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Area OPP OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Albert MEEKS Was Arrested

(PERTH, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday, October 16, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m. on Dufferin Street in Perth.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Albert MEEKS, 62-years-old, has been charged with 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 Perth on Monday, November 3, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Perth Police Press Releases

AI Used To Arrest Cory ENNIS – Details Released!

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted stopped a possible suspended driver after receiving an Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) alert, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, just after 3:45 p.m. on Highway 7 in Drummond-North Elmsley Township.

The driver was arrested the driver and transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cory ENNIS, 38-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operate an unsafe vehicle

·        Drive motor vehicle- no licence

·        Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, November 24, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases Tay Valley

22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Drummond-North Elmsley resident with impaired driving.

Officers stopped two off road vehicles on Saturday, October 4, 2025, just before 9:30 p.m. on Christie Lake Road in Tay Valley Township.

During the investigation both ATVs fled the scene. The OPP Canine Unit located one of the drivers nearby and the investigation led officers to a residence where the second driver and passenger were located and arrested.

The driver was transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kolton PURDON, 22-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Flight from a peace officer

·        Drive – no helmet

·        Drive non-passenger ATV with a passenger

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, November 17, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Area OPP OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Home Invader Charged in String of Assaults, Weapons Offences #OPP

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an intimate partner violence investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers began an investigation on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, relating to incidents between January and September 2025

As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old male from Perth has been charged with:

·        Assault – two counts

·        Assault with a weapon – three counts

·        Assault causing bodily harm – three counts

·        Forcible entry – two counts

·        Break and Enter

·        Trespass at night – three counts

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth.

The name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Lanark County Interval House & Community Support, 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-257-5960 or toll free at 1-800-267-7946. You may choose to call the Assaulted Women’s Help Line (AWHL) 1-866-863-0511. Supports are available, we believe survivors.

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Area OPP Listowel OPP Perth Police Press Releases West Perth

Listowel: OPP, Stratford Police Arrest 22 Year Old Linked to Property Crimes Across Six Regions

(PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested one individual following multiple property crimes in Perth, Huron, Wellington, Oxford, Stratford, and Waterloo Region.

Throughout the month of September 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Stratford Police Service investigated several property crimes.

On September 23, 2025, members of the Perth County OPP along with the Community Street Crime Unit, located a stolen vehicle, in the town of Listowel, North Perth. The driver attempted to flee on foot however they were taken into custody without incident.

As a result, police charged 22-year-old, Tyler STANLEY, of West Perth with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Three Counts)
  • Theft Over $5,000 (Two Counts)
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused has been held in custody following an appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Stratford on September 24, 2025. Additionally, Stratford Police Service has charged the accused with multiple offences in relation to incidents that occurred in their jurisdiction.

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HPPH Huron Perth

HPPH Looking For Public Support/Assistance

(Huron Perth, ON) – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Seaforth on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. The incident took place in front of The Candy Store located at 2 Main Street South, Seaforth.

The dog involved in the incident is described as black and is believed to be a Husky. An individual wearing glasses, and with blond hair in a ponytail, was walking the dog on a leash at the time of the incident.

The health unit is investigating this incident to check if the rabies vaccination status of the dog is up to date.  

HPPH reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owner(s) of the animal that is involved in an incident. 

Anyone who has information about this dog should contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3670. After hours or over the weekend, call the main number and follow the prompts to reach our answering service.

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Area OPP Listowel OPP Perth Police Press Releases West Perth

Pedestrian Run Down In Listowel Crosswalk – Suspect At Large

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is injured following a vehicle collision with a pedestrian in the Municipality of North Perth.

On September 12, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into a collision that occurred on September 5, 2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Wallace Ave North and Campbell St East in the town of Listowel, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before departing the area.

The vehicle and person of interest are described as:

  • Grey sedan
  • Elderly caucasian female with grey hair

The pedestrian that was struck by the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision, has video footage, or can identify the vehicle and person of interest to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Huron Perth Police Press Releases Stratford Police Service

WARNING: Stratford Home Invader Uses Furnace Scam To Gain Entry – Plate #CZEF 163

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Stratford Police Service received a report of a suspicious male who had impersonated being a Bick Heating & Cooling employee to enter a residence in the City of Stratford.

