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Durham Regional Police OPP Pickering

Police Investigating After Male Shot in Pickering

Police are investigating after a male was shot in a residential neighbourhood in Pickering.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 3:40 a.m., members of West Division responded to the area of Woodview Avenue and Hogarth Street for an armed person call. Information was received that someone had been shot and a sedan was seen leaving the area. Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers also located a vehicle which had a bullet hole.

The victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre and remains in stable condition.

At this time, police believe this to be an isolated incident.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with video footage, including dashcam, in either of the locations, to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Obront of the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5858

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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Area OPP Listowel OPP Perth Police Press Releases West Perth

Pedestrian Run Down In Listowel Crosswalk – Suspect At Large

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is injured following a vehicle collision with a pedestrian in the Municipality of North Perth.

On September 12, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into a collision that occurred on September 5, 2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Wallace Ave North and Campbell St East in the town of Listowel, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before departing the area.

The vehicle and person of interest are described as:

  • Grey sedan
  • Elderly caucasian female with grey hair

The pedestrian that was struck by the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision, has video footage, or can identify the vehicle and person of interest to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Neighbour Dispute Turns Criminal – 2 Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – Members of the Elgin County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following an investigation.

On Friday, September 12, 2025, at approximately 7:47 a.m., Elgin County OPP were dispatched to an address on Centennial Avenue in Central Elgin to investigate a neighbour dispute.

As a result of the investigation, police executed a search warrant and subsequently charged Timothy VANSICKLE, 37 years old and Julia MAJKUTEWICZ, 40 years old, from Central Elgin with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Criminal harassment – beset and watch
  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate
  • Public incitement of hatred
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property (two counts)

The accused were held for bail and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual in Ontario, regardless of their race (real or perceived), ancestry, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any other similar factor. Hate has no place in our communities will not be tolerated.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

Brandon & Martin MOORE Facing Numerous Charges

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) – A call from a security company reporting suspicious activity at a Tay Township business resulted in members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating and ultimately making two arrests and recovering two stolen ATV’s overnight.

At approximately 1:10 a.m. September 22, 2025, responding officers observed the two ATV’s both being driven away from a West Service Road business and through investigation and later assistance from the OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) located and apprehended the two responsible individuals at 3:13 a.m. from an outdoor building on Mitchell’s Beach Road, Tay Township.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Martin MOORE, 35 years of Tay Township with the following criminal charges-

Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dangerous operation

Resist Peace Officer

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

Trespassing at Night (two counts)

Also charged is Brandon MOORE, 37 years of Tay Township with the following criminal charges.

Dangerous operation

Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Trespassing at Night

Failure to comply with undertaking

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

Both accused persons are being held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date..

Anyone who is aware of criminal drug and property crime can anonymously report it by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

File – E251289668

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Haldimand Norfolk Norfolk OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Brendan JONES Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a public intoxication incident in Simcoe.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 2:12 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected intoxicated person on North Main Street in Simcoe.

Officers located the individual nearby and, following an interaction, took them into custody without incident. While in police custody, however, the individual physically assaulted an officer. No injuries were reported.

As a result, 45-year-old Brendan JONES of Haldimand County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Being intoxicated in public place,
  • Assault a Peace Officer.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

The OPP reminds community members that under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, it is illegal to be intoxicated in public places where the general public is invited or allowed access, or in any shared areas of residences with multiple dwellings.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

ORV Vs Downed Tree – One Sent To Hospital, One Arrested

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 11:49 p.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of an off-road vehicle (ORV) crash in the bush area near Nineth Concession East and Baseline Road.

A John Deere side-by-side ORV struck a downed tree, resulting in serious injuries to a 31-year-old male passenger. Emergency services, including Tiny Township Fire and Simcoe County Paramedics, attended the scene and transported the injured individual to hospital.

The 29-year-old male driver was arrested at the scene and transported for further investigation. As a result, David PETTEN of Tiny Township has been charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2025. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the ORV was impounded for 7 days under ADLS guidelines.

