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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on Thursday August 14th, 2025.   

Just after 3:00 p.m., on August 14th, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to a vehicle window caused by an individual on Mooney Street in Goderich. Police located the individual who was arrested shortly after for the offence of Mischief.

Jonathan VITORINO, 35 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 22nd, 2025.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

John Bolender Facing Numerous Charges

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a traffic stop involving a vehicle towing a trailer.

On September 4th 2025, an officer conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle speeding in a community safety zone. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle’s licence plate did not match the vehicle, and the attached trailer had been reported stolen. Further checks revealed that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.

As a result, John Bolender, 70 years old, of Stouffville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

–      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      No insurance

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Speeding in a community safety zone

–      Plate not authorized for vehicle

–      Fail to display two plates

–      No currently validated permit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five drivers over the course of the holiday weekend with impaired driving.

On August 29, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., members of the Lambton OPP were requested to attend Blue Water Bridge, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding a possible impaired driver. 

As a result, Philip MCKENNA, 39-year-old of Michigan, United States of America, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 17, 2025.

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 11:57 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP initiated a traffic stop on London Road, near Lambton Mall Road, Sarnia.

As a result, Rayne GRILLY, 23-year-old of Warwick Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on October 6, 2025.

On August 30, 2025, just before 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver. A traffic stop was initiated on Petrolia Line, near Oozloffsky Street in Petrolia.

As a result, Ian GRANVILLE, 54-year-old of Petrolia, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 29, 2025.

On August 30, 2025, shortly after 10:15 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP conducted a traffic stop on Ontario Street in Grand Bend, Lambton Shores.

As a result, Paul ZOMBRE, 45-year-old of Brampton, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on October 2, 2025.

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton OPP, responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Chiefs Road South, Walpole Island First Nation. Police located the driver and vehicle and subsequently initiated a traffic stop.

As a result, Christopher SONEY, 36-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

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

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Class G licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia, on October 2, 2025.

All the accused in these matters were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. 

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Shane RICE Arrested After Driving Alone

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa after stopping them for a traffic violation.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on September 5, an officer observed the accused driving alone in the High Occupancy Vehicle Lane (HOV) on Highway 417 eastbound near Moodie Drive. After stopping the vehicle, the officer had reason to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Shane RICE, 44 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane
  • Disobey sign

Rice received an immediate 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Lakes

David QUACKENBUSH Facing Numerous Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple charges including impaired.

On Thursday September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:45pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The caller provided a description of the vehicle and the driver. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

David QUACKENBUSH (age 37) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Take motor vehicle without consent

• Fail to report accident

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender licence

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

• Drive 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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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Narrowly Missed By Drunk Driver – Charity-Jo MURPHY Arrested

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges on the first day of school.

On Wednesday September 3, 2025, just after 7:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members were advised of a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver that almost struck a school bus on County Road 2 in Tyendinaga Township. A second citizen reported that the vehicle entered the ditch striking a mailbox before continuing eastbound. The vehicle was located by police in Napanee, and the driver was arrested.

Charity-Jo MURPHY, a 48-year-old from Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Fail to remain

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on September 23, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

$100,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – Four people are facing charges after the execution of a Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant in Kirkland Lake.

On Thursday September 4, 2025, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS), executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on Wishman Street.

As a result of the search, officers seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, lorazepam tablets and clonazepam tablets, with an estimated street value of over $90,000. Police also recovered approximately $11,700 in Canadian currency, along with digital scales, ammunition and cellular phones.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon SCHUKAN, a 31-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been arrested and 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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

·      Resist peace officer

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada

The accused has been remanded into custody and is schedule to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

Additionally, Julie SCHRAEDER, a 41-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been arrested and 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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

·      Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

Additionally, Kevin COTES-TURPIN, a 40-year-old of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, has been arrested and 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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

Additionally, Cassandra GIRARD, a 22-year-old of Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Quebec, has been arrested and 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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Multiple Vehicles Damaged – Dennis WEAVER Arrested

(Orangeville, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a male with impaired operation related offences.

On September 4, 2025, just before 8:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to reports of a vehicle striking multiple parked cars on Century Drive in the Town of Orangeville.

Officers quickly responded and after engaging with the driver, entered into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, the male driver was arrested and transported to the Orangeville Detachment.

Dennis WEAVER, a 34-year-old from Orangeville, has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drug

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

•      Careless Driving

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Kevin INNIS Arrested For Theft

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – As a result of a police investigation, officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a male with theft.

