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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Stunt Driver Caught In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 11, 2025, a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting mobile radar enforcement along Highway 9 in the Municipality of Kincardine.

At approximately 9:54 a.m., the officer observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the posted 80 km/h zone, to which a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old motorist from Milton was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following:

  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt, HTA 172(1)
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit, HTA 128

Anyone charged with stunt driving receives a 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Walkerton, at a later date.

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 Puslinch

Bounliam SAENSOMBAT – Drunk Driving

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

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting proactive traffic enforcement when a traffic complaint came in, making officers aware of a motor vehicle displaying signs of impaired driving. Officers quickly attended to area, located the motor vehicle in question and performed a traffic stop on Highway 6, just over Highway 401.

As a result of the investigation, Bounliam SAENSOMBAT, a 40-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • 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 March 28, 2025.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call / assistance in keeping our streets safe.

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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Jamie Henderson – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision on Pinehurst Drive near Glen Morris Road West on March 10, 2025.

At approximately 11:08 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle that had rolled into a ditch. Upon arrival, officers observed the vehicle resting on its side with significant damage.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old male, Jamie Henderson, of St. George has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused was released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 27, 2025, in Brantford. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded.

Brant County OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving is dangerous and illegal. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information regarding impaired driving or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/ or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

$30,000 Fentanyl Bust

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges after a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 near Foucault Drive in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE check, and officers detected an odour of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $30,000, and approximately $2,500 in Canadian Currency.

As a result, the driver, Johvonne STERLING, 30-years-old from Etobicoke, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Mark TUCKER, 22-years-old from Etobicoke, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury today, March 11, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wainfleet

4,000 Untaxed Cannabis Plants Seized

(WAINFLEET, ON) – Police seized a large quantity of illegal cannabis plants after a Cannabis Act (CA) investigation at a location on Highway 3 in Wainfleet.

On February 26, 2025, following a referral from Health Canada cannabis inspectors, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to the location in Wainfleet. This referral was based on information provided by Health Canada that cannabis was being grown in contravention of the issued registrations.

Investigators located 4,098 cannabis plants as well as 33.2 pounds of dried, processed cannabis. The illegal cannabis is valued at more than $2 million.

As a result, Ruyin CHEN, age 58 of Mississauga and Sirikat KHUMHUEANG, age 35 of Mississauga, have each been charged with the following two offences contrary to the Cannabis Act:

  •         Cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plant at a place that is not their dwelling-house or to offer to do so
  •         Possess cannabis for the purpose of distributing

This investigation is currently ongoing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Bounliam SAENSOMBAT – Drunk Driving

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

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting proactive traffic enforcement when a traffic complaint came in, making officers aware of a motor vehicle displaying signs of impaired driving. Officers quickly attended to area, located the motor vehicle in question and performed a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, Bounliam SAENSOMBAT, a 40-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • 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 March 28, 2025.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call / assistance in keeping our streets safe.

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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Billings OPP Police Press Releases

Trinity CADA – Drunk Driving

(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation after police received a traffic complaint.

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a possible impaired driver on Highway 540 in Billings Township. Shortly after, police located the vehicle on Highway 540 near Black Rock Road, and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Trinity CADA, 24-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Operator a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 15, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that 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 South Bruce

20 Year Old Arrested In South Bruce

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On March 9, 2025, a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting stationary radar enforcement along Bruce Road 3 in the Municipality of South Bruce.

At approximately 1:27 p.m., the officer observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the posted 60 km/h zone, to which a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old motorist from Mississauga was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following:

  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt, HTA 172(1)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Fail to display two plates, HTA 7(1)(b)(i)
  • Fail to surrender permit, HTA 7(5)(a)

Anyone charged with stunt driving receives a 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Walkerton, at a later date.

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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Steven VAREY – Drunk Driving

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after police received a call about a person on a snowmobile.

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting that a person on a snowmobile arrived at a medical facility in Espanola and was potentially intoxicated. Police arrived on scene, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, Steven VAREY, 35-years-old from Espanola, 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 Espanola on April 7, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that 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 Prince Edward

Melanie BURLEY – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A vehicle discovered in ditch has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Taft Road. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Melanie BURLEY, age 44 from Caledon, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 26th, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Jordan LEWIS – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 49. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan LEWIS, age 29 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension – three counts
  • Driving with improper headlights

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 2, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Michael Munday Arrested Again!

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual following the theft of a farm tractor in Burford.

On March 7, 2025, police responded to a report of a theft in progress. A witness observed two individuals removing a tractor from a storage container on a neighboring property.

Through investigation, police determined that the owner of the property had not given permission for the removal of the tractor. Officers arrested 36-year-old Michael Munday of Norwich in connection with the incident. The accused has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Failure to Comply with Prohibition Order
  • Possession of Break-In Instruments
  • Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence

The investigation remains ongoing as police attempt to identify additional suspects.

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Walkerton Business Smash & Grab

(BROCKTON, ON) – On March 2, 2025, at approximately 12:55 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break & enter at a business property along Durham Street East, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers responded to the location and observed glass had been smashed in order to gain entry. Approximately $25,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from the business. A witness reported two individuals were observed running from the scene before departing in a dark coloured vehicle in the area of Durham Street East and Colborne Street South.

The following is suspect descriptors:

  • Suspect 1: Dark coloured pants, black jacket with white stripes along sleeves, black balaclava, carrying orange & black grocery bag
  • Suspect 2: White pants, white jacket, grey toque & face covering, carrying white & black grocery bag
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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Snowmobile Collision Near Hwy 7

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire and EMS responded to a snowmobile collision on March 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

The collision occurred on private property, but due to the severity of the injuries ORNGE was required for the snowmobile operator.

Highway 7 near Cottingham Road was closed for ORNGE to land.

The lone snowmobile operator, a 50-year-old female of Peterborough, was pronounced deceased.  

Be Prepared: Snowmobiling incidents occur in unpredictable and uncontrolled natural settings where each rider needs to always expect the unexpected. Snowmobiling can take you far away from emergency assistance, so each rider must be prepared by carrying a tool kit, spare parts, flashlight, first-aid kit and survival items such as high-energy food, fire-starting equipment and a compass.

The OPP is committed to saving lives on Ontario’s highways, trails and waterways through the reduction of preventable injury and death.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

83 Year Old Facing Firearms & Explosive Charges

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Police have made an arrest in the City of Peterborough following a nearly year-long investigation.

On May 11, 2024, members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation after receiving information from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in New Brunswick.

On March 4, 2025, Caledon OPP members executed a search warrant at a property in the City of Peterborough with assistance from the OPP Explosives Disposal Unit and the 8th Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit from the Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

As a result of the investigation, John BUTCHER, 83 years old of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, s. 355(b)

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)a

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm, s. 91(1)

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) – three counts)

·      Explosives – making or possessing for unlawful purpose, s. 82(1) – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 13, 2025.

The investigation continues by the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Assistance was provided by the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit, Caledon OPP, Peterborough County OPP, OPP Community Street Crime Units from Caledon and City of Kawartha Lakes, OPP Emergency Response Team, and OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit.

Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

A publication ban has been issued and as a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information.