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Dufferin EAST GARAFRAXA North York OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

5 Drivers Pulled From Dufferin Roads in OPP Crackdown (Sept 19–29)

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five individuals with impaired driving-related offences between September 19 and September 29, 2025.

OPP officers from the Dufferin Detachment have been actively working to keep our roads safe by removing impaired drivers from the community. During this period, five drivers were taken off the road, helping to ensure safer travel for everyone in Dufferin County.

Anton BILONOZHENKO, a 38-year-old male from North York, has been charged with:

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

• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

• Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

Arvindpal DHILLON, a 44-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:

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

Asdrubal SIBAJA BURKE, a 26-year-old male from North York, has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Josue DELGADO, a 26-year-old male from North York, has been charged with:

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

Gregory SWEET, a 31-year-old male from East Garafraxa, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licences have been suspended, and their vehicles impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment. In a split second, you could ruin your future, harm or kill others, and cause deep pain to those who love you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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North York OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Robert MARARAS & Vasile NECULAI Charged

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested two individuals following a traffic stop.

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Monogram Place, where two individuals were arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA).

Robert MARARAS, age 28, from North York was charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Vasile NECULAI, age 56, from Scarborough was charged with the following offence:

  • Theft of motor vehicle

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a future court date

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Dufferin North York OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 10 Drunk Driver Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a North York resident with impaired driving following a traffic complaint.

On September 14, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the area of Highway 10 in the Township of Melancthon.

The vehicle was located a short time later, and officers spoke with the male driver. Signs of impairment were observed, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.

Peter KAGIRI, a 46-year-old male, from North York has been charged with: 

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

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.