Category: New Tecumseth

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired operation following emergency services locating an individual asleep behind the wheel.

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers from the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a call from emergency services reporting that a suspected impaired driver had been found asleep in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked in a local parking lot. The driver was woken up, conscious and breathing.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested the driver for impaired operation. 

The driver, Andrea MURRAY, a 44-year-old, of New Tecumseth, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration (80 plus)

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused party was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a two vehicle collision that led to an impaired investigation, multiple charges and a drug seizure in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of 4^th Line and Sideroad 15 in New Tecumseth. Officers located the vehicles in the ditch and began their investigation.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested two occupants from one of the involved vehicles. Officers also seized a substantial quantity of suspected cocaine from the vehicle.

The driver, Jordyn CAYER, a 26-year-old, of New Tecumseth, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – cocaine

• Public Mischief

• Driving while under suspension

• Driving motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

• Driving motor vehicle or boat with liquor readily available

The passenger, John MCGUINNIGLE, a 34-year-old, of New Tecumseth, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – cocaine

• Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance

• Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place

One individual was transported to hospital by EMS with minor injuries.

Both accused parties were released on a Form 10 Undertaking and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford with a future court date to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint for a suspected impaired driver.

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, shortly before 12:00 am, officers of the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint regarding a SUV unable to maintain it’s lane and veering into oncoming traffic on Highway 89, east of Alliston. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested the driver for impaired driving. 

The driver, William ROBERTSON, a 29-year-old, of New Tecumseth, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration (80 plus)

• Driving while under suspension

The accused party was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford at a later date to answer to the charges.

 The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a traffic complaint that led to an impaired driving investigation and drug seizure in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on December 13, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint regarding a pickup truck swerving on and off the road of Highway 89, west of Cookstown. Officers located the vehicle a short time later and conducted a traffic stop on Dunham Drive in Alliston.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested the driver for impaired driving. Officers also seized a small quantity of suspected cocaine from the vehicle.

The driver, Giuseppe CARUSO, 52-years-old, of Courtice, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

• Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

• Driving while under suspension

The passenger, Summer MYERS, 20-years-old, of Bowmanville, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

Both accused parties were released on a Form 10 Undertaking. The driver is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford at a later date to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On December 6, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 89 westbound, west of County Road 10. Both vehicles were blocking the right lane of traffic and that one driver was observed unconscious behind the wheel.

Officers arrived on scene and confirmed there were no injuries. During the investigation, officers observed signs of impairment from one driver.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas COLEMAN, 24-years-old of New Tecumseth, was charged with:

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on January 8, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous and never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On November 25, 2025, shortly before 1:30 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision in the area of Industrial Parkway, east of Church Street in Alliston, ON. Officers located the vehicle during general patrols and observed that it had collided with a traffic signal in the center median of the roadway. Officers met with the driver and, during the interaction, formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest. The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Arianna PASTULOVIC, 19 years old, of New Tecumseth, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on December 18, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous and never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

( NEW TECUMSETH, ON ) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a case of animal cruelty after a fox was found severely injured in Tottenham.

On October 24, 2025, officers responded to a report of an injured fox believed to have been struck by a vehicle spotted near a residential property. Despite attending the scene, the animal could not be located at that time. In the days that followed, Procyon Wildlife received multiple community reports and successfully captured the fox on October 29, 2025, near St. James Roman Catholic Cemetery.

A veterinary assessment revealed the fox had not been hit by a vehicle, but had instead been shot several times with a pellet or BB gun. These injuries left the fox permanently paralyzed and was required to be euthanized to prevent further suffering. This incident is now being investigated as a case of animal cruelty.

The OPP has reported the matter to Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Investigators are now seeking information from the public to identify the who ever may be responsible for this act.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be shared directly with PAWS at 1-833-926-4625.

The OPP reminds the public that harming wildlife is not only inhumane but also a criminal offence. Community awareness and involvement are vital in protecting animals and holding offenders accountable.

We thank the community and Procyon Wildlife for their dedication and compassion throughout this incident.

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Dufferin CSCU, along with general patrol officers and the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a property on Victoria Street in the Town of New Tecumseth.

In early summer 2025, the Nottawasaga CSCU initiated an investigation after receiving information that a cannabis store located on Victoria Street West in Alliston was allegedly selling and distributing products without a valid licence.

On October 16, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., members of the CSCU and CRU attended 119 Victoria Street West, Alliston, to execute a Cannabis Act search warrant at Mohawk Medical 420. As a result of the investigation, officers seized a substantial quantity of illegal cannabis products and derivatives.

A total of 27.4 lbs. of dried cannabis was seized, with an estimated value of $27,400. Officers also seized 102 units of cannabis butter valued at $2,500, and 68 units of cannabis oil with an estimated value of $2,590. Additionally, hundreds of edible cannabis products were recovered, valued at approximately $22,587, along with hundreds of pre-rolled cannabis products worth $3,545. The seizure also included 1.2 kg of suspected hash, estimated at $12,300, numerous packs of THC vape products valued at $1,620, and multiple packs of shatter worth $1,165. The total estimated value of the seized items is $73,707.

As a result Michele CHIASSON 45-years-old of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of illicit cannabis

George FIDALGO, 52-years-old of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of illicit cannabis
• Failure to Comply with Undertaking – Four counts

The accused individuals are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.