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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Cooper EARLEY – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop on Highway 401.

On July 18, 2025, at 10:52 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol in the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Municipality of Thames Centre, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated on the off-ramp to Veterans Memorial Parkway.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Cooper EARLEY, a 24-year-old of Vineland, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 7, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Elvis HOWE & Samuel CATRY Arrested Following Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged in connection with separate impaired driving collisions.

At approximately 10:09 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Concession 13 Townsend in Simcoe. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a roadside sobriety test on the SUV driver, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

As a result, 49-year-old Elvis HOWE of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Careless driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

At approximately 6:49 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, the Norfolk County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on Nixon Road in Simcoe.

Through investigation, it was determined that the pickup was travelling along Nixon Road when it left the roadway and struck a tree. No injuries were reported.

Following an interaction with the driver, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

As a result, 31-year-old Samuel CATRY of Frontenac County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

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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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers: BEADLE, ORIET & NOLAN-DUCEDRE

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers over the weekend with impaired driving.

On July 19, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Members from the Kingsville OPP Detachment responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 in the Town of Kingsville. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the vehicle driver, Mark BEADLE, a 23-year-old resident of Leamington who was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        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 Windsor on July 28, 2025, to answer to the charges.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm., members from the Lakeshore OPP Detachment received a report of a possible impaired driver, and officer on patrol located the vehicle on County 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. The officer spoke with the vehicle driver, Jeremy ORIET a 25-year-old resident of Lakeshore who was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 31, 2025, to answer to the charges.

On July 21, 2025, shortly after 3:30 a.m., a member form the Essex OPP Detachment was on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle in ditch on North Malden Road in the Town of Essex. Police spoke with the vehicle driver, Aven NOLAN-DUCEDRE, a 24-year-old resident of Essex who was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        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 Windsor on August 7, 2025.

All of the accused in these matters were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.

Anyone with information regarding these or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Darren HAMDEN Was Arrested Again

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – Elgin OPP investigating a collision that sent on-duty officer to hospital with serious injuries.

On July 20, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety division (HSD), observed a suspicious vehicle travelling on Highway 3 in Elgin County, at which time a traffic stop was initiated. 

During the investigation, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene, striking the officer.

As a result, members of the Elgin County OPP and Medavie-Elgin EMS were dispatched to the scene to assist.

The officer was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Highway 3 was closed between Centennial Avenue and First Avenue as a result.

The driver of the suspect vehicle was later located by members of the Elgin OPP and taken into custody.

As a result, Darren HAMDEN a 40-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

The accused was held for bail.

The Elgin OPP can be contacted anywhere, anytime at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Elgin-Middlesex 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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Marilyn RULE Was Arrested After Incident With Horse

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested following a traffic complaint involving a vehicle and a horseback rider.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle being driven dangerously around a horseback rider in the area of Sugar Lake Road in Walford. The complainant reported that the driver was also yelling and honking the horn at the horseback rider. The same driver then directed the dangerous driving behavior toward another vehicle that was attempting to assist. Police arrived shortly after and located the driver. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested.

As a result, Marilyn RULE, 59-years-old from the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, was charged with operation while impaired.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 22, 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Richard WIEBE Was Arrested

(BRANT, ON) – On July 17, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Brant County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle being driven erratically on Highway 403 westbound near Brantford.

The vehicle failed to stop for police and was later safely stopped near Highway 403 and Highway 401 with the assistance of Oxford County OPP.

As a result, 42-year-old Richard WIEBE of Scarborough has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Peace Officer

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

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Human Trafficking – Jarett PHILLIPS Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – A Windsor resident has been arrested and charged following a human trafficking investigation.

In May 2025, police received information about a victim being trafficked through online advertisements. Under the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Human Trafficking Unit began an investigation and identified an additional victim.

As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday July 16, 2025, IJFS members from the OPP, and members of the London Police Service’s Tactical Support Services, Hamilton Police Service, Kingston Police, Ottawa Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and Toronto Police Service arrested and charged Jarett PHILLIPS, 30 years old of Windsor, with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Communicate with anyone for the purpose of obtaining sexual services, section 286.1(1)

·      Procuring (recruit, hold, conceal, or harbour or exercise control, direction or influence), section 286.3(1) – three counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, July 21, 2025.

