On February 20th 2025 at approximately 3:55pm Saugeen Shores Police were dispatched to a report of a fire at a residential address in the 300 block of Bricker Street, Port Elgin.
Saugeen Shores Fire Services and Paramedics also attended and were able to extract an adult female from the second story of the home. She was transported by Paramedics to Hospital for further medical assessment.
No other people were located within the home.
At this time the fire is not considered suspicious.
(POINT EDWARD, ON) – Members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a death of an infant in Point Edward.
On February 22, 2025, at approximately 1:23 a.m., emergency services responded to a report of an unresponsive infant at a residence on St. Clair Street. The infant was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.
The investigation is being conducted by the Lambton OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On February 19, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault that took place along 1st Avenue South in Chesley.
On February 21, 2025, the South Bruce OPP were able to arrest one individual in relation to this matter, with the assistance of the OPP’s West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT).
As a result of the investigation, Derek SEIP, 30-years-old of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:
· Assault, CC 266
· Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)
· Carrying concealed weapon, CC 90
· Fail to comply with Probation Order, CC 733.1(1)
· Trespassing at night, CC 177
The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.
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.
(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – One individual is facing charges after stealing a vehicle from a driveway in the Town of Ingersoll.
On February 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Victoria Street in Ingersoll.
The vehicle was recovered a short time later on Noxon Street in Ingersoll.
As a result of the investigation, Katie LONGLADE, a 39-year-old resident of Ingersoll has been charged with:
· Theft of Motor Vehicle
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance
· Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on March 18, 2025.
(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a Brantford resident with three charges stemming from a motor vehicle collision.
On February 22, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., members of the Brant County OPP received a call about a motor vehicle collision in a parking lot off of Powerline Rd in Brant County involving a single motor vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, Cody HENRY, 34-years-old of Brantford is charged under the Criminal Code with:
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 – Brantford on March 6, 2025.
(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual was arrested following a break and enter on Walpole Island First Nation.
On February 21, 2025, at approximately 11:58 a.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service, along with members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a weapons call at a residence on Tecumseh Road, Walpole Island First Nation.
Investigation revealed an individual entered a home, brandished a firearm, and then left the residence.
Officers attended the area, located the individual, and safely took them into custody without incident. The involved firearm was seized.
No injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, David ISAAC, 38-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation was arrested and charge under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
The accused was held pending a bail hearing and was subsequently remanded into custody. The individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on February 25, 2025.
Lambton County OPP and the Walpole Island Police Service remain committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the 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.
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident with two criminal charges stemming from a two-motor vehicle collision.
On February 22, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a two motor-vehicle collision on Tower Street with Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, Thomas KIRBY, a 69-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code with:
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
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 25, 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 orwww.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.
(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police responded to a report of an individual with a firearm in the Township of Perth East.
On February 22nd, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the Perth East Public Library after receiving a report of a person brandishing a firearm.
As a result of this investigation, Andrew BERBERICK, 48-years-old of Mitchell, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
The firearm was determined to be an airsoft gun. There were no injuries.
The accused was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear for bail court on February 23rd, 2025 out of Stratford, ON.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Perth County OPP at 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.
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On February 20, 2025, at approximately 10:38 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Durham Street, Municipality of Kincardine.
The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.
Brett DUNSBIER, 29-years-old, of Brockton, was charged with:
The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on April 9, 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.
(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of theLennox and Addington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Emergency Response Team have arrested two people after an investigation revealed the two vehicles they were travelling in were stolen.
On Friday, February 21, 2025, officers observed the suspicious vehicles travelling eastbound on the 401 Highway near Highway 41. After confirming the vehicles were stolen, officers safely stopped the Range Rover at the Odessa Onroute, and a Toyota Highlander was then stopped at the Montreal Street exit in the City of Kingston. A search of the vehicles confirmed that individuals were using two-way radios to communicate with each other.
Robin VIRK, age 20, of Niagara Falls and Ron HARDING, age 48, of Ajax have been jointly charged with:
VIRK was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on March 25, 2025. HARDING was remanded in custody with another court appearance scheduled for today (February 24, 2025).
(RENFREW, ON) – Two people have been arrested and a significant quantity of illegal drugs seized after a single vehicle collision in Renfrew.
