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Robert Paul BELL – Impaired Driving

(BRANT, ON) – A driver is facing Impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., Brant County OPP were called to Powerline Road between Oneida Drive and Kerek Road to investigate a single motor vehicle collision.

Police charged 41-year-old, Robert Paul BELL of Brantford with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80

The accused was released and given a date of February 5th, 2026, to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Brett NOBLE Was Arrested

(BRANT, ON) – A driver is facing an Impaired related charge after police stopped and investigated a vehicle.

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 1:49 a.m., an officer with the Brant County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Fairfield Road east of Maple Avenue South in the county of Brant, regarding a possible impaired driver.

As a result of the investigation, police charged 30-year-old, Brett NOBLE of Brantford with the following offence of “Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand”. 

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Brant OPP Toronto

Kakou WOGNIN – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – A driver is facing several charges after police stopped and investigated a vehicle.

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at approximately 11 46 p.m., an officer with the Brant County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 403 West, at Oak Park Road.

As a result of investigation, police charged 27-year-old, Kakou WOGNIN of Toronto with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
  • Failure to Comply with a Release Order – five counts
  • Possession of Identity Documents

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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One Dead – Lloyd WILLIAMSON Arrested

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a fatal, pedestrian-involved fail-to-remain collision in Glen Morris.

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and the Brant County Fire Department, responded to a fail-to-remain collision involving a cyclist on East River Road in Glen Morris.

The cyclist, a 68-year-old resident of Cambridge, Ontario, was located unresponsive and pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers later located a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident on East River Road. The driver was identified and taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 65-year-old Lloyd WILLIAMSON of Brant County was charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in death.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on Friday, February 27, 2026.

East River Road, between Glen Morris Road West and Highway 24, was closed for several hours during the investigation but has since reopened.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was travelling along East River Road and may have witnessed the collision to contact police. Residents in the immediate and surrounding areas are also asked to check their home surveillance systems for any relevant footage. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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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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Drug Bust – ETENBERG, COOK, KINGS, GURNEY, PLANT & FELHAZI

(BRANT COUNTY) Brant County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) launched a drug trafficking investigation linked to addresses on Maple Crescent in Paris and Sheridan Street in Brantford.

On December 16, 2025, Brant CSCU-supported by Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin, Wellington, Haldimand, and Norfolk CSCU members, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, and Brant OPP-executed two warrants at the identified addresses and took a total of six individuals into custody.

Sheridan Street, Brantford:

Jacob ETENBERG, 21 years old of Brantford is charged with:

  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Fentanyl
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking –

Methamphetamine

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts)
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (two counts)

Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada.

This individual was held in custody and is awaiting his court disposition for the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

 Alana COOK, 21 years old of Brantford is charges with:

  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Fentanyl
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking –
  • Methamphetamine
  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm (two counts)
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (two counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order.

This individual was held in custody and is awaiting her court disposition for the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

The following items were seized from the home:

  • A quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and hydromorphone pills
  • Two handguns (one loaded), ammunition
  • Over $50,000 in Canadian currency.

Maple Crescent, Paris:

Jason KINGS, 53 years old of Paris is charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Fail to comply with undertaking.

This individual was held in custody and is awaiting his court disposition for the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

Shaune GURNEY, 50 years old of Paris is charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Breach of a conditional sentence order.

This individual was held in custody and is awaiting his court disposition for the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

Theresa PLANT, 46 years old of Brantford is charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

This individual was held for Bail Hearing and released with a court date for the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

Emily FELHAZI, 44 years old of Paris is charged with:

Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

This individual was held for Bail Hearing and released with a court date for the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford.

The following items were seized from the home:

  • A quantity of suspected cocaine
  • A loaded bullpup rifle
  • A ballistic vest

Additional firearms: 12-gauge shotgun, two rifles and ammunition

The total estimated value of drugs and property seized is approximately $210,100.

The investigation demonstrates the ongoing commitment of OPP and partner units to combat drug trafficking and remove illegal firearms from our communities.

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Brant OPP Southwest Oxford

Samuel Strome – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – An individual from Brant County is facing impaired driving related charges after police received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver.

On December 7, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driving, on Highway 401 near the City of Woodstock, in the Township of South-West Oxford. Officers patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle.

