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DAWN-EUPHEMIA OPP Police Press Releases

Brenton MCMURPHY – Drunk Driving

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – A Dawn-Euphemia resident is charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision.

On April 3, 2025, just after 4:45 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Robson Road and Edys Mills Line, Dawn-Euphemia.

As a result of the investigation, Brenton MCMURPHY, a 40-year-old of Dawn-Euphemia Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 – Sarnia on April 29, 2025.

Additionally, the second driver, a 65-year-old of Dresden, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

Lambton County OPP want to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Pamela ZABA Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving offences after responding to a vehicle collision into a ditch.

On Saturday April 5, 2025, at approximately 7:10 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in a ditch on Goulard Road, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Pamela ZABA, 49 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in North Bay.

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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London OPP Police Press Releases

Emmanuel ASANJI NGUFOR – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On April 6, 2025, at 3:28 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while travelling on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

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

As a result, Emmanuel ASANJI NGUFOR, a 55-year-old of London, 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 May 19, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Clifford HAMILTON – Impaired Operation

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Puslinch Township resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP initiated a traffic stop on Brock Road South in Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Clifford HAMILTON, a 64-year-old of Puslinch Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 15, 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) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

Another Murder

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) -The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing the identification of a homicide victim in Clarence-Rockland.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Lalonde Street. One person was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Dharmeshkumar Vallabhabhai KATHIREEYA, age 29 of Clarence-Rockland.

As a result of the investigation, one person has since been charged with second degree murder.

The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Christopher ROBERTSON Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with multiple offences after responding to a break and enter.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break, enter and theft from a garage earlier that morning from a property on Arthur Street, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, police identified and located the involved individual. 

Christopher ROBERTSON, 29 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Break and enter a place and steal a firearm
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • 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 7, 2025, in North Bay.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Trevor BAILEY-SLEZSAK Was Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police were called to a local establishment.

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting a possible impaired driver. Shortly after, police located the vehicle and requested a breath sample from the driver using an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver refused to comply and as a result was placed under arrest.

The driver, Trevor BAILEY-SLEZSAK, 25-years-old from Espanola, was charged with failure to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 5, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Sandra CARPENTIER Was Arrested

(SHELBURNE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orton resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On March 31, 2025, just before 3:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of Centre Street in the Town of Shelburne for a female who was believed to be impaired behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Officers were able to locate the accused shortly thereafter. After a brief conversation, the officers quickly identified signs that led them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Sandra CARPENTIER, a 58-year-old female, from Orton has been charged with:

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

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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler TIMOTHY Was Arrested Again

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 3:06 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on the County Road 42 westbound on ramp to Highway 401 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Tyler TIMOTHY, 20-years-old of Stoney Point, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Possession of Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

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

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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NORTH ALGONA-WILBERFORCE OPP Police Press Releases

Bruce ASHICK – Impaired Operation

(NORTH ALGONA WILBERFORCE TWP, ON) – A driver is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after an incident in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., an OPP officer on patrol discovered a vehicle with three occupants in the ditch on Rankin Rink Road in North Algona Wilberforce (NAW) Township. No injuries were reported. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this incident 58-year-old Bruce ASHICK of Laurentian Valley Township has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 5, 2025. 

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Lucan Biddulph OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth IRONS – Criminal Harassment

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Individual charged with criminal harassment after investigation in Lucan Biddulph.

On March 26, 2025, at 6:23 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), opened a criminal harassment investigation in the Township of Lucan Biddulph.

As a result, Kenneth IRONS, a 27-year-old of Middlesex County, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

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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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CALLANDER, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred earlier today.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., The North Bay OPP and North Bay Ambulance responded to a report of a rollover collision on Highway 11 in Callander. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 70-year-old individual from Delhi, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the investigation. Highway 11 was closed for approximately four hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene. A postmortem examination has been scheduled for April 11, 2025, in Sudbury.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Amy JOHNSTON Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On April 4, 2025, at 8:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Eastbound Lanes of Highway 402 at Woodhull Road in the City of London for the report of a single vehicle collision.

The driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex County OPP detachment.

As a result, Amy JOHNSTON, a 46-year-old of Wallaceburg, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

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 20, 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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Guelph GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP

Stolen Truck Vs Home

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – On April 6, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with other emergency services responded to a serious, motor vehicle collision just north of Guelph on Conservation Road near Highway 6. Initial reports indicated that a black pickup truck had left the roadway and struck a single-family dwelling causing extensive structural damage to the home.

Investigation revealed that the pick-up truck had been reported stolen earlier from a business nearby.

The occupant(s) of the vehicle fled the scene prior to police arrival. The resident of the home was uninjured.

The Wellington County OPP is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone in the area if they witnessed anything suspicious or have video surveillance or dashcam footage, to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From Owen Sound Arrested

(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 5, 2025, just before 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a call for service in the area of Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers were able to locate the accused shortly thereafter. After a brief conversation, the officers quickly identified signs that led them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Vincent RATTANATRAY, a 22-year-old male, from Owen Sound has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•       Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Possess unmarked cigarettes

•      Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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.