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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Multiple Wingham Properties Damaged – Brody STONE Arrested

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Huron County following mischief to two properties in August 2024 in the Township of North Huron, Wingham. 

On August 10, 2024, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by two complainants who reported that windows had been damaged on their properties by an individual. The suspect was identified but was not located at that time. A warrant was issued for the individual’s arrest.

On February 01, 2025, officers located the suspect and arrested them in the Wingham area. They have been charged as follows:

Brody STONE, 29 years of age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000 – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held in custody for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24th, 2025. 

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old Urinates On Floor After Arrest

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Officers locate individual falling in the snow.

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report regarding a suspicious individual, possibly intoxicated, who was observed standing in a driveway in the 100 block of Causley Street, in the Town of Blind River.

Upon arrival, police located the person walking on the Causley Street sidewalk without shoes and exhibiting clear signs of intoxication. The individual was arrested and transported to the Blind River detachment, where they were lodged until sober.

While in custody, the accused became increasingly agitated and verbally abusive towards officers. The situation escalated when the individual began splashing toilet water in the cell area and at one point, the accused urinated through the bars of the cell onto the floor.

Gerry DICKINSON, 20 years old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000
  • Being intoxicated in a public place

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 6, 2025. 

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Dead Puppies Leads To 3 Arrests

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – After a lengthy investigation and tips provided by the public, three people have been charged.

On April 14, 2024, members from the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Police Service, along with the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), began a cruelty to animals’ investigation, which involves several deceased puppies abandoned in a blue recycle box at a landfill site, on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

As a result of the investigation, Heather SAWDON, 50 years-of-age, Cody SHAWBONQUIT, 33 years-of-age and Lawrence SHAWBONQUIT, 28 years-of-age, all from Atikameksheng First Nation, have been arrested and charged individually with, cruelty to animals – unnecessary pain, suffering or injury.

The 33-year-old person was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 6, 2025, in Sudbury.

The 50-year-old person was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 19, 2025, in Sudbury.

The 28-year-old person failed to attend court on February 6, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, in Sudbury, an arrest warrant is being issued.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – GURPREET SINGH Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in what began as a report of a collision that turned into a stolen motor vehicle investigation. 

On February 5, 2025, just before 6:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Heart Lake Road, near Charleston Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen. The occupant was placed under arrest.

As a result, GURPREET SINGH, 28, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of break-in instruments

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. 

For more information about vehicle theft, visit: https://www.opp.ca/autotheft 

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a snowmobile collision that sent two individuals to hospital in Southwest Middlesex.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service (EMS), and Southwest Middlesex fire were dispatched to an address on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a single snowmobile collision on private property.

As a result of the collision, the driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver, a 57-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has since died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

The passenger was also transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The investigation is continuing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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

1.5 Kg Fentanyl Bust

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – A Peterborough resident is facing drug-related charges following a joint investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Peterborough Police Service (PPS).

In the summer of 2024, the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and PPS began an investigation into drug trafficking activity throughout Peterborough and the surrounding area.

On January 28, 2025, five search warrants were executed in Peterborough, Durham Region and York Region by members from OPP OCEB, Peterborough OPP, OPP Community Street Crime Units in City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County and Northumberland County, as well as PPS Emergency Response Team.

As a result, the investigative team seized the following items:

  •         Approx. 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl
  •         Approx. 1.6 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  •         30 oxycodone tablets
  •         More than $5,000 in Canadian currency
  •         Eight cell phones
  •         Digital scales
  •         One laptop

Tirath ODEA, age 26 of Peterborough, has been charged with the following six offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  •         Possession of property obtained by crime
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl – two counts
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other opioid

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 10, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

Another Local Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On January 31st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township (ACW Twp).

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

A 26-year-old individual from ACW Twp has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 03, 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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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Victim Out $35,000

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On February 4, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

Investigation revealed that over the course of a year, the victim made a series of transactions amounting to approximately $35,000 through a cryptocurrency investment company. The victim stumbled upon this investment company through an online advertisement, where they later conversed with an individual on numerous occasions to facilitate the transactions. Once the victim became suspicious of the legitimacy of this company and declined sending additional funds, they were locked out of their account.

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.

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 Sudbury

Fentanyl Bust – Names Released

(SUDBURY, ON) – Two Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents are facing a total of 43 firearm and drug-related charges after a drug trafficking investigation in Sudbury.

In October 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) in Sudbury began an investigation into drug trafficking activity spanning various communities, including Sudbury, Parry Sound and Manitoulin Island.

On January 8, 2025, members from OPP OCEB, OPP Provincial Guns and Gang Enforcement Team, OPP Canine, OPP Highway Safety Division and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Emergency Response Unit and GSPS Canine conducted a vehicle stop with two occupants suspected of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, police executed two search warrants at a residence and storage locker in Toronto, seizing the following items:

  •         Five firearms with magazines and ammunition
  •         Approximately 850 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine
  •         Approximately 750 grams of suspected fentanyl
  •         Approximately 73 grams of suspected cocaine
  •         500 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  •         Approximately $100,000 in Canadian currency
  •         Two prohibited devices
  •         One body armour vest
  •         Packaging materials

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $200,000.

Anthony Eric DALEY-WILLIAMS, age 33 of Toronto, has been charged with the following 25 offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – five counts
  •         Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – five counts
  •         Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – five counts
  •         Possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order
  •         Possession of a prohibited device contrary to prohibition order
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
  •         Possession of a firearm with altered serial number
  •         Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on February 13, 2025.

