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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Cove Beach Chaos: Two Young Drivers Caught on Camera Doing Stunts – Names Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following incidents that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday September 13th, 2025.   

On September 16th, 2025, police were contacted by Town of Goderich staff to investigate damage to property owned by the Town at the Cove Beach area. Video surveillance in the area caught two different drivers performing stunts with their vehicles in the parking area near the Cove Beach on September 13th, 2025.

Police identified and later located the two individuals responsible, and they were arrested for the offences of Mischief and Stunt Driving.

Brooke HAYES, 23 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

Damian PHILLIP-THRUPP, 22 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

Police would like to remind the public that the Town of Goderich utilizes CCTV video surveillance with cameras placed strategically throughout Goderich. The Town of Goderich will continue to work closely with the OPP to hold individuals accountable for any unlawful activity.

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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. 

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Another Victim Hands Over Banking Info To Stranger, Then Gets Defrauded #CrimeDoesPay

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – A local resident is out $5,000 following a phone call with their “bank”.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public that was defrauded through a phone call.

The victim received a phone call from an unknown person, claiming to be an employee of their banking company, suggesting there had been suspicious activity on their account. Trusting the person, the victim provided their banking details. The following day, $5,000 was withdrawn from their account.

The Wellington County OPP encourages the public to stay alert and educated to reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud. If you receive an unsolicited phone call or message, asking for personal information (name, birthday, address, phone number, bank information, SIN number) or payment via gift cards for a product, do not provide the information and hang-up the phone and block the phone number.

Warning signs to look out for when receiving unsolicited messages include: Emails, text-messages or phone calls sent at odd times of the night, creating a false sense of urgency, spelling errors, lack of punctuation or capitals in sentences, automated messages, random links or attachments, and generic business or company names.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Police Seize All “Weapons” From Home Claiming Resident Touched/Brandished A Replica #PoliceGoneMental

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident criminally with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team and the OPP Canine Unit, attended a home in Fergus to assist a neighbouring police service in arresting an individual on their behalf.

Upon arrival, the individual temporarily barricaded themselves inside their residence and brandished a replica sword to police. The accused eventually surrendered without incident and was cooperative with police. For public safety, the replica swords, a replica gun (air gun) and knives were seized from the scene.

The individual was then brought to local hospital for assessment.

On September 17, 2025, when the individual was released from hospital, they were then arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on October 21, 2025.

The accused’s name is being withheld, out of concern for their well being.

The OPP would like to remind the public that the use of replica weapons to commit crimes can lead to serious consequences because they’re considered to be weapons under the Criminal Code if they’re to threaten, intimidate or commit an offence. Anyone who uses a replica weapon to commit a crime could face the same penalties under the Criminal Code as someone who uses a regular weapon.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Rock

OPP Kills First, Explains Later – Red Rock Incident Update

(RED ROCK, ON) – On 10 September 2025 at approximately 11:30pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment, responded to reports of an aggressive bear in the Brompton Road area. The bear had reportedly charged at and growled at residents, causing concern for public safety. Despite efforts to deter the animal, it could not be safely scared away or relocated.

Before taking action to destroy any animal, OPP officers assess the threat to public safety, the feasibility of relocation, and the ability to carry out the intervention safely within a residential setting. In this case, due to the immediate risk posed and the inability to safely relocate the bear, officers were required to dispatch the animal.

With the cooler temperatures approaching, fall time is an important time to be aware of bears. There have been many sightings recently as bears are starting to bulk up for winter. With bears preparing for winter hibernation, fall is when people need to be the most aware. Bears tend to find their way into residential areas this time of year in search of food.

Individuals are reminded to use extreme caution when encountering bears and other wildlife. For information on how to prevent and report encounters with black bears, contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry or visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/bear-wise-tips-and-tools

Not every bear sighting is an emergency, here is who to call if you encounter a bear.

Non-Emergency Encounters

Call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY 705-945-7641) if a bear is:

  • Roaming around, checking garbage cans
  • Breaking into a shed where garbage or food is stored
  • In a tree
  • Pulling down a bird feeder or knocking over a barbecue

For Emergency Situations

Call 911 if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behavior, such as:

  • Entering a school yard when school is in session
  • Stalking people and lingering on-site
  • Entering or trying to enter a residence
  • Wandering into a public gathering
  • Killing livestock/pets and lingering on site.

The Nipigon OPP would also like to provide some safety tips:

  • Never feed or approach bears
  • Secure food, garbage and recycling
  • Remove bird feeder when bears are active
  • Never leave pet food outdoors
  • Clean and Store BBQ grills and smokers
  • Alert neighbors to bear activity
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New Tecumseth OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – 71 Year Old Arrested For Sexual Assault

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged one individual in relation to a historical sexual assault investigation.

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, officers entered into an investigation after receiving a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the community of Alliston dating back to March 2005.

As a result of this investigation, Mark DUBOIS, 71-years-old of Orangeville, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Sexual Assault 
  • Sexual Exploitation

The accused was arrested and subsequently released. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in early October.

Anyone who has any information is asked to call the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Brampton OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

Hit & Run Driver Tajinderpal SINGH Facing Numerous Charges

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton resident after recovering a stolen vehicle.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., officers in Tay Valley Township responded to reports that three stolen vehicles from the Toronto area were observed eastbound on Highway 7.

