Category: Norfolk

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged in connection with separate impaired driving investigations.

On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 9:47 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported single-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on Old Highway 24 in Wilsonville.

The investigation determined the vehicle was travelling on Old Highway 24 when it left the roadway and entered a ditch. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the vehicle a short distance away and, following a roadside sobriety test, took the driver into custody without incident.

As a result, 33-year-old Amanda LAND of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
• Driver fail to surrender licence.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 8:23 p.m., a member of the Norfolk County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Cockshutt Road, just outside Waterford, and began an investigation.

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

As a result, 47-year-old Michael SNIVELY of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
• Drive without proper rear light.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Later that evening, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver on Cockshutt Road, just outside Waterford.

Officers subsequently located the vehicle on Old Highway 24 in Wilsonville. Following an interaction with the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident. During a search, officers seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

As a result, Joaquin ALARCON SANCHEZ of no fixed address has been charged with the following alleged offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine,

·      Driving while under suspension,

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance,

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle,

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual is facing charges following an attempted robbery investigation in Simcoe.

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 6:10 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with support from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, responded to a report of an attempted robbery at a business on Queensway West in Simcoe.

The investigation determined that shortly after 6:00 a.m., a female suspect entered the business, demanded money from an employee while brandishing a weapon, and attempted to steal merchandise. The attempt was unsuccessful, and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

Officers subsequently located the suspect at a residence on Queen Street North in Simcoe and took the individual into custody without incident.

As a result, 25-year-old Sasha SULLIVAN of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Robbery with violence,
• Assault with a weapon,
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
• Carrying concealed weapon,
• Disguise with intent,
• Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Friday, February 27, 2026.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into a suspected break-and-enter in Simcoe.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 5:48 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected break-and-enter at a residence on Kent Street North in Simcoe.

Officers attended the location and conducted a search of the residence, where an individual was found inside the home. The individual was then taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 41-year-old Bradley REANEY of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Unlawfully in dwelling house,
• Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into a suspected break-and-enter in Simcoe.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:42 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected break-and-enter at a residence on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe.

Officers attended the scene and conducted a search of the residence, during which they located an individual inside the home. The investigation determined that damage had been caused to the interior of the residence, and the individual was taken into custody without incident. No other persons were present inside the residence at the time.

As a result, 53-year-old Jason EVERETS of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Unlawfully in dwelling house,
• Mischief – destroys or damages property,
• Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an assault investigation in Windham Centre.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 1:03 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at a property on Windham East Quarter Line Road in Windham Centre.

The investigation determined that an interaction occurred between two individuals on the property, during which one individual assaulted the other, resulting in minor injuries.

Officers located the suspect at the scene as they attempted to leave the area in the victim’s vehicle. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 36-year-old Joshua HANNES of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Assault with a weapon,
• Theft of motor vehicle,
• Driving while under suspension,
• Fail to comply with Probation order – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving incidents.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver on Middleton-North Walsingham Townline Road, just outside of Langton.

Officers located the vehicle at the scene and, following a roadside sobriety test, took the driver into custody without incident.

As a result, 32-year-old John CHAMBERS of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero,
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:43 a.m., a member of the Norfolk County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 3 in Delhi.

The vehicle was stopped, and following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 35-year-old Curtis LLOYD of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
• Speeding – 1-49 km/h over posted speed limit,
• Driver fail to surrender licence,
• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit.

The accused is scheduled to appear before 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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual in connection with a sudden death that has been deemed a homicide in Port Rowan.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at approximately 1:50 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Front Road, where an infant was located deceased.

As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, a 16-year-old Norfolk County resident was arrested and charged with second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

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 Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked 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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an impaired driving investigation in Simcoe.

On Friday, January 30, 2026, at approximately 7:24 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Orchard Avenue in Simcoe.

Officers located the vehicle and, following an interaction with the driver, took the individual into custody without incident.

As a result, 38-year-old Colin KRAGTEN of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged with multiple offences following a joint investigation by the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Preventing Auto Theft Unit (PATU) and the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, members of the Norfolk County OPP PATU and Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU executed a search warrant at a property on St. Andrew Street in Port Dover in connection with an investigation into stolen property.

An individual was located on the property and taken into custody without incident. During a search of a residence on the property, officers seized a quantity of firearms and ammunition, as well as suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Photographs of the seized items are attached for reference.

As a result, 31-year-old Matthew BRISSEAU of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – five counts,
• Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device, or ammunition – four counts,
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – four counts,
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts,
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts,
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine,
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin).

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Friday, January 30, 2026.