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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Lloyd VANBEVEREN

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual which resulted in drug trafficking charges, and the seizure of a large amount of suspected cocaine.

On February 11th, 2026, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic offence. Police observed cannabis packaging inside the vehicle and conducted a search under the Cannabis Control Act. During the search, police located and seized 393.58g of suspected crack cocaine, and 80.55g of suspected cocaine. The seized drugs have a combined street value of approximately $47,413.

As a result of this investigation, Lloyd VANBEVEREN, 35-years-old of Winnipeg, MB has been arrested and charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offence:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Further to this, the accused was charges with the following Highway Traffic Act offence:

·      Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on the 11th of February 2026.

Members of the 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 have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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London OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Oxford

Meredith VINE – Drunk Driving

 (SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Oxford County.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., on February 8, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a two-vehicle collision on the Highway 401 overpass, in Woodstock.

As a result of the investigation, Meredith VINE, a 34-year-old resident of London, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on April 7, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Sheldon PAULMERT – Impaired Operation

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after being arrested in a parking lot in the Town of Tillsonburg.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., on February 8, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a parking lot on Hardy Street, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

As a result of the investigation, Sheldon PAULMERT, a 33-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance (two counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 24, 2026.

If you see something suspicious in your community, please contact police. Your call could save a life. In an emergency, please dial 911. You can also call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to be put in contact with our Communications Centre.

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New Tecumseth Niagra Falls OPP Police Press Releases

Christian BOSAK – Fraud, Drugs, Etc.

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation.

On February 9, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a fraud incident located at the Trillium Ford Dealership in the Town of New Tecumseth. The complainant advised Police that there was an appointment set for February 10, 2026, for an individual to pickup a brand new 2026 Lincoln Navigator Sierra SUV, valued at $143,000. The suspect had purchased the vehicle using falsified identification and had placed a down payment using a credit card that did not belong to them.

On February 10, 2026, shortly after 4:30 p.m. Officers, knowing that the suspect would be attending the dealership to pick up the purchased vehicle, attended the dealership and arrested the suspect.

As a result of the investigation, Christian BOSAK, a 52-year-old of Niagara Falls was charged with the following:

  • Fraud Over $5000
  • Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Personation with Intent – intent to obtain property (identity Fraud)
  • Two counts of, Use, deals, acts on forged document
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs

This investigation is ongoing, if you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, and reference occurrence number (E260178803). You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan GOODALL – Drunk Driving

 (NORWICH, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after getting stuck in the snow in Norwich Township.

At approximately 11:00 p.m., on February 7, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 53.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan GOODALL, a 26-year-old resident of Brantford, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on April 7, 2026.

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Caledon OPP

Jessica COOPER – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges against an individual following an investigation into a disturbance.

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Caledon OPP officers on patrol observed an altercation in the area of Mayfield Road and Ace Drive, in the Town of Caledon. One individual fled the area in a vehicle.

Shortly after, officers located the vehicle and the driver, who attempted to flee. Minor damage occurred to a police cruiser. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Jessica COOPER, 23, of Walden, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle – two counts
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Assault
  • Resist peace officer
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Mischief
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Breach of probation order

The accused party was held for a bail hearing to answer to their charges.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Jamie DUBE Arrested Again!

(MIDLAND, ON) The Southern Georgian Bay OPP has charged a Tay Township resident following a reported break and enter at a home on Scott Street in the Town of Midland on February 8, 2026.

In the early evening, police were contacted by a homeowner who was away from the residence but observed, through a doorbell camera system, a suspect attempting to enter the home. The suspect was seen trying the front door before gaining entry through a back door.

Officers immediately responded to the area. While en route, officers located an individual matching the suspect description nearby and placed them under arrest.

During a search, officers located a concealed knife as well as a significant quantity of jewelry believed to be stolen.

Jamie DUBE, 45 years old, of Tay Township, is charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

  • Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence
  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Carry Concealed Weapon
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x1)

Dube was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 9, 2026.

