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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

20 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a single vehicle collision, resulting in one person being charged with multiple charges.

On July 26, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a collision at the intersection of Oxford Street and Tillson Avenue.

As a result of the investigation, Luke DEMAITER, a 20-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Young Driver BAC Above 0
  • Mischief

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on September 9, 2025.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Ahmad DREIHI – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged after a collision in Lakeshore

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 3:46 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Tecumseh Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Ahmad DREIHI, 30-years-old of Windsor, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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 August 12, 2025, 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 of 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Eric BERTHELOT- Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Lighthouse Cove.

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 6:54 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mariners Drive in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Eric BERTHELOT, 35-years-old of Chatham, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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 August 12, 2025, 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 of 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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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Cesar OCAMPO-CETINA – Drunk Driving

 (LEAMINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 2:44 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment conducted a RIDE checkpoint to examine the sobriety of drivers on Talbot Street West in the Municipality of Leamington. 

Cesar OCAMPO-CETINA, 32-years-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offence:

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

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 August 7, 2025, to answer to the charges.

A separate driver was issued a 3-Day suspension at the same RIDE checkpoint.

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 of 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – In the spring of 2025 members of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) commenced an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity in the Town of Huntsville, ON.

On July 24th, 2025, Muskoka Community Street Crime members, with assistance from members of the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Orillia CSCU, City of Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton CSCU, Southern Georgian Bay CSCU, Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU, Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region K9 Unit, and Bracebridge OPP Detachment executed search warrants at several residences in the Town of Huntsville and City of Thorold, ON. Numerous different controlled substances were seized.

As a result, several persons were arrested and have been charged with the following offences:”

Courtney JESHURON, 34 yrs old of Thorold ON;

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Trafficking in a Sch I substance

·      Fail to Comply with Recog x 2

·      Possession of Sch I substance

·      Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

·      Possession of prohibited firearm knowing possession unauthorized

·      Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Careless storage of a firearm CC 86(1)

Accused was held for a Bail Hearing

Michael Pham, 34 yrs old of Toronto ON

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Possession of a Sch I substance for the purpose of trafficking x 3

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Fail to comply with Release Order x 2

Accused was held for a Bail Hearing

Jonathan Kaye, 64 yrs old of Huntsville ON

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Trafficking in a Sch I substance

Was released and is to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario at a later date.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph CORMIER Was Arrested

(COCHRANE, ON) – A timely response to a traffic complaint by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) led to an impaired driving arrest.

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle swerving and striking traffic cones on Third Avenue in Cochrane. The suspect vehicle was located shortly afterward in the drive-thru of a restaurant on Highway 11 West. The vehicle was stopped near by, and officers requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver refused to comply and was placed under arrest.

As a result, Joseph CORMIER, 37 years-of-age from Timmins, has been charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2025, in Cochrane. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1. Every call makes a difference in keeping our roads safe.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Cochrane resulted in an impaired driving arrest.

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle at a RIDE program on Fifth Street in Cochrane.

Officers determined the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing. During a search incident to arrest, officers located a small quantity of cannabis within the vehicle.

As a result, Ciara CHEENA, 19 years-of-age from Cochrane, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·        Driver motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 5, 2025, in Cochrane. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to conduct RIDE programs throughout the region and reminds drivers that impaired driving is a serious offence with serious consequences. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Joey LACROIX – Impaired Operation

(COCHRANE, ON) – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver was arrested for impaired operation after officers observed signs of drug impairment during a routine inspection at the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) scales in Cochrane.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Cochrane Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with an MTO enforcement officer, were conducting commercial vehicle inspections at the Cochrane scales.

During the inspection of one CMV, officers detected an unsealed bag of cannabis and determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Joey LACROIX, 35 years-of-age from Moonbeam, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2025, in Cochrane. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP and MTO continue to work together to ensure the safety of Ontario’s roadways through proactive commercial vehicle enforcement and impaired driving investigations.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Speeder Arrested – Meth A Factor

(HEARST, ON) – A driver stopped for speeding on Highway 11 west of Hearst is facing multiple charges, including impaired operation and drug possession, following an investigation by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the James Bay OPP stopped a vehicle travelling at 128 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment and placed the individual under arrest. The driver was transported to the Hearst OPP detachment for further testing.

During a search incident to arrest, officers seized a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine, and an open container of alcohol.

As a result, Joshua D’ASTOUS, 22 years-of-age from Sainte Therese, QC, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Speeding 38 km/h over the posted limit

·        Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 11, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to road safety and encourages the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Robert GIBB – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A driver from Sarnia is facing impaired driving charges after police responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected impaired driver.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected impaired driver, who was refused the sale of alcohol from a business on Brunetville Road in Kapuskasing.

Officers located the subject vehicle and driver, and determined the individual had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Robert GIBB, 45 years-of-age from Sarnia, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        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 on August 11, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

The OPP thanks the public for reporting suspected impaired drivers and reminds everyone that calling 9-1-1 in these situations can help prevent serious harm on our roads.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Four individuals have been arrested and multiple charges laid following the execution of two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants in Kapuskasing, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and methamphetamine.