Samuel Strome, 19-years-old, of Brant County, is charged with:

·      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol

·      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 released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 27, 2026. 

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Thomas STOOP – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On December 1, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on 403 Highway East at King George Road in Brant County, Ontario.

During the police investigation no injuries were reported and a Thomas STOOP, 27-year-old male of Mount Elgin Ontario, was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on December 19, 2025. Mr. Stoop had his drivers licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Damian STRUB – Assault, Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On Oct 31, 2025, at approximately 7:26 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a motor vehicle driving on Hartley Avenue.

Police located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop on Hartley Avenue. Following a police investigation police arrested Damian STRUB a 25-year-old male of Waterloo, and charged him with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
  • Assault a Peace Officer X 2
  • Mischief X 2

The accused was held in custody and awaited a bail hearing on November 1.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Roy ISACCS Facing Charges

(BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has charged two individuals following a traffic stop in Brant County.

On October 17, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Cockshutt Road North. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was operating a motor vehicle while under licence suspension and further to that had no current insurance coverage on the vehicle.

As a result, Roy ISACCS, a 30-year-old male from Brantford has been charged with:

  • Drive while under suspension
  • Fail to surrender vehicle permit

While the owner of the vehicle Sidney ISAACS, a 26-year-old female from Brantford was charged with: 

  • Owner permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance.

The OPP reminds all motorists of the importance of ensuring anyone operating a motor vehicle on a highway is licensed and the vehicle is insured.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersbb.com

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Carlos ZAMORA Charged AGAIN! #3Strikes

(BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has arrested and charged an individual following a traffic stop in Brant County.

On October 15, 2025, at approximately 10:53 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on McBay Road. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was operating a motor vehicle while disqualified and under suspension.

As a result, Carlos ZAMORA, a 42-year-old male from Brantford has been charged with:

  • Operate a Conveyance while Prohibited, contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension X 2, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Speeding 1- 49 kmhr, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released and will have to attend Brantford Criminal Court on November 21, 2025 in answer to the charges.

The OPP reminds all motorists of the importance of ensuring they are properly licensed before operating a motor vehicle.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersbb.com

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Zachary COUSINS Was Arrested – Details Relased


(BRANT, ON) – On October 10, 2025, at approximately 11:33 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-motor vehicle collision on Mechanic Street in Paris, Ontario.

Upon arrival on scene police located a parked blue sedan with a lone male occupant seated in the driver’s seat. The vehicle had extensive front-end damage and appeared to have recently been involved in a collision. The vehicle licence plate also matched the licence plate of a vehicle that fled from police earlier. Police spoke to the male who was sitting in the driver’s seat and following a police investigation Zachary COUSINS a 27-year-old of Cambridge, was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
  • Mischief Destroys or Damages Property
  • Flight from Police

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on October 30, 2025.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Godwill Forsack TAMBONG – Impaired Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:44 a.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing erratic driving behavior on the 403 West Off Ramp at Wayne Gretzky Parkway in Brant County.

Upon speaking to the male driver, police administered an approved roadside screening device test which resulted in a “fail”.

Following a police investigation, Godwill Forsack TAMBONG a 39-year-old male of Brantford, was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on October 10, 2025.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Ryan HALASHEWSKI Arrested Following Collision

(BRANT, ON) – On September 20, 2025, at approximately 08:06 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on the 403 Highway East in Brant County, Ontario.

During the police investigation it was found that the driver Ryan HALASHEWSKI, a 28-year-old male from Brantford, appeared to be Impaired and was taken into custody. Mr. Halashewski was charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on October 09, 2025.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Disqualified Driver on Stolen Motorcycle Sent Airborne

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Highway 24 and Colborne Street West, in the late hours of September 22, 2025.

At approximately 9:04 p.m., emergency services responded to the scene where two vehicles, a motorcycle and a motor vehicle collided, sending the driver of the motorcycle airborne 20 feet before coming to rest on the roadway.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 41-year-old male, had been disqualified from driving on three previous occasions and was driving a stolen motorcycle. The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The driver of the motorcycle was subsequently charged with:

  • Operation While Prohibited X 4
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Over $5000.00

Highway 24 south bound lanes remained open while the north bound lanes north of Highway 24 were closed during the investigation and road clean up. The investigation is on going.

The OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersbb.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).