On August 29, 2025, members of the Dufferin OPP were called to a business on Centennial Road in the Town of Orangeville. The business owner reported a male pulling up with a trailer and stealing items from his establishment before driving away. Police located the vehicle a short time later.

Kevin INNIS, a 42-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Theft Over $5,000

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Patrick BARRY Charged

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged driver with multiple offences.  

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake. The purple car had an expired temporary plate and the driver was spoken to.    

Patrick BARRY, 31-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 15, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Michael FLEWELLING – Drunk Driving

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges a local resident with three criminal charges stemming from a traffic complaint.

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting proactive traffic enforcement when a traffic complaint came in, informing officers of a possible impaired driver.

Officers quickly attended the area, located the motor vehicle in question, and performed a traffic stop on Sligo Road West within Mount Forest.

As a result of the investigation, Michael FLEWELLING, a 31-year-old of Wellington North Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging

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 September 16, 2025.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call and assistance in keeping our streets safe.

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.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Thomas NABROTZKY Arrested After Boat Incident

(Orillia, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated an impaired driving investigation following reports of erratic driving in a parking lot.

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. A member of the public reported that a dark-coloured pickup truck towing a boat was driving aggressively and backing into other vehicles.

Officers quickly located the vehicle and, after engaging with the driver, entered into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, the male driver was arrested and transported to the Orillia Detachment.

Thomas NABROTZKY, 62 years old, of New Hamburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date in 2025. His driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Hilary CLOSE Was Arrested

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Beckwith Township resident with impaired driving.

Officers investigated a single vehicle collision on Derry Side Road, in Beckwith Township on Friday, September 5, 2025, just after 1:15 a.m. after a crash notification was received.

The officers located the vehicle in a ditch, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Hilary CLOSE, 57-years-old, has been charged with 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 Perth on October 20, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days

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North Grenville OPP Police Press Releases

Daycare Pervert Alert – Daniel MORASH Facing More Charges #SaveOurChildren

(NORTH GRENVILLE ON) – Additional charges have now been laid against an individual arrested in connection with an act of voyeurism at a North Grenville daycare.

On August 20, 2025, Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a recording device had been located at a daycare.

An arrest was made on Friday, August 29, 2025.

As a result of the ongoing investigation by the Grenville OPP Crime Unit, a search warrant was executed, leading to the seizure of hundreds of inappropriate video clips of adults, as well as children.

Daniel MORASH, age 27 of Embrun, has now been charged with:

  • Possession of child pornography
  • Access child pornography
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes in the use of property

These are in addition to the earlier charge of voyeurism.

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

As part of the investigation, officers are working to identify victims seen in the video clips.

Anyone with information should contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E25112666. If you have information, but want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Seniors Targeted By Criminals – 130 Charges Laid

(TOWNSHIP OF NEW TECSUMSETH, ON) – An investigation into distraction thefts across Ontario has resulted in two individuals facing a total of 130 charges in relation to the thefts. 

In the spring of 2025, the Ontario Province Police (OPP) Central Region Crime Unit identified a pattern of criminal activity that began in October 2024. The investigation, named Project Final, was led by the Nottawasaga Detachment Major Crime Unit and focused on multiple distraction thefts across Ontario. 

The investigation revealed that the accused employed tactics such as “shoulder surfing” to observe victims entering their PINs at financial institutions. Once the PIN was obtained, the suspects would engage the victim in a verbal or physical distraction, during which the victim’s debit card was covertly swapped with a previously stolen card. This method allowed the suspects to delay detection and use the stolen card to withdraw funds or make purchases, often in the form of gift cards. The average age of victims was approximately 75 years old.

As a result of the investigation, Sasha Popisan Bravo, 24 of Bradford, has been charged with:

• Fraud under $5000 – 24 counts  

• Property obtained by crime under $5000 – 24 counts

• Theft of credit card – 23 counts

• Unauthorized use of credit card – 24 counts

• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence – one count

Co-accused, Dylan Chancafe Bravo, 18 of Bradford, has been charged with:

• Fraud under $5000 – eight counts

• Property obtained by crime under $5000 – nine counts

• Theft of credit card – eight counts

• Unauthorized use of credit card – eight counts

• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence – one count

The accused are believed to be responsible for at least 23 identified occurrences involving distraction-style thefts targeting vulnerable individuals, primarily seniors..

The OPP continues to investigate and encourages anyone who may have been a victim of similar thefts to come forward by contacting the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference E250367401. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.