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Dalton CHANYI Was Arrested Again & Facing Numerous Charges #3Strikes

(NORFOLK COUNTY) – One individual is in custody following a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a Norfolk County address.

On December 4, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), along with members of the Haldimand Norfolk Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residence on McDowell Road, Simcoe.

Officers located and seized several items of stolen property, prohibited weapons, replica firearms, Canadian currency, a quantity of suspected illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The value of the seized items is over $15,000.

As a result of the investigation, Dalton CHANYI, 29-years-old of Simcoe has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition order (two counts)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (two counts)
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (three counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts)
  • Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime (two counts)
  • Disobeying Court Order
  • Fail to comply with Release Order

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on December 9, 2025.

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Wyatt DOUGLAS – Break & Enter

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with a break-and-enter investigation in Simcoe.

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 3:56 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress on Orchard Avenue in Simcoe.

The investigation determined that an individual was attempting to gain entry into a garage on the property.

Officers located the suspect at the scene and took them into custody without incident.

As a result, 25-year-old Wyatt DOUGLAS of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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Matthew ACUNA – Impaired Operation

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A proactive traffic stop by an officer led to an individual being charged with driving-related offences and drug possession.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 7:52 p.m., an officer from the Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop and initiated an investigation on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe.

After interacting with the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the driver and vehicle resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected fentanyl.

As a result, 25-year-old Matthew ACUNA of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Fail to surrender licence,
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle,
  • Fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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19 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an impaired-related collision investigation near Simcoe.

On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 9:16 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on Concession 13 Townsend, just outside Simcoe.

The investigation determined that the vehicle was travelling along Concession 13 Townsend when it left the roadway, entered a ditch, and struck a tree. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the driver at the scene and, following an interaction, took them into custody without incident.

As a result, 19-year-old Hunter SCHIMPKY of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Austin Knott Arrested Following Collision

(EAST-ZORRA TAVISTOCK, ON) – An individual from Norfolk County is facing multiple charges following a collision.

On November 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Paramedic and Fire services, were dispatched to a report of a collision on Highway 59, in the Township of East-Zorra Tavistock. It was reported that a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a commercial van had collided.

The lone occupant of the van was uninjured, while the lone occupant of the SUV was transported to hospital with minor injuries. Through investigation, the driver of the SUV, was charged with Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Austin Knott, 31-years-old, of Norfolk County, has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·      Driving While Under Suspension

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on December 16, 2026

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Weapon & Drug Bust -Darren GRAHAM & Travis JACOBS

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged with weapons and cannabis-related offences following a traffic stop in Simcoe.

On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly entering vehicles in the area of Norris Street and Lee Avenue in Simcoe. While investigating, a responding officer was alerted to a nearby vehicle after receiving a notification from the police cruiser’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

During an interaction with the driver and passenger, the officer observed a firearm and a crossbow inside the vehicle, leading to both individuals being taken into custody. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of dried cannabis, and other cannabis products.

As result, 32-year-old Travis JACOBS of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order,
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place,
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order – two counts).

Also charged is 32-year-old Darren GRAHAM, of Norfolk County, with the following alleged offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
  • Possession of over 30g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place,
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing,
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence,
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit,
  • No mudguard.

The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

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Joseph FISCHER Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a counterfeit currency investigation in Simcoe.

On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 3:59 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an incident involving counterfeit money at a business on Robinson Street in Simcoe.

The investigation determined that a person entered the establishment and attempted to exchange a counterfeit bill for cash. After a brief interaction with an employee, the suspect left the scene on foot.

Officers located the individual a short distance away, near the intersection of Stanley Street and Kent Street, and took them into custody without incident.

As a result, 29-year-old Joseph FISCHER of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Uttering counterfeit money – utter,
  • Use, deals, acts on forged document,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

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Donavan OUWENDYK – Drunk Driving


(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A young driver is facing charges following an impaired driving investigation in Simcoe.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., officers from the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe when they stopped a vehicle to assess the driver’s sobriety.

