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Centre Of Wellington OPP

18 Year Old Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., while on patrol at the Fergus Fall Fair, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a physical altercation occurring between two individuals.

An 18-year-old was charged under the Criminal Code with assault.

The victim did not sustain any injuries.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

  • Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
  • Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
  • Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 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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OPP Peterborough Selwyn Woodville

Robert LEBRUN – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN Township, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after a vehicle stop at a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.

On Friday September 12, 2025, shortly after 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting RIDE in the area of Young’s Point Road and 12th Line. A vehicle entered the RIDE program, and the driver was spoken to by an officer. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be under the influence of alcohol, and the individual was arrested. The accused was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert LEBRUN (age 57) of Woodville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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 14, 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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OPP Strong

Fatal Logging Truck Rollover

(STRONG TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle rollover involving a commercial logging truck.

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP, North Bay Ambulance, and the Sundridge-Strong Fire Department responded to a report of a rollover collision on the southbound on-ramp from Highway 124 to Highway 11 in Strong Township.

The driver of the logging truck, a 70-year-old individual from Huntsville, was transported to hospital by ambulance and later pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. The passenger was also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the investigation. The Highway 11 southbound on-ramp from Highway 124 was closed for approximately 12 hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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Elmvale Merrickville Midland Norfolk OPP Penetanguishene Simcoe

OPP Traffic Notes In Review For The Week In North Simcoe

(MIDLAND, ON)– Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy with traffic investigations during the past week on roadways in North Simcoe. With students back in school, drivers had extra vehicular traffic to contend with including school buses and pedestrian traffic and community safety zones.

Officers focused their patrol time to school zone areas as well in the outlying areas such as Vasey Road, Old Fort Road, Simcoe County Roads 6, 27 and 93 which resulted in numerous instances of enforcement action being taken primarily for speeding offences which is one of the “Big Four” contributing factors of serious crashes along with seat belt usage, distracted driving and impaired driving.

On September 8, 2025 at 7:11 a.m. a 31 year old Elmvale male driver was stopped on Vasey Road, Tay Township and charged for stunt driving after being clocked at 123 km/hr in an 60 km/hr zone resulting in a vehicle impound / 30 day drivers licence suspension and a date in Provincial court. Side note, the driver also faces a charge under the Cannabis Control Act.

Twelve crashes were investigated on area roadways and officers responded to 25 traffic complaints initiated by the public and called into the OPP Communication Centre for such things as possible impaired drivers, speeders and in one incidence a report of a passenger sitting atop the roof of the car heading up Cedar Point Road in Tiny Township. 14 R.I.D.E. (reduce impaired driving everywhere) programs were setup throughout the Detachment area at all hours of the day/night checking over 200 drivers for signs of impairment in an effort to improve road safety.

IMPAIRED DRIVING INCIDENTS

1) Officers were dispatched at 11:55 p.m. September 10, 2025 to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a restricted parking spot at a William Street, Midland housing complex. Officers found two occupants passed out in the vehicle and upon awaking and speaking with the driver, made an arrest and entered into an impaired by drug investigation. Further investigation at detachment with the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition (DRE) officer has resulted in the following criminal charges for 35 year old Mitchell Alan ELLERY of Merrickville.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

And further with the Provincial Offence of

  • Fail to surrender accessible parking permit

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date. The accused was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

2) OPP officers were dispatched at 10:26 p.m. September 10, 2025 to a report of a possible impaired driver accompanied by a number of intoxicated individuals parked in a restricted parking spot at a Simcoe County 93 Midland fast food restaurant. Attending officers spoke with the driver and entered into a drinking and driving investigation resulting in 47 year old Rachel SECORD of Penetanguishene being charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Theft Under $5000

The accused was released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on October 23, 2025 and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

A secondary property related investigation at Detachment resulted in 32 year old Dylan CAMPBELL also of Penetanguishene being charged criminally with the offences of,

  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on October 23, 2025.

Remember to give the kids the brake and be extra vigilant in school zones, community safety zones and anywhere else school buses are stopping to load and unload children – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14HsBcUCdz1/

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.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File #E251235891 & #E251236105

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Arran-Elderslie Chesley OPP Police Press Releases Uncategorized

Repeat Offender Derek SEIP Was Arrested Again

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On August 19, 2025, at approximately 6:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual entering vehicles at night in the Town of Chesley. While investigating the initial complaint, police learned of numerous incidents involving the same individual over approximately a 3-year period.

