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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: David Frank SANTOS – Child Pornography

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) -Police have arrested and charged a Kingsville resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.

On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Kingsville, with assistance from assistance from the OPP Essex County Detachment, members of the OPP Digital Forensics Unit and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit. Several electronic devices were seized.

As a result of the investigation, David Frank SANTOS, 57 years old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Making Available Child Pornography, section 163.1(3)

·      Possession of Child Pornography, section 163.1(4)

·      Accessing Child Pornography, section 163.1(4.1)

The accused remains in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

McDOUGALL Arrested For Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Welland, Ontario resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic stop on Bluewater Highway in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 07, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding and spoke to the vehicle driver who had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville 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.

Danielle McDOUGALL, 31 years-of-age from Welland has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences found in the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 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 8th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

33 Year Old From Walkerton Arrested – Detials Released

(BROCKTON, ON) – On November 27, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fail to remain collision in the area of South Street and Yonge Street, Municipality of Brockton.

At approximately 9:21 p.m., a concerned citizen contacted police after observing a pick-up truck strike a stop sign in Walkerton before fleeing the area. A description of the vehicle was provided, and the investigating officer was able to locate a vehicle matching the description shortly thereafter. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected signs of alcohol consumption. A lawful demand was made for the driver to provide a sample of their breath, which was refused. The driver was placed under arrest.

Daniel PHARANT, 33-years-old, resident of Walkerton was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
  • Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)
  • Fail to report accident, HTA 199(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on December 17, 2025, to answer to the charges. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days, the drivers licence of the accused was suspended for 90 days.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan HATTON – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. 

At about 7:08p.m. of November 24, 2025, Huntsville OPP received a call reporting a pickup truck involved in a collision at the on ramp from South Mary Lake Rd. to Highway 11 northbound.  Police found the pickup truck had crashed through a metal guardrail. Witnesses reported seeing a male leaving the scene on foot.

Police received calls of a suspicious male in the area and locate the owner of the pickup truck. Police determined the male to be impaired and arrested the male.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan HATTON, 39 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Fail to remain at the scene of collision

·      Fail to Report Accident

The accused was released and is to appear in January 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Johnathan PERRIE WILLIE Arrested Following Collision

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kitchener resident with several criminal offences following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Huron East on November 07, 2025. 

Just after 6:00 p.m., on Friday, November 07, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a crash notification on Moncrieff Road in Huron East. Officers located a single-vehicle collision where a vehicle collided with a tree. Officers spoke to the driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The accused provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician which resulted in readings over the legal limit. A firearm and ammunition was found by police within the damaged vehicle.

Johnathan PERRIE WILLIE, 37 years-of-age from Kitchener has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 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 22, 2025. 

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Repeat Offender Arrested After Mischief & Harassment Of Business #StandYourGround

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On Tuesday, November 04, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a mischief and harassment at a business address on Main Street South in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly attempted to break into the locked business and harass an individual working inside.

The accused was located and arrested by police. They have been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Nathaniel DWYER, 27 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Criminal Harassment – Threatening Conduct,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (four counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Jayden DUNKLEY

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have laid drug trafficking charges against an individual from Mississauga after they were involved in a collision.

Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on December 1, OPP members were dispatched to a collision on Highway 417 westbound near Maitland. One of the drivers involved was arrested at the scene for Careless Driving. A search of the vehicle was conducted and resulted in officers seizing a large quantity of drugs.

As a result, Jayden DUNKLEY, 21 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Possession over 30g dried cannabis in a public place
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (other then heroin)
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Careless driving

The accused is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Danielle TIFFIN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a second individual in connection with the armed robbery and vehicle theft that occurred at a Picton gas station on November 22, 2025.

As part of the investigation, officers have charged:

Danielle TIFFIN, age 27 of Picton, has been charged with:

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

·        Fail to comply with probation order

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Oxford Tillsonburg

James Claringbold Arrested Following Collision

(SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – An individual from Tillsonburg is facing impaired driving related charges after a single vehicle collision on Plank Line.

