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Forest OPP Police Press Releases

38 Year Old Deceased Following Workplace Incident

(FOREST, ON) – On December 9, 2025, just before 4:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and local Fire Services responded to a workplace incident at an address on Douglas Line in Forest, Municipality of Lambton Shores.

Police arrived on scene and located an individual who had sustained life-threatening injuries while working on equipment. A 38-year-old individual from London was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has been notified and has assumed carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information or inquiries related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ministry of Labour at 1-877-202-0008.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in 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 $2,000.

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Cobourg Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Kirsten HASTED Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

On December 9, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pick-up truck in the ditch in the area of County Road 25 and Dominion Street.

After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment

As a result, Kirsten HASTED (50) from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 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.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

David PLUMLEY Facing Numerous Charges

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest brining a rash of thefts to conclusion.

On Friday November 21, 2025, shortly after 9:30am, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a tractor that had been stolen from a location on Highway 7 just east of Highway 28 in the township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. The tractor, a 2013 John Deere, was last seen on Thursday November 20, 2025. On Saturday November 22, 2025, officers recovered the tractor after it had been abandoned by the individual driving it.

On Saturday November 22, 2025, shortly after 9:30pm, a Northumberland OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a break and enter that occurred at a business located on Front Street in Hastings. On site security footage showed an individual break the door, enter and then leave with property belonging to the store.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00am, Peterborough County OPP received a call for service regarding an alarm at a business on Buckhorn Road in Selwyn Township. Officers arrived on scene to find a door had been broken and the alarm was still sounding. A review of the security footage showed an individual arrive in a school bus, break the door and enter the business. A sum of money was determined to have been taken.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, just prior to 9:00am, the Peterborough County OPP were advised that a school bus had been located in Peterborough City. Through investigation, it was determined to have been stolen earlier from a business on Highway 7 in the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. The recovered vehicle was returned to the business.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a business located on Sand Road in Asphodel-Norwood Township. The security footage was reviewed showing an individual enter a building on the property then leave with items belonging to the business.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, members of the OPP Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located the individual identified in all of the related occurrences at a residence in the City of Peterborough. The accused was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment.

David PLUMLEY (age 62) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

• Flight from peace officer

• Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Theft over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000 – two counts

• Theft under $5,000 – two counts

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – two counts

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

If you have information about any sort of criminal activity, the OPP urge you to call in tips to 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers.

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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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Kendal ATKIN – Impaired Operation

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired driving following a collision on Bath Road in Loyalist Township yesterday.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members were advised of a collision involving a possible impaired driver on Bath Road in the area of County Road 4 in Loyalist Township. Police attended the location and following an investigation, one involved driver was arrested and then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kendal ATKIN, a 29-year-old from Toronto, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 13, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

30 Year Old Huron East Resident Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 22, 2025. 

On Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Stone School Line in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Joshua LAYCOX, 30 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with three provincial offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Cannabis Control Act (CCA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Resident Arrested – Name Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 6, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 21 in Kincardine, where they observed a vehicle travelling northbound with no rear lights.

A traffic stop was conducted, and the investigating officer detected signs of alcohol consumption from the driver. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Eugene CORPUZ, 32-years-old, of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, to answer to the charge.

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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Lansdowne OPP Police Press Releases

Danielle LANGAGER – Impaired Driving

(LANSDOWNE, ON) – A driver who failed to stop at the Canada-United States border was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired driving by drug.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, shortly after 3:30 p.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were requested to assist with an investigation initiated by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers believed the driver to be impaired, and assistance from a Leeds OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) was requested.

As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old Danielle LANGAGER of Ohio, US, has been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code. The CBSA is conducting a parallel investigation, and any inquiries relating to their investigation should be directed to them.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Pratheeb UTHAYAKUMAR Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Shelburne resident with impaired operation-related offences following a motor vehicle collision (MVC).

On November 29, 2025, just before 10:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of County Road 11 and 5 Sideroad in the Township of Amaranth.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the drivers, who were being assessed by paramedics, and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Pratheeb UTHAYAKUMAR, a 36-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Dangerous operation

•      Pass on right – not in safety

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists 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. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew MAC INNIS & Kevin GEEN – Impaired Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two motorists with impaired operation following separate incidents.

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers stopped a pickup truck on Front Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills for a traffic offence. After speaking with the driver, police initiated an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Kevin GEEN (47) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

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

On December 7, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., OPP received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope with only three tires and having struck a barrier. Officers located the vehicle stopped on the shoulder and arrested the driver for impaired operation. The individual was transported to a detachment for further tests.

As a result, Andrew MAC INNIS (36) from Caledon, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Dangerous operation

–      Improper tires

Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in January 2026.

For each impaired driving charge, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impoundment were imposed as per statute.

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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Home Invasion – Austin WIGHT & Justine BEAULIEU Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people  after responding to a break and enter.

On Monday December 8, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a multi complex residence on Queen Street, West Nipissing.

Police attended the location and located the two individuals involved in the break and enter.

As a result of the investigation, Austin WIGHT, 31 years-of-age, from Brighton and Justine BEAULIEU, 27 years-of-age from West Nipissing, were both arrested and charged with:

  • Break, enter dwelling house
  • Mischief

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 5, 2026, in North Bay.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Alexander BANKES Arrested After Family Dispute

(NORTH MIDDLESEX ON) – Family dispute at a residence in Dorchester leads to charges. 

On December 8, 2025, at 7:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address in Dorchester, Thames Centre, for the report of a family dispute.

An individual was placed under arrest and was transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

The victim was transported to hospital as a precaution.

As a result, Alexander BANKES, a 29-year-old of Dorchester, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault (two counts)
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The accused was held for bail.

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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Area OPP Chesley OPP Police Press Releases

Brockton Collision – Shawn WOODWARD Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 5, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision on Concession 22, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended the scene and discovered a pick-up truck in the ditch. The driver did not remain at the scene of the collision but was located nearby shortly thereafter. While interacting with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. They were taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Shawn WOODWARD, 28-years-old, resident of Chesley was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, to answer to the charge.

If you were witness to the collision, or have dash camera footage available from that area on that date and time, please contact the South Bruce OPP.

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 Strathroy-Caradoc

Two Arrested After AI Alerts Police

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver and passengers.

On December 7, 2025, at 4:13 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

A search of the vehicle revealed a firearm and ammunition.

As a result, Kyrien GOLAY-LAUSANNE, a 25-year-old of London, has been charged under Criminal Code, and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The passengers, Barry STURGEON, a 22-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and Sierra BOUDREAU, a 23-year-old of London, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place

All three accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on January 27, 2026, to speak to the charges.

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

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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Area OPP Howick OPP Police Press Releases

49 Year Old From Howick Arrested – Details Released

(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Twp resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 21, 2025. 

On Friday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Amberley Road in Howick Twp.  

Officers confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Jason RICHARDSON, 49 years-of-age from Howick Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with six provincial offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), Tobacco Tax Act (TTA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 12, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Waubaushene

Drunk Driver Arrested In North Huron

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Waubaushene, Ontario resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Township of North Huron on November 21, 2025. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were checking driver sobriety at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint and conducted a traffic stop on Amberley Road in North Huron. Police spoke to the vehicle driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Eric BRINCAT, 40 years-of-age from Waubaushene, ON has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29 2025.