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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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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Chantal SCHLEGEL Was Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Disturbance results in charges.

On November 4, 2025, at 4:22 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a disturbance.

Investigation revealed the victim and accused were known to each other.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, Chantal SCHLEGEL, a 28-year-old, of no fixed address has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in London to speak to the charges on December 18, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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

Drug Bust – 741 Grams Of Cocaine – Denneil MORGAN & Elijah MCPHERSON

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation that culminated in arrests and the execution of a search warrant.

In the summer of 2025, Orillia CSCU received information regarding drug trafficking activity involving an individual operating within the City of Orillia. Through a combination of physical and technological surveillance, investigators gathered grounds to arrest the suspect and obtained search warrants for associated addresses.

On November 6, 2025, police stopped a vehicle travelling northbound on Highway 11 from the Greater Toronto Area. Two individuals were arrested, and a search warrant was executed at a residence linked to one of the accused. A quantity of drugs and evidence related to trafficking were seized from both the vehicle and residence, including:

·        741 grams of cocaine

·        3.5 grams of psilocybin

·        $500 in Canadian currency

·        Drug trafficking indicia

As a result, the following individuals have been charged:

Denneil MORGAN, 43 years old, of Brampton:

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA 5(2))

·        Fail to Comply with Undertaking (CC 145(5)(a))

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC 354(1)(a))

Elijah MCPHERSON, 27 years old, of Windsor:

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA 5(2))

·        Fail to Comply with Undertaking (CC 145(5)(a))

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC 354(1)(a))

·        Possession of Psilocybin (CDSA 4(1))

Both accused were held for bail and remain in custody pending future court appearances.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

Raymond DRIFFIELD – Drunk Driving

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – A RIDE program in Sundridge resulted in impaired and prohibited driving charges for a Scarborough resident.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Almaguin Highlands OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Main Street when they stopped a driver and observed signs of alcohol consumption. Further investigation revealed the driver was criminally prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. The individual was arrested and transported to the Burk’s Falls OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Raymond DRIFFIELD, 38 years-of-age from Scarborough, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on January 8, 2026. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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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Barrie OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan WEGNER – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic complaint reporting an aggressive driver led to impaired driving charges.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to reports of a driver behaving aggressively in a commercial parking lot on Highway 11 South. Officers located the vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Dylan WEGNER, 27 years-of-age from Barrie, 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 in Cochrane on December 9, 2025. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The James Bay OPP continues to prioritize road safety through enforcement and community awareness, reminding all drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.

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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Cole BOLGER – Drunk Driving

(CALLANDER, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding in Callander resulted in impaired driving charges for a North Bay resident.

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., North Bay OPP officers stopped a vehicle travelling 96 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Highway 654. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of alcohol consumption. The individual was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cole BOLGER, 18 years-of-age from North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Speeding – 36 km/h over post limit

·        Drive motor vehicle no plates

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2025, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Barry TONNELLI – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed.

After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at an apartment unit on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Barry TONNELLI, 73 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 8, 2026.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe from drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired drivers continue to pose a significant threat to road safety across the province.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Barry TONNELLI Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed.

After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at an apartment unit on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Barry TONNELLI, 73 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 8, 2026.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe from drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired drivers continue to pose a significant threat to road safety across the province.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion -Lee Mack & Angus Noganosh Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – On November 4, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons related call at a residence on Barrie Road in Orillia.

Officers arrived to find signs of a violent disturbance. Two suspects had reportedly assaulted an individual inside the residence using a staple gun and a guitar, then fled the scene. They allegedly returned moments later, forcibly re-entering the home.

The following day, officers from the Community Mobilization Unit located and arrested the suspects.

As a result:

Lee Mack, 35 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

  • Adult Assault with a Weapon
  • Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Angus Noganosh, 21 years old, of Penetanguishene, has been charged with:

  • Adult Assault with a Weapon
  • Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order ×2

Both individuals were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn, and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online, please visit http://www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at http://www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases Smiths Falls

Murder – Ronald GOUGH Arrested

(ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2023 homicide of an Elizabethtown-Kitley Township resident.

