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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Igor SUHYH – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM KENT, ON) – Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation on Highway 401.

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 10:25 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint regarding a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Chatham Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Igor SUHYH a 39-year-old from Toronto was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act) and,
  • Drive motor vehicle, not in accordance with permit limitations (Highway Traffic Act)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Vanessa ZAHREBELNY Was Arrested – Details Released

(CHATHAM KENT, ON) – Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation on Highway 401.

On Monday, August 18, 2025, at approximately 10:44 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 401.

As a result of the investigation, Vanessa ZAHREBELNY, 38-years-old from North York was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (Criminal Code) and,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor Licence Act)
  • Possess more than one licence (Highway Traffic Act)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Anitabh KHATANA – Impaired Driving

(CHATHAM KENT, ON) – West Region – Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team, supported by Elgin and Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation on Highway 401.

On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 4:51 p.m., police responded to multiple traffic complaints regarding a transport truck on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Chatham Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Anitabh KHATANA a 42-year-old from Windsor was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation, and
  • Drive motor vehicle, not in accordance with permit limitations (Highway Traffic Act)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Christopher BRITTON Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (Moravian Town First Nation) has arrested one individual after an investigation involving a stolen motor vehicle.

On June 2, 2025, at approximately 3:35 p.m., members of the Moravian Town First Nations Police received a report of a possible stolen camper trailer located on a property on Centre Road in Moravian Town.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher BRITTON, 49-year-old of Chatham-Kent was charged with:

  •  Possession of Property Obtained by crime over $5000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham Kent on the 14th of July 2025.

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 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Detachment, are appealing to the public for further information about a collision investigation occurring on Communication Road near Fairview Line, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a collision occurred involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle.

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased as a result of the collision.

Investigators of Elgin OPP would like to speak anyone who may have observed these vehicles prior to the collision, who observed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision.

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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) or www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – An individual is deceased following a motorcycle collision in Chatham-Kent.

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), (Chatham-Kent and Elgin Detachments) Emergency Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision on Communication Road and Fairview Line, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

A male was located on scene, transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The identity of the deceased individual will not be released out of respect for the family’s privacy.

The Elgin County OPP with the assistance West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team, members of the Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) continue to investigate the collision.

All lanes on Communication Road between Maynard Line and Park Avenue will remain closed temporarily to allow for investigation and for the safety of emergency responders.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Andre Cloutier – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On March 26, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Highway 401, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent after observing the vehicle driving at a high rate of speed.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chatham-Kent OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Andre Cloutier, a 43-year-old from Burlington was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham-Kent on April 28, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Matthew SHOEMAKER Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – Individual facing charges after traffic complaints on Highway 401.

On February 26, 2025, at 2:21 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent, after receiving traffic complaints of a motorcycle travelling erratically.

Officers located the motorcycle disabled on the shoulder of the highway.

Investigation revealed the motorcycle had previously been reported stolen from Stratford.

An individual was placed under arrest and transported to the Elgin OPP Detachment.

As a result, Matthew SHOEMAKER, a 21-year-old of Chatham, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on April 7, 2025.

The Elgin OPP can be reached anywhere, anytime, at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Elgin-St. Thomas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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WARNING: Fake Police, DO NOT STOP If “Pulled Over” #FilmThePolice #FTP

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, are investigating a report of a robbery involving individuals impersonating police officers in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On December 25, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near the 65-KM marker for a report of robbery.

It was reported that the complainant was stopped by two suspect vehicles, one with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield. The complainant’s vehicle was approached by two suspects while another remained in one of the suspect vehicles.

The complainant was directed to exit the vehicle, an interaction between the parties occurred and the suspects fled the scene in both the suspect vehicles along with the complainant’s vehicle.

The complainant was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with minor injuries.

The suspects were described as:

           Suspect 1:

·        Black male in his 30’s

·        6′ 0″ tall

·        Wearing all black clothing, a black mask, and a black ballistic styled vest

·        Handgun in a holster

Suspect 2:

·        Brown male in his 20’s

·        5’8″ tall

·        Wearing all black clothing, a black mask, and a black ballistic styled vest

No description of the third suspect was provided.

The involved suspect vehicles were described as a black sedan with red/blue flashing lights in the windshield and a black SUV. No police markings were on either vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing and there is not believed to be a threat to public safety as investigators believe this was an isolated incident.

The OPP wish to remind the public that citizens may ask a police officer to provide the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank officer’s badge and warrant card. The officer should be able to provide this information without delay.

If anyone witnessed the interaction, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with the investigation or help the identity of the persons involved, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://stthomascrimestoppers.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Kevin FAUBERT – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP, Chatham-Kent Detachment, located the subject vehicle westbound on Highway 401 near Howard Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin FAUBERT, a 42-year-old from Woodstock was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on January 6, 2025.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

The OPP remind motorists that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Darryl GARANT – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Detachment arrested an impaired driver at a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On November 23, 2024, members of the Elgin OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on the eastbound off-ramp of Highway 401 at Bloomfield Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. At approximately 10:30 p.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was taken into custody and transported to the Chatham-Kent OPP Detachment for further testing.

Darryl GARANT, a 30-year-old from Chatham was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on December 16, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Leif KIYOSHK – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 10:25 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on the westbound Highway 401 near Duart Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Leif KIYOSHK, a 33-year-old from Wallaceburg was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Speeding 1 – 49Km/h over posted limit

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on November 25, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Ryan REINHOLD Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, has charged two individuals following a traffic stop.

On October 9, 2024, at approximately 6:55 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP (Chatham Detachment) stopped a passenger vehicle after receiving a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system on the eastbound Highway 401 near Communication Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The investigating officer determined that both the driver and the passenger were violating conditions of previous release orders.

As a result of the investigation, Nassim YAGHY, 29-year-old from Windsor was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

Additionally, Ryan REINHOLD, a 19-year-old from Windsor was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Breach of recognizance

Both the accused were held pending a bail hearing.

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Nicholas ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a member of the OPP Traffic Incident Enforcement Team (TIME) stopped a passenger vehicle on Grand Avenue East, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, following a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas ROBINSON, a 28-year-old from Oro-Medonte Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence
  • Fail to have insurance card

A further 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on October 21, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Peter NANTICOKE – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP, Chatham Detachment, located the vehicle travelling more than 65km/h over the posted speed limit on westbound Highway 401 near Communication Road.

The investigating officer stopped the vehicle on Communication Road after it exited the Highway and the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Peter NANTICOKE, a 53-year-old from Ohsweken was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on October 21, 2024.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

The OPP remind motorists that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.