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J. Randall BENSON Impaired Driving

(LYNDHURST, ON) – A vehicle entered a Reducing Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program. The driver now faces impaired driving charges, amongst others.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., a member of the Leeds County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE program on Hicock Road near Lyndhurst, ON. Only a few moments and vehicles into the RIDE program, the driver of a pickup truck was arrested for suspicion of impaired driving. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed opened containers of alcohol in the backseat, and cannabis that was readily accessible to the driver.

As a result of the investigation, 60-year-old J. Randall BENSON of Delta, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
  • Driving vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driving vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 19, 2025. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

As the holiday season approaches, the OPP is conducting even more RIDE programs across the province, night and day. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility; don’t drink and drive. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Police Seize Numerous Weapons

(LYNDHURST, ON) – TheLeeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 50 year-old male for several offences, including harassment and firearms charges.

On March 16, 2024, members of the OPP began an investigation, and the accused was subsequently warned with trespassing and warned regarding criminal harassment.

In the following weeks, incidents continued, including several attempted to break-ins at the victim’s residence. The investigation also determined the accused possessed at least one firearm, but was not a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) holder.

On April 14, 2024, a search warrant was executed, and the accused was arrested without incident. Officers seized the following:

  •        1 x crossbow
  •        1 x air handgun
  •        1 x air rifle
  •        1 x bolt action rifle
  •        1 x semi-automatic rifle
  •        1 x semi-automatic shotgun
  •        1 x lever action rifle
  •        1 x pump action rifle
  •        Various ammunition
  •        Over 1.5 grams of Psilocybin (aka “Magic Mushrooms”)

As a result of the investigation, the accused is now facing the following Criminal Code charges:

  •        Break-and-enter dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
  •        Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  •        Criminal harassment
  •        Harassing communications
  •        Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  •        Unauthorized possession of a firearm

The following charges were also laid:

  •        Enter the premises when entry prohibited – two counts (Trespass to Property Act)
  •        Possession of a Schedule III Substance (Controlled Drug and Substances Act)

The accused was held into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the City of Brockville on April 19, 2024. The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.