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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

David Brandon CANAVAN Busted Via ALPR

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

On February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers were on general patrol, Highway 108 Elliot Lake, when they received an expired plate notification from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). This alert was in relation to a black pickup truck being operated with an expired temporary plate. The pickup truck was subsequently stopped, driver charged, and vehicle towed.

David Brandon CANAVAN, 33-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Insecure load
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 20, 2026.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua HANNES Was Arrested Again – Assault, Etc.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an assault investigation in Windham Centre.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 1:03 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at a property on Windham East Quarter Line Road in Windham Centre.

The investigation determined that an interaction occurred between two individuals on the property, during which one individual assaulted the other, resulting in minor injuries.

Officers located the suspect at the scene as they attempted to leave the area in the victim’s vehicle. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 36-year-old Joshua HANNES of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Theft of motor vehicle,
  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Fail to comply with Probation order – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

John CHAMBERS – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving incidents.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver on Middleton-North Walsingham Townline Road, just outside of Langton.

Officers located the vehicle at the scene and, following a roadside sobriety test, took the driver into custody without incident.

As a result, 32-year-old John CHAMBERS of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:43 a.m., a member of the Norfolk County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 3 in Delhi.

The vehicle was stopped, and following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 35-year-old Curtis LLOYD of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Speeding – 1-49 km/h over posted speed limit,
  • Driver fail to surrender licence,
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

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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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas PAULMARTIN – Drunk Driving

(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver for impaired driving after a proactive traffic stop.

On January 31, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the James Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on First Street observed to not have licence plates or a rear light.

Officers spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Moosonee OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas PAULMARTIN, 28 years of age, of Attawapiskat, has been charged with:

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

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

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

·        Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·        Drive motor vehicle, no plates

·        Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Drive without proper rear lights

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 3, 2026 in Moosonee. Additionally, the driver was issued a 90‑day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

Impaired driving continues to pose a serious risk on Ontario roadways. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1‑1 immediately.

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN, ON) – Two arrests have been made in relation to an investigation into trafficking.

In December of 2025, the Peterborough/Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation involving the trafficking of Cocaine and Fentanyl within the Peterborough area.

On Thursday February 5, 2026, an individual involved in the investigation was observed leaving a motel, at which point officers made contact with them, and an arrest was made. A second person with them was also arrested who it was later determined was also wanted by the Peterborough Police Service (PPS).

Two others in a vehicle were found to be breaching court orders by being in each others presence and were also arrested.

As a result of the arrest, the following items were seized:

• 84 grams of suspected Fentanyl

• 56 grams of suspected Cocaine

• 250 suspected Dilaudids

• Multiple cell phones

• $4,880 in Canadian currency

Kody CUMMINGS, age 28 of Peterborough, ON., has been charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Dilaudids

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Megan CASEY, age 42 of Peterborough, ON., has been charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Dilaudids

Both accused were held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Christine LEACH, age 46 of Peterborough, ON., has been charged with:

• Disobey court order

Andrew MCARTHUR, age 45 of Peterborough, ON., has been charged with:

• Disobey court order 

Both accused were released with a future date to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking activity should contact the OPP at

1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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North Grenville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – WORKMAN & LEVERE

(NORTH GRENVILLE, ON) – Two people face charges after a drug seizure in North Grenville.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began a drug trafficking investigation in late 2025 into the sale of cocaine in areas across Leeds and Grenville.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, members of the CSCU, assisted by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed a search warrant at a motel on Highway 43. Two people were arrested without incident.

Officers seized more than 167 grams of suspected cocaine and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine. They also seized over $5000 in cash, nearly 20 cannisters of bear spray, a spiked bat and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Brian WORKMAN, age 44 of Ottawa, and Alexis LEVERE, age 21 of North Dundas Township have each been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

WORKMAN was also wanted on arrest warrants by two other police services.

Both of the accused have been remanded in custody. LEVERE is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Monday, February 9, 2026, while WORKMAN is scheduled to appear again on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Bruce CHURCHILL Was Arrested Again

(ESSA TOWNSHIP, ON) (CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON)– Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment and Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a prohibited driver after an impaired driving investigation that began in Essa Township and concluded in Clearview Township on February 4, 2026.

Shortly after 8:30 a.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver in a white Honda Civic in Essa Township. Officers located the vehicle a short time later as it attempted to leave the area. Police attempted to stop the driver who fled at a high rate of speed.

