2025, shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a retail store on Hastings Street North in Bancroft. It was reported that a male suspect stole a cart of merchandise before leaving the store. The suspect allegedly returned a short time later and was confronted by store staff, at which point he fled into a wooded area behind the business.

Officers conducted an area search and later located and arrested two individuals in relation to the incident.

As a result of the investigation:

Wayne FAIRHURST, 50 years old, of Dysart et al., has been charged with:

  • Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting, contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code

Ashley FAIRHURST, 37 years old, of Dysart et al., has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code

Both accused were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on a future date.

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Jonathan DAVIS Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person following an incident at a meeting facility in the Town of Bancroft.

On August 11, 2025, shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a business on Bridge Street West. It was reported that a male attended a function, appeared intoxicated, was verbally aggressive toward staff and members, and repeatedly disrupted proceedings. Staff reported that the behaviour caused them to fear for their safety.

The investigation determined that the accused was bound by two active probation orders with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

As a result, Jonathan DAVIS, 47 years old, of No Fixed Address in Bancroft, has been charged with:

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts – contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

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

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Jonathan DAVIS Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person following a disturbance involving multiple downtown businesses in the Town of Bancroft.

On August 9, 2025, shortly after 3:20 p.m., officers responded to reports of a male causing a disturbance at several locations on Hastings Street North and Station Street. It was reported that the male approached employees while in possession of a pickaxe, made inappropriate comments, and was confrontational with staff and members of the public. The male was also observed yelling at passing vehicles and pedestrians.

The accused was located a short time later and arrested. Investigation revealed he was bound by two probation order.

As a result, Jonathan DAVIS, 47 years old, of No Fixed Address in Bancroft, has been charged with:

  • Causing a Disturbance – contrary to section 175(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts – contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on a future date.

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Jody WATSON Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft.

On August 10, 2025, just after 1:20 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Bridge Street East. During the stop, suspected crack cocaine was observed in plain view. Both occupants were arrested and a search of the vehicle led to the seizure of drugs, cash, a prohibited weapon, and items associated with drug trafficking.

As a result, Jody WATSON, 39, of Bancroft, and Thomas PARRELL, 42, of South Algonquin Township, were jointly charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

WATSON is further charged with:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Both accused were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.

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Jillian PRICE – Impaired Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving-related offences following a traffic stop in Bancroft.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers from the Bancroft OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 28 South. Officers located the vehicle and, after stopping it on Monck Street in Bancroft, made observations consistent with alcohol impairment and conducted an investigation.

Jillian PRICE, a 42-year-old resident of Bancroft, has been charged with the following:

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

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for seven days. PRICE was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on September 2, 2025.

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Russell THOMAS – Impaired Operation

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, just after 11:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on South Baptiste Lake Road, Hastings Highlands. A vehicle was stopped during the program, one person was transported to the Central Hastings OPP Detachment for further testing.

Russell THOMAS, a 47-year-old resident of Toronto, has been charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused’s license was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on September 2, 2025.

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Jessica KETCHESON – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, just before 8:30 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting traffic patrol in the town of Bancroft. Officers conducted a traffic stop when they observed a vehicle driving in a suspicious manor. An approved screening device was used during the stop, as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Jessica KETCHESON, a 46-year-old resident of Kingston, has been charged with the following:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 12, 2025.

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Spike Belt Used To Stop Simon BOUCHER

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged one person following a short pursuit.

On Friday, July 18, 2025, shortly after 8:00 a.m., Bancroft OPP officers were advised from the Haliburton OPP that there was a stolen vehicle entering the area that they were currently pursuing. A tire deflation device was deployed, bringing the vehicle to a stop.

As a result, Simon BOUCHER, age 23, of Quebec was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Flight from peach officer
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 21, 2025.

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Paul WEUSTEN Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person for failing to comply with a prohibition order.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft. One of the parties in the vehicle was found to be breaching the conditions of a prohibition order.

Paul WEUSTEN, 49, of Woodstock has been charged with failure to comply with a prohibition order regarding children- four counts.

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 15, 2025.

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Zoe LANGLOIS – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP Marine Unit officers were conducting patrols on Mephisto Lake when a boat was stopped to conduct a safety inspection. An approved screening device was used, and as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Zoe LANGLOIS, a 23-year-old resident of Osgoode Ontario, has been charged with the following:

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

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and they are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind those boating on the lakes this summer that impaired operation is a criminal offense and includes when operating a vessel on the water. If charged with this offense your Ontario driver’s licence will be suspended for 90 days as it would for someone being charged in a motor vehicle.

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Paul MONTGOMERY Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person in relation to a disturbance.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers were investigating a disturbance in the Town of Bancroft. During the investigation it was determined that one person had breached the conditions on their release order.

As a result, Paul MONTGOMERY, 43, of Bancroft has been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order and utter threats.

The accused was held for bail and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 3, 2025.

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73 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, just after 4:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers received a traffic complaint from a member of the public. A short time later officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. An Approved Screening Device was used during the stop, as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Carol BULLIED, a 73-year-old resident of Petawawa, has been charged with the following:

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

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

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Emily GRAHAME Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a wanted party, which resulted in additional drug related charges.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, shortly after 4:00p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop when an officer recognized a wanted party while on general patrol. During the investigation one person was arrested and a search of the vehicle located cocaine and methamphetamine.

Emily GRAHAME, 27 of Bancroft has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Failure to comply with a release order – three counts

GRAHAME was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 2, 2025.

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John COOK – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting traffic patrol on Highway 28 South in Faraday Township. Officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offense. An Approved Screening Device was used during the stop, as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

John COOK, a 57-year-old resident of Oshawa, has been charged with the following:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.