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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua BARREIRA Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with a neighbour dispute in Simcoe.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 4:29 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported neighbour dispute on Highway 3 in Simcoe.

The investigation determined that an interaction occurred between two individuals after one of them unlawfully entered onto the other’s property. It was further determined that the same individual had previously threatened the other person.

As a result, 37-year-old Joshua BARREIRA of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Trespassing at night,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

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Free Press North Huron OPP WFP

North Huron CAO Nulls All Bylaws – Enforcement Officers To Be Let Go #12Jan #ItsTime

(Wingham, North Huron) — Cameras and questions are now allowed back at North Huron council meetings, thanks to CAO Nelson Santos.

In a written response to public questions about snow-covered sidewalks, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township of North Huron has made a declaration with sweeping implications: municipal bylaws no longer apply to North Huron. This opens North Huron up to litigation for previous overreach incidents on private property.

At the next meeting on 12Jan2026 council is expected to announce they will letting by-law enforcement officers go, and eliminating that position, saving taxpayers $70,000+/year. “There are no bylaws to enforce anymore, and they weren’t allowed to enforce bylaws anyway, why would continue to pay for enforcement officers?”

In his email, the CAO Nelson Santos states that “municipal responsibilities and mandates do not fall under nor are qualified under its own municipal bylaws,” asserting instead that the Township is governed solely by provincial legislation and regulation when carrying out its duties.

The Revolution Will Be Streamed Live 12Jan 5:30pm #ItsTime #CamerasUp #PickASide
Paul Heffer Rendered Moot: Questions & Cameras Return To North Huron Council Meetings #ItsTime #12Jan
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Gore Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Cade MCCURDY – Attempt Murder, Etc.

(GORE BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with attempted murder following a firearm-related incident in Manitoulin.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm-related incident in the area of Emery Road and Highway 542 in Gordon Township. There were no physical injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, Cade MCCURDY, 23 years old of Gordon Township, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Attempt to commit murder, section 239(1)(b)
  • Assault, section 266
  • Pointing a firearm, section 87
  • Firearm use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a) – two counts
  • Careless use of firearm, section 86(1)
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, section 88
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
  • Obstruct peace officer, section 129(a)
  • Breaking and entering a dwelling-house with intent to commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(a)

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Forensic Identification Services, the OPP Canine Unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Manitoulin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP Mount Forest OPP Police Press Releases

65 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A motorist is charged after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint in Mount Forest.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE checkpoint to examine the sobriety of drivers on Sligo Road in Mount Forest, when they found a driver to be operating their vehicle with an open container of liquor.

As a result of the investigation, a 65-year-old from Mount Forest, is charged under the Liquor Licence Act (LLCA) with:

  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The charge of ‘Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor’ under the LLCA is accompanied by a $215.00 fine.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Gowanstown Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Gordon SNYDERS – Failure To Comply

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – A Gowanstown driver is facing charges following a traffic stop.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a traffic stop on King Street in Minto of a suspected impaired driver.

As a result of the investigation, Gordon SNYDERS, a 57-year-old from Gowanstown, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 23, 2026.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A young snowmobiler is facing impaired charges after getting stuck in a ditch along Highway 6.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Highway 6 in Fergus when they located a snowmobile stuck in a ditch.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.

The Wellington OPP would like to remind snowmobilers to ride smart, ride safe and NEVER ride impaired.

If you have an urgent complaint or if you suspect someone is operating a snowmobile while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you witness unsafe snowmobile activity or riders using closed trails, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Harold Tyson ST-DENIS Facing Numerous Charges

(ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION, ON) – One person is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop involving an ATV at the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN).

On the afternoon of January 5, 2026, UOV OPP patrol officers observed an ATV on AOPFN being driven erratically and disobeying stop signs. A traffic stop was conducted on Kokomis Road and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized. 

As a result of this incident 49-year-old Harold Tyson ST-DENIS, a resident of AOPFN, was charged with the following CC and HTA offences:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

·        No driver’s licence

·        Driving while under suspension

·        Fail to drive on shoulder

·        Disobey stop sign – two counts

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their ATV was towed and impounded for 14 days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 10, 2026. 

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Douro-Dummer OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew D’ENTREMONT Was Arrested

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after a crash early New Years Day.

On Thursday January 1, 2026, at approximately 5:00am, Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Stenner Road in Douro-Dummer Township. The caller advised that an individual had arrived at their residence stating they crashed their vehicle. The individual eventually returned to the vehicle after police had been contacted. 