Joan Claire GUCE, age 33 of Toronto, has been charged with the following 18 offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – five counts
  •         Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – five counts
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
  •         Possession of a firearm with altered serial number
  •         Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on February 19, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Caleb BESLEY – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 12:04 a.m., members of Huronia West OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on River Road West. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation after noticing an odour of alcohol on the driver. A roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) was administered on the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huronia West OPP Detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Caleb BESLEY, 31-year-old of Wasaga Beach, has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

7kg Drug Bust – Details Relased

(Ottawa)—A month-long investigation has led to the arrest of one individual and the execution of search warrants at two residences in Ottawa South last week.

As a result, investigators from the Guns and Gangs Unit seized:

  • Over 7 kg of illicit drugs and precursors, including cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone
  • .40 calibre handgun with extended magazines
  • Large quantity of ammunition
  • Bulletproof vest
  • Cell phones
  • Large amount of Canadian currency

Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, the name and gender of the arrested person are being withheld at this time. A 32-year-old Ottawa resident has been charged with multiple offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

CC 86 (1) USE/HANDLE/STORE FIREARM, ETC. CARELESSLY

CC 86 (2) CONTRAVENE SECTION 117(H) FIREARMS ACT REGULATION

CC 88 (1) POSSESS WEAPON, ETC./DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC PEACE

CC 91 (1) POSSESS FIREARM WITHOUT HOLDING A LICENCE

CC 92 (1) POSSESS RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED FIREARM KNOWINGLY NOT HOLDING A LICENCE AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

CC 92 (2) POSSESS PROHIBITED/RESTRICTED WEAPON OR PROHIBITED DEVICE KNOWING NO AUTHORITY X2

CC 95 (1) POSSESS UNLOADED REGULATION FIREARM

CC 96 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. OBTAINED BY CRIME

CC 117.01 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. WHILE PROHIBITED X3

CC 145 (5) (a) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RELEASE ORDER/NOT FTA COURT

CC 354 (1) POSSESS PROCEEDS OF PROPERTY OR THING OBTAINED BY CRIME/EXCEEDING $5000

CDSA 5 (2) POSSESS SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE FOR TRAFFICKING X4

The operation was conducted without incident with the support of the South and East Neighbourhood Response Teams and the Tactical Unit.

Anyone with information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal firearms or illicit drugs are asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Sasha MILLER Was Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Bonnechere Valley Township resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after a collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the evening of February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa after an off-duty OPP officer located a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Civic Centre Road. Investigation found the vehicle left the roadway, crossed on to the sidewalk and collided with a snowbank. The driver was taken into custody for impaired driving and transported to the detachment for testing where readings in excess of three times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained. Police also seized a quantity of alcohol during the course of the investigation. 

As a result of this incident 33-year-old Sasha MILLER has been charged with the following CC and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Driving motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

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 on February 24, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Whitewater Region

Benjamin LEE – Drunk Driving

(WHITEWATER REGION TWP, ON) – An American motorist is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a driving complaint in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the afternoon of February 3, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the UOV OPP began investigating after a possible impaired driver was reported on Highway 17 in Whitewater Region Township. Police located the vehicle a short time later and conducted a traffic stop as it turned onto Murphy Road. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the detachment for testing. Test results were more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit.    

As a result of this incident 43-year-old Benjamin LEE of Chesapeake, VA, USA, has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had a driver’s licence suspension registered 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 on February 25, 2025. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Scolds Public After Coon Call

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received several calls recently after residents have spotted a raccoon out during the day.

The primary focus of the OPP is public safety. The OPP wants to remind the public that anyone having issues with raccoons, skunks, bats or any other animal on their property needs to call a private animal removal service.

It’s a common myth that a raccoon walking around during the day is sick or has rabies. It’s true that raccoons are mostly nocturnal, but they can be active during the day for many different reasons. Raccoons will come out during the day if there is a food source available at a particular time, if they have been frightened out of their daytime sleeping spot, or if there is high competition in the area at night from other nocturnal animals.

“The OPP does not have the equipment to trap and house live animals or transport wild animals. Calling the police to deal with nuisance animals ties up the phone lines at the communications center and ties up law enforcement officers. A private animal removal service should be contacted instead of calling the police.” – Inspector Jodi Kays, Detachment Commander, Haldimand County OPP.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with an ongoing home invasion investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, assisted by the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and the West Region OPP Canine Unit, responded to a home invasion on Nixon Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Investigators determined that a group of four to five individuals forcibly entered a residence. Once inside, they interacted with three occupants, during which one occupant was physically assaulted and sustained minor injuries.

The suspects then fled the area, with some observed departing in a white van.

The suspects, described as black and Caucasian males, were wearing face coverings and dressed in black or grey hooded sweatshirts or zip-up jackets. They were also seen carrying what appeared to be firearms and other weapons during the incident.

Around 3:54 a.m., officers located and stopped a van matching the suspect vehicle’s description on Windham Road 14 in Simcoe. The driver and passenger were taken into custody without incident.

26-year-old Trevor MCCROSSAN from Richmond Hill, Ontario, and 41-year-old Diana BUVEHALL from Kingston, Ontario, have been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited) (three counts).

The accused individuals have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is actively conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone who was travelling on Nixon Road around the time of the incident and observed anything suspicious, or anyone with relevant information, is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122. Residents in the area are also asked to check their home surveillance systems for any footage that may assist in the investigation.

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

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.