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Brockville Elizabethtown OPP Police Press Releases

Jayce MATTHEWS – Break & Enter

(ELIZABETHTOWN TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been arrested and charged following a break-in just east of Brockville.

Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a former shelter on Oxford Avenue, shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. A resident of the area had reported seeing someone enter the building through a window.

Leeds officers, along with members of the Brockville Police Service, surrounded the building and began a search inside, with assistance from the OPP Canine Unit.

An individual was located and arrested. Officers also found a large amount of property that had been moved to a doorway.

Jayce MATTHEWS, age 34 of Brockville, has been charged with:

  • Break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Mischief-destroys or damages property

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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Addison Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Archibald GRAHAM – Drunk Driving

(ADDISON, ON) – An individual was arrested and charged with impaired driving and other offences after having failed to stop for police.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a member of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle travelling on County Road 7 completely covered in snow with no plates and improper headlights. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop.

The vehicle ran out of fuel and was located with the driver moments later. The driver was taken into custody, and the vehicle had no valid insurance. As a result of the investigation, 45-year-old Archibald GRAHAM of Addison has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on January 16, 2026. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Traffic Stop Leads To 30+ Charges – PERSAD & DHALIWAL

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – A traffic stop for a vehicle travelling in the passing lane led to over 30 charges for the two occupants.

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, shortly before 4:00 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division observed an SUV with obscured windows travelling in the passing lane for an extended period of time on Highway 401 near the City of Brockville. The vehicle was stopped. Suspected drugs and stolen property were observed inside the vehicle, leading to the immediate arrest of the occupants.

The driver was permitted to operate only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device, which was not the case with this vehicle. The passenger provided a false identity to officers.

Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the OPP assisted with the investigation. During the search of the vehicle, officers seized the following items:

  • Over 100 contraband cigarettes
  • Seven vehicle key fobs
  • A device typically associated with reprogramming vehicle key fobs
  • Items typically associated with vehicle break-ins
  • Five cellphones
  • One portable computer
  • Approximately 30 grams of cannabis
  • Approximately two grams of suspected cocaine
  •  Plastic bags with suspected residue of methamphetamine

As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Shane PERSAD of Etobicoke and 31-year-old Jagdeep DHALIWAL of Brampton have been charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Possession of device for purpose of committing theft
  • Possession of break-in instruments
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of an identity document – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – two counts

Shane PERSAD has also been charged with the following offences:

  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Fail to keep right when driving at less than normal speed
  • Color coating obscuring interior
  • Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

Jagdeep DHALIWAL has also been charged with the following offences:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Personation with intent
  • Fail to comply with probation order – nine counts

The co-accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 18, 2025.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Brockville Cornwall Kingston OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

20 Break & Enters – Karoly CSOMBOK, Ferenc KISS & Norbert SZELES

(EASTERN ONTARIO, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Street Crime Unit has arrested three people and resolved 20 commercial break-ins across a large part of eastern Ontario.

The break-ins began in July of this year and continued into September. The thieves would primarily target convenience stores which had closed for the night. The culprits would force their way inside and then take cigarettes and lottery tickets to cash.

The locations included:

  • Ottawa – three
  • Kingston – five
  • Brockville – two
  • Cornwall – two
  • Leeds, Grenville, Russell County, Lennox and Addington, Quinte West OPP areas – eight

As a result of an investigation by the Community Street Crime Unit, in collaboration with the Kingston Police, the Brockville Police Service, the Cornwall Police Services and Ottawa Police Service, as well as multiple OPP detachments, arrest warrants were issued in late October 2025 for three people. The individuals were already in custody in another jurisdiction.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the males were transferred to eastern Ontario and were formally arrested and charged.

