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Hamilton OPP Oxford Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Jamal Blenman Was Arrested Again! #3Strikes

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges after fleeing from a festive reduce impaired driving everywhere (RIDE) program in Tillsonburg.

On December 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting a festive RIDE program on Broadway Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

A motor vehicle was observed being operated in an erratic manner where it fled the RIDE program. Officers were able to locate the vehicle a short time after where they were able to safely conduct a traffic stop.

Jamal Blenman, 24-years-old, of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with:

·      Trafficking in Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Other than Heroin)

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order (Seven counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.

Abdel-Rahman Maradqeh, 20-years-old, of Oakville, was arrested and charged with: Trafficking in Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Other than Heroin).

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 20, 2025.

Police seized suspected Oxycodone, along with additional offence-related property that was seized includes a weigh scale, packaging and Canadian currency.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122). Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Hamilton Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Brent MILLARD & Tracey TAYLOR Were Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving investigations.

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at approximately 8:07 p.m., a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe.

After speaking with the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 58-year-old Tracey TAYLOR of Hamilton was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Obstruct Peace Officer.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 11:51 p.m., the Norfolk County OPP responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Queensway West in Simcoe.

Officers located the driver at a nearby address and, following an interaction, took them into custody without incident.

As a result, 60-year-old Brent MILLARD of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Kilo Fentanyl Bust In Hamilton #NarcoTerroristTown

(HAMILTON, ON) – Three people are facing several charges, including one who is also subject to a committal warrant.

In early October, the Peterborough/Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), in partnership with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS), began an intelligence-led, drug trafficking investigation. As part of the investigation, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland OPP CSCU, OPP OCEB, HPS and the OPP-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad located and arrested an individual who is subject to a committal warrant. Officers also executed a search warrant at a Hamilton residence, where two additional individuals were arrested.

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

• 1.2 kg of suspected fentanyl

• 150 g of suspected cocaine

• 110 g of suspected methamphetamine

• 35 g of suspected crack cocaine

• 100 hydromorphone tablets (8 mg each)

• One cell phone

• $1,600 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $48,400.

Justin BOYER, age 36 of Norwood, has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, s. 345(1)(a) CC

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, s. 5(2) CDSA

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, s. 5(2) CDSA 

Marie GAZIKOVA, age 23 of Hamilton, and Steven FENTON, age 39 of Hamilton, have each been charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, s. 5(2) CDSA

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, s. 5(2) CDSA 

The accused were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton on a later date. 

Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking activity should contact the OPP at

1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime

Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Burlington Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

AI Used To Track Down And Arrest Jamie KILPATRICK

(BURLINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged criminally with driving and firearms offences after he was caught driving while serving a 1-year driver’s licence suspension because of a Criminal Code impaired driving conviction.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:31 a.m., an Officer from the Burlington Detachment was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 6 near Leeming Rd in Hamilton. Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology registered a hit on a passing vehicle alerting the Officer to the suspended driver.

The vehicle was stopped and the lone occupant, the registered owner of the vehicle, was arrested for driving while prohibited. Additionally, it was suspected by the officer that the driver had consumed alcohol recently and a breath demand was issued. The driver registered an ‘Alert’ on a roadside Approved Screening Device (ASD) resulting in an additional 3-day driver’s licence suspension. A prohibited firearm that was being transported and stored insecurely was also seized from the vehicle at the roadside.

As a result of the investigation, Jamie KILPATRICK, a 28-year-old male from Hamilton has been charged with:

·      Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code

·      Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

·      Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

The accused was released from custody and is set to appear on December 19th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Hamilton.

Owners of firearms are required to adhere to the Firearms Act in relation to the possession, storage, transportation and display of firearms. Owners should ensure they monitor and are aware of any changes to legislation and regulations that may affect the firearms in their possession.

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Hamilton Kingston Kingston Police Service Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Arrested For Hate Crime Against Religious Institution

On Friday September 12, 2025, the Kingston Police were notified of threatening remarks that had been made over an instant messaging platform. Due to the nature of these remarks, it triggered a notification to the RCMP, the Ontario Provincial Police, and ultimately the Kingston Police, as the target of this threat included a specific religious institution located in Kingston. 

The investigation led Kingston Police Detectives to the City of Hamilton, where on Tuesday September 16, 2025, a 15-year-old individual of Hamilton responsible for making these threats was arrested without incident by the Hamilton Police Service. 

The accused young offender was subsequently transported back to Kingston and attended a bail hearing on Wednesday September 17, 2025, where they were remanded into custody. A search warrant has been conducted at the accused’s residence with assistance from the Waterloo Regional Police. 

