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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse MORGAN – Impaired Operation

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

On June 15, 2025, shortly before 1:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a radio call reporting a suspicious vehicle parked in a private driveway near Main Street in the Village of Horning’s Mills, Township of Melancthon.

Officers arrived on scene and, during their interaction with the male driver, observed signs of impairment. They subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Jesse MORGAN, a 30-year-old male, from Wasaga Beach has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

41 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 25, 2025, at approximately 3:24 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance at a campsite along Jordan Road, Municipality of Kincardine.

Police attended and learned that a dispute had taken place between two individuals; one of which had then operated a motor vehicle. In speaking with the individual, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. They were taken into custody and transported for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old resident of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
  • Uttering threats, CC 264.1(1)(a)
  • Take motor vehicle without consent, CC 335(1)

The accused is set to appear on July 16, 2025, at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

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 Wellington North

Break & Enter In Mount Forest

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) -The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a break and enter / theft. Suspect unknown at this time and police are seeking assistance from the public.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a break and enter / theft which occurred at a local business on Main Street North with Mount Forest.

It was determined that on June 25, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an unidentified suspect cut a hole through a wall of a business, granting access to the interior. The suspect took cash from the register and an entire safe, before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.

The suspect was described as:

-Believed to be male

-Dressed all in black

-Wearing a dark coloured backpack

The estimated value of the stolen property, and cost of the repairs is unknown at this time.

The investigation is continuing.

We are urging the public to come forward with any information in relation to this matter; including any dash camera or door cam footage through the area around the time of the occurrence.

If you have video surveillance or information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

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 Seguin

Darren KINLOCH – Impaired Driving

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges after Stopping a vehicle for speeding.

On June 24, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 400 in Seguin Township. A vehicle was stopped for speeding and after speaking with the driver police initiated an impaired driving investigation.   

Darren KINLOCH 38 years-of-age of Parry Sound was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Speeding

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on July 31, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Vehicle?

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified a vehicle of interest and continue to investigate an oil spill in a stormwater pond in Bolton.

Investigators from the Caledon OPP continue to work alongside the Town of Caledon and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, to investigate an oil spill in a stormwater pond in the area of Coleraine Drive and George Bolton Parkway.

The site has been secured, and the oil spill has been contained to the stormwater pond. At this time, investigators are unable to confirm the cause of the oil spill.

Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest and are encouraging the driver, any passengers, or anybody with information about this vehicle to come forward and speak with investigators regarding this incident.

Residents can expect to see an increased volume of traffic in the area. As the investigation continues, the Caledon OPP is encouraging residents to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Anyone who may have information regarding the oil spill is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Following Assault

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a report of an earlier assault in the Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal offences on another person.

The suspect was located and arrested on June 13th, and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Kevin MONTEITH, 46 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

PATEL Arrested For Drunk Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid an impaired driving charge after receiving a complaint from the public.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver after witnesses observed a driver with open alcohol containers in the vehicle on Isabella Street in the Town of Parry Sound. Police located the vehicle in a parking lot and initiated an investigation. 

Kirteshkumar PATEL, 46 years-of-age of Parry Sound was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on July 31, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

35 Year Old From South Huron Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on June 14th, 2025. 

Just before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in South Huron for a traffic violation. Officers spoke to the driver and determined that they were prohibited from driving as their vehicle was not equipped with an ignition interlock device.

The accused was charged as follows:

Paul SHAW, 35 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences found in the Highway Traffic Act.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Arson Arrest – Ronald EBY

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with two suspicious structure fires in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

At approximately 1:12 a.m. on June 25, 2025, emergency services responded to a structure fire along Bruce Road 13 in Oliphant. Upon arrival, police and fire crews found a wooden outbuilding fully engulfed in flames. No individuals were located inside the structure. Bruce Road 13 was temporarily closed at Spry Lake Road to allow emergency vehicles safe access to the scene.

Police also responded to a previous structure fire in the same area on June 15, 2025. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Ronald EBY, 39-years-old, of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Arson – (two counts)

The charges relate to both structure fires. The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web tip at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Wiarton Robbery Arrest

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person of no fixed address with multiple criminal offences following a robbery in Blue Water Park in the Town of Wiarton.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 1:36 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of an assault in progress at Bluewater Park in Wiarton.

