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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Brendon OHRI – Dangerous Operation

(BRANT, ON) – Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a motor vehicle collision investigation.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision in the center median on Highway 403 East.

As a result of the investigation, Brendon OHRI, a 31-year-old male from London, has been charged with the following:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to road safety and reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP

Jennifer DEAN – Sexual Assault

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently laid charges in relation to a sexual assault investigation. On May 2, 2024, the Wellington County OPP began an investigation into a report of a sexual offence that occurred between an employee and a young person at a community living residence on Irvine Street, Centre Wellington.    

As a result of the investigation, on April 9, 2025, Jennifer DEAN, 24 years old of Rockwood was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Sexual Interference

·        Sexual Exploitation

·        Sexual Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice in Guelph on May 13, 2025.   

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·        Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·        Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

4 Charged In Drug Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Four area residents are facing drug charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Pembroke.  

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers stopped a passenger vehicle on Everett Street. Suspected cocaine, along with items typically associated with drug trafficking, were seized by police during the traffic stop. 

As a result of this investigation 31-year-old Aaron LANCE of Chalk River, 23-year-old August LOVE-McCOURT of Arnprior, 28-year-old Sarah PROKSCH of Laurentian Valley Township, and 27-year-old Eric YARASKAVITCH of Pembroke are each facing the following charge under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

LANCE faces an additional charge under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) for failing to surrender his licence. 

The accused individuals were all released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 5, 2025.  

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – 65 Year Old From Ailsa Craig Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with impaired after vehicle leaves road and rolls.

On April 6, 2025, at 7:22 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to Hedley Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre for the report of a single vehicle rollover.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.

Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine (K9) were dispatched to assist with the search and located the accused not far from the scene.

The accused was placed under arrest and transported to the Strathroy Caradoc Police Service.

As a result, Ross MCLACHLAN, a 65-year-old of Ailsa Craig, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Fail to remain

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 June 11, 2025.

The driver was not injured.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

18 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – An early morning disturbance led to impaired driving charges for one individual.

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., an officer from the Thessalon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was travelling through Sault Ste. Marie, when they heard yelling and screaming on Queen Street East near Fournier Road. Concerned for public safety, the officer attended the scene and located multiple individuals standing near three vehicles, two which were parked on the travelled portion of the road and one which was partially stuck in a snowbank. The officer observed one of the individuals place what appeared to be a beer can in the snowbank, enter the driver seat of the stuck motor vehicle and attempt to drive it. The officer detained the individual and formed grounds to believe they had consumed alcoholic beverages.

As a result of further investigation, Logan SCOTT, 18 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 12, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP was assisted in this investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Collision – 24 Year Old Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – On April 8, 2025, at approximately 8:50 a.m. The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment responded to report of a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a school bus on Wellington Road and McBain Line in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of one of the involved vehicles, a 24-year-old from the city of St. Thomas, was charged with:

  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

If anyone was driving in the area at the time and have dash cam footage or may have witnessed the collision, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://stthomascrimestoppers.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Dominic ALARY Facing Numerous Charges

(HEARST, ON) – A traffic stop south of Hearst resulted in an impaired driving arrest, and several charges.

On Tuesday April 8, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting patrol south of the Town of Hearst, when the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system flagged a vehicle with an unregistered licence plate.

The vehicle then drove onto a Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) trail – OFSC L167, adjacent to Dillon Road, and police initiated a traffic stop.

Officers spoke with the driver and determined they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The individual was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result, Dominic ALARY 43 years-of-age from Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drug

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Fail to obey lane sign

·        No licence – drive on a public trail

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2025, in Hearst. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision – One Airlifted

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that resulted in the loss of one life.

At approximately 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services and the Norfolk County Fire Department, responded to a collision involving two sedans and a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Highway 24, north of Simcoe, in Norfolk County.

As a result, an 87-year-old passenger from Norfolk County, who was in one of the sedans, suffered severe, life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the same vehicle was airlifted to a trauma centre with undetermined injuries.

The driver and passenger of the SUV were both taken to hospital with undetermined injuries, while the driver of the second sedan was treated for minor injuries.

