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OPP Police Press Releases Smiths Falls

OPP Admits Officer Misapplied Law in Smiths Falls Incident #FTP #FilmThePolice

(SMITHS FALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a video showing an officer responding to a request from restaurant staff to remove an individual who was filming inside their business.

In Ontario under the Trespass to Property Act, property owners or those responsible for a property have the legal right to ask someone to leave if they are doing something that is considered prohibited. The owner or person in charge of the property is responsible for deciding what is prohibited. If the individual refuses to leave when asked, they may be trespassing. In that case, the owner or occupier can call the police to help remove the person from the property.

We acknowledge that the officer’s response in the video does not align with the provisions of the Trespass to Property Act.

The incident is being reviewed and addressed internally to reinforce both appropriate conduct and application of the law. We remain committed to supporting our members with ongoing training and guidance to help ensure responses reflect legal standards and the professionalism we expect from our officers.

The OPP values the trust placed in us by the public and remains committed to respectful, lawful and informed interactions across all communities we serve.

Regarding the original call for service at the location, the OPP did conduct an initial investigation. The matter has now been referred to the Canada Border Services Agency.

Editor’s Note: Readers are encourged to search for “Smith Falls OPP Video” to see some of the history of this detachment.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East: $40K in Fentanyl, Meth Seized — 41-Year-Old Charged

(HURON EAST, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against a Huron County resident.

An investigation initiated in September 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Huron East. OPP officers from the Huron-Perth CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, three search warrants were executed in Huron East, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, guns, cash, and offence-related property.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is over $40,000.

Additional offence-related property including, a weigh scale, packaging, cellular phone, shotgun with ammunition, and imitation firearms seized by police totaled $2,600. Seized Canadian currency totaled $1,195.

Aaron CHEYNE, 41 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl,
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – Shotgun,
  • Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited/Altered Firearm with Ammunition,
  • Careless Storage of Firearm.

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

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Double Fatal Crash Near Drayton — Tractor Driver Survives with Minor Injuries

(MAPLETON, ON) – Members of the Wellington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision that has resulted in a fatality.   

On Friday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Wellington OPP, local fire services, and Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of a collision involving a farm tractor and a pick-up truck on Eighth Line in Mapleton.  

Both the occupants of the pick-up truck, a 32-year-old male and a 39-year-old female from Drayton were pronounced deceased on scene and the driver of the farm tractor was transported to hospital with minor injuries. 

Eighth Line remains closed between Sideroad 19 and Sideroad 17 as the investigation remains ongoing with assistance from Traffic Incident Management Enforcement, Technical Collision Investigation and Reconstruction teams.  

OPP thanks the public for their patience and cooperation. 

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the Wellington OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Forest OPP Police Press Releases

Mexican Worker Killed in Forest Construction Accident — Ministry of Labour Investigating

(FOREST, ON) – Members from the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a sudden death in Forest.

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:22 p.m., police responded to a construction accident on King Street West in which and individual suffered life-threatening injuries.

A 26-year-old individual from Mexico was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services and later pronounced deceased.

The death is not considered suspicious.

Members of the OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner attended the scene.

The Ministry of Labour is continuing the investigation.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tyendiaga Mohawk Territory

$122 Million “Drug” Bust

(TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY, ON) – More than 72,000 illicit cannabis plants with a value of more than $122 million and three firearms have been seized following an investigation into an organized criminal network allegedly operating illicit cannabis production sites on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. A total of 10 individuals, including six non-community members, were arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Cannabis Act.

In April 2025, the Tyendinaga Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began an investigation into illicit cannabis production sites controlled by non-Indigenous organized criminal networks, aided by a limited number of community members. The majority of the profits from these operations were not invested in or utilized by the community.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and Wednesday, September 24, 2025, several search warrants were executed at four illicit cannabis production sites on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • Tyendinaga Police Service
  • OPP Provincial Liaison Team
  • OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
  • OPP Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Canine Unit
  • OPP East Region detachment members
  • OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team
  • OPP Clandestine Laboratory Investigative Response Team
  • OPP Offender Transport Unit
  • OPP Snowmobile, All-Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement
  • OPP East Region Community Street Crime Units
  • Canada Border Services Agency

As a result of this investigation, officers halted unlawful diversion of water from the Bay of Quinte and seized the following with approximate quantities:

  • 72,000 illicit cannabis plants valued at more than $122 million
  • Three firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Numerous items as offence-related property, valued at approximately $530,000

The OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit has been engaged to investigate any proceeds of crime offences and assist in the seizure of offence-related property.

The Tyendinaga Police Service and the OPP would like to thank the Ottawa Police Service Air Support Unit, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Hiawatha First Nation Policing Services and Anishinabek Police Service for their support during this investigation.

This investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale or production of cannabis should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Nelia DUBREUIL – Drunk Driving

Members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with Impaired Operation.

On October 1st, 2025, around 4:30pm, Red Lake OPP officers responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision at the 10 Summers Road complex within the Municipality of Red Lake.

The investigation revealed the driver of the motor vehicle to be impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further blood alcohol concentration testing.

As a result, Nelia DUBREUIL (61 years old) of Red Lake 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 custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Driftwood Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

45 in a 90 Results In Impaired Driving Charge For Manpreet KAUR

(DRIFTWOOD, ON) – A proactive traffic stop by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Highway 11 resulted in impaired driving charges against a Hearst resident.

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a James Bay OPP officer observed a vehicle travelling eastbound in Calder Township at a significantly reduced speed of 45 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. The vehicle was also failing to maintain its lane position.

Police initiated a traffic stop and determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. The individual was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Manpreet KAUR, 28 years-of-age from Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle

·        Unnecessary slow driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on November 4, 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 impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, puts lives at risk.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Repeat Offender Facing Assault & Firearm Charges #3Strikes

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – On September 25, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons complaint on Railway Street, Hagersville.

The investigation determined that two people under the age of 18 years of age, were involved in an altercation earlier that day.

As a result, a 17-year-old youth has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Pointing a Firearm

·        Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition

·        Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Carrying Concealed Weapon

·        Uttering Threats – Cause Death of Bodily Harm

·        Assault

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on a later date.

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Lively OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

John PORTER – Drunk Driving

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after conducting a traffic stop with a vehicle driving erratically.

On Thursday October 2, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Municipal Road 55, Sudbury.

The driver was arrested for being impaired, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, John PORTER, 54 years-of-age, from Lively, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday November 5, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Zorra

Organized Theft Hits Zorra Home: OPP Release Suspect Photos

(ZORRA, ON) – The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance following a report of a distraction theft at the local store, in the Township of Zorra.

On September 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Oxford OPP detachment responded to a report of a theft on Road 74 near 33rd Line, where two subjects attended a residence where they distracted the homeowner.

It was reported that one of the subjects stole a sum of Canadian currency while the other distracted the homeowner. Photos of the subjects are attached. The subjects departed the residence in a black Audi SUV.

The investigation indicates that this incident is part of a broader, ongoing pattern of organized distraction thefts targeting vulnerable individuals across the region. We urge all citizens to remain vigilant in public spaces, especially in crowded areas where distraction thefts are more likely to occur. Please keep your personal belongings secure and always be aware of your surroundings. If you witness any suspicious behavior or believe you may have been a victim of a pickpocketing incident, do not hesitate to report it to contact the Oxford OPP Detachment. Your information could help prevent further crimes and assist in ongoing investigations

The Oxford OPP are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects involved in this incident. Anyone with information, including dash camera or surveillance footage from the area of the Road 74 near 33rd Line in Zorra Township on September 15, 2025, around 1:00 p.m., is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122, reference report number (E251258652). Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), 

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West Trenton

Lindsay MCCORMICK Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 09:20 a.m., a collision led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may be under the influence of drugs.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for further testing, which resulted in charges being laid.

Lindsay MCCORMICK, age 47, from Trenton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a future court date. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Raghav SHARMA Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested an individual following a traffic stop.

On October 02, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., Quinte West OPP performed a traffic stop on Highway 401.

During the investigation, an individual was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Criminal Code (CC), the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and Cannabis Control Act (CCA),

Raghav SHARMA, age 26, from Milton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Use, deals, acts on forged document
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a future court date.

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Hensall Assault Leads to Charges: 34-Year-Old Faces Probation Breach & Mischief

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on another individual.

The suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025.

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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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Collision Sends 16-Year-Old To Hospital

(MALAHIDE, ON) A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a pick-up truck in the Township of Malahide.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Malahide Fire and Madavie Elgin Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Springfield Road in Maladhide.

A 16-year-old from Malahide was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway
  • Drive motor vehicle – improper licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates and
  • Fail to surrender insurance card (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The driver of the pickup truck, a 63-year-old of the Municipality of Bayham was uninjured.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Cobourg Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Erratic Driver in Cobourg Turns Out Prohibited — Cannabis Seized, Vehicle Impounded

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with cannabis-related offences following a traffic stop.

On October 1, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle being driven erratically on Theatre Road in the Township of Hamilton.

While on patrol, officers located a vehicle matching the description on William Street in Cobourg, where it entered a commercial parking lot.

Following speaking to the driver, police learned that the motorist was prohibited from driving.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a number of black plastic bags containing loose cannabis material. The vehicle was also impounded for 45 days.

As a result, Luke BATEMAN (46), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–       Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

–       Cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plant at a place that is not their dwelling-house

–       Operation while prohibited

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

Northumberland 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).