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP reminds residents of the value of home security systems and encourages the public to report suspicious activity immediately.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Cocaine Bust – Costy DESSOURCES

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Toronto resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Charges (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In January 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), including members from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, PGNG investigators, with assistance from the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Thunder Bay OPP, conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle near Dawson Road in Thunder Bay. As a result, officers seized the following:

  • Approximately 450 g of suspected cocaine
  • Two cell phones
  • Packaging material and a digital scale

As a result of the investigation, Costy DESSOURCES, age 55 of Toronto, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of crime, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The PGNG in the North West Region consists of members from the OPP, TBPS and NAPS, with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Michael EVERITT Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance from members of the East Algoma OPP and the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Canine Unit, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Hamilton Avenue in the Town of Blind River.

Police seized over 400 grams of suspected cocaine and under 30 suspected Percocet pills with an approximate street value of $63,000, approximately $1600 in Canadian currency, drug paraphernalia, a prohibited knife and nine firearms.

Michael EVERITT, 68-year-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000-in Canada
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation-store firearm or restricted weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm-nine counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm-nine counts
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 2, 2026.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Charlene TURCOTTE – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police received a report of a possible impaired driver on Hillside Drive South.

On February 10, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was spoken to who exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. They were subsequently arrested and the SUV was towed and impounded. 

Charlene TURCOTTE, 71-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 9, 2026.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases Stoney Creek

Jason MORAVAC – Drunk Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On February 10, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a complaint from the public regarding a possible impaired driver. Officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle on Bowes Street in the Town of Parry Sound.  

Jason MORAVAC, 48 years-of-age of Stoney Creek was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive with display screen visible to driver

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 19, 2026. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Dana PEARCE Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a traffic stop leads to criminal charges.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in McNab/Braeside Township. 

As a result of the investigation, Dana PEARCE age 25 of Pembroke was charged with:

–      Three counts failure to comply with release order

–      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine  

The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Ronald BERUBE Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a motor vehicle collision.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded in a motor vehicle collision involving a snowmobile in the Town of Renfrew. 

As a result of the investigation, Ronald BERUBE age 61 of Renfrew was charged with operation while prohibited.   

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 25, 2026. 

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Tyler MARION Was Arrested Again

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bail Support Team (BST) and OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop as part of an ongoing bail violation investigation. One individual was arrested and a subsequent search of the individual resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone, a cell phone, and other drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler MARION, a 41-year-old from Dryden, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Failure to comply with release order (2)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on February 10, 2026.

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 www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid several charges in connection with a series of unrelated incidents across the county.

On January 25, 2026, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance and damaging a door at a residence on Burnham Street North in the Township of Hamilton. The person had left prior to police arrival. Descriptions of two persons operating Motorized Snow Vehicles (MSVs), assisted officers in their investigation.

On February 4, 2026, Tyler WINTER (34) from Cobourg was arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.

On February 4, 2026, at around 10:30 a.m., police received a report of a Remotely Piloted Aerial System (Drone) being launched near a correctional institution on County Road 29 in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers located a vehicle matching the description provided and took one person into custody.

Ahmed ABD ALZIM SULIMAN (28), from Mississauga, has been charged with:

  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
  • Delivers contraband to, or receives contraband from, an inmate
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.

On January 30, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual threatening another resident and kicking the complainant’s door in a multi-unit residence on Front Street East in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

William KURTIS (22), from Hastings, was arrested and charged with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in February.

On January 31, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers observed a vehicle nearly collide with another and then fail to stop for police before leaving the area at a high rate of speed in Cobourg. The vehicle was later located unoccupied at a commercial property on County Road 45. Following an investigation, the driver was identified and arrested on February 1, 2026.

Jaden HARDY (19), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Use plates not authorized for vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in March. Their driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

On February 8, 2026, shortly before 2:30 a.m., police stopped a speeding vehicle on Concession Road 3 in the Municipality of Trent Hills. OPP then began an impaired operation investigation after speaking to the motorist. As a result, the person was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Nicholas FISCHER (21), from Hastings, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Speeding

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Trent Hills, after observing a vehicle pass in an unsafe manner. An impaired operation investigation was initiated, and the driver was arrested.

James MACE (62), from Trenton, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unsafe move – lane or shoulder

Both accused charged with impaired operation are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.