Karoly CSOMBOK, age 27 of Etobicoke is charged with:

  • Break and enter – 20 counts
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – 18 counts
  • Possession of break-in tools – 20 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Theft over $5000 – 12 counts
  • Theft of a vehicle – three counts
  • Theft under $5000
  • Theft under $5000 from a vehicle
  • Trafficking in stolen goods over $5000 – three counts
  • Disguise with intent – 20 counts
  • Mischief under $5000 – 16 counts
  • Failure to comply with a release order – 11 counts

Ferenc KISS, age 28 of Brampton is charged with:

  • Break and enter – 19 counts
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – 20 counts
  • Possession of break-in tools – 19 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Theft over $5000 – 11 counts
  • Theft of a vehicle – three counts
  • Theft under $5000
  • Theft under $5000 from a vehicle
  • Trafficking in stolen goods over $5000 – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Disguise with intent – 19 counts
  • Mischief under $5000 – 16 counts
  • Failure to comply with a release order – 14 counts

Norbert SZELES, age 20 of Toronto, is charged with: 

  • Break and enter – 17 counts
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – 17 counts
  • Possession of break-in tools – 15 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Theft over $5000 – 9 counts
  • Theft of a vehicle – 3 counts
  • Theft under $5000
  • Theft under $5000 from a vehicle
  • Trafficking in stolen goods over $5000 – 3 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Disguise with intent – 16 counts
  • Mischief under $5000 – 13 counts
  • Failure to comply with a release order – 15 counts

The three accused remain in custody.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Counterfeit Currency, Bear Mace, Brass Knuckles Seized in Brockville Bust #RepeatOffender #3Strikes

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – One person was arrested and charged following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. (OPP)

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Leeds OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), the OPP Canine Unit, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and members of the Brockville Police Service executed a warrant at a residence in the City of Brockville.

Officers located a quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as a pellet gun, brass knuckles, a baton, bear mace, Canadian currency, counterfeit currency, and other items commonly associated with drug trafficking.

48-year-old Andrew CHURCH of Brockville has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  •  Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of counterfeit money

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to reappear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on September 22, 2025.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer WATSON – Impaired Operation

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a driver after a member of the public reported a vehicle being driven erratically on County Road 29.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, shortly after 8:00 a.m., members of the Leeds OPP received a complaint that a motorist was weaving and unable to stay in its lane. Moments later, members of the Leeds OPP located the vehicle stopped on the shoulder. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was transported to the detachment for testing. The breath samples provided exceeded four times the legal limit of alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Jennifer WATSON of Brockville was charged with two counts of operation while impaired, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was released with a scheduled court appearance date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended 90 days, and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

Situations like these are the reason why you may encounter RIDE programs at any time of the day.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Graham DREW Facing Numerous Charges

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in connection with a suspicious fire.

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Leeds OPP responded to a report of a structure fire at a single-family dwelling north of Brockville. The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire; no injuries were sustained.

After an extensive investigation by the Leeds OPP Crime Unit resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a property on County Road 7 near Jasper. Officers seized:

  • A semi-automatic rifle
  • High-capacity magazine and ammunition
  • Body armour
  • Brass knuckles
  • Explosives containers
  • Approximately three grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Over 70 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Over 430 grams of an unknown white substance
  • A riding lawnmower
  • A passenger vehicle
  • A travel trailer
  • A pick-up truck
  • Several cellphones

As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Graham DREW of Jasper has been charged with the following offences:

  • Arson – disregard for human life
  • Causing an explosion likely to cause bodily harm, death or serious damage to property
  • With intent to cause bodily harm, cause an explosive substance to explode
  • With intent to destroy or damage property, place or throw an explosive substance
  • Explosives – making or possessing for unlawful purpose
  • Place or throw an explosive substance
  • Store an explosive
  • Possession of an explosive
  • Send or deliver to a person or a person to take or receive an explosive substance
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – three counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – three counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

The accused has been remanded into custody, and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on July 31, 2025, at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – Four people have been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in the Brockville area.

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Canine Unit and officers from the Leeds County Detachment and Brockville City Police, executed a search warrant at a residence on Kincaid Street in Brockville.

Officers seized nearly three grams of suspected fentanyl, over four grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine and nearly 14-grams of suspected cocaine. They also seized a variety of weapons, a loaded syringe, just under $2,300 in cash, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking. Four people were arrested at the scene.

