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Alerts Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Victim Sends Scammer $215,000 In Crypto For Utility Bill #WTF

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On March 2, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

Investigation revealed that the victim had received a bill from a utilities company higher than their anticipated amount. Through conversation with a representative, the victim was led to believe that there was a processing error and was instructed to make cryptocurrency transactions to rectify the issues. The whole interaction was fraudulent, and the victim lost approximately $215,000.

The investigation has been passed over to the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

We urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments. Scammers often use fraudulent documents marked with logos and wording that can appear legitimate, which leads the victim down a path of surrendering personal information and banking details under the belief they are conversing with a legitimate source. If you receive any documentation that appears suspicious to your situation, contact the company or financial institution in person or directly by a number you know to be theirs; not the phone number or email the document advises to do, as it could be fraudulent.

For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

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 TEMISKAMING SHORES

Darren ROWE – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged for impaired after colliding with two parked vehicles.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol when they witnessed a vehicle colliding with two parked vehicles at a local business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further testing.

Darren ROWE, 28 years-of-age of Englehart, was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 4, 2025.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

David WHALEN – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with Impaired Driving related charges.

Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on March 2, Ottawa OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Hwy 7. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver. An approved roadside screening device was administered and as a result, the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

David WHALEN, 35 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Careless Driving

Whalen is scheduled to appear in court later in March.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Attack – 3 Arrested

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with multiple serious offences in Gravenhurst.

On February 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka EMS, responded to a call from a resident on Southwood Road in Gravenhurst after a man showed up at his door asking for help. The man described that he had been at a nearby residence and suffered harm, however he was able to flee on foot to find help. Police attended and paramedics ensured that the victims medical needs were met and that he was safe.

The Muskoka Crime Unit with the support of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the OPP K9 Unit and Bracebridge OPP detachment members, executed a search warrant at the involved address and have taken three people into custody.

Police have charged 26-year-old Ashton CARNEGIE of Bracebridge and 33-year-old Brandon REED of Gravenhurst each with the following offences:

  • Forcible Confinement CC 279(2)
  • Robbery using Firearm CC 344(1)(a)
  • Assault with a Weapon CC 267(a)
  • Assault CC 266
  • Pointing a Firearm CC 87
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95(1)
  • Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle CC 334(a)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon CC 91(2)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1)
  • Firearm- Use While Committing Offence CC 85(1)(a)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order CC 733.1(1)

Police have also charged 52-year-old Jody SPEARS of Gravenhurst with:

  • Forcible Confinement CC 279(2)
  • Robbery using Firearm CC 344(1)(a)
  • Assault with a Weapon CC 267(a)
  • Assault CC 266
  • Pointing a Firearm CC 87
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95(1)
  • Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle CC 334(a)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon CC 91(2)
  • Firearm- Use While Committing Offence CC 85(1)(a)

The three accused parties have been held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 1, 2025 to answer to their charges.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com, Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous, and therefore will not have to testify in court.

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CENTRAL MANITOULIN OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – 2 Arrested

(CENTRAL MANITOULIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges after police received a suspicious vehicle call.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a suspicious vehicle on Highway 551 in the Central Manitoulin Township. Shortly after, police located the vehicle on Highway 551 in M’Chigeeng First Nation. Further investigation, with assistance from the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM), resulted in two people being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an imitation firearm, approximately 80 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $8,000, approximately 0.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $20, approximately 5 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $1,500, and approximately $1,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, Brittany CORBIERE, 32-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The passenger, Christopher ASHAWASAGAI, 35-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

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

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – A person is deceased after a collision involving a Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) on an Ontario Federation Snowmobile Clubs trail (OFSC).

On February 28, 2025, approximately 10:15 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Parry Sound District Paramedics Service and Sundridge Fire Department responded to a single MSV collision on OFSC trail #NN415, in the Village of Sundridge.

A 54-year-old-person from Norfolk, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and an OPP Technical Collision Investigator (TCI).

 The OFSC trail has been re-opened to snowmobilers. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Another Drug Bust

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On February 28, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk/Haldimand Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a Talbot Street North, Simcoe, Norfolk County address.

During the search warrant, police seized a quantity of illicit drugs, weapons, and currency. Five people were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is 24-year-old Bailey Rayel KOOI of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Clonazepam,

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

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon,

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts).

Charged with the following offences is 35-year-old Kevin William COLLINS of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Clonazepam,

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

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon,

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),

·      Carry concealed weapon.

Charged with the following offences in 41-year-old Jean Pierre AUCLAIR of Fort Erie, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

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

Charged with the following offences is 42-year-old Kylie MCGUIRE of Fort Erie, Ontario:

·      Possession of Fentanyl,

·      Possession of Cocaine.

Charged with possession of Fentanyl, is 26-year-old Colin Kenneth John MAXWELL of Norfolk County, Ontario.

All accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

Police are continuing to investigate and anticipate further arrests surrounding these investigations. If anyone has any information, they are being urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000

“Our Community Street Crimes Unit has been very effective with proactive illicit drug investigations. This is yet another example that highlights how the police and the community continue to work in partnership to resolve crime.” – Inspector Andy Tait Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Joanne MARTIN Arrested Following Collision

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A driver is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a multi-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the UOV OPP responded to a collision involving three vehicles in the 800 block of Pembroke Street West. Investigation found that a vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and continued on, striking two other vehicles which were parked. No injuries were reported. The driver was taken into custody and test results were more than three and a half times the legal blood alcohol limit. 

As a result of this incident Joanne MARTIN, age 47 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 March 24, 2025. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two local residents are facing charges after an impaired driving investigation in Pembroke resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and the recovery of a stolen vehicle.   