Officers attempted to stop one of the vehicles on Fallbrook Rd. The driver used the vehicle to contact the police cruiser before fleeing the area on foot. Members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit located the driver a short time later.

Tajinderpal SINGH, 25-years-old of Brampton, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Dangerous operation

·        Flight from Police

·        Obstruct a Peace officer

·        Use plate not authorized

·        Fail to remain

·        Possess unmarked tobacco

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Thursday, September 18, 2025

A second vehicle was also recovered by Frontenac OPP.

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MISSISSAUGA OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Crypto Fraud – Jun Yi WU

(ORILLIA, ON) – A Mississauga resident is facing criminal charges following a cybercrime investigation.

In May 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cybercrime Investigations Team (CIT) launched an investigation into fraudulent activity used to access cryptocurrency accounts.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, OPP CIT members executed a search warrant at a residence in Mississauga, where investigators seized multiple electronic devices.

As a result of the investigation, Jun Yi WU, 24 years of age of Mississauga, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Identity theft, section 402.2(1)

·      Fraud, section 380(1)

·      Use of a forged document, section 368(1)

·      Identity fraud, section 403(1)

The accused has been released from custody is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie Thunder Bay

$400,000 PROLINE Sports Betting Scam #CrimeDoesPay!

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has laid charges against two individuals in connection with suspicious Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) PROLINE sports betting activity in Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the IEB, attached to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), was contacted by the OLG regarding suspicious betting activity at several gas bar locations. The investigation revealed that thousands of gift cards had been compromised, resulting in fraud exceeding $400,000.

As a result of the lengthy investigation, two people have been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

Joshua SILVA, age 36 of Thunder Bay, was charged with:

·      Fraud over $5,000

·      Laundering proceeds of crime

·      Conspiracy

·      Identity theft

·      Forgery

·      Utter forged document

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Montgomery McMAHON, age 45 of Thunder Bay, was charged with:

·      Fraud over $5,000

·      Laundering proceeds of crime

·      Conspiracy

·      Utter forged document

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

This 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, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Castleton Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

School Panics & Goes Into Hold & Secure Over Musical Instrument

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – On September 17, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person believed to be carrying a weapon in the area of Cemetery Road in Castleton.

As a precaution, a nearby school was placed in a hold and secure. This safety protocol restricts movement in and out of the building while allowing staff and students to continue regular activities inside. It is implemented to ensure the safety of everyone while police conduct their investigation.

There was an increased police presence in the area as officers located and spoke with an individual at the cemetery who was found to be in possession of a musical instrument. The hold and secure was lifted shortly before 2:25 p.m.

Northumberland OPP would like to thank the public and school staff for their cooperation.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Centre Of Wellington Grand Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Adam LOWE Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Grand Valley resident criminally stemming from a traffic stop.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Scotland Street within Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Adam LOWE, a 37-year-old of Grand Valley is charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Driving while under suspension

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 24, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.

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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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision – Details Released

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On September 17, 2025, at approximately 11:04 p.m., members of the Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Kingsville Fire and Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a cyclist and passenger vehicle on County Road 20, west of McCain Side Road in the Town of Kingsville.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was not injured; however, the 43-year-old male cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) are assisting Kingsville Detachment with the investigation.

As a result of the collision, County Road 20 is closed between McCain Side Road and County Road 23 (Arner Townline) in Kingsville.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) or www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided when they are available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Slate Falls First Nation Thunder Bay

66 Year Old Shuts Down Hwy 11/17 For 2 Hours After Incident With Motorcycle

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers following a collision that closed Highway 11/17 for just over two hours on the evening of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The collision involving a motorcycle and truck at Oliver Road and Highway 11/17 occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. The motorcycle rider had already been transported to hospital prior to OPP arrival.

The highway was closed in both directions to allow for the investigation and reopened just after 10:45 p.m.

As part of the investigation, officers attended the hospital, where the motorcycle rider was observed to be impaired. A subsequent breath test was conducted, which the individual failed.

As a result, Chester NIX, age 66, of Slate Falls First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • 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 Thunder Bay on October 29, 2025.

The driver of the pickup truck was also charged with failure to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid a collision.

The OPP reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is dangerous and poses serious risks to everyone on the road. Members of the public are encouraged to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergencies.

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Carrying Place Norfolk Norfolk OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Teen Gang Confrontation – Firearm Seized

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A youth has been charged in connection with a weapons-related incident in Delhi.

On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a weapons-related incident on Imperial Street in Delhi.

The investigation determined that an interaction took place between two groups of youths, during which one individual brandished what appeared to be a firearm and physically assaulted another on the premises. No injuries were reported.

As a result, a 16-year-old resident of Carrying Place, Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Pointing a firearm,
  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Obstruct Peace Officer,
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts).

The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

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Ingersoll OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead In Memorial Park

(INGERSOLL, ON) – Members from the Oxford Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a sudden death in the Town of Ingersoll.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Oxford OPP were dispatched to assist Oxford County Paramedic Services with an individual in Memorial Park.

The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of Oxford OPP continue to investigate with assistance from Oxford Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

The investigation is in the early stages so no other details will be shared at this time.

Updates will be shared as they come available.