The OPP reminds the public that impaired driving-whether on roads, trails, or waterways-puts lives at risk. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

File #: E251285235

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Flesherton Mount Forest OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old From Mount Forest Airlifted Falling 20 Foot Fall

(FLESHERTON, ON) – On September 22, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce OPP, Grey Highlands Fire Department, and Grey County Paramedic Services responded to a workplace incident at a property on Durham Street in Flesherton.

A 20-year-old individual from Mount Forest fell approximately 20 feet while working at the location. The individual was transported to a local hospital and later transferred by Ornge Air Ambulance to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

The Ministry of Labour has been contacted and has taken carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information or inquiries related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ministry of Labour at 1-877-202-0008.

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Assault & Theft In Goderich – 29 Year Old Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident at a retail store on Huron Road in the Town of Goderich. 

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, just after 9:50 a.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly stole items from a store and assaulted a staff member. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual nearby. Officers located the stolen merchandise on the accused. The staff member was not injured in the assault.

David LENTING, 29 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Assault,

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Toy/Replica Gun Seized In Meth Bust

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle results in charges for driver.

On September 19, 2025, at 9:51 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Scales, on the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest, at which time a quantity of illicit drugs, suspected to be crystal methamphetamine and heroin, were located and seized. A replica handgun was also located and seized from within the vehicle.

As a result, Mandeep GILL, a 33-year-old of Orangeville, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2025, to speak to the charges.  

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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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Paving Fraud – Stuart BARTON & Edward BARTON Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) has laid criminal charges against two individuals following an investigation into driveway paving fraud spanning several regions across Ontario. 

The investigation, led by the OPP ARB Economic Crimes and Corruption Unit, included support from the OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, the OPP Integrated Fraud Awareness and Response Initiative, OPP Central Region and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were charged under the Criminal Code.

Stuart BARTON, 30 years of age of the United Kingdom, was charged with the following offences:

·      Fraud under $5,000

·      Fraud over $5,000 – three counts

Edward BARTON, 28 years of age of the United Kingdom, was charged with fraud over $5,000.

Both accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the 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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Callander OPP Police Press Releases South River

Trent WEBSTER – Drunk Driving

(CALLANDER, ON) – A proactive traffic stop by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in impaired driving charges against a South River resident early Sunday morning.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle speeding southbound on Highway 11 before it abruptly turned into the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) scales area. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and determined the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Trent WEBSTER, 20 years-of-age from South River, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 6, 2025, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The North Bay OPP remains committed to keeping our roads safe through proactive enforcement and public education.

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Cache Bay OPP West Nipissing

27 Year Old ATV Driver Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after operating an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV).

On Friday September 19, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol, and conducted a traffic stop with an ATV on Riding Stable Road, West Nipissing.

The driver was found to be a prohibited driver and was arrested. Wylden RAY, 27-years-of-age, from Cache Bay, was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driver – no helmet or improper helmet
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday November 6, 2025, in North Bay. The vehicle was impounded for 45-days, at the cost of the owner.

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Caledon MISSISSAUGA OPP Police Press Releases

Dimitar GAGOV Was Arrested – Details Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a RIDE program.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Caledon OPP conducted a traffic stop upon a vehicle who travelled through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the area of Mayfield Road and Dixie Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers investigated and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Dimitar GAGOV, 59, of Mississauga, was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 16, 2025, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

RIDE programs are conducted 24/7 throughout the year, not just during the holiday season. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Douro-Dummer OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Robert COUSINS – Impaired Driving

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a traffic complaint.

On Friday September 19, 2025, shortly after 5:30pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a complaint of a vehicle driving erratically on South Street in Douro-Dummer Township. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert COUSINS (age 52) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused had their driver’s licence further 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 October 21, 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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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP

Huron Resident Gives Scammer $130,000 #CrimeDoesPay

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent report of fraud in Central Huron. Total loss from the fraud is reported to be $130,000 in Canadian funds.

On August 30th, 2025, Huron OPP was contacted by a 55-year-old Central Huron resident who reported losing $130,000 in an internet investment scam between June 2025 and August 2025. The victim explained to police that they responded to an online investment ad that they viewed on a popular communications application (app). The victim believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency.

The victim was promised a high return on their investments and became suspicious when the online suspect demanded more money from the victim.  

In late August 2025, the victim realized they had been scammed and called the police.