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OPP Police Press Releases St. Charles

Lisa CHRISTIANSON – Drunk Driving

(ST. CHARLES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle in a ditch on Highway 535, St. Charles.

The vehicle was located, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Lisa CHRISTIANSON, 52 years-of-age, from St. Charles, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 5, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora OPP have charged two individuals following two collisions within one hour of each other.

On February 9th, 2025, just before 2:00 a.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision. Police arrived on scene and located a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Chipman Street.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Edmond JACK, 30-years-old, from Kenora is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

He was further charged with:

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

On February 9th, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Kenora OPP responded to another single motor vehicle collision behind a local bar.

Police arrived on scene and located the driver attempting to pull the motor vehicle out of the snowbank where it had become stuck.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Lamont GARDNER, 36-years-old, from Kenora is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

Both males had their driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle impounded. The accused are scheduled to appear in the Kenora Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to answer to the criminal charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Russell

Another Home Invasion

(RUSSELL, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a reported home invasion robbery in the community of Russell.

Officers responded to the residence on Duncanville Street just before 9:30 p.m. last night (February 11, 2025). The resident reported that three unidentified individuals had entered his home and tied him up. The male was able to free himself and flee to a neighbouring residence.

The robbers had fled the area by the time police arrived.

The investigation is ongoing. Police believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information should contact the Russell County Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250173807. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at OntarioCrimeStoppers.ca.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Jacobo BUECKERT – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in Lakeshore.

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 7:53 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Gracey Side Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Jacobo BUECKERT, 56-years-old of Wheatley, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• 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 has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on February 25, 2025, to speak to the charges. 

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Mulmur OPP Police Press Releases

Tessa WOOKEY Facing Numerous Charges

(MULMUR, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences following a collision.

On February 9, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving one vehicle that had driven off of the roadway. Upon arrival to the scene, located on County Road 18 near 17 Sideroad in Mulmur Township, officers were quickly led into an impaired driving investigation.

Tessa WOOKEY, a 42-year-old from Mulmur has been charged with:

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

•      Adult Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Adult Driver fail to give identification

•      Adult Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

•     Adult Fail to surrender licence

•      Adult Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Adult Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

Members of the Dufferin 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasions – Kurtis SCOUTEN Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – A Kingston resident has now been charged in connection with home invasions in Kingston and on Wolfe Island.

A joint investigation by the Kingston Police, the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and OPP Criminal Investigation Branch began in October 2024.

On August 22, 2024, Leeds County OPP officers responded to a home on Road 96 on Wolfe Island, where the residents had been assaulted. Then, on September 23, 2024, Kingston Police responded to a home invasion in the Frontenac Street and Brock Street area. During the two incidents, one person suffered life-threatening injuries, and three others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

On February 11, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Lasalle Boulevard, in the east end of Kingston. One person was arrested.

Kurtis SCOUTEN, age 29, has been charged jointly under the Criminal Code by the Kingston Police and OPP with:

  • Assault with a weapon – section 267 – three counts
  • Assault – section 266
  • Aggravated assault – section 268
  • Use an imitation firearm to commit an indictable offence – section 85(2)(a) – two counts
  • Break and enter to commit an indictable offence – section 348(1)(b) – two counts
  • Wearing a mask or disguise to commit an indictable offence – section 351(2) – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston again on February 19, 2025.

The investigation by the Kingston Police and OPP is continuing.

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LAURENTIAN HILLS OPP Police Press Releases

Magdalena SLOMINSKI – Drunk Driving

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

On February 9, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Laurentian Hills. Investigation found that the eastbound vehicle lost control and collided with the guard rails near Josie Lane. The driver was not seriously injured. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was taken into custody for further tests. Test results were more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit. Police also seized open alcohol from the vehicle.  

As a result of this incident Magdalena SLOMINSKI, age 30 of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, 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 3, 2025. 

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Paul Valliere – Drunk Driving

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic complaint.

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP investigated a traffic complaint on Light Line, west of Plank Road in the Municipality of Bayham.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired.

The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to Elgin County Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Paul Valliere, a 77-year-old from Bayham was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on March 18, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Zachery PELLETIER Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest person after breaking into residence and assault.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person was safely arrested. The person continued the threats and assaultive behaviour towards police in a highly intoxicated state.

