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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

25 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following numerous driving complaints.

On January 12, 2025, just after 8:30 a.m., officers responded to traffic complaints regarding a vehicle being operated in a concerning manner. Officers located the vehicle in the area of Dougall Avenue and Kennedy Road. During the interaction, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result of the investigation, Alitzel GUTIERREZORTEGA, 25, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

• Green light – fail to proceed as directed

• Red light – proceed before green

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 30, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 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.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

KEMP – Impaired Driving

(BRANT, ON) – Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at approximately 11:51 p.m. on January 10, 2025. The incident occurred on Highway 403 and involved two vehicles that had left the roadway and entered the ditch.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers observed both vehicles unoccupied, with the drivers being assessed by EMS. The driver of a truck reported being struck from behind by another vehicle while traveling in the right lane. The collision caused both vehicles to veer into the ditch.

Officers interviewed the driver of the second vehicle, identified as Mathew KEMP. During the interaction, officers observed signs consistent with impairment, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and the odour of alcohol.

Based on the investigation, officers believed KEMP had been operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. KEMP was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the hospital for further assessment.

As a result, Mathew KEMP a 32-year-old from Drumbo has been charged with the following:

• Operation While Impaired

• Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

Mathew KEMP is scheduled to appear at the Brantford Court of Justice on January 23, 2025.

The Brant OPP reminds the public of the dangers of impaired driving. Anyone who observes a suspected impaired driver is encouraged to call 911 immediately.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

BALALONG – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On January 12, 2025, at 1:44 a.m., a member of Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on Seacliff Drive East, Municipality of Leamington.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver determined that they had previously consumed alcohol. As a result, they were arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.

Angelo BALALONG, a 31-year-old of Leamington, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle

·        Class G1 licence holder – carry front-seat passenger

·        Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·        Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour

·        Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·        Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 28, 2025.

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

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On January 12, 2025, at 2:32 a.m., members of Leamington detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision was on Sutton Drive, Municipality of Leamington.

Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck a parked vehicle and a house. The driver of the vehicle was attempting to flee the scene but was arrested by officers. The driver was transported to a local detachment.

As a result, Brayden HEWER, a 22-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 29, 2025.

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

No injuries were reported to the driver or any of the occupants of the residence.

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Blake BAIN – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON)- On January 11, 2025, at 1:52 a.m., a member of Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on County Road 22 near Beechwood Drive, Municipality of Lakeshore.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver determined that they had previously consumed alcohol. As a result, they were arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.

Blake BAIN, a 25-year-old of Lakeshore, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 28, 2025.

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

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Dafeit KNELSEN Facing Several Charges

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment conducted a traffic stop that resulted in two individuals taken into custody.

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Calton Line near Carter Road, Township of Malahide, for an observed Highway Traffic Act violation.

The investigating officer determined that the driver and passenger of the vehicle had outstanding arrest warrants held by Elgin OPP and both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

As a result, the driver, Dafeit KNELSEN, 42-years-old from Bayham, was charged with:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Insecure load
  • Fail to mark overhanging load
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 25, 2025.

Additionally, the passenger, Jayme PARTINGTON, 37-years-old from Bayham, was charged with:

  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 18, 2025.

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Oakville OPP Police Press Releases

9 Year Old Fatally Ejected From Vehicle

(OAKVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division (HSD) Burlington Detachment are investigating a single vehicle rollover collision that occurred on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) westbound, approaching Burloak Drive in the Town of Oakville.   

On Monday, January 13, 2025, just after midnight, a pickup truck was travelling westbound on the QEW when it entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled before coming to rest upright. The driver, a 38-year-old from Hamilton was transported to hospital and remains there with serious injuries, a 9-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle and transported to hospital without vital signs, he was pronounced deceased in hospital. Another 28-year-old passenger was not injured and remained at the scene.

Members of the HSD Traffic Support Unit are assisting with the investigation, the QEW westbound lanes were closed from Bronte Street for approximately six hours. The potential lack of seatbelt use is being investigated as a contributing factor in the collision.  

Any witnesses are asked to contact the Burlington Detachment at (905) 681-2511.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Michael HEARN – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges a local resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a suspicious motor vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Main Street within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Michael HEARN, a 49-year-old of Erin is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on January 21, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

GUAY – Drunk Driving

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – One person was charged with impaired driving as a result of a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program.