On Monday, July 31, 2023, shortly after 7:00 a.m., officers from the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at a residence in the Toledo area. Upon arrival, officers located 66-year-old Giles DAGENAIS deceased.

Following an extensive investigation, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Ronald GOUGH, 58 years old of Smiths Falls, was arrested and charged with first degree murder contrary to section 231 of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. 

The investigation is being conducted by the Leeds County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with assistance from the Smiths Falls Police Service. The investigation was also being carried out in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Forensic Pathology Service. Additional support is being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information relating to this investigation is encouraged to contact 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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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler BENNETT – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Prohibited driver refuses to provide breath sample.

On Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a black pickup truck travelling on North Street in the Town of Blind River. The vehicle then turned onto Causley Street, where the driver cut off another motorist.

Police followed the pickup truck onto Lakeside Avenue, where they observed it slowly back into a driveway before the driver exited the vehicle. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Tyler BENNETT, 34 years-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on November 6, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP is committed to keeping roads safe from impaired drivers, who continue to pose a serious risk on Ontario highways.

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EAST ZORRA - TAVISTOCK OPP Police Press Releases

Emanuel Rodrigues Was Arrested

(EAST-ZORRA TAVISTOCK, ON) – An individual from Oxford County is facing a charge of refusal following a traffic complaint.

On November 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver, on Highway 59, in the Township of East-Zorra Tavistock. Officers patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle. 

Emanuel Rodrigues, 58-years-old, of Oxford County, has been charged with:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 6, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

$40,000 Fraud – Larry PEVATO Charged

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Bolton resident has been charged for fraud, following an investigation in Wellington North Township.

On June 21st, 2024, at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit received a report of fraud at a quarry business in Wellington North Township. The accused entered into an agreement with the business to excavate and sell materials from the property. In return, the business would receive royalties. However, throughout 2023 and 2024, it is alleged that several truckloads of material were unaccounted for, and the corresponding royalties were not received. The business has lost more than $40,000.

As a result of the investigation, Larry PEVATO, a 64-year-old from Bolton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Fraud over $5,000 (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 28, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle SEXSMITH Was Arrested Again

(CAMLACHIE, ON) – Police have taken one individual into custody in Camlachie.

On November 5, 2025, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual breaching court ordered conditions.

Police attended a residence on Mia Lane in Camlachie, located within the Municipality of Plympton-Wyoming.

68-year-old Michelle SEXSMITH of Lambton County was taken into custody without incident. The individual was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

·      Fail to comply with release order

There were no concerns for public safety. The response was part of an ongoing investigation into a court order compliance.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is encouraged to contact Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

$1.6 Million “Drug” Bust

 (BRIGHTON, ON) – An investigation in Brighton has resulted in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of 580 illicit cannabis plants and more than 1,100 pounds of dried illicit cannabis bud.

On Monday, October 27, 2025, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), along with the OPP Emergency Response Team and members of the Northumberland and Peterborough OPP Detachments and Northumberland and Peterborough Community Street Crime Units, executed a warrant at a location on Boes Road in Brighton. The location consisted of a greenhouse area which contained illicit cannabis plants in different stages of growth.

Officers seized a total of 580 illicit cannabis plants and approximately 1,100 pounds of dried illicit cannabis bud. The combined value of the illegal cannabis is estimated at more than $1.6 million.

As a result of the investigation, the following five individuals were each charged two offences under the Cannabis Act, specifically unlawfully cultivate, propagate or harvest a cannabis plant (s. 12[4][a]) and possession for the purpose of distribution (s. 9[2]):

  • Junjiang KE, age 51 of Markham
  • Minghua XUE, age 63 of Toronto
  • Nenmei CHEN, age 62 of Markham
  • Qiao Quan CHEN, age 38 of Scarborough
  • Yongzhong KE, age 77 of Markham

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.