Category: New Tecumseth

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with multiple charges following a single-vehicle collision with a hydro pole.

On Friday, February 21, 2026, shortly after 10:30 a.m., the Nottawasaga OPP received a report of a silver SUV that had struck a hydro pole on Main Street East in Beeton and fled the scene. Police were made aware of possible impairment as there was a report of a beer can in the vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle without any occupants inside as the driver had fled on foot.

Police located the driver and placed them under arrest for Failure to stop after accident and Impaired Operation. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution due to the nature of the collision.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Wilson ACEVEDO, a 33-year-old, of Toronto, has been charged with:

• Failure to stop after accident

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Obstruct Peace Officer

• Dangerous operation

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

• Assault a Peace Officer

• Three counts of – Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Two counts of – Driving while under suspension

The accused party was held for a Bail Hearing.

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) (ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired driving offences following traffic complaints for suspected impaired drivers.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver who had been swerving all over the road, turning the opposite direction of their turn signal and while fueling at a gas station they were observed staggering and almost fell into the pump. Police located the vehicle in Alliston and conducted a traffic stop.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, shortly after 5:30 p.m., the Nottawasaga OPP received another traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver who had driven into a ditch before managing to continue driving north on Adjala-Tecumseth Townline. The driver was swerving all over the road, driving at speeds exceeding the speed limit and had failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle took out a mailbox and came to a stop in the ditch. Officers arrived on scene and began an impaired investigation.

As a result of the investigations, officers arrested both drivers for impaired operation. 

The driver from the first complaint, Brandon HULL, a 36-year-old, of Niagara Falls, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The driver from the second complaint, Harpreet BRAR, a 38-year-old, of Brampton, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford to answer to the charges. They had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Nottawasaga OPP wants to thank the public for assisting in 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) – A member of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Victoria Street East in Alliston when an Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) alert led to an arrest

On February 11, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the ALPR alert identified a potential stolen vehicle. The officer confirmed the licence plate attached to the vehicle ensuring it matched the ALPR alert and followed the vehicle into a parking lot where the driver exited the vehicle. The officer detained the male for investigative purposes regarding the possible stolen vehicle.

During the investigation it was learned the vehicle was registered to the driver, but the licence plates had been reported stolen and did not belong on the vehicle. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation Cory ROBERTSON, a 34-year-old of New Tecumseth was charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Driving while under suspension
• Drive motor vehicle, no permit

The licence plates were seized as a result of the investigation, and the accused party was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford.

The OPP reminds the public that ALPR technology continues to support frontline officers in detecting unlawful driving and enhancing road safety throughout the province.

Anyone with information related to stolen property, suspicious activity, or ongoing investigations is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

(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