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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Joseph MCALISTER Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired operation after a traffic stop with a vehicle having an obstructed rear view.

On Monday February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, conducted a traffic stop with a pick-up truck that had snow obstructing the rear view of the vehicle and failed to stop for a stop sign on Nipissing Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and a search of the vehicle located open liquor.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph MCALISTER, 60 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Insecure load
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to notify change of address
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 5, 2026, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

4 Students Sent to Hospital After School Bus Collision

 (NORWICH, ON) – A school bus carrying approximately 40 Elementary School students, left the roadway and crashed into a ditch, in Norwich Township.

At approximately 8:55 a.m., on February 18, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, along with Oxford County Fire Services and Oxford County Paramedic Services, were called to a single-vehicle collision on Old Stage Road in Norwich Township.

Four children were taken to hospital, by ambulance, with minor injuries.

No other injuries have been reported.

The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Old Stage Road is currently closed between Middletown Line and Old 14 Line and is expected to be closed for a couple of hours. Please avoid the area.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Bradley REANEY Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into a suspected break-and-enter in Simcoe.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 5:48 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected break-and-enter at a residence on Kent Street North in Simcoe.

Officers attended the location and conducted a search of the residence, where an individual was found inside the home. The individual was then taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 41-year-old Bradley REANEY of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Unlawfully in dwelling house,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

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Free Press North Huron OPP WFP

Taxes To Skyrocket After Sexual Assault & Nelson Santos Refusing To Uphold Constitution [Video]

(Wingham, North Huron) The 17Feb2026 North Huron council meeting was not opened with taking a few seconds to repeal the unconstitutional portion of their procedural bylaw. It was started by the Public/Press gallery standing and singing the National Anthem, hats over hearts. Not one single person on Council rose for the Anthem, or sung our oath to “Stand on guard for Thee”. Unfortunately it got much worse, as that was just the start of their disrespect for our Constitution, Anthem and the Citizenry they are paid to Represent.

Despite councillors all receiving legal notice, and a legal opinion confirming what they are doing is unlawful, Nelson Santos will not back down. They are litterally claiming ignnorace is an excuse to break the law. This constitutional crisis could have been settled in less than 30 seconds, but North Huron CAO Nelson Santos is obstructing Democracy and violating charter rights en masse 

CAO Nelson Santos instead wants town staff to do a report, and for council to obtain a further legal opinion in the hopes they can stall, monetize and save face. This refusal to obey the law will cost the taxpayers a fortune as councilors and CAO attempt to stall and save face. They will eventually have to face the fact they have been violating charter rights and abusing their power for at least a decade. Essentially, they are being forced to admit they are criminals in public, and are fighting back.

After the meeting let out, North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer accosted serveral members of the Public with vile and disgusting comments. When Falconer was confronted with this abuse of the Public, he went “Squirrely”, charged at the person, and alledgedly sexuallly assaulted someone by grabbing their testicles.

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Area OPP Morris-Turnberry OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

34 Year Old Arrested In Morris-Turberry – OPP Withhold Name To Protect Criminal’s Safety #WaitInTheTruck

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – On January 16, 2026, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Morris-Turnberry.

As a result of the investigation, officers learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 34-year-old individual from Central Elgin has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Criminal Harassment – (two counts),

–      Forcible Confinement.

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

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

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 PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Tyler RABISHAW – Drunk Driving

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – One individual has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Township of Plympton-Wyoming.

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road, near Aberarder Line.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler RABISHAW, a 36-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming, 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)

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 in the City of Sarnia on March 25, 2026.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Centre Of Wellington Fergus OPP

Dylan PYKE – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been charged following a collision in Fergus.

On February 17, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Tower Steet South in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Dylan PYKE, a 38-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

Neither driver sustained injuries.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 10, 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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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three motorists in unrelated impaired driving investigations.

On February 11, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pick-up truck in the ditch on Hillview Drive North in the Township of Hamilton. Police arrived and noted damage to nearby property belonging to a telecommunications company.

After speaking with the uninjured motorist, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Brandon PITT (30) from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

–              Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in April.

