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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Daryl Pittock – Drunk Driving

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from Tillsonburg is facing impaired driving related charges following a traffic complaint.

On November 1, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver, on Broadway Road in the Town of Tillsonburg. Officers patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle.

Daryl Pittock, 59-years-old, of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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 December 30, 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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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Dan MOGA Was Arrested Following Collision

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Montreal man is facing a Criminal Code (CC) charge after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Petawawa. 

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the collision on November 10, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Highway 17 in Petawawa near Paquette Road.  

The sideswipe collision involved a passenger car and a pickup truck. One driver was taken to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics with minor injuries. Investigation found that the driver of the pickup truck was prohibited from driving. 

As a result of the incident, 31-year-old Dan MOGA was arrested and charged with Operation While Prohibited contrary to the CC. The accused was released with a court date in December, and their vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.  

A section of Highway 17 was closed for approximately one and a half hours to allow for the investigation and removal of the involved vehicles. 

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 5 Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Multiple individuals have been charged in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Treaty Three Police Service and members from the Dryden OPP Detachment.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the Dryden OPP CSCU with support from the North West Region OPP Emergency Response Team executed search warrants on two residences on Mary Avenue in the city of Dryden. The execution of the warrants led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, Canadian currency, and various drug-related paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, Robert ANDERSON, 51 years old from Dryden, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Obstruct peace officer

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 12, 2025.

Marcia CAMPBELL, 39 years old from Dryden, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 12, 2025.

Samantha CHIKANE, 35 years old from Dryden, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 12, 2025.

Courtney MUNN, 33 years old from Dryden, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 10, 2025.

Shawna PARENTEAU, 29 years old from Wabigoon, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 12, 2025.

If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact Dryden OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit crimestoppers.ca. 

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Zachary PASSMORE – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired driving.

On November 3, 2025, at 1:45 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Taylor Road in Bracebridge. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 36-year-old Zachary PASSMORE of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation – Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 16, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake Thunder Bay

Noah HANEY – Impaired Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On November 7th, 2025 at approximately 10:57 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service from a concerned citizen who had stopped to check on a distressed motorist located along Highway 11-17, east of Terry Fox Memorial, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

The officers, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provided assistance to the motorist, although subsequent to the investigation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence of a controlled substance. After a thorough vehicle search, the officer’s located cannabis, open alcohol & suspect cocaine. The individual was arrested & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Noah HANEY, 27, of the Red Lake, Ontario was charged with:

Criminal Code:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine;

Provincial Offences:

  • Novice driver – presence of drug;
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available;
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor;
  • Fail to have insurance card;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on January 7th, 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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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO North York OPP Police Press Releases

Sergio MEJIA MOLINA – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision in Adjala-Tosorontio Township.

On November 6, 2025, shortly after 3:30 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single in the ditch that had also collided with a residential mailbox on Concession Road 5 in Adjala-Tosorontio Township. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. Upon further investigation officers learned that the same vehicle had been involved in a fail to stop earlier that night with Caledon OPP, as a result leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Sergio MEJIA MOLINA 28-years-old of North York was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on December 4, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. 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 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Chantal SCHLEGEL Was Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Disturbance results in charges.

On November 4, 2025, at 4:22 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a disturbance.

Investigation revealed the victim and accused were known to each other.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, Chantal SCHLEGEL, a 28-year-old, of no fixed address has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in London to speak to the charges on December 18, 2025.

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 Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 741 Grams Of Cocaine – Denneil MORGAN & Elijah MCPHERSON

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation that culminated in arrests and the execution of a search warrant.

In the summer of 2025, Orillia CSCU received information regarding drug trafficking activity involving an individual operating within the City of Orillia. Through a combination of physical and technological surveillance, investigators gathered grounds to arrest the suspect and obtained search warrants for associated addresses.