Officers spoke with numerous residents and obtained grounds for several offences taking place in the Chesley area. On August 31, 2025, the individual was arrested after a lengthy engagement with police, bringing a large police presence to a residence along 1st Avenue North in Chesley. Members of the South Bruce OPP, OPP Canine, Crisis Negotiators, and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) were involved.

Between multiple incidents, Derek SEIP, 31-years-old, resident of Chesley, has been charged with:

  • Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) – 9 counts
  • Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – 4 counts
  • Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)
  • Mischief, CC 430(1)(c) – 8 counts
  • Trespassing at night, CC 177 – 3 counts
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, CC 88
  • Utter threats, CC 264.1(1)(a) – 2 counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing on August 31, 2025, and subsequently remanded into custody.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Arran-Elderslie Chesley OPP Police Press Releases

Hospital Damaged – Johnathan LEWIS Arrested Again

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On August 31, 2025, at approximately 2:14 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male damaging parking gates at a local hospital along 2nd Street Southeast in Chesley.

Police attended the area and located a male fitting the description provided. They were placed under arrest and held for a bail hearing and later released from custody.

On September 7, 2025, at approximately 11:42 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a disturbance at an address along 2nd Avenue Southeast in Chesley. The same individual is alleged to have uttered threats to a resident. A warrant was executed on September 8, 2025, and the individual was taken into custody.

Between both incidents, Johnathan LEWIS, 49-years-old, resident of Chesley, has been charged with:

  • Mischief, CC 430(1)(d)
  • Breach of Recognizance, CC 811 (two counts)
  • Uttering threats, 264.1(1)(a)
  • Fail to comply with probation order, 733.1(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing on September 9, 2025, and subsequently released from custody, to reappear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Bayfield Bluewater OPP Stratford

$1.2 Million Bayfield Fire – Sonya LARSON Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in connection with an arson. 

The Huron County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address for a report of a fire on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency services located a structure fire located on the West side of Bluewater Highway, just north of the Bayfield bridge.

The Bluewater Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. The Office of the Fire Marshall was notified and investigated the cause of the fire, which was deemed to be arson. The total value of damage is estimated at approximately $1,200,000. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, members of the Huron County OPP Crime Unit took an individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is Sonya LARSON, 63 years-of-age, of Stratford:

  • Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence (three counts),
  • Arson – Damage to Property (three counts),
  • Possession of Incendiary Material (three counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on October 20, 2025. 

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City Of Kawartha Lakes Lindsay OPP

Joshua Campbell Was Arrested Again

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance from ROPE (OPP Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) located a male wanted on multiple warrants and brought him into custody. 

On Wednesday September 10, 2025 the ROPE team located and arrested an accused in Toronto, who was wanted on multiple warrants out of the City of Kawartha Lakes. The charges stem from incidents in the spring and summer of 2025. Substances believed to be drugs were seized during the arrest.

Joshua Campbell, 37-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Attend Court While on Release Order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2
  • Adult Unlawfully at Large

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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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New Tecumseth OPP

Ronald VELEZ SANCHEZ Was Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving after being stopped for speeding in in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On September 11, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., A Nottawasaga OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement westbound on Highway 89 near Sideroad 10 in the Town of New Tecumseth when they observed a vehicle speeding with a malfunctioning passenger-side rear taillight. The vehicle was also seen crossing into the oncoming lane, nearly colliding with a parallel vehicle. the officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and during the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest. 

As a result of the investigation, Ronald VELEZ SANCHEZ 35-years-old of Alliston was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on October 9, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

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.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Kingston OPP

Fatal 401 Collision

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remains on the on scene of a fatal collision on Highway 401 in Kingston.

Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, members from the OPP and other emergency services responded to a head-on collision involving a tractor trailer and pickup truck on the westbound lanes of Highway 401, just west of the Highway 15 interchange.

The driver of the pick-up was pronounced deceased at the scene. That person’s identity has not been confirmed. The driver of the transport was taken to hospital by paramedics. Injuries were not life-threatening.

Moments prior to the collision, the OPP had received a report of pickup truck traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes.

The westbound lanes of the 401 remained closed between Highway 32 in Gananoque and Montreal Street in Kingston for several hours to allow for the on-scene investigation by members of the Frontenac Detachment, assisted by OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators.

The highway reopened shortly after 1:30 p.m.

Anyone with information on the collision, or who may have relevant dashcam video, should contact the Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251241421.

