Category: Ottawa

(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.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid over a dozen charges, including drug possession charges, against two individuals after a stolen licence plate was recovered.

Shortly before noon on November 27, an OPP officer received an ALPR camera notification about a stolen licence plate on Highway 417 near Almonte. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that the two individuals in the vehicle were on conditions not to be with each other. Officers discovered one of the individuals was wanted and had multiple arrest warrants. Officers also seized Fentanyl and Cocaine.

Alison BURKE-FILEWOD, 41 years of age from Almonte, faces the following charges:

• Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid (other then heroin)
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Obstruct peace officer
• Fail to comply with probation order
• Operate a vehicle without insurance
• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
• Fail to apply for permit upon becoming owner

Terrence OWENS, 41 years of age from Mississippi Mills, faces the following charges:

• Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid (other then heroin)
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine
• Obstruct peace officer
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Failure to comply with release order – other then to attend court; four counts

Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa after the driver went through a RIDE check.

Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on November 20, Ottawa OPP members were conducting a RIDE check on Castlefrank Road. A vehicle approached the RIDE check and the driver showed signs of being impaired by alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Gobind BHANDARI, 25 years of age, faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol content (80 plus)

The accused also had his licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused is set to appear in an Ontario court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP reminds motorists that as the holiday season approaches, our members will be conducting RIDE checks regularly. If you plan to consume alcohol or drugs, make a plan for a safe drive home.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa after the driver struck a barrier on Highway 417 and fled the scene.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on November 17, OPP received a call regarding a vehicle that had struck the center barrier on Highway 417 eastbound near Carling Avenue.  The driver’s airbags deployed, but they continued driving. OPP located the vehicle, and suspected the driver to be impaired by alcohol. The driver refused to provide a breath sample to police.

As a result, Claudia CASTELLANOS MUNOZ, 28 years of age faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Dangerous Operation
• Assault peace officer
• Fail to remain
• Fail to report accident
• Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused had her licence suspended for 90 days and had her vehicle impounded for seven days. She is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public that continue to report suspected impaired drivers.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa.

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on November 14, OPP observed the individual attempting to purchase alcohol at a local gas station. The officer suspected the individual to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the individual was taken back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing. The driver registered more than twice the legal limit.

As a result, George DRYSDALE, 30 years of age faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused, who had a G2 licence, received a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

(OTTAWA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has made an arrest following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seizure of suspected opium, used to produce heroin.

CBSA border services officers detected a substance which tested positive for opium while examining a shipment from India at Air Cargo Operations in Toronto. They contacted the OPP and provided information regarding the package which contained over four kilograms of the illegal drug.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, officers with the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of Ottawa OPP Detachment and the CBSA, executed a search warrant at the package’s destination, which was a location on Meadowlands Drive West in Ottawa. One person was identified and later arrested.

Sunil KUMAR, age 33 of Ottawa, has been charged with:

• Importing a Schedule 1 substance
• Traffick in a Schedule 1 substance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on December 2, 2025.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa, after the driver collided with another vehicle while driving the wrong way on Highway 417.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on October 19, Ottawa OPP members received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling the wrong way on Highway 417. The vehicle was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes, near Panmure Rd. in Ottawa’s west end. The vehicle then collided with another motorist. The driver of the vehicle that was struck suffered minor injuries. Officers suspected the driver of the wrong way vehicle had been consuming alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver was brought back to detachment for further testing. The driver registered more than three times the legal limit. 

As a result, Colin QUIN, 32 years of age, faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation
• Fail to stop after accident
• Drive wrong way – divided highway
• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
• Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused had his driver licence suspended for 90-days and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. He is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank all individuals who continue to report impaired drivers.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple impaired driving-related charges and recovered a stolen vehicle over the weekend.

Between October 3 and October 5, 2025, officers charged five individuals with impaired driving related charges. A G2 driver also faces alcohol related charges after being stopped for speeding. Officers also recovered a stolen vehicle. These incidents resulted from traffic complaints, collisions, Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS), and proactive enforcement on area highways.

Incident one – G2 Driver Stopped for Speeding and Registers WARN Range Suspension

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on October 3, officers were conducting speed enforcement using LIDAR on Highway 417. A vehicle was stopped for travelling 148 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone. During the traffic stop, officers conducted Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) utilizing a roadside screening device, and the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, an 18-year-old from Carleton Place faces the following charges:

• Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero
• Speeding – 148 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone

The driver’s licence was suspended for three days.

Incident two – Erratic Driver Located Without Plates

Shortly after midnight on October 4, Ottawa OPP received a complaint about an erratic driver on Highway 417, the vehicle had no licence plates and nearly struck the center median. Officers located and stopped the vehicle near March Road.

As a result, Modeste Kevin SIGNE CHEUDJOU, 28 years of age from Ottawa, faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to display two plates
• Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

Incident three – Stolen Vehicle Recovered on Highway 416

Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on October 4, Ottawa OPP received a report of a stolen vehicle travelling on Highway 416. Officers located and stopped the vehicle without incident. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that morning.

Cory BROWN, 52 years old, from Ottawa, faces the following charges:

• Theft of motor vehicle
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Fail to comply with release order
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

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

Incident four – Stunt Driving and Impaired Charge

Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on October 5, officers conducting speed enforcement on Highway 417 observed a vehicle travelling at 166 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers suspected the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized, which resulted in the driver being brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

Mark AGBOR, 36 years old, from Ottawa, is charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation
• Stunt driving – excessive speed
• Speeding – 166 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone
• Novice Driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle

Incident five – Collision Leads to Impaired Charges

Shortly after 6:00 a.m. on October 5, Ottawa OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 416 near Hunt Club Road. The vehicle’s occupants had fled the scene but were located shortly after by officers. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving.

Victoria PETRASEK, 19 years old, from Gloucester, faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Fail to remain

Incident six – Proactive Traffic Stop:

Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on October 3, Ottawa OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 417 near Nicholas after observing the vehicle strike a construction cone. The officer suspected the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized, and the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Patrick-Jordan DIEGEL, 32 years of age, from Frontenac, faces the following charges:

•  Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
•  Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Incident seven – Collision results in impaired driving charges

Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on October 3, Ottawa OPP responded to a collision on Highway 417 near Maitland. The vehicle had struck the center median. Officers suspected the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver, who suffered minor injuries, was transported to hospital and later released.

Sami ELKOUT, 39 years of age, from Ottawa, faces the following charges:

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

All drivers who were charged with impaired driving related charges had their licences suspended for 90 days and had their vehicles impounded for seven days. All of the accused individuals are set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice, in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public who continue to call in suspected impaired drivers. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, dial 9-1-1 immediately to report it.

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa after they were observed attempting to drive the wrong way down city streets.

Shortly after 4:00 a.m. on September 30, OPP members observed a vehicle making a wrong way turn on Isabella St. Officers stopped the vehicle and believed the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized, which resulted in the driver being brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kwe GUI, 24 years of age, faces the following charges:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused had his drivers licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days. Gui is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.