On November 6, 2025, police stopped a vehicle travelling northbound on Highway 11 from the Greater Toronto Area. Two individuals were arrested, and a search warrant was executed at a residence linked to one of the accused. A quantity of drugs and evidence related to trafficking were seized from both the vehicle and residence, including:

·        741 grams of cocaine

·        3.5 grams of psilocybin

·        $500 in Canadian currency

·        Drug trafficking indicia

As a result, the following individuals have been charged:

Denneil MORGAN, 43 years old, of Brampton:

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA 5(2))

·        Fail to Comply with Undertaking (CC 145(5)(a))

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC 354(1)(a))

Elijah MCPHERSON, 27 years old, of Windsor:

·        Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA 5(2))

·        Fail to Comply with Undertaking (CC 145(5)(a))

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC 354(1)(a))

·        Possession of Psilocybin (CDSA 4(1))

Both accused were held for bail and remain in custody pending future court appearances.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

Raymond DRIFFIELD – Drunk Driving

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – A RIDE program in Sundridge resulted in impaired and prohibited driving charges for a Scarborough resident.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Almaguin Highlands OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Main Street when they stopped a driver and observed signs of alcohol consumption. Further investigation revealed the driver was criminally prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. The individual was arrested and transported to the Burk’s Falls OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Raymond DRIFFIELD, 38 years-of-age from Scarborough, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on January 8, 2026. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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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Barrie OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan WEGNER – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic complaint reporting an aggressive driver led to impaired driving charges.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to reports of a driver behaving aggressively in a commercial parking lot on Highway 11 South. Officers located the vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Dylan WEGNER, 27 years-of-age from Barrie, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on December 9, 2025. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The James Bay OPP continues to prioritize road safety through enforcement and community awareness, reminding all drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.

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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Cole BOLGER – Drunk Driving

(CALLANDER, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding in Callander resulted in impaired driving charges for a North Bay resident.

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., North Bay OPP officers stopped a vehicle travelling 96 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Highway 654. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of alcohol consumption. The individual was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cole BOLGER, 18 years-of-age from North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Speeding – 36 km/h over post limit

·        Drive motor vehicle no plates

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2025, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Barry TONNELLI – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed.

After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at an apartment unit on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Barry TONNELLI, 73 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 8, 2026.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe from drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired drivers continue to pose a significant threat to road safety across the province.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Barry TONNELLI Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed.

After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at an apartment unit on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge. During the interaction, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and subsequently placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Blind River detachment, where they refused to provide a breath sample.

Barry TONNELLI, 73 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 8, 2026.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe from drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired drivers continue to pose a significant threat to road safety across the province.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion -Lee Mack & Angus Noganosh Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – On November 4, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons related call at a residence on Barrie Road in Orillia.

Officers arrived to find signs of a violent disturbance. Two suspects had reportedly assaulted an individual inside the residence using a staple gun and a guitar, then fled the scene. They allegedly returned moments later, forcibly re-entering the home.

The following day, officers from the Community Mobilization Unit located and arrested the suspects.

As a result:

Lee Mack, 35 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

  • Adult Assault with a Weapon
  • Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Angus Noganosh, 21 years old, of Penetanguishene, has been charged with:

  • Adult Assault with a Weapon
  • Adult Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order ×2

Both individuals were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn, and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online, please visit http://www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at http://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 $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases Smiths Falls

Murder – Ronald GOUGH Arrested

(ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2023 homicide of an Elizabethtown-Kitley Township resident.

On Monday, July 31, 2023, shortly after 7:00 a.m., officers from the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at a residence in the Toledo area. Upon arrival, officers located 66-year-old Giles DAGENAIS deceased.

Following an extensive investigation, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Ronald GOUGH, 58 years old of Smiths Falls, was arrested and charged with first degree murder contrary to section 231 of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. 

The investigation is being conducted by the Leeds County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with assistance from the Smiths Falls Police Service. The investigation was also being carried out in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Forensic Pathology Service. Additional support is being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

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