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Marina Heist: Andre LEVEILLE, 53, Faces 10 Charges After $40K Trolling Motor & Fish Finder Theft

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered items stolen from a marina and made an arrest.

On Monday September 29, 2025, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a theft at a marina located in North Kawartha Township. The officer was advised that some time in the early hours of Sunday September 28, 2025, a variety of trolling motors and fish finders were taken from boats at the marina.

As a result of this call, the Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU began an investigation into the theft. CSCU members attended an address in Durham where they executed a warrant and located approximately $40,000 worth of suspected stolen items. The suspect fled the scene upon police arrival but was located a short time later where they were arrested. The suspect, who was currently bound by conditions of various releases, was not to be residing in the Durham area.

Andre LEVEILLE (age 53) of Oshawa, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Theft over $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – four counts

• Fail to comply with release order – four counts

• Breach of probation

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.

Investigators are continuing to look for information that may lead to the return of the property to their rightful owners. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line (888) 310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers. 

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Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Lloyd WRIGHT – Break & Enter

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of three motorcycles and various other property being stolen from a residence in North Kawartha Township.

On Monday July 28, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received a call advising that some time that morning, a garage on the caller’s property on County Road 504 had been broken into. The caller advised that when they arrived that morning, they noticed various items out of place as well as a lock on the building had also been broken.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the complainant who provided a list of items that were discovered missing. Included in the list were three motorcycles, various helmets, alcohol, and a large fuel container. Of the three motorcycles, one was built as a show piece and was not meant to be driven.

On-site security cameras were reviewed and images of three suspects were obtained as well as the vehicle they were driving. The vehicle left the property with a black trailer, also taken from the property, with the motorcycles loaded on it.

On Thursday August 7, 2025, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) attended an address in Warkworth where one individual was arrested. One of the three motorcycles as well as the trailer were located and have been returned to the owner.

Lloyd WRIGHT (age 48) of Trent Hills, ON., was arrested and charged with;

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused is scheduled to appear on September 9, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

The outstanding two suspects have been identified, and arrest warrants have been obtained for them.

Investigators are actively looking for information that may lead to the location of the outstanding suspect(s) involved in this theft. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line (888) 310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers.

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29 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a call regarding a single vehicle collision.

On May 13, 2025, just prior to 12:00pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were dispatched to a report of a collision that took place on McFadden Road in North Kawartha Township. The complainant advised there was a vehicle that had gone in the ditch near their location. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver who was arrested shortly after.

Austin COLLINGS (age 29) of Apsley, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 24, 2025

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Patrick SAVARD – Drunk Driving

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a call regarding a single vehicle collision.

On May 8, 2025, just after 10:30pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were dispatched to a report of a collision that took place on Highway 28 in North Kawartha Township. Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the driver. After a brief conversation, a demand was read to the driver to submit to an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test. The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point the driver was arrested.

Patrick SAVARD (age 29) of Kinburn, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 10, 2025

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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MCCOLL Was Arrested

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a North Kawartha address to investigate a Break and Enter which resulted in one person being charged.

On Saturday March 15, 2025, members of the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a property owner regarding a break and enter that occurred at a residence in North Kawartha Township. The complainant advised that the residence belonged to a family member who has since passed away and is currently unoccupied. The caller stated that as the property was currently vacant, cameras had been installed for security purposes.

On the morning of March 15, 2025, the caller received notifications from their cameras that someone had entered the property when no one should have been there. The caller contacted the OPP and shared images of the individual. Through investigation, the officers were able to identify and locate the person, at which point they were arrested.

Jeffrey MCCOLL, age 40 of no fixed address was arrested and charged with;

  • Break and Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Trespassing at Night

The accused is scheduled to appear April 29, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Ron MCGILL Arrested & Extricated From Vehicle Following Drunk Driving Collision

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle went of the road and rolled on County Road 504.

On February 27, 2024, shortly after 4:30pm, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a concerned citizen advising that a vehicle had gone off the road on County Road 504 near Jack Lake Road in North Kawartha Township. The vehicle left the roadway and rolled before coming to rest, with the driver trapped in it.

Officers arrived on scene as well as North Kawartha Township Fire and Paramedics. After a lengthy extraction from the vehicle, it was determined that the driver was impaired and as a result was arrested. The driver was transported to a local hospital and then later taken by ORNGE Air to a larger hospital for treatment of injuries.

Ron MCGILL (age 66) of North Kawartha Township, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 9, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).