Police received information that the accused had been found inside a parked vehicle. When confronted, the accused became agitated and aggressive, yelling and ultimately shoving the victim to the ground. The victim did not sustain any injuries. During the incident, the accused also stole property from the vehicle before fleeing the area on foot.

The accused was located and taken into custody.

Ronald EBY, 39-years-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Robbery with Violence
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 26, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Whitby

Drug Bust

(WHITBY, ON) – An investigation, which began earlier this year into drug trafficking in the Quinte area, has led to arrests in Whitby.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, Belleville Police Service Emergency Response Team, Belleville Police Canine Unit and members of the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau conducted a vehicle stop involving a car on the Highway 401 offramp at Division Street in Kington.

Officers arrested one person and seized more than 74-grams of suspected cocaine, a quantity of suspected fentanyl, over $300 in cash, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

A short time later, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and officers from the Prince Edward and Quinte West Detachments, executed a search warrant at a residence on Littlebeck Crescent in Whitby. Two people were arrested at the scene. Officers seized two loaded handguns with over-capacity magazines, ammunition, over 1100-grams of suspected cocaine, more than two grams of suspected MDMA, over five grams of fentanyl, more than $10,000 in cash, as well as scales and multiple cell phones.

One other person was arrested later when they returned to the residence.

Ashley FORDE, age 48, Dajion FORDE and Sophia ABRAHAMS, age 47, all of Whitby, have been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Ashley FORDE faces an addition count of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

All three of these individuals were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Milan FORDE, age 18 of Whitby, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 24, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Dong HUANG Was Arrested Again

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested after a single vehicle collision led to a stolen vehicle.

On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The complainant reported that they came across a single vehicle rollover collision on Highway 17 in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. When the passerby stopped to offer their help, their vehicle was stolen by the driver involved in the collision. As a result of the investigation, police located the stolen vehicle at a parking lot in McKerrow, and the driver was arrested. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

Dong HUANG, 23-years-old from Scarborough, was charged with:

·      Theft of motor vehicle

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Use of Credit Card

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·      Fail to report accident

·      Fail to remain

The accused was held before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on June 20, 2025, and remains in custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

SINGH Facing Numerous Charges

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Temagami Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid multiple charges after stopping a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 11 in Temagami. 

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., OPP observed a commercial motor vehicle with obvious tire defects travelling along Highway 11. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the officer conducted a thorough inspection and identified multiple serious mechanical and administrative defects with the vehicle.  

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for dangerous operation of a conveyance and charged with Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences. The vehicle was towed and impounded.  

Amanjot SINGH, 26 years-of-age of Edmonton Alberta was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Operate unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
  • Improper tires-drawn vehicle-commercial motor vehicle
  • Insecure load-commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report
  • Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof -three counts
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle without required inspection
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender permit
  • Fail to surrender permit for trailer
  • Draw trailer no plate

The company from Calgary Alberta was charged with:

  • Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
  • Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
  • Permit operation of vehicle-fail to display inspection sticker or proof -three counts
  • Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle
  • Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to ensure performance standards are met
  • Permit operation of unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday September 23, 2025. 

The company is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court in Temiskaming at a later date.  

Anyone with information about unsafe commercial vehicles or driving behavior is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Brian BEAUSOLEIL

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) operating a cruiser equipped with a Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) has led to a number of illegal drug and driving related investigations for a Midland area resident on King Street, Midland after a vehicle stop at approximately 12:51 a.m. June 25, 2025.

The officer stopped a black Chevrolet Colorado on King Street, near Elizabeth Street and entered into a Highway Traffic Act investigation. Further interaction with the driver by the officer led to the seizure of approximately 30 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine, $3200 of Canadian currency along with an assortment of drug trafficking related paraphernalia after a search at the scene.

Charged is Brian BEAUSOLEIL 63 years of Midland with the following offences.

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

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And further with the following Provincial Offences Act charges

  • Drive motor vehicle – No insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle while under suspension

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the August 7, 2025. The involved vehicle was towed in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Anyone who may have information on drug related activity and wants to make a difference in making our communities safer is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

File # E250821415

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Christopher VANSEVENANT Was Arrested

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual faces charges following a traffic stop in St. Clair Township.

On June 23, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brigden Road after observing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher VANSEVENANT, 36-year-old of Brigden, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on July 31, 2025.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.