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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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5 Arrested After Violent Robbery

(HAMILTON, ON) – Four members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (MC) and one member of the Red Devils MC have been arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery in connection to an incident that took place in Hamilton in July 2024.

On July 4, 2024, an assault occurred at an establishment located in Hamilton. During the assault, the accused robbed the victim of personal items. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), in collaboration with Hamilton Police Service (HPS), began an investigation into the occurrence. On August 21, 2024, the BEU and HPS executed search warrants at the residences of the accused. Search warrants were also executed at the Hells Angels MC clubhouse and the Red Devils MC clubhouse in Hamilton. 

As a result of the search warrants, police seized four shotguns, three rifles, a shotgun barrel, ammunition, body armour and a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

The following individuals have each been charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Joel ROLLIN, age 41 of Grimsby
  • Trevor PITTMAN, age 34 of Ancaster
  • Daniel FISH, age 36 of Brantford

William ASHFORD-SMITH, age 36 of Hamilton has been charged with: 

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Robbery
  • Breach of prohibition order
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device

Jason HALL, age 51 of York has been charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Robbery
  • Breach of firearms storage regulations

A total of 13 charges were laid against five individuals. They were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton on September 23, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding illegal activity associated with outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG) is asked to 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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Sevag BOYAJIAN – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person with impaired operation following complaints from members of the public.

On September 16, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police received a complaint from a member of the public regarding the driver of a pick-up truck unable to maintain their lane travelling westbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton. Another complaint was recorded regarding erratic driving of the same vehicle.

Police located the vehicle matching the description provided and a traffic stop was conducted. Officers spoke to the driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests. Cannabis and open liquor was located in the vehicle. Through investigation, the accused was also driving under license of another jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario.

Sevag BOYAJIAN, a 38-years-old, from British Columbia, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Driving under licence of other jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario

–      Have care or control of vehicle while cannabis readily available

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

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

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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Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles in the Township of Hamilton.

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision, north of Donaldson Road on County Road 28. Emergency Medical Services and the Township of Hamilton Fire Department also attended the incident. One vehicle was travelling northbound and collided with a southbound vehicle.

Sadly, as a result of the collision, the lone occupant one of the vehicles, a 54-year-old, male from Curve Lake, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two occupants of the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital where the driver was transferred to a Toronto hospital by ORNGE with serious injuries. The passenger had sustained non life-threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported at the time of the collision.

OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) members attended to assist with the investigation and County Road 28 was closed between Donaldson Road and Ganaraska Road, until shortly after 3:00 a.m. on September 16, 2024.

This investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided when available. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has dash cam/video footage, is asked to contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Occurrence ref: E241240549.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 1-888-822-7729.

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Rahmish ATTAIE – Assault

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest following a report of an assault.

On August 27, 2024, at approximately 11:10 a.m., OPP responded to a residential address in the Township of Hamilton regarding an altercation in progress.

Officers arrived at the location and the individual was still in the residence having entered to engage with the complainant. The dispute arose over work that had been carried out by the accused. The victim did not require Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 

Rahmish ATTAIE, (age 36) of Peterborough, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house

The accused 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.

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Adenawer CORREA-LIMA Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD), and Peel Regional Police recovered three stolen vehicles.

On August 19, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Peel Regional Police requested assistance in conducting a traffic stop of a tractor-trailer travelling eastbound on Highway 401 towards the Municipality of Port Hope.

Members of the OPP HSD and Northumberland OPP responded to the report. At approximately 3:20 p.m., police were able to stop the vehicle and conducted an arrest of the driver on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton.

As a result, Adenawer CORREA-LIMA, a 64-year-old from Mississauga, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime – three counts

–      Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000

–      Driving while under suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a future date.