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision that had occurred on Plank Line near Ostrander, in the Township of South-West Oxford. There were no reported injuries because of the collision.  

James Claringbold, 59-years-old, of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      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 was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 20, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas STOOP – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On December 1, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on 403 Highway East at King George Road in Brant County, Ontario.

During the police investigation no injuries were reported and a Thomas STOOP, 27-year-old male of Mount Elgin Ontario, was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on December 19, 2025. Mr. Stoop had his drivers licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Cassie Aniceto – Break & Enter

(Red Lake, ON) – The Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid Break and Enter and Mischief charges following an investigation within the Municipality of Red Lake.

On November 21, 2025, Red Lake OPP officers received information that initiated a Break and Enter investigation in Cochenour, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, officers identified and arrested one individual.

Cassie Aniceto, 31 years old, of Cochenour, Ontario, has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Lisa PETTIGREW Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP,ON) Stolen Vehicle Investigation On December 1, 2025, just after noon, a member of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling northbound on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township. The officer was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) to a licence plate attached to a vehicle reported stolen in the Toronto area.

The officer stopped the vehicle and identified the driver. In addition to being in possession of a stolen vehicle, it was discovered that the driver was prohibited from driving and was bound by a probation order. The vehicle was towed to be returned to its owner, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment.

As a result of this investigation, Lisa PETTIGREW, 28 years of Newmarket, faces charges under the Highway Traffic Act as well as the following Criminal Code charges:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Operation While Prohibited × 2
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order × 3

The accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 2, 2025.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Tara ELLIOTT – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) Impaired Driving Collision On December 1, 2025, at about 7:00 p.m., a single-vehicle collision was reported to police on Manly Avenue in the Town of Midland. Officers attended the scene and located a minivan that had left the roadway and was stuck in a snowbank.

Officers spoke with the driver, who showed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver provided a breath sample into a screening device and was arrested upon failing the test. The driver was transported to the detachment to provide further breath tests.

As a result of this investigation, Tara ELLIOTT, 49 years of Midland, faces the following Criminal Code charges:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Over 80 Milligrams

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on December 18, 2025. Upon being charged with impaired driving, the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tudor & Cashel Tyendiaga Mohawk Territory

Violent Robbery – Tracy VARDY & Roxanne WEST

(TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing numerous charges after violent robberies in Madoc and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

On Monday, December 1, 2025, shortly after 3:30 p.m., two people filled a vehicle with fuel at a gas station on Highway 62 in Madoc. They went inside, refused to pay for the gas and other items that were taken from the store. One person inside the store was struck with a baseball bat, resulting in serious injuries. Another person was also assaulted.

The pair was able to flee as officers arrived.

Then, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the same two people entered a store on Airport Road in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. An employee was struck with a baseball bat, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. One of the would-be robbers then left the building.

Officers from the Tyendinaga Police Service and OPP quickly arrived on the scene and located and arrested one individual in parked pick-up truck. The second person was located and arrested inside the store.

Tracy VARDY, age 59 of Tudor and Cashel Township has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon – three counts
  • Assault causing bodily harm – two counts
  • Robbery with violence – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Roxanne WEST, age 55 of Tudor and Cashel has been charged with:

  • Robbery with violence – two counts
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Accessory after the fact

Both accused were held in custody, with bail hearings scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Tuesday December 2, 2025.

The investigation by the Central Hastings and Prince Edward County OPP Crime Units are continuing to investigation in collaboration with the Tyendinaga Police Service. The Lennox and Addington County Detachment and OPP Forensic Identification Services are assisting.

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Northumerland OPP Oshawa Police Press Releases

Monika PUCZYNSKI – Drunk Driving

(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 Port Hope.

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Morris Church Road. The caller described a passenger vehicle with a lone occupant. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also dispatched to the scene.

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

As a result, Monika PUCZYNSKI (36) from Oshawa, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in December. 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.