Zachery PELLETIER, 29-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Assault a peace officer – three counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm – five counts
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 11, 2025. 

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Pasquale FONZO – Fraud, Theft, Etc.

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation.

On February 7, 2025 at approximately 3:34 p.m. Police were dispatched to a fraud incident located at the Ernie Dean Chevrolet Dealership in Adjala-Tosorontio Township. The complainant advised Police that there was an appointment set for February 10,2025 for a male to pickup a brand new 2025 GMC Sierra pick up truck purchased over the phone worth $110,000. The accused provided the dealership with insurance, a void cheque, and a driver licence. 

The accused told the dealership when making this purchase that he is the Vice Principal of a school located in Hamilton. The dealership began to have suspicions after they attempted to call the school to congratulate the buyer on his new pickup truck purchase and advise that it was available for pickup, however when speaking with the believed buyer, the dealership was informed that they did not purchase a new vehicle.

The dealership contacted the Nottawasaga OPP as it was believed that an unknown person was using the victims information to purchase a vehicle.

Upon further investigation it was determined that the unknown person also purchased a 2024 Cadillac Escalade and a 2024 Ford F-150 recently using the victims information.

On February 10, 2025, officers, knowing that the unknown person, posing as the victim, would be attending the Ernie Dean Chevrolet Dealership to pick up a vehicle purchased, attended to arrest and charge this unknown person.

At 2:22 p.m. officers attended the dealership and arrested Pasquale FONZO, a 39-year-old male of Ottawa.

FONZO was charged with:

  • Fraud Over $5000
  • Identity Theft – obtain or possess another persons identity information
  • Forgery- four Counts
  • Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud)

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

This investigation is ongoing, If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, Report Number (E250156234). You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Kyla MCPHEDRAN – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Lakeshore.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 2:22 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment, conducted a traffic stop on County Road 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Kyla MCPHEDRAN, 34-years-old of Windsor, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• 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 has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on February 20, 2025, to speak to the charges. 

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Edwin ADDAI SARFO – Drunk Driving

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On February 7, 2025, shortly after11:30 p.m., A Nottawasaga OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the area of Victoria St and Boyne St in Alliston. The officer observed a passenger vehicle proceeded through the intersection on the red light.

the officer conducted a traffic stop for the offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Upon further investigation, the officer could smell an odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver at which time the officer issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). subsequently provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 11:46 p.m., the driver: Edwin ADDAI SARFO 28 years-old, of Bradford, Ontario was charge with:  

•Red light – fail to stop

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

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 March 13, 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

FITZGERALD Was Arrested Again

(SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – A 45-year-old male from South Dundas Township is facing charges after violating his release conditions.

On February 9, 2025, shortly before 2:00 p.m., Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an intoxicated male on foot, disrupting traffic on County Road 8 in South Dundas Township. Officers were also threatened during the arrest. 

Collin FITZGERALD, age 45, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Resist a peace officer

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.

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Marathon OPP Police Press Releases

Katrina FISHER – Drunk Driving

(MARATHON, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver. 

On February 6th, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 627.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Marathon Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Katrina FISHER, 39-years-old, from Pic River is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused had her driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle was impounded. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Marathon Ontario Court of Justice on March 26, 2025, to answer to the criminal charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Huronia West OPP Police Press Releases

Weapon & Drug Bust – Names Released

(Huronia West, ON) – Members from the Huronia West Major Crime and Community Street Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized a firearm, approximately 905 grams of illicit substances, and have charged four individuals.

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 9:36 a.m., officers began arresting individuals following a lengthy investigation, that began in October 2024. The investigation remains ongoing, and the following were charged: 

Kamba TABAN, a 31-year-old of Innisfil, was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – 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 (other than heroin)

–      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

–      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm, weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition

Lianne Gervais, a 46-year-old of Springwater Township, was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm, weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition

–      Unauthorized Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Unauthorize Possession of a firearm

Gaston Abar, a 50-year-old of Springwater Township, was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

–      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm, weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition

Hailey Boyle, a 27-year-old of Barrie, was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Kamba Taban and Gaston Abar were held for a bail hearing while the other two were released from custody on an Undertaking and will appear later in court.

The Huronia West OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca, call 1-800-222-8477, or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122