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LANARK HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Amir SHAH – Drunk Driving

(LANARK HIGHLANDS TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Calgary, Alberta resident with impaired driving.

Lanark County OPP observed a vehicle travelling on Highway 7 in Lanark Highlands Township on Saturday, August 16, 2025, just after 8:30 p.m. Officers stopped and investigated the vehicle and took the driver into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Amir SHAH, 40-years-old, of Calgary, Alberta, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica WETHERUP – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a dispute that led to an assault in Walsingham.

On Friday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a dispute on Allan Street in Walsingham.

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

As a result, 31-year-old Jessica WETHERUP of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault.

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

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Wade LERAT Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 14th, 2025 at approximately 09:45 a.m., the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male that was sleeping in a parked and running vehicle on Highway 594, for over 6 hours.  

The officers attended and it was determined that the driver was impaired. The driver was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment where a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) opined that the driver was impaired by drug.

As a result of the investigation, Wade LERAT, 41, from Saskatchewan was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 15th, 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.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle WOOD – Impaired Operation

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol duties on Highway 10 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated, and officers detected signs of impairment from the driver. An Approved Screening Device was administered, resulting in a FAIL. The driver was arrested and transported to the Markdale OPP Detachment for further testing.

Kyle WOOD, 33-years-old, of Grey Highlands, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, and Automobile Insurance Act Offences:

·      Operation while impaired- (80 plus) CC

·      Adult Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit HTA

·      Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted limit HTA

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance CAIA

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 4, 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.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Domenic BERNARDI – Impaired Operation

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) along Bruce Road 23, Municipality of Kincardine.

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.

Domenic BERNARDI, 37-years-old, of New Brunswick, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on September 24, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Adriana QUANN From Kincardine Was Arrested – Details Released

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kincardine area resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on July 02, 2025, in the Township of North Huron. 

Just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 02, 2025, Huron County OPP officers spoke to a vehicle driver at an OPP RIDE check in the village of Whitechurch, North Huron. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they underwent testing with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

Adriana QUANN, 36 years of age from Kincardine has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – (two counts).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on August 25, 2025. 

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

26 Year Old Facing Assault & Arson Charges

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in an arson investigation in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

On August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:16 a.m., the South Bruce OPP and Arran-Elderslie Fire & Emergency Services attended a residence in Burgoyne for an active structure fire. Officers determined that the fire had been deliberately set by an individual who was still on scene. They were taken into custody without incident.

A 26-year-old female resident of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a) – two counts
  • Arson – disregard for human life, CC 433(a)

The accused was held for a bail hearing on August 14, 2025, and subsequently remanded into custody.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Mount Forest Road Rage – Suspects At Large: Photos Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking public assistance in locating two suspects.

On August 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault that occurred on Main Street in Mount Forest. The incident stemmed from a road rage confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation involving two unidentified suspects and one victim. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Members of the Wellington County OPP are still investigating the incident and are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two people of interest and the vehicle involved. 

Suspect #1 is described as:

  • Male
  • East Indian
  • Tanned skin
  • Black short hair
  • Average build
  • White sleeveless shirt with grey pants and black shoes

Suspect #2 is described as:

  • Male
  • East Indian
  • Tanned skin
  • Black short hair
  • Average build
  • Dark coloured shirt, black pants, ball cap and white shoes

Suspects may have been driving a dark coloured 2017 Nissan Sentra.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Candice WRIGHT Was Arrested – Details Released

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 1:13 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) on Grey Road 16 and Grey Road 3 in Chatsworth Township.

A vehicle was spotted turning into a parking lot just before entering the RIDE checkpoint. Police were able to locate the vehicle in the parking lot. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Back at the detachment, the driver of the vehicle failed to comply with the breath demand.

Candice WRIGHT, 26-years-old, of Tara, is charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 4, 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.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Another Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in South-West Oxford.

At approximately 6:52 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, officers from the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Oxford County Paramedic Services and South-West Oxford Fire and Emergency Services, responded to a collision between a sedan and a transport truck at the intersection of Culloden Line and Mount Elgin Road in South-West Oxford.

As a result, the driver of the sedan, a 30-year-old from Strathroy, Ontario, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The sole passenger was taken to a trauma centre with injuries that have yet to be determined. The transport truck driver was not injured.

Culloden Line between Ebenezer Road and Daniel Road, as well as Mount Elgin Road between Pigram Line and Dereham Line, were closed for several hours to allow for the investigation. Both roadways have since reopened.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was in the area of Mount Elgin Road and Culloden Line and witnessed the collision, or has information that may assist, to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Ryne Raymond OPAS – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On August 16th, 2025 at approximately 12:36 p.m., an officer from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 130, within the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge, when the officer observed a motor vehicle that had driven into the ditch.

The officer stopped to provide assistance & as a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Ryne Raymond OPAS, 35, of the Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
  • Fail to report accident;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 1st, 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.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

37 Year Old Deceased Following Rollover On Cedar Swamp Road

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating a fatal collision in North Middlesex.

On August 15, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County OPP, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Thames Centre Fire, were dispatched to Cedar Swamp Road between McGillivray Drive and Mooresville Drive in the Municipality of North Middlesex, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

Investigation revealed a vehicle travelling on Cedar Swamp Road, left the roadway and rolled.

The driver, a 37-year-old male from North Middlesex, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team attended the scene along with Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit to assist with the investigation.

Cedar Swamp Road between McGillivary Drive and Moorseville Drive was closed for the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

$16,000 Drug Bust: Central Huron – Dana TEED

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. A criminal charge has been laid against a Central Huron resident.

An investigation initiated in June 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Central Huron.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, a traffic stop was conducted in the Township of Wilmot, Municipality of Waterloo which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. One individual was arrested and charged. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, a search warrant was executed at an address in Central Huron.

A quantity of suspected cocaine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $16,780. Additional offence-related property including a cellular phone seized by police totaled $1,000.

Dana TEED, 31 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Kitchener on September 11, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Grenville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – PATTERSON & DAVIDSON

(GRENVILLE COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) execute a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant leading to drug charges.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit and OPP Canine executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on Wood Street in Prescott.

Police seized an amount of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and Percocet with an estimated street value of $5,100. An amount of Canadian currency was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell DAVIDSON, 39 years-old and Stephanie PATTERSON, 46 years-old, of Prescott have been arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance – methamphetamines
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance – other drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on Tuesday, September 19, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

$100,000 Fraud – 3 Arrested

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three people in relation to a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam.

In October 2024, Prince Edward County OPP responded to a call where the victim had been defrauded for over $100,000 in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The year-long investigation continued with the assistance of the Prince Edward County OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Regional Support Team, OPP Risk Offender Enforcement, OPP Aviation Services and the Winnipeg Police Service.

Between Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Friday, August 8, 2025, three people were

arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences.

Dennis OPOKU, 23 years-old, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Laundering proceeds of crime
  • Participation in criminal organization
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Personating a peace officer

Kwame Boakye, APPIAH-NUAMAH, 35 years-old, of Guelph has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Laundering proceeds of crime
  • Participation in criminal organization
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession obtained by crime over $5,000

Mutala ZAKARI, 28 years-old, of Gloucester, has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Laundering proceeds of crime
  • Participation in criminal organization
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date.

Arrest warrants have been sought for two other individuals related to this investigation.  

The OPP wants to remind everyone to never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know, and trust.

If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).