At approximately 4:15 a.m. today (Monday, February 24, 2025), officers with the Renfrew Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle on Lochiel Street, but the vehicle fled. It was found a short distance away after it left the road and crashed along Ma-Te-Way Park Drive. The driver fled on foot, while a passenger remained in the car. A search of the vehicle located suspected fentanyl, suspected cocaine and suspected methamphetamine. Officers also seized items typically associated with drug trafficking. The passenger was arrested at the scene and the driver was located and arrested nearby, with assistance from the OPP Canine Unit.
Tyler MOORE, age 43 of Arnprior has been charged with:
Ashley PATROIS-HAYBECKER, age 19 or Arnprior, has been charged with:
Both of the accused were held in custody and scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 24, 2025.
(Parham, ON) – A theft investigation was completed into missing funds from the Parham Agricultural Society and has resulted in a charge.
Frontenac OPP investigated a theft complaint with approximately $20,000 in funds missing from accounts registered to the charity non-profit group that operates the Parham Fair annually.
Courtney Pare, a 42-year-old female from Verona has been charged with Theft over $5000.
The accused was released from custody to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on April 1, 2025.
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a number of incidents and effected arrests over the past week.
On January 28, 2025, members of Northumberland OPP received information that a minor had been communicating with an adult and that explicit communications had been exchanged.
The Northumberland Crime Unit were engaged to assist with the investigation and on February 21, 2025, officers attended an address in Wasaga Beach and arrested one male party.
As a result of this investigation, Joshua NOBLE-MURRAY, 26-years-old, from Wasaga Beach, has been charged with:
– Make sexually explicit material available to a person under 14 years of age
– Agreement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 14 years of age
– Luring a person under 14 years of age by means of telecommunication
– Possession of child pornography
– Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age.
The accused was held for bail before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
On February 20, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police received a complaint regarding someone who appeared to be distress and not dressed for the weather on McClelland Road South in the Township of Hamilton.
Officers arrived and following speaking to both parties who were present, it transpired that neither were meant to be in the company of the other as a result of a previous incident.
A 58-year-old male and a 44-year-old female, were both arrested and charged with:
– Failure to comply with undertaking
They are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
On February 21, 2025, shortly after 9:30 a.m., officers received a complaint regarding an individual who had been trespassed from a commercial property on Grand Road in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
OPP arrived and following refusal to leave despite being directed by police, a 40-year-old male of no fixed address was arrested and charged with:
– Fail to leave premises when directed.
The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
On February 23, 2025, at around 6:15 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a collision involving a snow plow truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 401 westbound in the Municipality of Port Hope. Emergency Medical Services were also dispatched to the incident where the passenger vehicle sustained heavy damage.
A 23-year-old male driver from Port Hope was transported to a local hospital with non-serious injuries where he was later charged with:
– Unsafe move – lane or shoulder.
This highlights the dangers of following too closely in winter conditions. Snowplows and emergency service vehicles are on the highway to keep the public safe, whether by clearing snow and ice or responding to collisions and emergencies. Incidents like this not only put workers at risk but also take essential vehicles out of service, delaying road maintenance and emergency response. Drivers are reminded to slow down, give snowplows plenty of space, and exercise patience to ensure everyone gets home safely.
Members of Northumberland 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Carleton Place resident with impaired driving.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Golden Line Road in Mississippi Mills Township on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m.
The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.
As a result of the investigation, Glen GUENETTE, age 61, of Carleton Place has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – Alcohol
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 17, 2025.
The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.
(NEW TECUMSETH) – On September 22, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single commercial motor vehicle collision on Townline Road, in the Town of New Tecumseth, between Concession 2 and Concession 3.
Officers located a commercial motor vehicle in the ditch. The vehicle had been travelling northbound on Townline Road when it lost control and collided with a tree in the west side ditch. Townline Road was closed between the 2nd and 3rd Concessions for several hours.
The driver of the vehicle succumbed to the injuries as a result of the crash.
Upon further investigation, it was found that the supervisor and manager of the company who owned the Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) for the involved commercial motor vehicle, failed to properly maintain the vehicle that resulted in a mechanical failure ultimately leading to the collision.
As a result, on May 4, 2021, the company owner the Milton URGILES 48-years-old of Etobicoke was charged with the following:
On July 20, 2024, the accused was found guilty of Causing Death by Criminal Negligence.
On February 18, 2025, the accused was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.