On Thursday July 24, 2025, members of the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed search warrants on Sheppard Street and Byng Avenue in Kapuskasing.

During the Sheppard Street search, officers seized suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, and oxycodone, with an estimated street value of approximately $4,000. Police also recovered approximately $1,070 in Canadian currency, along with digital scales and packaging materials.  

As a result of the investigation, Brian LEBEL, 37 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, was 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 – methamphetamine

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

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on July 28, 2025.

Further, Danny RODRIGUE, 42 years-of-age of Kapuskasing was 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 – methamphetamine

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

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on August 25, 2025.

Further, Eric ROULEAU, 37 years-of-age of Kapuskasing was 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 – methamphetamine

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

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on July 28, 2025.

During the Byng Avenue search, officers seized suspected Lorazepam with an estimated street value of approximately $1,700, along with scales and packaging materials.

As a result of the investigation, Richard TREMBLAY, 62 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on August 25, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

3 Arrested For Break & Enter & Theft – HARPER, RICHARDSON & KESSO

(WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals following the theft of metal from a business in the community of Palmerston.

On July 26, 2025 just before 4:00 a.m. the Wellington County OPP received a call that three males were stealing metal from a local business. The three males fled from the scene upon police arrival but were later located.

Kevin HARPER, 33 years old of Listowel, Dustin RICHARDSON, 35 years old of Listowel, and Bradley KESSO, 40 years old of Atwood have been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada Offences:

  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession Break In Instruments
  • Break and Enter

HARPER and KESSO were released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 26, 2025. RICHARDSON was held in custody for a bail hearing and was later released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 22, 2025 in Guelph.

Police are requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (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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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler OVERBEEK Was Arrested

 (NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a single vehicle collision, resulting in one person being charged with multiple charges.

On July 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a collision on Middletown Line in Norwich Township.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler OVERBEEK, a 24-year-old resident of Norwich, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive with Handheld Device

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on September 9, 2025.

Calling 911 for suspected impaired drivers can save lives. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

One Dead In Wasaga Beach

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a drowning incident in the Town of Wasaga Beach. 

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., emergency services responded to a residence on River Road East following reports of a missing kayaker. 

A 24-year-old male from Toronto had been kayaking with two others when their vessel overturned. While others quickly resurfaced, the one individual did not. 

Upon arrival, the Wasaga Beach Fire Department located and recovered the missing person and started resuscitation efforts. The individual was transported to hospital by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and was later pronounced deceased. 

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time, out of respect for the family’s privacy. The OPP would like to thank members of the public who provided assistance. 

The investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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OPP Facing Dereliction Of Duty Allegations – Winghamites Taking Back Community – #WinghamStrong #YouWereWarned

(North Huron) The community of Wingham has reached a breaking point. Residents no longer trust the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) to protect them. From unchecked crime to alleged corruption, the people of Wingham feel abandoned by the very institutions meant to serve them.

Despite this massive failure, Winghamites are uniting to protect the children in their community, expunging drug dealers and squatters, with force when necessary.

OPP: Dereliction of Duty

The OPP’s failure to issue press releases on dangerous offenders has left the community in the dark, allowing criminals to roam freely. Reports of police brutality, drunken drivers, and drug dealers operating without consequence have become all too common.

  • Catch-and-release justice: The court system is seen as corrupt, with repeat offenders immediately returning to the streets.
  • Pedophile ring allegations: Whispers of an OPP covered-up pedophile ring, allegedly fueled by illegal drugs, have further eroded trust.
  • Fear of retaliation: Many residents are too scared to speak out, fearing violent backlash from criminals and police officers who operate with impunity.

Email opp public relations officers at [email protected] and [email protected] to find out why they have continued to fail our community.

HPPH: False Information and Failed Leadership

Huron Perth Public Health has also lost credibility.

  • False press releases: Amid an alleged measles “outbreak,” HPPH has been accused of spreading misinformation in the past without apology.
  • Inspectors lying in court: Public health officials have given false testimony, undermining their integrity.

Bylaw Enforcement: Afraid to Act

Local bylaw officers refuse to enforce regulations on Crown land, leaving residents to deal with:

  • Dog owners allow their dogs to crap on the sidewalks, and by-law enforcement is to afraid to confront the owners.
  • Squatters and trespassers taking over properties.
  • Illegal dumping turning neighborhoods into wastelands.
  • “Junkies” running rampant, with officials too afraid to confront them.

The Only Hope? The Fire Chief

In a system where trust has collapsed, many look to the Fire Chief as the last bastion of leadership—someone who might respect private property rights and “pivot us back to democracy.”

Social Media & Vigilantism

With authorities failing, residents, employers and landlords have turned to Facebook, using comment sections to locate suspected criminals that support/deal with each other and blacklist them. While controversial, it highlights the desperation of a community that no longer believes in its institutions.

Final Thoughts

Wingham is at a crossroads. Without immediate action from the OPP, HPPH, and local officials, the town risks descending into chaos. The people demand accountability—before it’s too late.

#WinghamStrong #OPPFailure #HPPHLies #TakeBackOurTown