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Markdale OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapon Bust

(MARKDLAE, ON) Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five individuals following a drug trafficking investigation that began in the fall of 2025. The investigation focused on a residence on Wellington Street in Markdale, within the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On January 16, 2026, at approximately 5:42 a.m., members of the OPP Tactics and RescueUnit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the OPP Canine Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at the residence. Several individuals were located inside and arrested without incident.

Members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Huron Perth CSCU and Wellington CSCU, conducted a search of the residence. Officers seized controlled substances with an approximate potential street value of $15,000, approximately $3,000 in Canadian currency, and recovered suspected stolen property valued at approximately $30,000.

Officers seized the following controlled substances:

  • Approximately 77 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Approximately 40 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Approximately 29 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Multiple suspected ecstasy pills
  • Multiple suspected 5 mg oxycodone pills
  • Multiple suspected clonazepam pills

The following persons were charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC):

Christopher SANDERSON, 48‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Schedule I (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Oxycodone) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule IV (Clonazepam) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Break‑in Instruments – 1 count (CC)

Katelyn RILL, 30‑years‑old, from Hanover

• Possession of Schedule I (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Oxycodone) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule IV (Clonazepam) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Break‑in Instruments – 1 count (CC)

Jason LEMBKE, 52‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Cocaine – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Fentanyl – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – 1 count (CC)

Daniel SHPAK, 45‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Cocaine – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Fentanyl – 1 count (CDSA) • Possession of Ecstasy – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

Serena GRIFFITH, 32‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Cocaine – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Fentanyl – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Ecstasy – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

All accused appeared for bail hearings at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2026. GRIFFITH was released on a court order on January 16. RILL was released on a court order on January 20. LEMBKE was released on a court order on January 22. SANDERSON and SHPAK remain in custody.

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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Repeat Offender Jardine FOREST Arrested Again

(MARKDALE, ON) – On September 13, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a disturbance and property damage near Main Street West in Markdale.

Police received information that an individual was causing a disturbance and had damaged windows at two local businesses. Officers attended the scene and located the person, who was arrested without incident.

Jardine FOREST, 31-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Mischief under $5,000 – two counts
  • Fail to comply with probation

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 15, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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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Chiragkumar PATEL – Impaired Driving

(MARKDALE, ON) – An individual from Oakville is facing multiple charges following multiple driving complaints in Grey Highlands.

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:02 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple traffic complaints regarding a silver sedan travelling northbound on Highway 10 in Flesherton and Markdale. Witnesses reported the vehicle was operating at excessive speeds, making unsafe passes, and failing to maintain its lane.

Shortly after, officers located the vehicle at a gas station in Markdale. Upon arrival, police observed the vehicle driving erratically, including swerving and accelerating aggressively into traffic.

Officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. Police later located the vehicle parked on Main Street West in Markdale.

Following an investigation, the driver was identified and placed under arrest.

Chiragkumar PATEL, 25-years-old, of Oakville, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation – Criminal Code (CC)
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs – CC
  • Fail to Stop for Police – Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor – Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 18, 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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Armed Robbery @ ATM – Details Released

(MARKDALE, ON) – On January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:38 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery involving a firearm at a financial institution along Toronto Street North, Markdale.

Police attended the area, however the suspect fled prior to arrival. Investigation revealed that the victim was using the ATM at the location when they were approached and assaulted by the accused; who demanded the victim to withdraw funds from the ATM while brandishing a handgun.

Police were able to positively identify the accused through video surveillance, where they were taken into custody on January 24, 2025. Assisting units included OPP Canine, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Grey-Bruce OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, and the OPP Regional Support Team (RST).

The involved weapon was seized and confirmed to be an imitation firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Gregory QUEHE, 36-years-old of Alliston, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Armed Robbery, CC 343(d)
  • Pointing a firearm, CC 87
  • Carrying concealed weapon, CC 90
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, CC 88
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01(1) – six counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 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.