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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Brady BOWEN – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person following a complaint in a parking lot.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, shortly before 5:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members attended the parking lot of a Greater Napanee business after a member of the public observed the driver pouring alcohol into a cup. Police located the vehicle and the driver was arrested. Breath testing at the detachment showed alcohol levels that were nearly four times the legal limit.

Brady BOWEN, a 35-year-old from Greater Napanee, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on July 8, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

38 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 18, 2025, at approximately 1:53 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver along Adelaide Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

Police patrolled through town and located the vehicle in the area of McGaw Drive and Skye Court. While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Andrew SHELTON, 38-years-old, resident of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear on July 16, 2025, at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice 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 Southwest Middlesex

Declyn LAFRAMBOISE – Assault With Weapon

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – A Glencoe resident has been charged after reports of a disturbance.

On June 17, 2025, at 8:15 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on McKellar Street in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a disturbance.  

Investigation revealed an individual had been assaulted during the altercation.

As a result, Declyn LAFRAMBOISE, a 26-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Assault with A Weapon

·      Assault

·      Mischief Under $ 5,000

The accused was held for bail.

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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, an arrest has been made along with a significant seizure of drugs and Canadian currency after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed search warrants simultaneously at a Penetanguishene residence and a Midland retail store at approximately 9:30 a.m. June 18, 2025

Officers from the OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay, Muskoka, Huronia West and Collingwood Detachments along with members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and Canine Unit (K-9) and detachment uniform members executed search warrants at a Gignac Drive, Penetanguishene and Midland Avenue, Midland locations resulting in the arrest of 34 year old Tajuddin SHAHABUDDIN of Penetanguishene and the seizure of the following items.

  • ·Significant amounts of Crystal Methamphetamine, Cocaine (powder), Crack Cocaine, Codeine pills, Dilaudid (Morphine) pills, Lorazepam pills, Oxycodone pills
  • Brass knuckles, 100 rounds 9mm ammunition
  • Approximately $47,000 of Canadian currency
  • Drug paraphernalia of Digital Scales, Vacuum Sealer and rolls of bags

The accused has been charged and held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date on the following charges.

  • Possession Schedule 1 Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Crystal Methamphetamine
  • Possession Schedule 1 Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession Schedule 1 Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Crack Cocaine
  • Possession Schedule 1 Substance- Cocaine

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And Further With

  • Possession Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Possess Prohibited Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Fail to Comply – Probation Order

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

This is a continuing investigation and investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this investigation 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.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 2 Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges following a single-vehicle collision.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Petrolia Line, Petrolia, where the involved vehicle fled the scene immediately following the collision.

A short time later, officers located the described vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Petrolia Line and Plowing Match Road. The vehicle was found unoccupied.

The West Region OPP Canine Unit was deployed and successfully tracked and located two individuals nearby, who were identified as the vehicle’s occupants.

Both individuals were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Rhys BRESETT, 43-years-old of Sarnia and Kevin PLAIN, 58-years-old of no fixed address, have been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid.

The accused have been released from police custody and are schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia, on August 13, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should 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 $2,000.

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Gore Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Caitlyn BAKER – Break & Enter, Theft

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a break and enter.

On Sunday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a local business in the Town of Gore Bay. Police arrived on scene, and one person was arrested shortly after.

As a result, Caitlyn BAKER, 34-years-old from Burpee Township, was charged with:

·      Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

·      Theft under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 24, 2025.

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Lucan Biddulph OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From Lucan Arrested

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after single-vehicle collision in Lucan Biddulph.

On June 17, 2025, at 12:32 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service and Lucan Biddulph Fire were dispatched to Richmond Street (Highway 4) at Clandeboye Drive in Lucan Biddulph for report of a single-vehicle collision.

Early investigation revealed a vehicle travelling on Richmond Street (Highway 4), left the road and collided with a hydro pole and tree.

The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Eric SMITH, a 22-year-old of Lucan has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

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 July 10, 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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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Road Rage – James WAITE

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a road rage incident involving mischief.

On June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:25 a.m., officers responded to a report of a dispute between two drivers on County Road 30. Both vehicles had pulled off the roadway, and one individual was reported to have caused damage to the other’s vehicle.

Police attended the scene and took one of the individuals into custody. Further investigation revealed that the accused was suspended from driving.

As a result, James WAITE (50), of Codrington, has been charged with:

  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension

In addition to a future court appearance, the accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tweed

Hero Rescues 3 From Lake

(TWEED, ON) – A quick acting Tweed resident has pulled three young people from the water after their canoe capsized.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:15 a.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist boaters in distress on Stoco Lake in Tweed.

It was learned that a group of students from out of town were staying at a rental in the area and three had gone put onto the lake in a canoe to watch the sunrise. They lost a paddle and then capsized trying to pick it up. The three people went into the water, with one not wearing a life jacket.

Thankfully, a local resident heard the calls for help, jumped into his pontoon boat and went out on the lake to rescue them. Everyone was brought to shore safely by the citizen.

Last year on OPP-patrolled waterways, 17 of the 23 people who died in boating/paddling incidents were not wearing a lifejacket. A lifejacket keeps you afloat when you suddenly and unexpectedly fall out of or are thrown from your vessel. Falling overboard and capsized vessels are the leading causes of OPP-investigated boating/paddling fatalities every year. 

Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in this rescue. Swift action to call police and rescue these students may have saved their lives. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Attempts To Ram Cruiser

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual is facing charges after attempting to ram a cruiser in Cayuga.

On June 18, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m. the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took a driver into custody after they intentionally drove towards a police vehicle.

The officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision. No injuries were reported.

Morley CALLAN, 65-years-old from Caledonia has been charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on today’s date.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

21 Year Old From Owen Sound Deceased Following Collision

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – One person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision in Georgian Bluffs.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., the Grey Burce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with fire and paramedic services responded to Grey Road 5 for a head-on collision involving a passenger vehicle and utility truck.

The driver of vehicle, a 21-year-old from Owen Sound suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the utility truck suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Grey Road 5 was closed for several hours while OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team continued to investigate. The roadway has since been reopened.

The Grey 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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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Allan WALLER-GUEST

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Sarnia.

On June 8, 2025, at 10:58 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Nairn Road in Middlesex Centre, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver was suspended and was placed under arrest.

As a result, Allan WALLER-GUEST, a 27-year-old of Sarnia, has been charged under Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was held for bail.

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

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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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler WOOLMAN – Impaired Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 16, 2025, at approximately 10:07 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at Albert Road and Bruce Road 15, Municipality of Kincardine.

A vehicle entered the area where the investigating officer spoke to the driver and detected signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and transported for further testing by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Tyler WOOLMAN, 21-years-old, resident of Sombra, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration, CC 320.14(1)(c)

The accused is set to appear on July 30, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice 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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Moravian First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan TRAVENE – Impaired & Speeding

(MORAVIAN FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On June 14, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., a member of the Moravian First Nation Police, while travelling on Selton Line in Moravian First Nation, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Elgin OPP Detachment.

As a result, Ryan TRAVENE, a 37-year-old of Morpeth, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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 July 2, 2025.

The Elgin 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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Jason O’MARRA – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver is facing charges after a multi vehicle collision was investigated.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving multiple vehicles on Maple Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that a collision occurred between a moving vehicle and several parked unoccupied vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Jason O’MARRA, 43-years-old of Vanessa, has been charged with the following offences:

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

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on July 15, 2025.