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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle RAMOS – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – On July 23, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers from the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Wellington Road 18 in Aboyne.

During the operation, officers observed a vehicle entered the RIDE program. 

As a result of the investigation, Kyle RAMOS 37-year-old of Fergus, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 8, 2025.

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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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremiah DOXTATOR Was Arrested Again

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to multiple charges.

On July 23, 2025, at 1:36 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police Service, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation were dispatched to a traffic complaint driving erratically in a vehicle in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle at an address on Iroquois Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation at which time the driver of the vehicle fled on foot.

After a short foot pursuit, the accused was taken into custody.

As a result, Jeremiah DOXTATOR, a 23-year-old, of no fixed address, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Dangerous operation

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for bail.

The Oneida Nation Police Service and Middlesex OPP want to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact your local police authority immediately. 

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Northumberland Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to several incidents, including a traffic stop that led to multiple charges involving public mischief and prohibited driving.

Campbellford – Assault Investigation

On July 22, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an earlier altercation at a location on Haigs Beach Road. The accused allegedly assaulted the complainant and caused damage to a vehicle by kicking it. No serious injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Brad HERMAN (62) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September.

Campbellford – Prohibited Driver

On July 22, 2025, at around 9:45 a.m., OPP stopped a driver on Dominion Street for not wearing a seatbelt. Further investigation revealed the individual was prohibited from driving.

Joshua PRATT, 42, from Warkworth, has been charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.

Trent Hills – Identity Fraud and Ammunition Seizure

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police were officers conducting speed enforcement on County Road 25 stopped a vehicle travelling at 106 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The driver provided false identity details and was taken into custody. A search revealed approximately 30 rounds of rifle ammunition.

Patrick JENSEN, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Public mischief
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
  • Suspended driving – four counts
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Use of plates not authorized
  • Speeding

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.

The OPP reminds all motorists that providing false information during a traffic stop is a criminal offence and can lead to serious consequences. Additionally, transporting ammunition carelessly poses risks to public safety and will be dealt with accordingly.

Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Zachary Brake Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa, after receiving a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) that they were a suspended driver.

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on July 23, OPP were patrolling on Merivale Road near Baseline Road when the officer was alerted to the suspended driver by his ALPR camera. While speaking to the driver, police had reason to believe he may be impaired by alcohol. A roadside screen device was utilized and the driver was taken back to Ottawa Detachment for a breath test. The driver, who also had a G2 licence, was a suspended driver and did not have insurance on his vehicle. Officers also located open alcohol in the vehicle.

As a result, Zachary Brake, 29 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Permit
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C Above Zero

Brake had his licence suspended for 90 days and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. Brake is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa in at a later date.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Charged

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges following four alcohol related investigations in less than 48 hours.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Caledon OPP officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near McLaughlin Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

Following the investigation, Parmveer BOYAL, 27, of Shelburne, was charged with:

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

Just minutes later, Caledon OPP officers responded to reports of a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle stopped within a live lane of traffic on Old School Road, at Dixie Road, in the Town of Caledon. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., officers arrived on scene and subsequently formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Bikramjit Singh, 33, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

The following day, on July 20, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Caledon OPP officers were on general patrol in the area of Innis Lake Road and Healey Road, in the Town of Caledon, when a vehicle was observed displaying poor driving behaviour. A traffic stop was conducted and officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, in addition to other criminal offences.

Following the investigation, a 31-year-old from Caledon, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts

The driver was also issued a seven-day driver’s licence suspension as a result of their blood alcohol concentration.

Later that same day, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Caledon OPP officers responded to a report of a three-vehicle collision on Highway 10, at Olde Base Line Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Giovanna VESPASIANI, 55, of Mississauga, was charged with:

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

All accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 7, 2025, to answer to their charges. Those charged with operation while impaired offences were also subject to a seven-day vehicle impoundment and 90-day driver’s licence suspension.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. In Ontario, alcohol-impaired driving is one of the leading causes of death on the roads. You can face criminal charges if your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more. You can also face penalties if you are within the “warn range”, meaning your blood alcohol concentration between 0.05 and 0.079. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Timothy ZABA Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a vehicle failed to stop for police.

On Sunday July 20, 2025, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a vehicle on Quesnel Road, West Nipissing.

The known driver of the vehicle failed to stop for police and then fled on a personal watercraft, without a personal floatation device on the lower Sturgeon River.

Later that day, police contacted the known individual, who agreed to turn themselves in.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy ZABA, 49 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
  • Operating personal watercraft without all required personal flotation devices or lifejackets on board being inherently buoyant

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 7, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Bradley DESCHENES-DEAULT Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after conducting a traffic stop.

