Category: OPP

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases Tweed

Austin CHAMPMAN Arrested After Rolling Vehicle In Ditch

(TWEED, ON) – A single vehicle collision in Tweed has resulted in impaired driving charges.

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, just after 10:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the collision on Crookston Road.

The officers located a car, upside down in the ditch, with no one inside. The investigation determined that the occupant of the car had been picked-up by another vehicle.

The driver was located at a residence in the area, arrested and transported to the detachment. The individual was not seriously injured but was transported to hospital to be checked-out.

Austin CHAMPMAN, age 22 of Norwood, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 13, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Categories
ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Ethan WELLS – Impaired Driving

( ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio.

On March 2, 2025, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single motor vehicle in the ditch on 20 Sideroad Tosorontio.

Upon arrival, officers located a single pickup truck facing eastbound with its passenger side tires in the ditch. During the investigation the officer began to suspect that the driver had been under the influence of alcohol and as a result, issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). Subsequently the driver provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 10:00 p.m., the driver: Ethan WELLS 29- years-old, of Innisfil, was arrested and charge with:  

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford at a later date to answer to the charges.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Corey PAULING – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in St. Clair Township.

On March 1, 2025, just after 8:00 p.m., while conducting general patrol, members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop Highway 40, north of Moore Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result, Corey PAULING, 48-year-old of St. Clair Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 on April 2, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Categories
Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Austin TABOBONDUNG – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing charges after The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 6 near Sunshine Alley Road in the Township of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI). Police conducted a traffic stop, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, the driver, Austin TABOBONDUNG, 25-years-old from Parry Sound, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limited
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 1, 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.

Categories
City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Kaleb Harlow-McGrath: Impaired Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation following multiple calls for service reporting a possible impaired driver.

On Friday February 28, 2025 at approximately 5:52 pm officers responded to reports from other motorists regarding a possible impaired driver which was northbound on Highway 35. Officers located the motor vehicle on Macal Drive in Fenelon Township in a snowbank. The driver was found to be on a driving prohibition from a previous impaired driving conviction.

Kaleb Harlow-McGrath, 25-year-old of Fenelon Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

In addition to the charges the motor vehicles were impounded for 45 days.

The accused were released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Categories
Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Jason ALLAER Arrested

(LAMBTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following a drug investigation that began in January 2025.

On February 25, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit, alongside Lambton OPP uniform members, and Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) Intelligence Unit and CKPS Critical Incident Response Team, executed a search warrant at an address on Forhan Street in Wallaceburg, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The search warrant resulted in a seizure of just under $28,000, including suspected methamphetamine and opioids. Additionally, Canadian currency, and other offence-related items were seized.

As a result of the investigation, Jason ALLAER, 46-year-old of Wallaceburg was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 2, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Categories
Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Jason WHITE – Beak & Enter

(BRANT, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual following a break and enter at a business in Cainsville.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 3:50 a.m., Brant County OPP received a report of a suspicious person pushing a shopping cart filled with scrap metal along Colborne Street East near Blossom Avenue. Officers attended the area and located evidence of a break and enter at a business on Colborne Street East. Further investigation led officers to a suspect in Brantford, where they were found in possession of stolen property and break-in instruments.

As a result of the investigation, Jason WHITE, 39 years old, of Brantford, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Break and Enter
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Possession of Break-In Instruments

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 11, 2025.

The Brant County OPP continues to investigate and is seeking any additional information. Anyone with information or surveillance footage related to this incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/ or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Categories
Cobourg OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – Kenneth TROLLEY Arrested

(Cobourg, ON) – One person has been charged in connection with a death in Cobourg.  

On the morning of March 2, 2025, Cobourg Police Service responded to a residence on James Street where one person was located deceased. Just before 10:00 a.m., members of the OPP were contacted to assist with the investigation.  

Kenneth TROLLEY, 41 years old of Cobourg, has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The investigation is being conducted by the Cobourg Police Service with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.  

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. 

Categories
OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Stephen BELL – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – An individual from Woodstock is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a traffic complaint from a member of the public.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to Highway 59 in Norwich Township, to a vehicle that was reported driving erratically.

Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Stephen BELL, 43-years-old, of the City of Woodstock, has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      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 was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 1, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

For more information on the consequences of drinking and driving, check out:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml

Categories
Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(NIPIGON, ON) – On March 3rd, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving two motor vehicles along Highway 17, just east of Terrace Bay.

One individual has been pronounced deceased as a result of the collision. Two other individuals have been transported to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with serious injuries.

Highway 17 remains closed and the OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Technical Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation.

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Hans MERTINS – Impaired Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving a traffic complaint in Greater Madawaska.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver who was last seen on Calabogie Road. Officers located and stopped the vehicle.

Officers completed a roadside breath test with an Approved Screening Device. The individual was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Hans MERTINS, age 70 of North Grenville was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 19, 2025. The individual’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Categories
Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Ward HEMSTOCK – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:36 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along 3rd Street SW, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Ward HEMSTOCK, 63-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on April 2, 2025.

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.

Categories
Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Tomislav MIHNJAK – Drunk Driving

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver for driving while impaired in Essa Township.

On March 2, 2025, shortly before 7:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a passenger vehicle swerving all over the road, veering into oncoming lanes.

An officer was able to locate the vehicle and safely initiated a traffic stop on Commerce Road. The officer issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). Subsequently the driver provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 7:40 p.m., the driver: Tomislav MIHNJAK 48 years-old, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charge with:  

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on April 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

COATES – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A single vehicle collision has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on County Road 4 in Prince Edward County.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle COATES, age 37, from Prince Edward County, 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 19, 2025. They also had their driver’s licence 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. 

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Teacher & Student Assaulted – One Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault that led to one person being charged.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a report of two assaults at a local high school in the Town of Arnprior. It was reported that a physical altercation broke out in a classroom. One student and a teacher were struck by another student.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old was charged with two counts of assault

The accused, who cannot be identified under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date.