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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Tracey JOHNSTONE Was Arrested

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a series of incidents on December 31st involving property damage and the theft of a motor vehicle in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Wednesday December 31st at 11:41 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP received a report from a homeowner who discovered that an unknown individual had been inside their garage and had caused damage to a vehicle cover.

While officers were on scene, at approximately 12:29 p.m., police received a second report indicating that a white 2013 cargo van had been stolen from a nearby residence.

Officers immediately began patrolling the area and located the stolen vehicle at Main Street and Scotland Street in Grey Highlands. A person was observed in the driver’s seat. When approached, the individual fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested the individual.

Tracey JOHNSTONE 50-year-old of no fixed address was charged with the following criminal code offences:

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Theft Over $5,000

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing on January 1, 2025, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Grey County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Christopher MCGOEY – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Toronto is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Grey Road 2, near Osprey-The Blue Mountains Townline, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Friday, December 26, 2025, at approximately 5:39 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report from a passerby of a vehicle that was stuck in the ditch. Police attended and the individual was located sitting in the drivers seat of the motor vehicle.

Christopher MCGOEY, 50-years-old, of Toronto, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on January 22, 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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Katherine WRIGHT – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) –  An individual from Grey Highlands is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Margaret Street near Sydenham Street, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 9:13 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle that had swerved off the roadway and became stuck in the snow along the shoulder.

Katherine WRIGHT, 45-years-old, of Grey Highlands, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on January 15, 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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Curtis DICKIE – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Grey Highlands is facing impaired driving-related charges following a call from a business in Markdale.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at approximately 7:09 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a business in Markdale. An employee had attended the location, became involved in an altercation, and then left. It was believed the individual was impaired.

Grey Bruce OPP located the individual a short time later in Markdale and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Curtis DICKIE, 39-years-old, of Grey Highlands, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on January 8, 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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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Nicholas PAVLOFF – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On November 12, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) at the intersection of Toronto Street and Highland Drive, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

A vehicle entered the checkpoint where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Nicholas PAVLOFF, 33-year-old of Shelburne, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Operation while impaired

·      Operation while impaired- B.A.C. 80 plus

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on December 4, 2025.

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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Flesherton Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Robert YOUNG – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – A Flesherton resident is facing impaired driving and other charges following a single motor vehicle collision on 8th Concession A, west of Grey Road 2 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On October 29, 2025, at approximately 3:28 p.m., police were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision. The vehicle had three occupants, all of whom sustained minor injuries.

Robert YOUNG, 30-years-old, of Flesherton, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Drive No Licence – Highway Traffic Act
  • Dangerous Operation – Highway Traffic Act
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol – Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired (80 Plus) – Criminal Code

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 20, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring safety on Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are encouraged 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.

For more information on the consequences of impaired driving, visit: Ontario Ministry of Transportation – Impaired Driving

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Abhinandan DATTA – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Cambridge is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Grey Road 30, West of Grey Road 13, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On October 17, 2025, at approximately 1:18 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 30, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. The driver had lost control of the vehicle, ending up striking a tree.

The driver was not injured.

Abhinandan DATTA, 29-years-old, of Cambridge, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on November 13, 2025.

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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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle WOOD – Impaired Operation

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol duties on Highway 10 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated, and officers detected signs of impairment from the driver. An Approved Screening Device was administered, resulting in a FAIL. The driver was arrested and transported to the Markdale OPP Detachment for further testing.

Kyle WOOD, 33-years-old, of Grey Highlands, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, and Automobile Insurance Act Offences:

·      Operation while impaired- (80 plus) CC

·      Adult Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit HTA

·      Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted limit HTA

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance CAIA

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 4, 2025.

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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John PINIOTES Was Arrested Again

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON)- On August 12, 2025, at approximately 11:34 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Grey Road 4 and Concession 2 in Grey Highlands. The vehicle, a black Dodge Ram pickup, was reportedly driving erratically and swerving across lanes.

Police later located a vehicle matching the description and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to comply and fled from police before crashing. The lone occupant was taken into custody without further incident. The driver sustained minor injury. No injuries to officers or damage to police vehicles were reported.

Grey Road 4 was temporarily closed between Highway 10 and West Back Line for several hours and has since re-opened.

John PINIOTES, 41-years-old, of Mississauga, has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Fail to comply with release order (Three Counts) Criminal Code
  • Flight from peace officer – Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation – Criminal Code
  • Operation while prohibited (Two Counts) – Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension (Four Counts) – Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2025 for a bail hearing.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Jaspreet BAINS – Assault, Hit & Run, Etc.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON)– An Etobicoke resident is charged following multiple reports of an erratic driver in Grey Highlands on July 14, 2025.

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple reports from concerned motorists regarding a vehicle driving erratically northbound along Highway 10 in Grey Highlands.

Witnesses described the vehicle weaving dangerously through traffic and causing damage to several vehicles. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle on Highway 6-10, just north of Chatsworth. The driver was taken into custody.

Jaspreet BAINS, 31-years-old, of Etobicoke, has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Dangerous Operation, CC
  • Flight from Peace Officer, CC
  • Operation While Impaired, CC
  • Assault Peace Officer, CC (Two Counts)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Fail to Display Two Plates, HTA
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt, HTA
  • Fail to Stop for Police, HTA

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 27, 2025.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Brendan O’SULLIVAN – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Newcastle, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from multiple traffic complaints on Highway 10, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Friday, June 20, 2025 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to multiple reports of a possible impaired driver on Highway 10, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. Grey Bruce OPP were able to locate the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop.

Brendan O’SULLIVAN, 41-years-old, of Newcastle, is charged with:

·        Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on July 24, 2025.

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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Ashley GREENE – Impaired Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Mono, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Grey Road 9, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 11:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 9 near Road 57A, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. The driver had crashed into the ditch. There were no injuries.

Ashley GREENE, 36-years-old, of Mono, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 Owen Sound on July 24, 2025.

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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Weapon & Drug Bust

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – A nightshift Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program conducted by the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in the seizure of multiple illegal drugs and a handgun. Two individuals have been arrested, and several charges have been laid.

Shortly after 1:30 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE program in the Municipality of Grey Highlands when the first vehicle that entered the RIDE check was further investigated.

Arian ZAMAN 25-years-old of Toronto, is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Adult Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Adult Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Adult Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was firearm
  • Adult Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (3 counts)
  • Adult Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

Rune Nahj MATHURIN 31-year-old of Toronto, is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (3 counts)
  • Adult Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Adult Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was firearm
  • Adult Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

The accused are schedule for a bail hearing on May 12, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

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Ashley NEWMAN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – One person has been charged following a robbery investigation.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a robbery at a gas station located on Toronto Street in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Charged with the following offences is 38-year-old, Ashley NEWMAN, of no fixed address:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 16, 2025.

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 leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Portion Of HWY 10 Closed Due To Weather

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising the public that Highway 10 between Grey Road 4 in Flesherton and Grey Road 12 in Markdale is closed due to weather conditions and collisions.

The OPP is reminding motorists that if you do have to travel to pack an emergency kit including food, water, blankets and a cell phone charger. If you find yourself in the ditch, remain in your vehicle and call the police.