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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Martin AYOTTE Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual who was breaching release conditions.

On Tuesday April 15, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Nipissing West OPP were notified that an individual with a court ordered tracking device on their ankle, fled on foot from a residence on Alphonse Road, West Nipissing.

With the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit, the individual was later located and arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Martin AYOTTE, 38 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court and fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

James CLANCY – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident with two criminal charges, stemming from a motor vehicle collision.

On April 14, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a motor vehicle landing in a ditch on Little Road within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, James CLANCY, a 58-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 29, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Property Recovered – 5 Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant on Sideroad 17, in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On April 15, 2025, at 12:47 p.m officers executed a search warrant at an address on Sideroad 17 in New Tecumseth. Police located and seized a 2017 Jaguar XF Sedan valued at $30,000.00 reported stolen out of Peel Region, a U-Haul Van Valued at $15,000.00 that was reported stolen out of Guelph and a U-Haul trailer Valued $6000.00 that was reported stolen out of ajax. As a result of the investigation:

Thomas BROOKS 50-years-old of Schomberg was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 -Three Counts

Candace BRUSH 30-years-old of Mississauga was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 -Three Counts

Nicholas RADELJA 35 -years-old of Schomberg was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 -Three Counts

Andrew RADELJA 39-years-old of Schomberg was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 -Three Counts

Michael RADELJA 41-years-old of Schomberg was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 -Three Counts

The accused parties are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. 

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, 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.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Another Pedestrian Killed

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – A pedestrian is deceased after being struck by a vehicle in the Municipality of Leamington.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Erie Street South in Leamington.

The pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team are actively conducting an investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.

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

Erie Street South has been re-opened for use.

Updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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French River OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler CUCKSEY Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(FRENCH RIVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with bail violations and impaired driving.

On April 15, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP were notified of an individual who removed a court ordered tracking device from their ankle and fled from a residence on William Street, French River.

Police located and stopped the vehicle, which was traveling north on Highway 69. The driver was arrested for the bail violation and was also found to be impaired.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler CUCKSEY, 27 years-of-age, from French River, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Colton MAIR Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual after a motor vehicle collision.  

On April 11, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision on Memorial Avenue in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers involved in the collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment for further testing.

Colton MAIR, 21-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Dangerous operation

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden March 26, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

2 Arrested Following Warrant Execution

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested an individual wanted on outstanding charges as well as a second person.

On Monday April 14, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU executed a warrant at a residence in Bridgenorth where they had been made aware that a wanted person had been hiding. Upon execution of the warrant, the individual was located as well as 16 grams of Cocaine, digital scales, Canadian currency, and two saws believed to be stolen. The individual was also wanted for failing to comply with a release order as well as a surety revocation warrant.

Gerald ARCAND (age 58) of Bridgenorth, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court

A second warrant was executed during a traffic stop at which point a small amount of drugs were also located. The individual was also on a release with conditions that included to not associate with the first accused.

Julia MCGUGAN (age 49) of Bridgenorth, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

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

·      Failure to comply with Undertaking (two counts)

·      Driving while under suspension (two counts)

Both accused were held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Police are looking to return the saws to their rightful owners. If you are the owner or know who they belong to, contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact the Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

Pervert Alert – Brandon ADAMS: Child Pornography

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a charge following a child exploitation investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers began an investigation in June of 2024, involving a suspect accessing child pornography.

Lanark County OPP, with assistance from the Lanark County Crime Unit and the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence and devices were seized. They were found to contain images of child pornography.

Brandon ADAMS, 37-years-old, was arrested on Wednesday, April 16,2025 and charged with accessing child pornography.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 16, 2025.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Erica CHYNOWETH Was Arrested Again

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple charges including impaired driving.

On April 13, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Parry Sound. Officers observed a person showing signs of impairment leave a gas station on Bowes Street on an All-Terrain vehicle (ATV). The ATV was quickly stopped by officers to determine the sobriety of the driver.   

As a result of the investigation, Erica CHYNOWETH, 26 years-of-age of Parry Sound Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Drive off-road vehicle – no insurance
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on May 29, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Mark GRIEVE – Break & Enter

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Essex County OPP has charged an individual as a result of a break and enter investigation in Kingsville.

On April 12, 2025, at 12:14 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Canine (K9) and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to an abandoned building at 125 Talbot Street West in Kingsville, Essex County, for the report of a break and enter in progress.

An individual was located within the building and placed under arrest.

As a result, Mark GRIEVE a 40-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

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 May 21, 2025.

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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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Martin JANZ – Drunk Driving

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge as a result of a two-vehicle collision.

On April 10, 2025, at 5:06 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex Windsor Paramedic Service were dispatched to the intersection of County Road 20 and Graham Side Road in Kingsville, Essex County, for the report of a two-vehicle collision.

An involved driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Essex County OPP Detachment.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Martin JANZ, a 55-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      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 April 23, 2025.

The Essex 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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OPP Plummer Police Press Releases

Roland GARBUTT – Drunk Driving

(PLUMMER ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON)- Traffic complaint on Highway 17 leads to impaired charges.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an eastbound white car with no licence plates that was swerving all over the road at inconsistent speeds in the Desbarats area. 

Police observed the white car to be weaving from side to side and struggling to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was initiated near Garden Bay Road in Plummer Additional Township (west of Bruce Mines). Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed, and a subsequent arrest was made. 

Roland GARBUTT, 44 years-of-age from Red Deer Alberta was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 20, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911 and don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL”.

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Bruce Mines OPP Police Press Releases

Lauren COTE – Mischief

(BRUCE MINES, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police receive a report of a suspicious person and make an arrest.

On Friday, April 11, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspicious person in a driveway on Waltonen Road in the Town of Bruce Mines. While officers were en route, the individual was observed walking around the property and had spray-painting graffiti on the complainant’s garage, boat, and outbuildings.

The individual had left the scene prior to police arrival and was later located in the Town of Thessalon, where they were subsequently arrested.

Lauren COTE, 38 years-of-age from Thessalon was charged with: Mischief over $5000.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 20, 2025.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Wray CHAMBERLAIN Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attend an apartment to issue a warning, and the tenant provided a false name in an attempt to conceal their identity.

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, East Algoma OPP received a request to assist another OPP detachment in issuing a warning to an individual from Blind River in connection with a threat’s complaint. The individual had allegedly made threatening remarks toward two people from the City of Kawartha Lakes.

At approximately 8:00 p.m., officers attended an apartment complex on Woodward Avenue to locate and speak with the individual. While in the hallway, a tenant opened their apartment door, and officers recognized them from a photo as the person intended to be warned. During the interaction, the tenant provided a false name in an apparent attempt to conceal their identity, which resulted in their subsequent arrest.

Wray CHAMBERLAIN, 30 years-of-age from Blind River was charged with: Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (identity fraud).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5, 2025.

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

Jackie MCCOLL Arrested For Threats

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON)- On-going neighbour dispute results in an arrest.

On Saturday April 12, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported neighbour dispute on Wagoosh Lake Road in the Township of the North Shore (Spragge).

The investigation determined that an individual approached the complainant’s property line, began yelling at the complainant without provocation, and made a threat to burn down the complainant’s garage.

As a result, Jackie MCCOLL, 48 years-of-age from Spragge was charged with: Uttering threats-damage property.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5, 2025.