Category: Kirkland Lake

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – An arson investigation leads to charges against one person.

On Sunday October 5, 2026, the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a structure fire in Virginiatown where a residence was engulfed in smoke and flames. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire.

As a result of the investigation, Pierre MATTE, a 58-year-old of Virginiatown has been arrested and charged with arson – damage to property.

The accused was remanded into custody and is to next appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice January 30, 2026.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has resulted in impaired charges for the driver.

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 66 in Larder Lake Township. The driver did not sustain any injuries.  Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing. A search of the motor vehicle located open liquor and suspected psilocybin mushrooms, which was seized.  

As a result of the investigation, Justian UMPHERVILLE, a 31-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Dangerous operation

·      Uttering threats

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance

·      Careless driving

·      Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

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

·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2026.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A barricaded person incident in Larder Lake Township has resolved peacefully.

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence in Larder Lake Township to execute a warrant. Upon arrival, the individual uttered threats towards police which lead the surrounding roads to be closed to ensure public safety.

With the assistance of the Kirkland Lake OPP uniform and crime members, OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators and the OPP’s Critical Incident Command (CIC), the individual was arrested and taken into police custody.

As a result, James STEVENS, a 79-year-old of Larder Lake Township was arrested and charged with Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused remains in custody and is to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on January 6, 2026.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers with impaired-related offences in November.

On Monday November 10, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle travelling over the posted speed limit. Upon speaking with the driver, officers believed that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Quinton JOHN, a 35-year-old of Dobie Township was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Drive motor vehicle- perform stunt- excessive speed

·      Careless driving

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a fourteen-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2025.

On Sunday November 16, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP attended a single motor vehicle collision on Government Road, West, Kirkland Lake. Upon speaking with the driver, officers believed that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Janet CALDWELL, a 28-year-old of Larder Lake was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle with container of liquor

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2025.

On Sunday November 30,2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP were conducting general patrol when the Automated Licence Plate Recognition System notified police of a possible suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted on Highway 11 in Grenfell Township. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver refused to comply with additional testing and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Ajay TANGRI, a 27-year-old of New Liskeard was arrested and charged for Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2026.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A proactive traffic stop in Kirkland Lake resulted in two arrests and the seizure of drugs.

On Saturday September 13, 2025, the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in the Town of Kirkland Lake. Officers stopped a vehicle after confirming the licence plates were not valid.

Open alcohol was observed inside the vehicle, which led to a search. As a result of the search, officers seized suspected ecstasy, crystal methamphetamine, and cocaine, with a street value of over $2,300. Additionally, scales, brass knuckles, and approximately $330 in Canadian currency were seized.

As a result of the investigation, Jasmine OUELLETTE, a 26-year-old from Cobalt, has been arrested and 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 – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- ecstasy

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Carrying a concealed weapon

The accused is schedule to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2025.

Additionally, Neil MACALPINE, a 28-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been arrested and 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 – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- ecstasy

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·      Fail to comply with probation order

·      Drive motor vehicle no currently validated permit

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·      Driving while under suspension – five counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2025.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers with a total of 8 impaired-related offences in September through October.

On Friday September 26, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP received a report of a vehicle on Goodfish Road doing burnouts on the road with pallets of the truck and onto the roadway. Officers located the driver further down the road and determined the driver had consumed alcohol beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jesse MAYHEW, a 23-year-old of Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Insecure load

·      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2026.

On Friday October 17, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP received a complaint of a possible impaired bus driver. Police located the school bus parked off Government Road East, with no children onboard. A standardized field sobriety test was conducted which the driver performed poorly on. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Meghan NORMAN, a 28-year-old of Kirkland Lake was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused was issued a 90-day ADLS and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2025.

On Saturday October 11, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP was  conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Highway 11 in Kenogami. A driver approached the RIDE program and identified with a G1 driver’s licence. Upon speaking with the driver, officers believed that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Donovan HACK, a 36-year-old of New Liskeard, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol l

·      Use unauthorized plate – two counts

·      Novice driver B.A.C above zero

·      Permit novice driver to drive in contravention of conditions

·      Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle – two counts

The accused was issued a 90-day ADLS and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on January 29, 2026.

On Sunday October 26, 2025, police received a call from a local establishment reporting a person attempting to drive while suspected to be under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was located still in the parking lot near Duncan Avenue South. Upon speaking with the driver officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Steephan BINIL, a 46-year-old of Kirkland Lake has been charged with

·      Drive motor vehicle no licence

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol 80 plus

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was issued a 90-day ADLS and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2025.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged four people following a report of copper wire theft.

On Sunday August 17, 2025, the Kirkland Lake OPP received a report of abandoned copper wire and suspicious vehicle in the area of Chaput Hughes. Through a combination of witness statements, police observations, and the execution of three search warrants, officers recovered a significant quantity of industrial-grade copper wire, along with casings and tools commonly used for stealing and stripping copper.

As a result of the investigation, Michael DAVIS, a 48-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Theft over $5,000

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

Additionally, Samantha CHAMBERLAIN, a 47-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Theft over $5,000

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

Additionally, Gloria CORCORAN, a 43-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Fail to comply with probation order

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

Additionally, Michael ANDERSON, a 34-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

All accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2025.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people following an investigation into a series of copper wire thefts in the area.

In July 2024, the Kirkland Lake OPP launched an investigation after multiple reports of copper wire and related materials being stolen from mine sites and railway infrastructure throughout the region. The investigation has since linked three separate incidents to the same accused individuals.

As a result of the investigation Natalie MARTELL, a 46-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence – three counts

·      Theft over $5,000 – three counts

·      Mischief- destroys or damages property – three counts

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

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2025.

Additionally, Curtis GIBSON, a 36-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence- three counts

·      Theft over $5,000 – three counts

·      Mischief- destroys or damages property – three counts

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

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 18, 2025.