The young offender is currently charged with one count of uttering a threat (hate motivated) toward the religious institution in Kingston. This religious institution has been kept apprised of the police investigation and any affected individuals, including the institution’s congregation have been made aware of the incident. 

The youth is further charged with one count of uttering a threat toward a secondary school in Hamilton. The Hamilton-Wentworth School Board has also been made aware of this incident and are addressing the matter.

At this time police would like to advise there is no further threat to either of these communities and that no other arrests are anticipated.

The Kingston Police would like to thank the Hamilton Police Service, the Waterloo Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the RCMP for their assistance in this matter.

The Kingston Police take threats toward any religious group very seriously. Such actions are not only unlawful but contrary to the values of respect, diversity, and tolerance that our community upholds. We stand for the safety and dignity of all individuals, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or belief.

If you witness any suspicious behavior or have any concerns, please report them immediately to local authorities or your trusted community leaders. Vigilance and unity are our greatest strengths, and together we can ensure that our communities remain safe and welcoming for all.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Daniel HULME

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) -The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a suspicious vehicle.

On May 21, 2025, at around 6:15 p.m., a concerned member of the public advised police that there was a vehicle parked on Birch Road which had also been there earlier in the day.

While on their way to the location, officers stopped a vehicle matching the description provided by the caller. Through investigation, it was found that the driver was wanted on a warrant.

The individual was taken into custody and returned on the strength of the warrant. A search yielded a quantity of Canadian currency, approximately 360 grams of suspected Cocaine and around 150 suspected opioid pills.

On July 17, 2025, Northumberland OPP arrested the individual in relation to the items found in the search.

As a result, Daniel HULME (age 46), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(HAMILTON, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Burlington Detachment are investigating a two-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and a sedan that resulted in a fatality to the driver of the motorcycle.

At 2:09 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, reports were received of a serious collision involving a sedan and a motorcycle on the westbound 403 highway near the on ramp from the Lincoln Alexander Parkway in Hamilton, Ontario. Emergency services attended the scene and the driver of the motorcycle, a 20-year-old male from Oakville, the lone occupant, was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries and was subsequently declared deceased at the hospital.

The lone occupant of the sedan was not injured and remained on scene.

The OPP-HSD Traffic Support Unit attended to complete a thorough technical/reconstructive motor vehicle investigation of the scene. The highway and various ramps in the area were closed for approximately 4 hours for the collision investigation and cleanup. No charges have been laid and the investigation is ongoing.

Thank you to the public for your patience and assistance with this collision investigation and resulting closure.

If you witnessed or have dashcam or other information related to this collision, please contact the Burlington Detachment of the OPP at 905-681-2511 or 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.com.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Melchor RODRIGUEZ Was Arrested

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) -On Sunday June 29, 2025, a member from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a prohibited driver on County Road 45, just north of Highway 401.

At approximately 9:15 pm, while driving southbound on County Road 45, an officer was alerted by the Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) that the registered owner of a plate that was attached to a silver Toyota sedan travelling on County Road 45 was a suspended driver. The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed the driver quickly switch seats with an individual that was in the passenger seat. Upon investigation it was found that the individual who was operating the vehicle was a prohibited driver. As a result, Melchor RODRIGUEZ (age 49) of Scarborough Ontario, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation While Prohibited

• Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was released by the OPP with conditions to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date later in July 2025.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

$5.4 Million Drug Bust

(HAMILTON, ON) -An 11-month investigation into a drug trafficking network based in southwestern Ontario has resulted in the seizure of an alarming quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. A total of 15 individuals are facing 140 charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

Launched in July 2024, Project GOLDEN was a London OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) intelligence-led initiative, with collaboration from the Norfolk County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), investigating drug trafficking activity in southwestern Ontario.

Due to the multi-jurisdictional scope of the drug network and the large volumes of drugs involved, in November 2024, responsibility for Project GOLDEN was assumed by the OPP OCEB, the OPP-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU), and the Hamilton Police Service (HPS), with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

On May 28, 2025, search warrants were executed on 16 residences and businesses and eight vehicles in Oxford County, Norfolk County, Hamilton, Mississauga, York Region, Burlington and Toronto by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • OPP PGNG
  • OPP PAFU
  • OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit
  • OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
  • OPP Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Forensic Identification Services
  • OPP CSCU members in Oxford County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Wellington County, Essex County, Bruce County, Middlesex County and Brant County
  • Hamilton Police Service
  • RCMP
  • Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force
  • Peel Regional Police Tactical and Rescue Unit
  • Halton Regional Police Tactical Rescue Unit

As a result of the investigation, the following items with approximate quantities were seized:

  • 38 kg of suspected fentanyl
  • 19.5 kg of suspected methamphetamine
  • 5.5 kg of suspected cocaine
  • 34 g of psilocybin
  • 14 g of suspected MDMA
  • Three firearms, including two handguns and a rifle
  • A prohibited weapon (brass knuckles)
  • $121,600 in Canadian currency
  • Three vehicles as offence-related property

The estimated street-value of the drugs seized is $5.4 million.

