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OPP Police Press Releases Sharbot Lake

Another Armed Home Invasion

(SHARBOT LAKE, ON) – An investigation is continuing into a home invasion which happened in Sharbot Lake.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a home on Gordon Crescent.

It was reported that two people, a man and woman, had entered the home, armed with weapons including a knife. There were no injuries.

The robbers had fled the area by the time police arrived, taking multiple items including a Sony PlayStation, musical instruments and cash. They left the scene in what was only described as a loud, silver or grey four-door car, which was last seen heading north on Gordon Crescent.

The male is described as approximately 5’9″ (175 cm), with a thin build and short brown hair and was unshaven with a short beard. The female is described as approximately 5’4″ (163 cm) and thin, with dark-brown or red hair.

Police believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information, or any potentially relevant doorbell, dashcam or surveillance video, should contact the Frontenac Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250912926. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at OntarioCrimeStoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

More Impaired Drivers – LUCAS, MCBAIN & ALLEN

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to intercept impaired driving through proactive patrols.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., an officer with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that had no visible licence plate.

During the investigation, the officer suspected the individual had been drinking, and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized. The individual was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Tyler LUCAS, age 29, of Prince Edward County, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • No licence
  • No number plate
  • No off-road vehicle permit
  • Not properly insured
  • Fail to have required lighted lamps

On Thursday, July 17, 2025 shortly after 4:00 pm, officers responded to a traffic complaint where a member of the public suspected a driver was impaired. The vehicle was located by officers and through investigation, an approved screening device was utilized.

Mark MCBAIN, age 59, of Sudbury, has been charged with:

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

On Friday, July 18, 2025, around 3:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation. During the investigation, the officer suspected the accused had been drinking, and an approved screening device was utilized.

Brandon ALLEN, age 30, of Belleville, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Speeding

All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton at a later date. Their driver’s licenses have been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Huron-Kinloss Resident Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – Police have made an arrest in an ongoing threats investigation.

On July 15, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an altercation along Queen Street in Kincardine.

Investigation revealed that an altercation took place between two individuals in the area of Queen Street and Durham Street, Municipality of Kincardine, where one individual is alleged to have uttered threats to cause death.

Multiple tips from members of the public assisted investigators in identifying a person of interest. As a result of the investigation, police made an arrest in relation to this incident on July 17, 2025.

David RUXTON, 60-years-old, of the Township of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, CC 264.1(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on August 27, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

4 Injured – Lin-zee JENSEN-GIESBRECHT Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges as a result of a serious collision that occurred last month.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers with Quinte West OPP, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and Quinte West Firefighters responded to a multiple vehicle collision on Hamilton Road in Quinte West.

A driver of one of the vehicles was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Three other individuals sustained minor injuries.

Lin-zee JENSEN-GIESBRECHT, age 41, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

·        Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

·        Dangerous operation

·        Drive left of centre – approaching crest of grade

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 24, 2025

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Bruce Mines OPP Police Press Releases

Criminals Steal/Hoarding Explosives

(BRUCE MINES, ON) – On July 14, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft call at a business on Highway 17.

Police are investigating a theft of explosives from Ontario Trap Rock Limited, located at 9630 Highway 17, in Bruce Mines. There is currently no immediate risk to public safety. The OPP is looking for any information relating to the incident.  

Any person with information regarding the theft should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at: www.saultcrimestoppers.com

You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

2 Deceased Following Fire

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a residential fire in St-Charles.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Nipissing West OPP, the St-Charles Fire Department and the French River Fire Department responded to a residential fire on King Street East in St-Charles, where two people have died.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services in partnership with members from the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM). 

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – TAYLOR & MCNEIL

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, two individuals were arrested and a quantity of items seized after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a Collingwood residence on July 17, 2025.

Officers from the OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from the Collingwood and Huronia West Detachments executed the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at an apartment in a multi-unit residential complex in Collingwood.

Two individuals were taken into custody at the scene. Investigators seized approximately 100 grams of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency totaling $1,115, and other items associated with drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Chloe MCNEIL, aged 21, and Shawn TAYLOR aged 25, both of Collingwood, have been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

Both individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on September 16, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Dennis CHURCHILL – Robbery, Threats, etc.

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – One person is facing several charges following an incident at a Bush Line address in Southwold Township.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 6:17 a.m. member of the Elgin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address on Bush Line in Southwold Township where they encountered a barricaded person.

Charged with the following Criminal Code offences is Dennis CHURCHILL a 38-year-old, of Elgin County, Ontario:

  • Robbery with Theft
  • Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • 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 – Hydromorphone
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Nabilone
  • Possession of Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on the July 17,2025.

Members of the Elgin OPP Crime Unit are assisting with the investigation, and is asking anyone with information surrounding this incident to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or if they wish to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit htps://www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca/ to leave an anonymous tip and be eligible for a cash reward.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Renee POTVIN Was Arrested – Details Released

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:33 a.m., members of the Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment conducted a traffic stop Satinwood Cresent in the Municipality of Leamington.

Upon speaking to the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Renee POTVIN, 44-years-old, resident of Leamington, was charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and the Cannabis Control Act with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while impaired – B.A.C. (80 plus)

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

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

Essex County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – WILKINSON, GOODISON & SMISEK,

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- Police have charged four individuals following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

On Friday July 11, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington.

Police seized quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a prohibited weapon and ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, four individuals were arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

Tarra WILKINSON, 43-year-old of Leamington was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

Daryl GOODISON, 47-year-old of Leamington was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

Liam SMISEK, 25-year-old of Leamington was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 18, 2025.

And a 17-year-old youth was also charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

·        Failure to comply with undertaking (Three Counts)

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

The youth was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP 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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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Chad BURTT – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Orangeville resident with impaired driving-related offences following a call for service.

On July 13, 2025, shortly after 12:15 a.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service in the area of Perry Road in the Town of Orangeville. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the male driver, officers observed signs of impairment, prompting them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Chad BURTT, a 49-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Mischief

•      Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Jackson COATES – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Orangeville resident with impaired driving-related offences following a complaint at a local dining establishment.

On July 12, 2025, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at a dining establishment on Centennial Road in the Town of Orangeville. The suspect had left the area prior to police arrival. Officers were able to locate the vehicle near Hunter Road. Upon contact, officers spoke with the male driver and observed signs of impairment, prompting them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Jackson COATES, a 27-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

33 Year Old From Central Huron Arrestd

(HURON EAST, ON) – On July 1st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 33-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 28th, 2025.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

North Huron Repeat Offender Released Again

(HURON EAST, ON) – On July 1st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 32-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Criminal Harassment,

–      Breach of Recognizance – (three counts).

The accused was processed, and held for a bail hearing. The accused was later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on August 11th, 2025.

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 of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Justice HEWITT – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Shelburne resident with impaired driving-related offences following a traffic complaint.

On July 11, 2025, shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motorcycle in the ditch in the area of James Street and Sarah Court in the Town of Shelburne. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the male driver and observed signs of impairment, prompting them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Justice HEWITT, a 30-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

•      Possess unmarked cigarettes

•      Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.