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CENTRE HASTINGS OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Sends One To Hospital With Serious Injuries #3Strikes

(CENTRE HASTINGS TWP., ON) – An individual, wanted in connection with a serious assault in Centre Hastings, has been arrested and taken into custody.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Wellington Street.

When they arrived at the scene, officers located a seriously injured male who was transported to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics.

On Friday, April 25, 2025, members of the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad arrested the wanted male without incident at a residence in Tweed.

Samuel KOCH, age 44 of Centre Hastings, is charged with:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Uttering threats to cause death of bodily harm – two counts
  • Theft
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Monday, April 28, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

58 Year Old From Arthur Arrested – Details Released

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 24, 2025, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an Arthur resident in relation to an assault investigation.

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to an address in Arthur to report of a disturbance.

As a result of the investigation, Sean Patrick STROUD 58-years-old of Arthur is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Assault and Utter Threats-cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on May 30, 2025.

The Wellington County OPP is continuing to investigate and is asking that anyone with any information regarding this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact 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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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Simon SLAVISH-FISHER Was Arrested

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver of a motor vehicle with an impaired operation related offence as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:23 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP were on general patrol in the Village of Haliburton when officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. After speaking with the driver, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Simon SLAVISH-FISHER, a 38-year-old of Haliburton has been charged with:

·       Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

And further with the following Provincial Offence:

.       Drive without proper rear light

In addition to the charges, the accused was issued a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a future date.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH STORMONT

Fourth Scuba Diver Found Deceased

(SOUTH STORMONT TOWNSHIP, ON) – A scuba diver that went missing in the water off the Long Sault Parkway has been located deceased. 

On April 23, 2025, at about 7:45 p.m., Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) OPP officers and South Stormont Fire Services responded to Loch 21, Long Sault Parkway for a missing diver. Four divers entered the water but only three resurfaced.

Additional resources were deployed to assist with the search efforts, including Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department.

On April 24, 2024, around 11:30 a.m., SD&G OPP, assisted by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), located and recovered the body of the missing diver. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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ADELAIDE METCALFE OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Property Recovered – 2 Arrested #3Strikes

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Middlesex County OPP members have recovered a utility trailer and two riding lawnmowers in Adelaide Metcalfe.

On April 23, 2025, at 10:02 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a storage facility at 28607 Centre Road in Adelaide Metcalfe for the report of a utility trailer and two zero turn riding mowers that had previously been reported as stolen out of London.

As police entered the facility, the suspect vehicle was attempting to exit, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

Two individuals were arrested and taken into custody.

As a result, Ernest REID, a 39-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (three counts)
  • Possession Break In Instruments
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension (three counts)

As a result, Cody NEEPIN, a 38-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (three counts)
  • Possession Break In Instruments
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused were both held for bail.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Robert EDIGHOFFER – Impaired Operation

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On April 18, 2025, at approximately 11:01 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) along Bruce Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Robert EDIGHOFFER, 66-years-old, resident of Lions Head, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on May 28, 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

Brian CALLADINE – Trafficking Fentanyl

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – One individual has been arrested after a drug investigation by the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) in the Quinte West area. 

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region CSCU, assisted by Quinte West OPP officers, stopped an individual, after conducting an investigation regarding about drug trafficking in Trenton.

As a result of the investigation, one person was arrested. Officers seized approximately one ounce of Fentanyl, Canadian currency and other items associated with drug trafficking.

Brian CALLADINE, age 47 from Quinte West, has been charged with: 

  • Possession of the purpose of trafficking- Fentanyl
  • Traffic in schedule I substance – Fentanyl
  • Proceeds of crime

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, on a later date. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Derick SULLIVAN Arrested AGAIN!

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a suspect after a theft of power tools in the City of Pembroke.

Between April 17 and April 20, 2025, a person entered a workshop and a business van on Lea St. in the City of Pembroke. Several tools were taken. During the investigation a suspect was identified.

On April 24, 2025, police located the individual and arrested them. When they were arrested a quantity of suspected fentanyl was located.

Derick SULLIVAN, 39 years old, of Pembroke was arrested and charged with theft under $5000, break out of a place, fail to comply with probation order and possession of a schedule I substance.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Pembroke on April 25, 2025.

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron OPP Start Doing Job – 130 Charges Over Weekend #3Strikes

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers faced a busy Easter long weekend as they participated in the province-wide seatbelt campaign and worked around the clock to keep the motoring public safe.

Only three motor vehicle collisions were reported over the weekend in Huron County with property damage only and/or minor injuries.

