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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Kyler ACKEWANCE Was Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Sioux Lookout have arrested and charged one individual with firearm and drug offences.

On February 6th, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout conducted a traffic stop on Drayton Road. The driver was placed under arrest and during a search incident to arrest, officers located suspected cocaine, and suspected crack cocaine on the individual. Police further located a firearm and ammunition inside of the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Kyler ACKEWANCE, 32 years old of Hudson, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on the 4th of March, 2025.

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

Lindsay VANVOLKENBURG Was Arrested

(PENETANGUSHENE, ON) A driver is facing charges and other sanctions following a traffic stop in Penetanguishene, early this morning.

On February 15, 2025 at about 2:30 a.m., a member of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was performing patrol duties in the Town of Penetanguishene and stopped a car on Fox Street.

The officer spoke with the driver and detected the smell of alcohol which led the officer to demand a breath sample into a roadside screening device. The officer made attempts to convince the driver to provide a breath sample however, they refused.

As a result of this incident, Lindsay VANVOLKENBURG, 36 years of Penetanguishene, was arrested and faces the following charge contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

The accused was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 6, 2025. When charged with impaired driving the driver’s licence of the accused is immediately suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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. The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Georgia Quanbury Was Arrested Again – Assault With Weapon

(MIDLAND, ON) One person was treated for wounds and another is facing charges following a dispute in a Midland apartment complex yesterday.

On February 14, 2025 at about 4:00 p.m., members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) responded to an apartment complex on King Street in the Town of Midland following a complaint by a female saying that she had been stabbed during a dispute with another person.

Police located the victim, who was tended to by Simcoe County Paramedics and transported to hospital for her injuries which are not believed to be serious.

Officers entered into an investigation to locate the person responsible and were led to an apartment in the complex where a suspect was placed under arrest. During the investigation, it was learned that the suspect was bound by a release order with conditions following charges for a serious incident in the summer of 2024.

As a result of this investigation, Georgia Quanbury, 26 years of Midland was charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on February 15, 2025.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

4 Arrested In Drug Bust

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug and weapon related charges in an early morning search warrant execution in the City of Orillia.

On February 14, 2025, Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Orillia Community Mobilization Unit (CMU) executed an early morning search warrant at a Fittons Road West address in the City of Orillia. Suspected drugs, cellular devices, and weapons were seized as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·        5.5 grams Fentanyl

·        8 Hydromorphone pills

·        600 ml Methadone

·        4 LSD Tablets

·        Traces of Crack Cocaine

·        Bear Spray

·        1x .40 Calibre Bullet

·        Drug trafficking related paraphernalia/packaging

·        A cellular device

Susanne BRADY, 56 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

Katie WILLIAMS, 40 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession of Fentanyl

Ivy HENDERSON, 40 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methadone

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Zachayre LEACH, 36 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methadone

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Breach of Probation x3

·        Resist Arrest

The first three accused were released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on a future date. The fourth accused was held for a bail hearing.

Members of Orillia 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 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Wingham Disturbance – Donald WEBER Arrested Again

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place at a location on Josephine Street in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron on Monday February 10th, 2025.   

Just before 6:30 p.m., police were contacted to investigate a disturbance complaint. Police attended and located the suspect who was arrested shortly after police arrival.

Donald WEBER, 58 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (three counts),

–      Assault a Peace Officer.

The accused was processed and held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich where they were remanded into custody.

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Catlin DAER Charged With Impaired Driving

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a call from a concerned citizen on February 13, 2025, in the Village of Bayfield, Municipality of Bluewater. 

Just before 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a concerned citizen who observed a vehicle with a suspected impaired driver behind the wheel. Police attended the scene, spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron County OPP detachment where they completed a series of tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Catlin DAER, 34 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 31, 2025. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 8th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 35-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 17th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Patrick FLETCHER Was Arrested – Details Released

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On February 13, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance at an address along 1st Avenue South in Chesley. 

While police were on scene, an individual became assaultive with officers. They were subsequently placed under arrest. No injuries were sustained by police or the accused.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick FLETCHER, 35-years-old from Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:

  • Assault police, CC 270(1)(a)
  • Obstruct peace officer, CC 129(1)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on March 26, 2025 to answer to the charges.

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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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew IAN Facing Weapons Charges

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Dryden and Sioux Lookout have arrested and charged an individual wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after they failed to stop for police.

On February 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Dryden OPP were notified of a vehicle that failed to stop for police after being observed travelling unsafely on Highway 17 by officers from Sioux Lookout. Officers did not engage in a pursuit.

Dryden officers located the vehicle on Highway 17 west of Bonney Bay Road and were able to safely stop the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest without incident or damage to any of the involved vehicles. Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located a firearm. Upon arrest, it was revealed that the individual was wanted on an outstanding Canada-wide warrant.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew IAN, 73 years old of Surrey, British Columbia, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on a later date.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Amber Dawn Johnston Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an arson at a residence on Barrie Rd in the City of Orillia.