On Saturday July 19, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Bradley DESCHENES-DEAULT, 28 years-of-age, from Walden, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday August 6, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Darren CRIECE Was Arrested

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after conducting a traffic stop.

On Friday July 18, 2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, where alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) of a vehicle with the register owner being a suspended driver. Police conducted a traffic stop with that vehicle on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

The driver was both a suspended and prohibited driver and was arrested. The driver was then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing and found to be impaired by drugs.

As a result of the investigation, Darren CRIECE, 30 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday September 3, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 21 Collision – 24 Year Old Charged

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On July 23, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision at the intersection of Highway 21 and Bruce Road 20, Municipality of Kincardine.

Police attended with Bruce County Paramedic Services and Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, where they discovered a collision between two passenger vehicles which were blocking the intersection. One of the involved drivers was transported to a local hospital with injuries. Northbound traffic on Highway 21 was closed for a short duration but has since been reopened.

A 24-year-old motorist from Kingston has been charged with:

  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway, HTA 136(1)(b)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

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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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Robert JUNIPER Was Arrested Again

(MEAFORD, ON)– A Port Elgin resident is charged following a weapons call in Meaford on July 22, 2025.

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at approximately 3:43 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male in possession of a suspected firearm at the Meaford Harbour.

Officers located the individual near a children’s recreational area. The individual complied with police demands and was taken into custody without incident. Following the arrest, the item in question was determined to be a replica airsoft handgun.

Robert JUNIPER 32-year-old from Port Elgin has been charged with the following offences:

  • Failure to comply with undertaking – CC
  • Possession of break-in instruments – CC
  • Being intoxicated in a public place – LLCA
  • Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place – LLCA

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 23, 2025.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 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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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Adrian FLONK Was Arrested Again

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Traffic stop leads to arrest of prohibited driver in Blind River.

On Monday July 21, 2025, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed as it entered a construction zone at the intersection of Causley Street and Huron Street. A traffic stop was initiated, and the vehicle turned onto Lawton Street-a one-way street-before being directed into a nearby coffee shop parking lot.

During the interaction, police determined that the driver held a licence with an Ignition Interlock condition but was operating a vehicle without the required device. Further investigation revealed that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless equipped with an interlock device.

As a result, the driver was arrested, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Adrian FLONK, 50 years old from Bowmanville was charged with: Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 4, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Felipe NAPOLES Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving reports of mischief at a local hotel.

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP responded to reports of a customer damaging property with a fire extinguisher.

As a result of the investigation, Felipe NAPOLES, age 41 from Barrie was charged with:

·        Mischief- obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Causing a disturbance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke Court on September 10, 2025.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Vs Home Collision – Suspects At Large

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON) – The resident of a home in Laurentian Valley Township been injured when his home was struck by a stolen car.

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to the incident on Drive-In Road in Laurentian Valley Township.

A car had left the roadway, became airborne and struck a house. A 78-year-old male in the home was transported to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics. Injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

The car, which had earlier been reported stolen, was still running and was partially embedded in the side of the house. The driver and a passenger had fled on foot.

Additional officers and a Canine Unit responded to the scene and conducted an intensive search of the area but could not locate the individuals.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information should contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250975566. If you have information, but want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at valleytips.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Home Invasion – 27 Year Old From Mitchell Arrested Again #3Strikes

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a break and enter and assault with a weapon in the Municipality of West Perth.

On July 19, 2025, the Perth County OPP launched an investigation after a receiving information that an individual broke into a residence and assaulted the homeowner with a baseball bat. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Jeremy WELSH, 27 years old of Mitchell, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following offences:

  • Break and Enter
  • Failure to Comply with Probation Order – Two counts
  • Assault with a Weapon

WELSH is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 25, 2025

Police are requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 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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Innisfil OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 89 Fatal Hit & Run

(INNISFIL, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking a potential witness and has released the photo of the witness vehicle in relation to a fatal fail-to-remain collision on Highway 89 in the Town of Innisfil. 

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased female located on the shoulder of Highway 89 near 5th Side Road. The deceased was identified as a 35-year-old from Richmond Hill.

The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was walking along Highway 89 when she was struck by a blue passenger vehicle travelling eastbound shortly after 2:00 a.m. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene. The vehicle has since been located and investigators are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the driver.

Investigators have also identified a white sport utility vehicle that was seen travelling closely behind the suspect vehicle at the time of the collision. Police believe the driver may have witnessed the incident and are seeking to speak with them regarding any information they may have.

As part of the investigation, Highway 89 was temporarily closed between King Street and 5th Side Road as members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team assisted with the investigation. The roadway has since reopened.

The Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information or dash cam footage from the area around the time of the incident is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.