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DAWN-EUPHEMIA OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Randolph OSSEL

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – An individual faces multiple charges after failing to stop for police during an early morning traffic stop.

On June 17, 2025, just after 1:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Bentpath Line, west of Annett Road in Dawn-Euphemia Township. The driver failed to stop and made contact with a police vehicle, causing significant damage before fleeing the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Randolph OSSEL, a 33-year-old of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Assault a peace officer with a weapon
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia.

There were no injuries reported.

Bentpath Line was closed for several hours between Shetland Road and Annett Road to allow for the investigation but has since reopened.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Brenton MCMURPHY – Drunk Driving

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – A Dawn-Euphemia resident is charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision.

On April 3, 2025, just after 4:45 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Robson Road and Edys Mills Line, Dawn-Euphemia.

As a result of the investigation, Brenton MCMURPHY, a 40-year-old of Dawn-Euphemia Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • 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 has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on April 29, 2025.

Additionally, the second driver, a 65-year-old of Dresden, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

Lambton County OPP want to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Kenneth CAWLEY Was Arrested

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – A Point Edward resident is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team while conducting traffic enforcement, observed a motor vehicle travelling at what appeared to be a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated on Bentpath Line, east of Oil Heritage Road, after travelling in excess of 160 km/h in an 90km/h zone.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth CAWLEY, 25-year-old of Point Edward was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 21, 2025.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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3 Facing Breaking & Enter Charges

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – On Monday, October 7, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a break and enter and theft at a business on Florence Road in Dawn-Euphemia Township.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 4:30 a.m., four individuals arrived on the property in pick-up truck. The individuals entered the business after smashing the front window subsequently steeling a large amount of power tools prior to fleeing the area. The approximate value of stolen tools is $10,000.

A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located by Lambton OPP at an address on Jane Street in Thamesville, at which time three individuals fled on foot. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Strathroy.

Members of the OPP Canine, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Chatham-Kent Police Service were dispatched to the area to assist in the investigation.

Three individuals were located and taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Ian BRUCE, 42-year-old and Bethanne JULIAN, 38-year-old, both of Chatham, have been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on November 4, 2024, to speak to the charges.

Tyson SNAKE, 41-year-old of Moravian First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

The Lambton OPP is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying one suspect in the attached photo. The suspect is described as approximately 5’5″- 5’7″, average build, wearing a light coloured hoodie, with dark running shoes. 

If you have information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere at anytime in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

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