Following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 21-year-old Donavan OUWENDYK of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Stephanie CLARKSON – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an impaired driving investigation in La Salette.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 5:16 a.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Brantford Road in La Salette.

Officers located the vehicle nearby and, following a roadside sobriety test, arrested the driver without incident.

As a result, 37-year-old Stephanie CLARKSON of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Human Remains Identified as Murder Victim – Robert SKYES

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – As part of an ongoing investigation in Simcoe, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed the identity of human remains discovered in a wooded area near Highway 6 in Haldimand County.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., investigators located human remains in a wooded area off Highway 6, west of Caledonia and south of Stirling Street.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, a postmortem examination at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) confirmed the deceased as 49-year-old Robert SYKES of Simcoe and determined the cause of death to be homicide.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and OFPS. Assistance is also being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators should contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Larry WOODS – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an assault investigation in Waterford.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 11:23 a.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Main Street South in Waterford.

The investigation determined that two individuals had an interaction during which on person physically assaulted the other. No injuries were reported.

As a result, 59-year-old Larry WOODS of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

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23 Year Old Airlifted To Hospital – Brody MITTON Arrested!

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an impaired driving investigation on the outskirts of Courtland.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 1:01 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Norfolk County Fire Department and Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 19 near the Norfolk-Oxford County border.

The investigation revealed that a sedan travelling on Highway 19 left the roadway and entered a field. The driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries, while the passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a trauma centre by air ambulance.

As a result, the driver, 23-year-old Brody MITTON of Oxford County, was taken into custody and charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Operation causing bodily harm,
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Highway 19, between Norfolk County Road 30 and Carson Line, was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

The OPP reminds the public that there is no safe amount of alcohol or drugs when it comes to driving. Impaired driving puts everyone at risk and can lead to devastating – and sometimes fatal – consequences.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Human Remains Found In Homicide Investigation

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has located human remains in a wooded area off Highway 6 in Haldimand County, in connection with the homicide investigation in Simcoe.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., investigators located human remains off Highway 6 west of Caledonia and south of Stirling Street believed to be part of the ongoing homicide investigation. A postmortem examination to confirm the identity and cause of death is scheduled at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Residents and members of the public who were in the area of Highway 6 west of Caledonia and south of Stirling Street on Sunday, October 5, 2025, between 10:30 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., are asked to contact police if they observed any suspicious activity. Anyone with a dashcam is asked to check their footage and contact police with any information that may assist investigators. Even details that seem minor or unrelated may prove to be important.

Residents in the area can expect to see a police presence as the investigation continues.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the OFPS. Assistance is also being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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2 More Impaired Drivers – Robert WILSON & Paul WILLSON

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges following separate impaired driving investigations.

On Monday, October 13, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop and subsequent investigation on Concession 6 Townsend, just outside of Waterford.

After a roadside sobriety test was administered, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 49-year-old Robert WILSON of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Dangerous operation,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence,
  • Fail to surrender insurance card,
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit,
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Norfolk County OPP responded to a 9-1-1 report of a suspected impaired driver on Queensway West in Simcoe.

Officers later located the vehicle on Tisdale Street, where a roadside sobriety test was conducted. The driver was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 54-year-old Paul WILLSON of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Murder: One Arrested, One Victim/Suspect At Large

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with second degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Norfolk County.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a residence on Head Street South in Simcoe, and located a deceased individual.

The deceased has been identified as 71-year-old Barbara MORGAN of Simcoe. A postmortem examination determined that the death was the result of a homicide.

As a result of the investigation, on Friday, October 10, 2025, Justin MORGAN, 45 years old of Simcoe, was arrested and charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, police remain concerned for the well-being of Robert SYKES, age 49 of Simcoe, who is currently unaccounted for. He was last observed on Head Street South on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

SYKES is described as:

·      White male

·      Approximately 5’10” (178 cm)

·      120 lbs (54 kg)

·      Long dirty blond hair, typically worn in a ponytail

·      Long beard/goatee

·      May be wearing glasses

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators should contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.