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious passenger vehicle with two occupants parked on Esther Street in Pembroke. Investigation found the vehicle had been previously reported stolen from a rental car agency. The driver was taken into custody and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer conducted testing at the detachment. Officers seized suspected cocaine as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.     

As a result of this investigation the driver, 30-year-old Caitlin DENNIS of Chalk River, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

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

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days. They were released to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 10, 2025.  

Vehicle passenger Brandon ROUSSEAU, age 38 of Deep River, was charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

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

·        Fail to comply with probation

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025.  

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired-related offences following traffic stops for violations of the Highway Traffic Act.

On February 26, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mayfield Road, near Ace Drive, conducted a traffic stop. The investigation led to the driver being arrested.

As a result, Amanpreet SINGH, 36, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Red light – fail to stop

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 13, 2025, to answer to the charges.

A few hours later, on February 27, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Highway 10 and Old School Road also conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, which led to their arrest.

As a result, Lovepreet LITT, 26, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 20, 2025, to answer to the charge.

Both driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles impounded for seven.

This is an opportunity to remind motorists that failure or refusal to comply with a demand in an impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. Furthermore, the consequences an individual will face are the same as being charged with impaired operation.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you’re planning to drink or use drugs, make sure you don’t drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, use public transportation, or find another safe way home. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, it’s important to call 9-1-1 to report it. If the situation is not urgent or currently ongoing, you can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through their website at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Large Drug Bust – Jayson MCCONNELL Arrested Again

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested an individual in relation to an ongoing trafficking investigation.

On Wednesday February 26, 2025, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU located an individual on Highway 115 believed to be involved in trafficking. Officers conducted a traffic stop at which point the driver was placed under arrest.

Officers conducted a search incident to arrest and located a kilogram of suspected Cocaine as well as Marihuana Hash and Marihuana Bud.

Immediately upon being arrested, the accused advised that they needed to attend an industrial unit located in Peterborough City as a large Marihuana Extractor had been left running and if it was not shut off, it could explode. Officers, along with the Peterborough Fire Department attended and the machine was safely shut off.

Warrants were executed at both the industrial unit as well as the accused’s residence where police located a large Marihuana resin extraction machine, 51 garbage bags filled with Marihuana bud/shake, 2kg of Marihuana Hash, and approximately 10 litres of Marihuana oil.

Jayson MCCONNELL (age 39) of Ennismore, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Schedule I substance – Cocaine

·      Possession for the purpose of distributing Cannabis (two counts)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

·      Fail to comply with a Release Order

·      Obtain or offer to obtain Cannabis by any method or process (manufacturing, altering chemical or physical properties)

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

During the arrest, officers located and seized:

·      1 kilogram of Cocaine

·      $755 in Canadian Currency

·      2 kilograms of Hash

·      10 litres of Hash Oil

·      Large amounts of Marihuana for processing

·      Large Industrial Marihuana Resin Extraction machine

·      Various chemicals associated with Marihuana Resin extraction

·      51 garbage bags of Marihuana Shake

·      A spring-loaded knife

·      Cellphone

The Ontario Fire Marshall is also looking into possible charges/fines in relation to the operation of the Marihuana extraction machine.

The Peterborough County / Northumberland CSCU would like to recognize and thank the Peterborough Police Service for the role they played in this investigation. As well, we would like to thank the Peterborough Fire Department for their assistance in ensuring the safe shut down of this lab.

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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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Adam GIBSON Was Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual after a report of a shop lift at a local grocery store.

On February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shoplift in progress at 30 King Street South in Alliston. The complainant reported that a male, approximately 30-years-old, 5 foot 9 wearing a brown jacket, jeans and black shoes was observed stealing beers, putting them in his backpack then last seen walking westbound towards Dollarama.

Officers located the individual matching the description with the stolen property from the store containing of six 473 ml James Ready beers and twelve 473 ml of Molson Canadian beers, along with what appeared to be suspected cocaine. Upon further investigation, officers learned that that accused was also wanted on an outstanding warrant with the Nottawasaga OPP.

As a result, 34-year-old Adam GIBSON, of Loretto has been arrested and charged with:

·      Theft Under $5000 – shoplifting

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

·     Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused has been held for a bail hearing.

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

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel DUCHARME Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 27, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a warrant at a residence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake.

The person had failed to comply with conditions on a previous release order, failed to attend for prints, and failed to attend court. These orders were from previous charges of obstruct police, public mischief, and unauthorized possession of a weapon. 

On February 27, police attended the person’s residence and executed the arrest warrant.

Daniel DUCHARME, 38-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Fail to attend for fingerprints – as per Undertaking

·      Fail to attend for court – as per Undertaking

·      Fail to comply with Undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 28, 2025.

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MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Dennis HENRY – Break & Enter

(MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION, ON) – Individual facing charges after daytime break and enter in Munsee-Delaware First Nation.

On February 27, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Middlemiss Drive in Munsee-Delaware First Nation for the report of a break and enter in progress.

Officers arrived on scene and located an individual fleeing from the property on foot.

The male was located and arrested not far from the scene.

As a result, Dennis HENRY, a 33-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 22, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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 TYENDINAGA

Rebecca WATSON – Drunk Driving

(TYENDINAGA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving and numerous other offences following a dispute in Tyendinaga Township.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members were called to a residence in Tyendinaga Township. Following an investigation, Rebecca WATSON, a 33-year-old from Tyendinaga Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure to comply with demand
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Resist peace officer
  • Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

The accused is being held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee later today (February 28, 2025). Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.