Shortly before 9:30 a.m., police were notified that the vehicle had arrived at a construction site in Clearview Township. Four occupants fled the vehicle. Officers located the driver hiding behind a building. They attempted to flee on foot but were arrested after a brief foot pursuit. Three passengers were later located and found to not be involved in the driving offences.

As a result of the investigation, Bruce CHURCHILL, a 45-year-old of Barrie has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Flight from peace officer

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused party was held for a Bail hearing and had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 45 days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately 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.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – A 56-year-old male has been pronounced deceased following a collision involving a vehicle and a snowmobile.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the South Bruce detachment were informed of a collision on Bruce Road 11 where a vehicle and snowmobile collided.

The driver of the snowmobile was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

Bruce Road 11 between Sideroad 20 and Sideroad 25 in Arran-Elderslie Township is current closed for investigation with assistance from the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement, Technical Collision Investigation and Reconstruction teams. 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases

2 Deceased Following Collision

(OLIVER PAIPOONGE, ON) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 11/17.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. EST, members of the Thunder Bay OPP and emergency medical services responded to a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 11/17 between Highway 130 and Highway 588. A 23-year-old female from Poplar Hill and a 28-year-old female from Eabametoong First Nation were pronounced deceased. Two other individuals were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Highway 11/17 was closed for several hours between Sistonens Corners and Highway 130 while officers and the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team conducted their investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Maria DOMINGUEZ RAMOS – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On February 5, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Erie Street South near Askew Street in the Municipality of Leamington.

Maria DOMINGUEZ RAMOS, 49-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 17, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Erin Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Mc Kayla PETERSON – Drunk Driving Causing Bodily Harm

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A Guelph driver is charged following a collision outside of Erin.

On February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road outside of Erin involving a sedan and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

As a result of the investigation, Mc Kayla PETERSON, a 25-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

Occupants of the vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with two individuals transported to a local hospital.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 20, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

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 Police Press Releases

Christopher BIER – Impaired Operation

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver was arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Haldimand County.

On Saturday January 31, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Haldimand County Highway 54, Cayuga.

Christopher BIERI, 42-years-old of Fisherville has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired

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

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility.”

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 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

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

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Haldimand Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Amanda MCCARTHY – Assault

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – Two individuals are facing charges following an assault investigation in Haldimand County.

On Tuesday February 3, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that occurred on Lock Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that a physical altercation erupted between three people at that address.

Amanda MCCARTHY, 34-years-old of Dunnville and Tyson MERRITT, 35-years-old of Hamilton have each been charged with one count of Assault.

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on March 3, 2026 and March 10, 2026, respectively.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Heather DICK – Drunk Driving #DontBeADick

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

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, an off-duty OPP officer observed a possible impaired driver on County Road 29 in Mississippi Mills Township. Officers attended the area and the driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Heather DICK, 65-years-old, 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, March 16, 2026.

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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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

OPP Warn Of Fake Police – Demand ID & Business Cards Of All Claiming To Be Police

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is alerting residents across the region to an emerging scam trend involving suspects who pose as police officers to defraud victims of substantial amounts of money.

In recent reports, fraudsters have contacted victims by phone while claiming to be members of the OPP. In each case, the suspect used fabricated names, titles, and badge information to gain credibility. Victims were instructed to withdraw large sums of money and either send the funds through cryptocurrency platforms or hand over cash directly. These tactics resulted in significant financial losses, including incidents where victims paid between $6,000 and $13,000 to individuals falsely claiming to be officers.

Police confirm that the names and ranks provided by the scammers do not correspond with any OPP members. Fraudsters often use urgency, intimidation, and fear to pressure victims into complying with their demands.

Protect Yourself Against Police Impersonation Scams. The OPP is reminding the public of the following fraud prevention strategies: 

• Police will never request money, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or financial transfers over the phone.

• Police will never demand immediate payment, threaten arrest, or pressure you to act urgently.

• Do not provide personal information, banking details, PINs, or identification numbers to unsolicited callers.

• Pause and talk to a trusted family member or friend before making any financial decision under pressure.

Verify or Report Through the OPP Non Emergency Line

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be an OPP officer and you are unsure of its legitimacy, you can contact the OPP non emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

This number can be used to:

• Confirm whether an officer has attempted to contact you

• Report suspicious calls or attempted frauds

• Speak directly with police about fraud related concerns

Residents who have been targeted or victimized by fraud are encouraged to contact police and report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at -888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

The OPP continues to monitor fraud trends and reminds community members that awareness is one of the strongest tools against financial victimization.