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 am the Orillia OPP responded to a call from the Orillia Fire Department (OFD) of a fire at a residence on Barrie Rd.

Once on scene police were advised by OFD that the fire had been started in the hallway outside a door deliberately. Through further investigation, specifically witness statements, police were able to confirm and identify a suspect.

At 1:27 pm, police located and arrested a female at an address on West St. N

Amber Dawn Johnston, age 28, of No fixed address was arrested and charged with:

  • Adult Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order

 The accused was held for a bail hearing. No injuries were reported.

The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Drug Bust – KUBASSEK & TIFFIN

(Prince Edward County, ON) – The East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged two individuals with drug trafficking.

On Thursday January 30, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Reichswald Court in Picton. As a result, two individuals were arrested, and officers seized suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Riley KUBASSEK, age 27 and Danielle TIFFIN, age 26 both from Prince Edward County were each charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Melissa WHITE Was Arrested

(Prince Edward County, ON) – The East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged an individual after a search warrant was executed.

On Friday January 31, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., with the assistance of the East Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Disraeli Street in Picton. As a result, one individual was arrested, and officers seized a quantity of Canadian currency and two cellphones.

Melissa WHITE, age 36 from Toronto was charged with possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on February 26, 2025.

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MALLORYTOWN OPP Police Press Releases

Sabrina ST-JEAN-SAUVE Was Arrested

(MALLORYTOWN, ON) – A Québec resident is facing charges after an initial traffic stop on Highway 401 for a vehicle with a smashed rear window.

On February 13, 2025, while on patrol at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a suspicious vehicle with a shattered rear window travelling on Highway 401.

The vehicle was stopped without incident and the investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen out of the Peel Region. The lone occupant was arrested and transported to detachment, and the vehicle was towed.

26 year-old Sabrina ST-JEAN-SAUVE of Saint-Jerome, Québec, faces the following charges:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Trafficking of property obtained by crime
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Mischief to computer data

The accused was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on March 21, 2025.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Collingwood Impaired Driving Investigation leads to Police Pursuit, Two Drivers Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Just before 11:30 pm on the evening of February 13th, 2025 members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver.  The vehicle with a female driver and male passenger was last seen leaving a parking lot headed southbound on Balsam Street in the Town of Collingwood, ON.

While enroute, officers received an update that the vehicle had returned to the parking lot.  The male passenger exited the suspect vehicle and got into the driver’s side of another vehicle that was in the parking lot. Both vehicles then departed in different directions. Officers then split off in search of the male driving a black Chevy Silverado and the female driving a Chevy Trax.

Police located the Silverado westbound on Highway 26 in the Blue Mountains area near the Craigleith Provincial Park. During the traffic stop, the officer attempted to arrest the driver for impaired operation but the Silverado took off westbound on Highway 26 towards the Village of Thornbury, ON.  A Suspect Apprehension Pursuit was initiated by the officer with several police units converging on the location.

The Silverado was intercepted by police a few minutes later and boxed in near the intersection of Highway 40 and Grey Road 2 near Thornbury, ON.  The male driver attempted to flee a second time by ramming one of the police cruisers.  At this point, officers effected a gun point arrest.  The male, identified as 48-year-old Jody Smits, was then taken into custody without further incident.  No officers were injured during the incident and the police cruiser incurred minor damage.  During the investigation, police determined that Smit was in violation of 7 driving prohibitions under the Criminal Code and 1 driving suspension under the Highway Traffic Act.

Meanwhile, the second involved vehicle, the Chevy Trax, was spotted by police in the West side of Collingwood travelling eastbound on Highway 26.  The Trax was stopped by police without incident and the 43-year-old female driver was arrested for impaired driving.  In addition, the female, identified as Jacquelynne Thorpe-Stewart of New Lowell, was found to be in possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.

Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP held Smits in custody pending a bail hearing in Owen Sound court. Smit has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation – Criminal Code s320.13(1)
  • Flight From Peace Officer – Criminal Code s320.17
  • Operation while Impaired – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(b)
  • 7 counts of Operation while Prohibited – Criminal Code s320.18(1)(a)
  • 1 count Driving while under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act s53(1)

Thorpe-Stewart was released from custody charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Criminal Code s 32.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(b)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Control Drugs and Substances Act s4(1)

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Justin LA BINE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of a vehicle in the ditch with impaired operation.

On February 13, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on McLaughlin Road, near Old Base Line Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Justin LA BINE, 43, of Orangeville, was charged with:

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

The accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 6, 2025, to answer to the charge.  

Winter driving and poor judgment are a dangerous mix. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.