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Frontenac OPP Sharbot Lake

James DILLABOUGH Was Arrested

(SHARBOT LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Street Crime Unit has tracked down recently stolen property in Central Frontenac Township.

In late August an individual reported that over $3000 worth of items, including a high-end generator, power tools and a compound bow had been stolen from a location in Central Frontenac Township.

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and Frontenac OPP officers, executed a search warrant at a residence on Wagner Road in Sharbot Lake. They located only one of the stolen items, a folding work bench at the scene.

James DILLABOUGH, age 28 of Central Frontenac Township has been charged with possession of stolen property obtained by crime under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sharbot Lake on November 25, 2025.

The investigation is continuing, and efforts continue to locate the remaining items and to find another person who may have been involved in the theft.

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North Grenville OPP Ottawa

Kristen LEADER Was Arrested Again

(NORTH GRENVILLE, ON) – An Ottawa resident faces charges in connection with the illegal purchase of a firearm and the seizure of illegal drugs.

An individual, whose possession and acquisition licence for firearms had been revoked for public safety reasons, was in possession of an illegally purchased shotgun.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) OPP Community Street Crime was notified of the incident, and efforts were made to contact the individual.

That person turned themself in to the OPP on Thursday, September 11, 2025, and a search warrant was executed later that day at a residence on Morningmist Way in Ottawa.

Officers located the firearm, which was not secured, as well as ammunition and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

34-year-old Kristen LEADER has been charged with:

  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance
  • Fail to comply with a probation order.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 3, 2025.

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Kingsville OPP Windsor

Marc JODOIN – Drunk Driving, Cocaine

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On September 11, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m., a member from the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on patrol along County Road 23 in the Town of Kingsville.

The officer observed a vehicle travelling without proper lighting and initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver, it was determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol. During the investigation, the officer also located a substance suspected to be cocaine. Essex County OPP Canine Unit was on scene with General Service Dog Vinny and located additional suspected cocaine.

The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Marc JODOIN, a 47-year-old from Windsor was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on September 24, 2025.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days as per statute.

Essex County OPP reminds that if you have an urgent traffic complaint, please call 911 immediately. For a non-emergency traffic complaint, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northumerland OPP Toronto

Northumberland Weekly Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of persons this week, resulting in multiple charges being laid, including impaired driving, theft and assault.

Impaired Driving – Municipality of Brighton

On September 8, 2025, at around 9:00 p.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 30 when they observed a vehicle stopped and causing a hazard to passing traffic. Following speaking to the driver, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation. The motorist was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

A search of the individual and vehicle led to the discovery of a number of items believed to be obtained through crime.

Sanjeef STANISLESS (38) from Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Possession of a credit card obtained by crime – four counts
  • Possession of an identify document obtained by crime
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Fail to have insurance card

In addition to a court date in October, a 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound were also imposed.

Assault with a weapon – Township of Cramahe

On September 9, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual brandishing a construction-related item during an altercation on King Street West. One person was assaulted and sustained non-serious injuries.

The subject of the complaint had left the area prior to the arrival of police. With a description provided by witnesses, officers located an individual nearby on Church Street East.

As a result, Thomas MERRIMAN (31) from Colborne, was arrested and charged with:

  •  Assault with a weapon
  •  Assault
  •  Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  •  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 October.

Theft – Township of Cramahe

On October 11, 2024, police received a complaint regarding a theft from a commercial premises on Toronto Street. It was reported that several individuals stole approximately $865 worth of liquor. Surveillance footage indicated the incident occurred on October 6.

Following an investigation spanning nearly 11 months, two persons were identified and located by police. On September 10, 2025, officers arrested both individuals

Akilan ANTON (20) from Scarborough, has been charged with:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting

Aymen MOKTAR (20) from Toronto, has been charged with:

  •  Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting

Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP

Joshua DEVLIN Arrested Again

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP., ON) – An individual, charged last month with making threats toward police officers, is facing additional charges.

The investigation began in late August when it was reported to the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) that threats had been made toward OPP members.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, an individual was arrested by Lanark County OPP and members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit at a residence on Munlaren Road in Drummond-North Elmsley Township.

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at the same residence and seized a firearm, ammunition and suspected cocaine.

Joshua DEVLIN, age 40 of Drummond-North Elmsley, has now been charged with:

  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – four counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

This is in addition to the charges laid earlier:

  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Thursday, September 18, 2025.