This case highlights the importance of multi-jurisdictional collaboration in combatting human trafficking. The OPP and its partners remain committed to identifying, investigating and prosecuting those involved in human trafficking while supporting victims and survivors.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact your local police service or call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. Resources for victims and survivors are available through the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking at CanadianCentretoEndHumanTrafficking.ca.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

GREEN – Ditch Drunk Driving

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident with impaired driving.

Lanark County OPP received a traffic complaint on Saturday, July 18, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m. Officers located a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Moores Rd in Drummond-North Elmsley Township with no one around. A short time later a male approached the scene driving a tractor stating he was the driver of the stuck vehicle. After speaking with the male, the officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, McDonnell GREEN, 40-years-old, of Drummond-North Elmsley Township, 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 8, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Steven COURNEYEA – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On July 20, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a traffic complaint on County Road 40, led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing, as a result of which charges were laid.

Steven COURNEYEA , age 55, from Tyendinaga, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • 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 Belleville on August 7, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Dylon SMITH-AWEDA Was Arrested Again

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with drug related and other offences, following an investigation in Quinte West.

On Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP, the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit and Belleville Police Service (BPS) arrested an individual at the Quinte Mall, in the City of Belleville, stemming from an incident that occurred in Quinte West. As a result, cash, Fentanyl, Xannax, a forged document and an unauthorized weapon were confiscated.

Dylon SMITH-AWEDA, 26 years old from Quebec, was charged with the following:

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Traffick in Schedule IV substance – Other Drugs
  • Possession of a forged document with intent
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x5

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 23, 2025

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Laird OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler MOISES Arrested Following Collision

(LAIRD TOWNSHIP, ON) – A person was charged after crashing car into median on Highway 17 near Townline Road.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to a vehicle stuck in the median and a loan male driver in an intoxicated state.  Police attended, arrested the driver and the grey car was towed and impounded.   

Tyler MOISES, 31-years-old, from Echo Bay was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

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

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Mackenzie VENTURA – Impaired Operation

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver following a stop in a parking lot.

On July 19, 2025, just before 7:30 p.m., OPP received a report of a possible impaired driver at a local business. Police attended the 1100 block of Pembroke St. E in Laurentian Valley Township. Police located the vehicle and driver. The driver was transported to the detachment for testing.

Mackenzie VENTURA, 30 years old, of Nepean was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 18, 2025. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Johnathan WIESENBERG-MOSS Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after multiple traffic complaints in the City of Pembroke.

On July 17, 2025, just before 11:30 p.m., OPP received multiple 911 calls about a vehicle on a road with the driver who appeared unconscious. Police located the vehicle, and driver. The driver was then transported to a local hospital by Renfrew County Paramedic Services. The driver was later transported to the detachment for further testing.

Johnathan WIESENBERG-MOSS, 42 years old, of Whitewater Region Township was charged with impaired operation as well as possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule II.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 12, 2025. 

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GANANOQUE OPP Police Press Releases

One Overboard, One Dead #Preventable

(GANANOQUE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible drowning incident on the St. Lawrence River near the Town of Gananoque.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, shortly after 6:30 p.m., Leeds OPP responded to a report of an individual who had fallen out of a stationary boat. The individual was not wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) and was located in the water several minutes later.

Despite the efforts of the Leeds County OPP Marine Unit, the Leeds and Thousand Islands Fire Department, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), the 20-year-old of Nepean, ON was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A postmortem examination will be conducted. Leeds OPP is continuing their investigation in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

The individual’s identity will not be released to safeguard the privacy of the grieving family.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident E250959400.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Dean PERSEO Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with Impaired Driving related charges.

Shortly after 4:00 a.m. on July 20, Ottawa OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in the center median of Highway 417, near Richardson Side Road. Upon arrival, officers observed signs of confusion from the driver when inquiring about the cause of the incident. A roadside screening device was administered, which led to the driver being transported to the Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

Dean PERSEO, 51 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

Perseo is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice, in Ottawa at a later date. As a result of the charges, the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.