On February 13, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded following a report from a concerned member of the public regarding a commercial vehicle driver who was unresponsive on Vimy Ridge Road in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

After interacting with the driver, officers began an impaired operation investigation, resulting in the motorist being taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Dylan LEDUC (33) from Belleville, has been charged with:

–              Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–              Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–              Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

–              Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March.

On February 13, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a pick-up truck in the ditch on County Road 18 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

Police located a person matching the description of the driver walking away from the area of the collision. Officers spoke to the uninjured individual and, following an impaired operation investigation, the person was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment.

David LAZAREVICH (56) from Roseneath, has been charged with:

–              Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

For each of the accused, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound were also imposed.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. Your call could prevent serious consequences. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is a criminal offence, and speeding is another dangerous behavior that can lead to those same serious consequences. If you plan to drink or consume drugs, plan ahead: arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or choose another safe option. Slow down, stay sober, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Brent DAY – Impaired Operation

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired operation after investigating a traffic complaint.

On Monday February 16, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, responded to a driver passed out in a parked vehicle in a live lane on Highway 144, near Onaping Falls, Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, Brent DAY, 33 years-of-age, from Dowling, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs and use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 11, 2026, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

James FRANK Was Arrested

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A driver is charged following a complaint of a road rage incident.

On February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a road rage incident that occurred on Shamrock Drive in Erin.

As a result of the investigation, James FRANK, a 29-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 5, 2026.

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.

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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Etobicoke Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

$1,000,000 Fraud – Eghosa IYAMU & Gerardo GENTILE

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a long‑term fraud investigation.

In August 2022, Northumberland OPP received a complaint reporting that over $1 million CAD had been lost in a fraud in which the victim believed they were investing in a legitimate business.

The complainant advised that multiple transactions had occurred dating back to 2018, and that an in‑person meeting related to the alleged investment took place outside of Canada.

Following over a three‑year investigation by members of the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit, two individuals were arrested earlier this month.

Eghosa IYAMU (51) from Etobicoke, has been charged with:

–          Fraud over $5,000

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

Gerardo GENTILE (63) from Bradford-West Gwillimbury, has been charged with:

–          Fraud over $5,000

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

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

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Burford Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Devon ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

 (NORWICH, ON) – Members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested an impaired driver thanks to a call from a concerned citizen.

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 1:54 a.m., Oxford OPP responded to a report of a driver who appeared to be intoxicated, on Old Highway 2, in Norwich Township.

As a result of the investigation, Devon ROBINSON, a 22-year-old resident of Burford, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 31, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Oxford Woodstock

Kevin FAUBERT – Drunk Driving

 (SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – Members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested an impaired driver thanks to a concerned citizen reporting a traffic complaint.

On February 15, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Oxford OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the east-bound lanes of Highway 401, in South-West Oxford Township.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin FAUBERT, a 43-year-old resident of Woodstock, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on March 31, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Dillon OUTERBRIDGE – Drunk Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after they crashed their vehicle in the Town of Tillsonburg.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., on February 13, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a single-vehicle collision on Quarter Town Line in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Dillon OUTERBRIDGE, a 22-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 31, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Drug Bust At RIDE – Meghan MACDONALD

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three local residents following an incident involving a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the Town of Shelburne.

On February 17, 2026, just after 12:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP A Platoon officers were conducting a RIDE spot check in the area of Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne when they observed a black SUV allegedly attempting to evade the checkpoint. Officers located the vehicle moments later. Upon conducting the traffic stop, officers discovered drug paraphernalia, which led to a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation.

Meghan MACDONALD, a 48-year-old female from Shelburne, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of unmarked cigarettes
  • Consuming liquor in an unauthorized place

Additionally, a 47-year-old male from Shelburne and a 49-year-old male from Mono were released at the scene, both receiving numerous Provincial Offences Notices.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead if consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare service, public transit, or arrange to stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair judgment and reaction time. In a split second, impaired driving can result in life-altering consequences for yourself and others.

Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. To report suspected unlawful activity, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.