Alexandra DAOUST, age 25 of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Township, David HANNAH, age 56 of Brockville, Mark MCINTOSH, age 51 of Gananoque and Joanne RYAN, age 59 of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township have each been charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

MCINTOSH is additionally charged with:

  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Possession of a prohibited device contrary to a prohibition order
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

HANNA and RYAN were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 4, 2025.

DAOUST remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing today (March 7, 2025). MCINTOSH remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 12, 2025.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Stacey BLACKMORE: Hit & Run

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – An individual faces multiple charges after the driver fled the scene after they were involved in a collision on Highway 401 near Long Beach.

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, shortly after 2:30 a.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to reports of a single car crash against a guardrail on Highway 401. Upon arrival, officers found an unattended car obstructing traffic.

The driver had been observed leaving the scene on foot. A short time later, officers located and arrested a suspect who was found to be in possession of approximately 90 grams of suspected fentanyl as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

56-year-old Stacey BLACKMORE of Kingston was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Careless driving
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to report accident
  • Fail to remain at the scene of an accident
  • Mischief – render property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – four counts

The accused was remanded into custody after appearing at a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Zineb ROUMANI Facing Numerous Charges

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – An individual has been arrested at dealership near Brockville after an investigation revealed fraudulent document had been provided in order to purchase a vehicle.

The investigation, led by the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), began on November 11, 2024, when an employee of the dealership reported that they had received a down payment for a vehicle with identification that did not match the prospective buyer.

On November 12, 2024, officers met with the alleged buyer at the dealership.

Zineb ROUMANI, age 29 of Verdun, Québec, was placed under arrest and charged with:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Personation with intent to obtain property (identity fraud)
  • Obtaining by false pretence over $5,000
  • Drawing document without authority
  • Identity theft – obtain or possess another person’s identity information
  • Forgery
  • Uses, deals, or acts on forged document

The accused was released after a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville the next morning and is scheduled to appear before the court again on December 20, 2024.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Shylla CHAPMAN Arrested

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual relating to the home invasion that occurred at a residence on Blair Road on September 11, 2024.

The Leeds OPP Crime Unit, assisted by the Forensics Identification Services Unit, has arrested and charged Shylla CHAPMAN, age 38 of Brockville, with one count of Robbery with Violence.

The accused appeared in a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville yesterday, and was remanded into custody.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information relating to this home invasion, contact the Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

2kg Meth & 2kg Cocaine Seized By Police

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – Two Brockville residents are facing drug trafficking-related charges after a two-month investigation.

In July 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and Brockville Police Service began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Brockville area. On September 5, 2024, police executed a search warrant in Brockville and arrested two individuals.

As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:

  • Approximately two kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • Approximately two kilograms of suspected methamphetamine
  • Approximately 900g of suspected psilocybin
  • Approximately 160g of suspected fentanyl 
  • Approximately $19,000 cash
  • A prohibited weapon (spring loaded knife)

The drugs seized have an approximate street-value of over $575,000.

Michael DIBBLE, age 42 of Brockville has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC):

  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Crystal Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule III Substance (Psilocybin) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000, 355 (a) CC
  • Possession of a Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition order, 117.01(1) CC, four counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, contrary to s. 92(2) CC
  • Trafficking Contraband Tobacco, contrary to s. 121.1 CC

Trafficking Contraband Tobacco, contrary to s. 121.1 CC

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on September 19, 2024.

George PAPAGEORGIOU, age 45 of Brockville has been charged with the following offence under the CDSA:

  • Possess Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 18, 2024.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Another Violent Home Invasion

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a home invasion that occurred at a residence on Blair Road.

On September 11, 2024, minutes after 1:00 a.m., Leeds County OPP officers received reports from a homeowner stating that they had been assaulted by four unknown individuals. The individuals left the residence with bank cards and cash and are still outstanding.

The OPP believes this incident is isolated and there is no risk to public safety. However, members of the public should always ensure doors and windows are locked and always be aware of surroundings.

The Leeds OPP Crime Unit is currently being assisted by the Forensics Identification Services Unit (FIS).

If you have any information relating to this home invasion, contact the Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.