Highway 24, between Windham Road 11 and Old Highway 24, is expected to remain closed for several more hours as the investigation remains ongoing.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was travelling on Highway 24 and witnessed the collision, or who has any relevant information, to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Dawson DION – Indecent Act #RepeatOffender

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently responded to several calls for service in regards to the actions of a Midland area individual in the downtown core area leading to numerous criminal charges.

Officers responded at approximately 10:16 a.m. April 4, 2025, to a report of an individual committing an indecent act near the intersection of Midland Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Midland. Upon arrival, the suspect had fled the area, but further investigation provided an image of the individual who was located and arrested later that morning. The accused was charged with several criminal offence and released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m. officers responded to a report of an individual allegedly committing an indecent act the parking lot off Bourgeois Lane in the downtown Midland area. An attending officer located the suspect and upon attempting to make an arrest, was assaulted by the suspect. Other officers attending the call assisted in making the arrest and transporting the accused to the Detachment.

Charged in connection to these three incidents is Dawson DION 26 years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

April 4, 2025, Incident

  • Indecent Act- public place
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

April 7, 2025, Incident

  • Indecent Act- public place
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

And Further on the April 7, 2025, Incident

  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250419923, E250419721,

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

UNDERWOOD – Careless Driving Causing Death

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On April 8, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV), or “side-by-side”, operator.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ORV collision on a gravel road in a remote location off the Portelance Road, north of Elliot Lake. 

The collision resulted in an ORV roll over, claiming the life of a 61-year-old passenger. After an extensive investigation by the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team and Technical Collison Investigator (TCI), under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS), the ORV operator was charged.

Todd UNDERWOOD, 62-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Careless driving causing death
  • Drive with passenger not wearing seatbelt
  • Drive with passenger not wearing proper helmet

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 21, 2025. 

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

WATSON Arrested For Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 5, 2025, at approximately 5:58 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Kincardine.

The subject vehicle was located along Gary Street. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Christina WATSON, 56-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on May 7, 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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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Involved In Collision – Goderich Resident Charged

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a collision in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP responded to a collision involving a school bus and passenger vehicle at the intersection of Lakeshore Road and Parkview Crescent.

There were students on the bus at the time of the collision, fortunately there were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old of Goderich was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following offence:

  • Pass – roadway not clear – overtaking traffic

The Lambton County OPP would like to remind motorists to slow down and be prepared to stop for school buses. Always maintain a safe following distance and stay alert.

The OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Philip PICKARD Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) –Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at approximately 8:43 a.m. April 7, 2025, of a possible break and enter to a uninhabited apartment on Dominion Avenue, Midland.

Upon arrival of the officer, it was learned that the suspect, who was known to the officer had fled on foot in the area and was observed shortly afterwards in the downtown core causing a disturbance and was arrested and taken into custody.

Charged is Philip PICKARD 44-years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

  • Unlawfully in Dwelling House
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250418546

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Gavin KOOSTACHIN Was Arrested Again

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A traffic stop for a missing licence plate, led to several criminal and traffic charges in Moosonee.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle on Fifth Street that was missing a front licence plate. A traffic stop was conducted on the James Bay Winter Road.

During the stop, officers noted that the rear licence plate displayed on the vehicle was linked to a terminated registration. The driver initially provided police with a false name and was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest revealed the driver’s true identification, along with additional identification documents that did not belong to them. Further investigation determined that the individual was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code.

As a result, Gavin KOOSTACHIN 31 years-of-age from Attawapiskat, has been charged with:

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest

·        Possession of an identity document

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Fail to comply with probation order

·        Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Driving while under suspension

·        Fail to display two plates

·        No currently validated permit

·        Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 10, 2025, in Moosonee.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel HINCE – Impaired Operation

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop for a traffic light violation in Kapuskasing led to impaired driving charges.

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Government Road for failing to stop at an amber light. During the investigation, officers observed signs of impairment and arrested the driver. The individual was transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result, Daniel HINCE 58 years-of-age from Kapuskasing, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drug

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Amber light – fail to stop

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 26, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.