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MADAWASKA VALLEY OPP Police Press Releases

Stephen FINNERTY – Drunk Driving

(MADAWASKA VALLEY TWP, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two separate collisions on Siberia Road on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Police responded to a single vehicle collision in the early afternoon. The driver was transported to an Ottawa area trauma centre with significant injuries. The investigation is on-going.

As police were conducting their investigation, a secondary collision had occurred down the road involving a single vehicle.

As part of the investigation, officers utilized an approved screening device, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result, 64-year-old Stephen FINNERTY is charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 16, 2025

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Jeffrey PARSONS Was Arrested – Details Released

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a traffic complaint in the Town of Renfrew.

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in a construction area, in the Town of Renfrew. The subject vehicle was located, and officers investigated the complaint.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey PARSONS age 33 of Renfrew was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired- alcohol

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Homeless Person Charged With Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a disturbance in Simcoe.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance on Lot Street in Simcoe.

The investigation revealed that two individuals were involved in an interaction on the property, during which one physically assaulted the other. Minor injuries were reported.

As a result, 38-year-old Christopher MATZIG, of no fixed address, 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 Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

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Cobalt OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Home Invasion #3Strikes

(COBALT, ON) – One person is facing charges following a break and enter investigation in the Town of Cobalt.

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence on Miller Avenue in Cobalt. Upon arrival, police determined that an individual had forced entry into a residence and stolen property. 

As a result of the investigation, Anthony DOUPE, 45-year-old, of Cobalt, has been charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Theft under $5,000

·      Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher TAYLOR Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into an incident involving property damage in Simcoe.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 10:01 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual damaging the entryway of a residential building on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe.

Officers located the individual at the scene, where they were taken into custody.

As a result, 34-year-old Christopher TAYLOR, of no fixed address, has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property.

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

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

$38,000 Drug Bust – LEWIS

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One person has been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Kirkland Lake.

On Friday August 15, 2025, members of the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine Unit and Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) intercepted one person at the North Bay Ontario Northland Bus Terminal following a drug trafficking investigation in Kirkland Lake.

As the officers were observed, the person fled on foot towards a wooded area, the person was subsequently arrested a short time later. A search of the person and belongings resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl with a total estimated street value of $38,000. Also seized was a Glock 27 with an extended magazine, ammunition and three cellular phones.

As a result of the investigation Rashid LEWIS, a 20-year-old from Scarborough, has been charged with:

·      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x4

·      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Cocaine

·      Resist peace officer

The accused has been remanded into custody and is schedule to appear before the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 20, 2025

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Incident At Cemetery -Douglas STEVENS Arrested – Details Released

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An officer’s proactive actions led to the arrest of an individual in connection with an incident at a local cemetery.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 10:26 a.m., a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting a proactive patrol at the Waterford Greenwood Cemetery on Thompson Road East in Waterford, in response to a series of thefts reported at cemeteries throughout the county.

While on the property, the officer observed an individual leave the area in a sedan. The same officer later located the vehicle unoccupied on Wellington Street in Waterford, where a quantity of stolen property, including numerous brass items, was observed inside.

The suspect was later located on Thompson Road West in Waterford and was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 39-year-old Douglas STEVENS from Oxford County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Theft under $5,000.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Yash PAL Arrested After Incident At Convenience Store

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver after investigating a conflict at a convenience store.

On August 19, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was flagged down by an employee at a convenience store on Wellington Street and Monck Road in Bracebridge after having a conflict with a patron. Officers located the patron in his vehicle and as a result of their investigation, charged 35-year-old Yash PAL of Hamilton, ON with Operation while Impaired- Over 80 and Novice Driver-B.A.C. above zero. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 23, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Robert NAHWEGAHBO Arrested After Driving On Walking Path – Details Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a traffic stop at Low Island Park.

On Friday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were at Low Island Park in Little Current, when they observed a vehicle driving on the walking path. Police conducted a traffic stop, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Robert NAHWEGAHBO, 45-years-old from Calgary, Alberta, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on September 23, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Robert SLEMKO Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a neighbour dispute in the Township of Horton.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a neighbour dispute, in the Township of Horton.  

As a result of the investigation, Robert SLEMKO age 65 of Renfrew was charged with:

–      Three counts of uttering threats- Cause bodily harm or death

–      Resist peace officer

–      Uttering threats- Damage or Injure Animal

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge #RepeatOffender

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop resulted in an impaired arrest.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a potential suspended driver in the Town of Webbwood. A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was completed with the driver, and the driver was arrested for impaired operation as a result.

The driver, Dawn LANDRY-GIBSON, 20-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on October 6, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

27 Year Old Arrested For Impaired Driving In Fergus

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check along Orangeville Road in Fergus.

A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

John Fair, 27 years-old, of Floradale, was charged with:

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

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 scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, on September 2, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

More Impaired Drivers: Juran THANGAVELAUTHAPILLAI & Kyler RINGLET

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged two drivers with impaired driving.

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, around 8:00 p.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program near Sandbanks Provincial Park in Prince Edward County. A vehicle entered the RIDE and officers spoke to the driver. During the interaction, officers suspected the driver was impaired and utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device on the driver.

The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Juran THANGAVELAUTHAPILLAI, age 32 of Bowmanville, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:45 p.m., officers received a report of a single motor vehicle collision in Wellington in Prince Edward County. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the driver of the vehicle. During the investigation, officers suspected that the driver was impaired and utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Kyler RINGLET, age 41 of Picton, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to surrender licence
  • Fail to surrender permit
  • Vehicle modified – fail to apply for new permit

Both individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 3, 2025.

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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Brennan BOYD Facing Numerous Charges

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stittsville resident with numerous offences following a serious collision in Beckwith Township.

Lanark County OPP responded to a serious collision on Highway 15 at Beckwith 9th line in Beckwith Township on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, just after 4:00 p.m. Just prior to the collision, OPP and Ottawa Police had received numerous traffic complaints involving one of the vehicles. Both drivers and two children were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, one driver was arrested and transported to hospital for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Brennan BOYD, 40-years-old, has been charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with breath demand

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Dangerous operation

·      Criminal negligence causing bodily harm

·      Red light – fail to stop

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor in open baggage

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, September 22, 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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Markdale OPP Police Press Releases

Chiragkumar PATEL – Impaired Driving

(MARKDALE, ON) – An individual from Oakville is facing multiple charges following multiple driving complaints in Grey Highlands.

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:02 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple traffic complaints regarding a silver sedan travelling northbound on Highway 10 in Flesherton and Markdale. Witnesses reported the vehicle was operating at excessive speeds, making unsafe passes, and failing to maintain its lane.

Shortly after, officers located the vehicle at a gas station in Markdale. Upon arrival, police observed the vehicle driving erratically, including swerving and accelerating aggressively into traffic.

Officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. Police later located the vehicle parked on Main Street West in Markdale.

Following an investigation, the driver was identified and placed under arrest.

Chiragkumar PATEL, 25-years-old, of Oakville, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation – Criminal Code (CC)
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs – CC
  • Fail to Stop for Police – Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor – Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 18, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.