Over the four-day campaign, Huron OPP officers laid 19 seatbelt charges against drivers and passengers who placed themselves and all other occupants in their vehicle at risk.   

Aggressive drivers posed a significant threat on roads, with 66 speeding charges, two distracted driving and three stunt/racing charges laid. Two impaired driving and other various traffic charges were among the 130 charges laid by Huron OPP officers over the weekend. Officers also issued 62 warnings during the campaign.

The OPP thanks all drivers and other road users who contributed to safe highways and roads over the busy long weekend.     

The OPP conducts traffic enforcement every day of the year and remains committed to saving lives on Ontario roads, waterways, and trails.

The OPP Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign ran from April 18th – April 21st, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

Edward HANSON Arrested After Poor Driving Complaint

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Sunderland resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7, just West of Perth, in Tay Valley Township on Thursday, April 24, 2025, just after 6:00 p.m., after receiving complaints of poor driving.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Perth Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Edward HANSON, 49-years-old, of Sunderland, Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Drive no currently validated permit – Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 26, 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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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Kelly Rockey – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Toledo resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 29, outside of Pakenham, in Mississippi Mills Township on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., after receiving complaints of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and the driver being confused.

The officers, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kelly Rockey, 50-years-old, of Toledo, Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Care/control of vehicle with open alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 26, 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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Another Cocaine Bust

(NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ON) – Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in Northumberland County, Centre Hastings, North York and Kingston.  

The Peterborough/Northumberland and Centre Hastings Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police in collaboration with the Kingston Police Service (KPS), launched a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation with information that was obtained earlier this year. As part of the operation, search warrants were executed on April 23, 2025, at four different locations.

With assistance by the KPS Drug Unit and police services front line members, four individuals were arrested and face multiple charges. Investigators additionally seized 1404 grams of suspected cocaine, 129 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), 43 Percocet pills, firearms and various other drug trafficking related items. The approximate street value of the seized drugs is $65,300. 

Daniel Jacob LAFLEUR (age 33) of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds by crime under $5,000

Todd SAMPSON (age 51) of Marmora, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine   (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – MDMA    (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid     (2 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (2 counts)
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (2 counts)

Michael PELOQUIN (age 36) of North York, has been charged with:

  • Trafficking a controlled substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of prohibited device

Matthew BROCKWELL (age 35) of Marmora, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine   (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – MDMA    (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid     (2 counts)
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of crime (2 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (2 counts)

Three of the accused were held for bail. The accused from North York was released with conditions to attend court in Kingston on a later date.

Members of the Northumberland OPP are committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1 888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800-822-8477 or visit www.stopcrimehere.ca 

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Nicholas KLOC – Impaired & Dangerous Driving

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation and dangerous operation.

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m., Orlllia OPP and Orillia Fire responded to a call for a motor vehicle collision in front of a Monarch Drive business. Police were advised that the vehicle had sustained extensive damage and was on fire. With assistance from an off-duty officer the driver a white pickup truck was detained until Orillia OPP arrived on scene. After further investigation police determined the driver was impaired and was arrested. 

As a result of this investigation, Nicholas KLOC, 29-year-old of Ramara Township has been charged with:

  • ·      Dangerous Operation
  • ·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Members of Orillia 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Easton Childerhose Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On April 24, 2025 at 5:01p.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of a male possibly brandishing a weapon in the area of the Huntsville Place Mall on King William Street.  

The investigation revealed the accused, a male suspect, had brandished what was believed to be a knife and was behaving aggressively. Although the suspects behaviour was aggressive, no members of the public were injured. The male left the area but was quickly located at an apartment building a short distance away.

Witnesses provided valuable information and as a result of the investigation a male was arrested without incident.

At this time, the accused, Easton Childerhose, 22 years old of Huntsville Ontario has been charged with:

·      Assault with a Weapon

·      Weapons Dangerous

·      Assault Peace Officer X 2

·      Breach of Probation X 2

The accused was held in custody and will appear in Bail Court before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 25, 2025. 

The Huntsville O.P.P. want to thank all witnesses and advise there is no further concern for public safety.

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain 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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North Caribou Lake First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Eleanor CHIKANE

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION, ON) – Officers from the North Caribou Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged an individual for drug trafficking.

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., North Caribou Lake First Nation Band Council security notified officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of suspected drugs being brought into the community for the purpose of being trafficked.

Following investigation, individually packaged suspected cocaine was located and seized.

As a result of the investigation Eleanor CHIKANE 32-years-old of North Caribou Lake First Nation, Ontario, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

The accused was held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on the 24th of April, 2025.

If you have any information about illegal firearms or the trafficking of illicit substances, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.