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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

80 Year Old Deceased At Beach

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – An 80-year-old was discovered unresponsive in the waters of Lake Erie at Port Stanley beach.

On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 1:32 p.m., Central Elgin Fire, Elgin County Emergency Services (EMS) with Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to the beach in Port Stanley for a medical emergency.

It was determined that an individual was discovered unresponsive in the water by Good Samaritans and was brought back to shore where Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was immediately commenced. They individual were then transported to a local area hospital and later pronounced deceased.

There is no one single cause that leads to drownings but there are common contributors. Basic safety practices such as learning to swim at an early age; wearing a lifejacket or a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on a vessel or in water; adult supervision of children while swimming; and not drinking and boating can make the difference between surviving, or not.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that assisted with this incident.

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old Arrested Following Catfish Creek Incident

(BAYHAM, ON) – Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation on Catfish Creek.

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., police responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle in Port Bruce.

As a result of the investigation, Alexander SRNICEK, 20-years-old from St. Thomas was charged under the Criminal Code with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Shakh SANNU – Break & Enter

(BRANT, ON) – On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a business alarm sounding at a commercial property on Garden Avenue in the County of Brant.

Upon searching the building, police located an individual on the property. Following investigation, officers determined that the male was not authorized to be in the building and had forcibly gained entry.

As a result, Shakh SANNU, a 26-year-old male, with no fixed address, has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob DUQUETTE Facing Numerous Charges

(ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid several charges against driver following collision in Guelph-Eramosa.

On August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP alongside local paramedic and fire services, received a call for service regarding a two-motor vehicle collision on Fife Road in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, due to a vehicle failing to stop for a stop sign.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob DUQUETTE, a 31-year-old from Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada, Highway Traffic Act and Controlled Drugs & Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drug – Causing Bodily Harm
  • Failure to Stop after Accident – Causing Bodily Harm 
  • Dangerous Operation – Causing Bodily Harm
  • Refusal to Comply with Demand – Causing Bodily Harm
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine 
  • Possession Property obtained by Crime over $5,000
  • Possession Property obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Operation while Prohibited – Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law (seven counts)
  • Driving while Under Suspension

It was found that the motor vehicle DUQUETTE was driving, was listed as stolen out of a neighbouring jurisdiction and has since been recovered.

As a result of the collision, two drivers sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with major non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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 orwww.opp.ca/reportacrime.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Dallas WILLIAMS Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop in Brant County.

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Old Greenfield Road.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was operating a motor vehicle while disqualified and under suspension.

As a result, Dallas WILLIAMS, a 49-year-old male from Oshweken has been charged with:

  • Operate a Conveyance while Prohibited X 8, contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was held for bail.

The OPP reminds all motorists of the importance of ensuring they are properly licensed before operating a motor vehicle.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Theft In Mitchell – Do You Recognize These People?

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police are seeking the publics assistance with identifying a vehicle and persons of interest in relation to the theft of an e-bike in the Municipality of West Perth.

On August 2, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into the theft of an e-bike from Keterson Park in the Town of Mitchell.

The e-bike, which is described as a blue and black 2002 Daymak EM2 was stollen on July 30, 2025.

The persons of interest and vehicle are described as:

Peron of interest one:

  • Male
  • Short dark hair
  • Tattoos on right forearm and neck
  • Mustache or beard
  • Dark short sleeve shirt
  • Blue jeans
  • Dark footwear

Person of interest two:

  • Male
  • Short light or grey hair
  • Black short sleeve shirt
  • Beige shorts
  • Light colour footwear

Vehicle of interest:

  • Red Ram 1500
  • 4-door
  • Sunroof
  • Silver or chrome running boards

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Gerald RENNIE Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver in Centre Wellington Township.

On August 23, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP made patrols and located the vehicle on Wellington Road 21, where a traffic stop was conducted. 

As a result of the investigation, Gerald RENNIE, a 67-year-old from Elora, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous Operation

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

The accused is set to appear on September 26, 2025, at the Guelph Ontario Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call/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. 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 remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust At Traffic Stop #RepeatOffender

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Simcoe.

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from Norfolk County OPP officers, conducted a traffic stop and investigation on Luscombe Drive in Simcoe.

During the interaction with the three occupants of the vehicle, officers took one passenger into custody, leading to the seizure of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and drug-related paraphernalia. The driver and the second passenger were subsequently taken into custody as well.