On January 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Temagami Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE spot-check on Highway 64 in Temagami.

During the program, police administered Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) tests and one driver failed. They were arrested and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing.

Richard GUAY, 30 years-of-age of Verner Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC), the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on January 28, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows officers with an approved screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without reasonable suspicion of impairment.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – 2 Arrested

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two more individuals in connection with a 2019 kidnapping and homicide investigation.

On March 12, 2019, the body of Jason BROWN, a 43-year-old of Kitchener, was located in the Oshawa area of Durham Region.

As a result of the investigation, two additional individuals were charged contrary to the Criminal Code.

Mathew DRUMOND, 38 years old of London, was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 465(1)(c)
  • Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 235(1)

The accused will make their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 2025.

Jessica MARTIN, 35 years old of North Perth, was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 235(1)
  • Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a)
  • Obstruct justice, section 139(1) – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) – two counts

The accused will make their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 2025.

Investigators have previously charged three other individuals in relation to this investigation.

The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and with the assistance of the OPP Biker Enforcement Unit.

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jason John BROWN.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

CIB File #: 955-10-2019-031

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OPP Police Press Releases Ramara

14 Year Old Run Over By Drinking Driver

(Ramara Township, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident after a youth was injured while being pulled on a GT Racer, which sent them to hospital.

On January 10, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Orillia OPP, Rama Police Service, Ramara Fire and EMS responded to an accident involving a 14-year-old youth that was runover by a vehicle that was pulling a GT Racer. A youth was transported to a local hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries and the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male from Ramara Township was charged with the following Provincial offences:

  •        Drive motor vehicle – Perform Stunt
  •        Careless Driving
  •        Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
  •        Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  •        Obstruct plate

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 that may be helpful, 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Increased Police Presence Near Chepstow

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP K-9, and OPP Aviation Unit responded to an incident in the Municipality of Brockton in Greenock Township just after 2:00 p.m. on January 11th, 2025. 

On Saturday, January 11th, 2025, South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road in Greenock Twp, north of Chepstow.

Officers interacted with an individual and have now taken that same individual safely into custody. Members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area mentioned above, however, there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is continuing, and more details will be released at the appropriate time.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

32 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On January 10, 2025, just before 11:00 pm, members of the Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police responded to a cell phone crash notification. The single vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of First Street and Pine street in the Town of Collingwood. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that the vehicle had destroyed the centre traffic light. As a result of the investigation, the Novice driver was arrested for impaired driving. Blood alcohol content was approximately two and a half times the legal limit.

33-yr-old Rodrigo LAVIA MARINHO of Toronto has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration – 80 plus (Criminal Code)
  • Novice drive – blood alcohol concentration above zero (Highway Traffic Act)

The male driver faces a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 11th, 2025.

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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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

MONK Arrested Again

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two local men with impaired driving between January 4th and 7th, 2025.

On Saturday January 4, 2025, just before midnight, a member of the public called police concerned about the condition of a driver who appeared to be having trouble with their vehicle in a parking lot of a building centre on Manitoba Street near Falkenburg Road in Bracebridge. Officers attended, entered into an impaired driving investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 38-year-old Evan MONK of Port Sydney with the following:

  • Operation while Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand CC 320.15(1)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a)
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code CC 320.18(1)(a) X 4.

He was held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

On Tuesday January 7, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer attended a service centre located on Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst and while there noticed a vehicle stopped at the gas pumps for an extended period of time. The officer approached the vehicle and had to rouse the driver. As a result of their investigation, police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Mackenzie WEAVER of Bracebridge with Operation while Impaired by Drug CC 320.14(1)(a) and Operation while Prohibited CC 320.18(1)(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 18, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Alison NICE Arrested After Posting Stolen Items From Legion Online

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after an investigation into a theft from the Royal Canadian Legion in Gravenhurst.

On November 16, 2024 police began an investigation into the theft of irreplaceable clothing items from the Royal Canadian Legion in Gravenhurst, ON. Further information was provided that the suspect had listed the stolen items on an online marketplace.

As a result of their investigation, police arrested and charged 49-year-old Alison NICE of Gravenhurst with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a) and Trafficking in Stolen Goods CC 355.5(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge next on February 4, 2025 to answer to her charges.