Illicit fentanyl can be imported from other source countries or domestically produced with precursor chemicals in clandestine laboratories. The investigation into the source of the illicit fentanyl in Project GOLDEN is ongoing. The fentanyl seized was enough for approximately 380,000 street-level doses – an amount capable of taking the lives of a moderately sized city. This is based on a dose of one point (0.1 grams) of fentanyl. Analysis shows the fentanyl seized through this investigation had been mixed and cut with other substances and was not pure fentanyl, meaning it varied in potency, which has been taken into consideration when estimating street-level doses.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Mark CARRIER – Impaired Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid another impaired driving charge in Hamilton Township.

On Friday January 17, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., officers observed a white sedan travelling northbound on Division Street at a rate of speed higher than the posted 50km/hr speed limit. The vehicle came into close proximity of the police cruiser that was turning southbound nearly causing a collision. Officers located the vehicle a few minutes later at the location of Dale Road and Division Street North in the north side ditch. Upon speaking with the driver police suspected the individual had been consuming alcohol. The officer administered a roadside screening device test, and the driver registered a ‘fail’. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a nearby police station where further testing was conducted.   

As a result of the investigation, Mark CARRIER (age 24) of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Dangerous Operation

The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) for improper tires.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in February 2025.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Emily Johnston – Drunk Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Monday January 20, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Dale Road east of County Road 45.

A grey pick-up truck was travelling westbound when it left the roadway into the south ditch where it hit a tree causing minor injuries to the driver. While officers were investigating the collision, a second vehicle arrived on scene where the driver claimed to know the driver of the pick-up truck that was involved in the collision. Upon speaking with the operator of the second vehicle, police suspected the driver had been consuming alcohol. The officer administered a roadside screening device test and the operator registered a ‘fail’. The individual was taken into custody and taken to a nearby police station where further testing was conducted which resulted in the driver registering over three times the legal limit.

As a result Emily Johnston, (age 35) from Hamilton Township has been charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in March, 2025. In addition to the future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The OPP remind the public not to drive when planning to consume alcohol or drugs.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Richard MITCHELL Arrested Again

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual found in breach of court conditions.

On January 12. 2025, at around 12:40 p.m., OPP received a report regarding a person believed to breaching conditions of a court release order at an address in Bewdley.

A person matching the description provided to police was located nearby and they were placed under arrest. Following a search, a small quantity of drugs was also discovered.

As a result, Richard MITCHELL (age 41) from Toronto, has been charged with:

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

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid.

The individual was held for bail before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Jason MCGILLEN – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired driving.

On December 8, 2024, shortly after 12:30 a.m., an officer was on patrol when they observed a pickup truck unable to maintain its lane as it was travelling westbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton.

The vehicle was stopped and following speaking to the driver, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. The individual provided a sample of breath and with the result of ‘Fail’, the accused was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Jason MCGILLEN (aged 33), from Oshawa, has been charged with:

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

–       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

In addition to future court dates for both the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The OPP Festive R.I.D.E (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign kicked off on November 21, 2024, and runs until January 1, 2025.

The Northumberland OPP urges everyone to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home rather than drive while impaired. Call a friend, call a cab or call Operation Red Nose. Remember that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle MIDDLETON-LALONDE Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle and charged a suspended driver.

On November 1, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement on County Road 45, when an officer observed a vehicle reverse out of a driveway to the roadway and then return forward towards the residence.

The officer believd the driver to be suspended, and OPP entered into an investigation into the circumstances regarding the incident. Through investigative measures, the vehicle, which was being driven by the accused, was verified as stolen with information from a neighboring regional police service.

As a result, Kyle MIDDLETON-LALONDE, 33-years-old, from the Township of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with:

–       Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–       Driving while under suspension – two counts.

The vehicle was seized, and the driver is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Charles MACMILLAN – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation and stunt driving.

On October 9, 2024, at approximately 11:25 p.m., OPP were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Hamilton. An officer observed a passenger vehicle travelling at a speed of 167 Km/h in a posted 110 Km/h speed limit.

The vehicle was stopped and following speaking to the driver, police made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resiling in a fail at which point they were arrested.

Charles MACMILLAN, 56-years-old, from Toronto, has been charged with:

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

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. Their driver’s licence was also suspended for a period of 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP is committed to reducing and preventing injuries on roads, highways, waterways, and trails, while enhancing safety for motorists and all other road users through public education and enforcement.