As a result, 40-year-old Jason CROMBEZ of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts,
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Also charged with the following alleged offences is 46-year-old Melissa MARTIN of Norfolk County:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts,
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Also charged with the following alleged offence is 50-year-old Toni FEERE of Norfolk County:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Vehicle In Lake – Michael SHANK Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a vehicle that drove into a lake.

On August 23, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that drove into Lake Nipissing off Pierre Road, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and located an unconscious person on the ground near the area where the vehicle entered the water. Police attempted to wake the individual, who assaulted the officer and then resisted the arrest.

As a result of the investigation: Michael SHANK, 41 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday September 4, 2025, in North Bay.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Roxanne DE CAROLIS – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged as a result of an investigation into an assault in Delhi.

On Friday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 9:25 a.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Church Street East in Delhi.

The investigation determined that two individuals were involved in an interaction on the premises, during which one person physically assaulted the other. No injuries were reported.

As a result, 68-year-old Roxanne DE CAROLIS of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Monday, August 25, 2025.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

SIMPSON & TAYLOR – Impaired Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two people have been charged in connection with separate impaired driving incidents.

On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 11:58 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 9-1-1 report of a suspected impaired driver on James Street in Delhi.

Officers later located the vehicle on Highway 59 in Delhi, where a roadside sobriety test was conducted. The driver was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 39-year-old Leland SIMPSON of Oxford County was charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 1:39 a.m., the Norfolk County OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a sport utility vehicle on Radical Road near Port Dover. No injuries were reported.

Officers attended the scene and, after conducting a roadside sobriety test, took the driver into custody without incident.

As a result, 23-year-old Emma TAYLOR of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Threats In Walkerton Leads To Arrest – Details Released

(BROCKTON, ON) – On August 20, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a threatening phone call made to a financial institution in Walkerton, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended the financial institution and confirmed the well being of employees inside. Investigation revealed that an individual contacted the location and is alleged to have made threats to harm employees on site.

As a result, a 42-year-old resident of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, CC 264.1(1)(a)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Ezequiel Trejo – Impaired Driving

(Kingston, ON) – An impaired driver was arrested and charged after an officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic complaint of erratic driving.

A Frontenac OPP member was on patrol, on the 401 Highway on August 23, 2025, when a complaint from a citizen about a driver operating the vehicle erratically traveling east toward Kingston. The officer stopped the vehicle when it exited off the highway at Division Street. Just after 9:15 pm the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, where the driver exhibited signs of alcohol use.

The driver was requested to provide a roadside breath test, that resulted in an arrest and transportation to the Frontenac OPP detachment for further breath testing.

Ezequiel Trejo, a 21-year-old from North York has been charged with:

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

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on October 14, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.

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OPP Police Press Releases Stormont Dundas & Glengarry

Over $130,000 Worth Of Trailers And Vehicle Recovered

(UNITED COUNTIES OF SD&G, ON) – Four people are facing charges in connection with the theft of multiple camping trailers, vehicles and other items.

Members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) and East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation in early August. It was reported that tools and other items were going missing from a construction site in Winchester.

Missing items included a large generator, power tools and plumbing fixtures.

As a result of the investigation, officers with the SD&G OPP, East Region Community Street Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a property on County Road 3 in Inkerman, west of Chesterville. It was learned that most of the stolen property had been removed from that location.

At the same time, police received information that stolen trailers and other property had been spotted at a location on Otto Road in South Stormont Township.

Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and SD&G officers converged on the scene and confirmed the presence of stolen trailers. Two people were arrested at the scene. Other individuals had fled when officers arrived but were arrested a short time later.

As a result of the investigation, Nicole DENNENY, age 21 of South Dundas Township, has been charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – three counts
  • Trafficking in stolen goods
  • Flight from a police officer
  • Obstruct police
  • Mischief over $5000
  • Failing to comply with an undertaking – two counts

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on August 26, 2025.

Brendan CHARBONNEAU, age 24 of Ottawa, has been charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – three counts
  • Theft over $5000 – two counts
  • Theft of a vehicle
  • Theft under $5000
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on August 26, 2025.

Tyler GOUR, age 21 of Winchester has been charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 18, 2025.

Coby VAN BRIDGER, age 20 of Inkerman has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 18, 2025.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua BOYER Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17, North Shore Township.

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a possible impaired driver complaint. Information was that of a black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) swerving between lanes and very inconsistent speeds. The black SUV was located and stopped by police. Readily accessible cannabis was located in the vehicle and approximately 20 suspected Ecstasy tablets in the driver’s possession. They were arrested and later assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and subsequently charged.

Joshua BOYER, 38-years-old, of Mississauga First Nation was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.