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North Middlesex North York OPP Police Press Releases

Giuseppe MALTESE Was Arrested

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a suspicious person incident in North Middlesex.

On November 20, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on McGillivray Drive in North Middlesex, for the report of a suspicious person incident.

Investigation revealed an unknown individual(s) was trespassing on a rural property.

The individual was located and placed under arrest.

As a result, Giuseppe MALTESE, a 51-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Trespassing at Night

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on January 14, 2026 to speak to the charge.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO North York OPP Police Press Releases

Sergio MEJIA MOLINA – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision in Adjala-Tosorontio Township.

On November 6, 2025, shortly after 3:30 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single in the ditch that had also collided with a residential mailbox on Concession Road 5 in Adjala-Tosorontio Township. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. Upon further investigation officers learned that the same vehicle had been involved in a fail to stop earlier that night with Caledon OPP, as a result leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Sergio MEJIA MOLINA 28-years-old of North York was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on December 4, 2025, 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, 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 stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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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.