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the driver and determined them to be impaired. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing where samples were provided over double the legal limit. 

Matthew D’ENTREMONT (age 26) of Fraserville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 10, 2026.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

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

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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EDWARDSBURG CARDINAL OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua LAMOUREUX Was Arrested Again

(EDWARDSBURGH-CARDINAL TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a vehicle, which initially fled from officers, was stopped in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Township.

Officers with the Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation on Thursday, January 8, 2026, around 2:00 a.m. on County Road 2 in Cardinal. The vehicle fled a high speed. Officers did not conduct a pursuit for safety reasons.

The car was spotted a short time later by Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP officers in Morrisburg. The officers followed the vehicle to the Iroquois area, where Grenville OPP officers utilized a spike belt and other measures to safely stop the vehicle. Two people were arrested without further incident. There were no injuries, although one OPP cruiser was struck by the vehicle.

Officers seized a firearm and an imitation firearm, as well as cannabis and other substances and suspected stolen property.

Joshua LAMOUREUX, age 39 of North Grenville, has been charged with:

  • Flight from a peace officer – two counts
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Using a plate unauthorized for a vehicle
  • Driving with cannabis readily available
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Failing to comply with a release order
  • Failure to comply with a release order

Joyce LA FRANCE, age 42 of Elizabethtown Township has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Obstructing a peace officer

The investigation is continuing, and additional charges are pending.

Both individuals are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

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Amaranth Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew BADHRUBARAYAN – Break & Enter

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Amaranth resident with break and enter, along with additional offences, following an investigation.

On January 8, 2026, shortly after 2:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of First Avenue and Jelly Street in the Town of Shelburne in response to a commercial alarm at a retail store. The complainant reported that a lone suspect had used a hammer to gain entry to the store and provided a description of the individual.

Due to the quick response, a keen-eyed officer observed an individual matching the suspect description walking along the roadway near the scene. Police were able to identify the individual, resulting in a break and enter investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew BADHRUBARAYAN, a 40-year-old male from Amaranth, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Break and enter a place to commit an indictable offence
  • Possession of break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date.

The Dufferin OPP remind residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information, dash camera footage, or security video related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Dufferin OPP.

Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or other suspected unlawful activity is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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MInden OPP Police Press Releases

Fentanyl Bust – MADILL & DAVIS

(MINDEN, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals following an investigation involving drugs.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment and the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a location on Parkside Street in Minden. Items seized include 63.5 grams of fentanyl, 9 grams of cocaine, $195 Canadian currency and two shotgun shells.

As a result of the investigation, Vallinda DAVIS, 69 years-of-age, of Minden and Jamie MADILL, 46 years-of-age, of Minden, have been charged with:

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

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit substances in Haliburton County, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.khcrimestoppers.com  where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair Wallaceburg

Tyler MCKILLICAN – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic complaint has led to an individual being arrested for impaired driving.

On January 6, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver. Police located the involved vehicle on Highway 40 near Rokeby Line, where a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler MCKILLICAN, a 30-year-old of Wallaceburg, 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)

-Dangerous Operation

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 on February 3, 2026, in Sarnia.

Lambton OPP would like to thank the member of the public who promptly reported the traffic complaint. Their vigilance helps us keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy LORD Was Arrested Again

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual is facing charges following a report of a suspicious person in Haldimand County.

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person attempting to enter vehicles on Maple Street, Dunnville.

The individual was located and taken into custody.

Jeremy LORD, 26-years-old of Dunnville has been charged with the following offences:

·        Theft Under $5000

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga today.

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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Justin SWAIN Was Arrested

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – A Guelph driver is charged following a traffic stop.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Fife Road in the City of Guelph, when their cruiser’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system registered a “hit” on a potential suspended driver.

As a result of the investigation, Justin SWAIN, a 43-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 13, 2026.

Vehicle was impounded for 45 days, as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

63 Year Old Vs Hydro Pole

(BROCKTON, ON) – On January 6, 2025, at approximately 6:41 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a hydro pole on Durham Street East, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended the collision scene and found that a dump truck had struck a hydro pole on the east hill of Durham Street East in Walkerton. No injuries were reported, however power to select areas of town were affected. Hydro crews were on site for the following several hours for the repair.

As a result, a 63-year-old motorist from Walkerton was charged with careless driving, contrary to section 130(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

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.