It was reported to police that the subject male had contacted the residents of the home the previous night by phone and arranged a maintenance visit for their furnace.

The male arrived at the residence and was permitted into the residence under the pretense that he worked for Bick Heating & Cooling.

The homeowner’s daughter contacted Bick Heating & Cooling after becoming aware that the male was in her parents’ home. It was confirmed that he was not an employee of Bick Heating & Cooling and he was requested to leave the residence immediately.

The subject of this matter has been identified as a 39-year-old resident of Bolton. He is described as a black male, with short black hair, and a black beard. At the time of this incident, he was wearing a dark blue shirt and blue jeans. He arrived at the home in a rented, grey Nissan Sentra, licence plate: CZEF163.

The subject was arrested at Stratford Police Headquarters after being contacted by police. He was charged criminally with Unlawfully in a Dwelling and was released on an Undertaking with a court date of October 27, 2025.

The Stratford Police Service is asking for anyone who has had any similar incidents to contact Cst Tom Lecomte at [email protected]

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Taylor MILOTTE – Drunk Driving

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving.

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, just before 1:30 a.m. police were called regarding a vehicle that struck a hydro pole in the Town of Perth. The vehicle fled, driving into a construction zone before getting stuck. The driver was located, arrested and transported to the OPP detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Taylor MILOTTE, 27-years-old, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

·        Class G1 driver – drive without unaccompanied driver

·        Class G1 driver – drive at unlawful hour

·        Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·        Unlawfully drive in a construction zone

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, September 29, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Lucas YOUNG Was Arrested Again

(PERTH, ON) – A male, wanted on outstanding arrest warrants, faces new charges after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Perth.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, shortly before 5:30 p.m., a member of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check on the occupant of a parked vehicle and a nearby pedestrian.

While talking to the individual who had gotten out of the car and was walking nearby, it was learned that that the driver, who had fled the scene on foot, was wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants. It was also learned that the vehicle had been reported as stolen earlier that day.

A tip from a member of the public led officers and the OPP Canine Unit to a nearby location, where the Canine Officer and his partner were able to locate the individual, who was arrested without further incident.

Lucas YOUNG, age 35 of Perth, has been charged with:

  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Driving without a licence
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

These charges are in addition to the outstanding warrants.

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing on Monday, July 14, 2025, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on July 28, 2025.

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Perth Police Press Releases

Fertalizer & Fuel Spilled After Tractor-Trailer Rollover

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Two motor vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) closes roadway.

On July 11, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local emergency services responded to a report of a two motor vehicle collision on Road 164, within Perth County. It was reported that the collision involved a tractor-trailer and a SUV, resulting in the tractor-trailer rolling onto it’s side, and spilling fuel and fertilizer over the roadway,

As a result of the collision, Road 164, between Line 42 to Line 46 have been closed, and is expected to remain closed for the next several hours.

Both drivers involved were medically assessed at the scene, with one driver being transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Updates will be provided when available.

The investigation remains on-going, and the Perth County OPP is asking anyone with any dash-cam footage, or eye-witness accounts, to contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Peter ASSELSTINE Arrested – Details Released

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a complaint of indecent acts in the Town of Perth.

On Monday June 9, 2025, police responded to an apartment building in Perth for a report of a suspicious person exposing themself in the hallway. Surveillance video shows that, since May, a man had been repeatedly performing indecent acts while standing in the hall.

As a result of the investigation, Peter ASSELSTINE, 56 years-of-age, of the Town of Perth, has been charged with:

·        Criminal harassment – three counts

·        Indecent act in public place – two counts

The individual was held custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

3 Arrested For Theft

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a theft investigation in Perth.

On the Saturday, May 17, 2025, officers responded to a theft in progress at a business in Perth.

Three suspects fled after stealing approximately $1000 worth of alcohol. The were seen heading eastbound in a truck on Highway 7.  

Officers were able to conduct a traffic stop and three people were arrested at the scene and several containers of alcohol seized.

Thomas FAST, 24-years-old of Ottawa, has been charged with:

·          Theft under $5000

·          Fail to comply with release order – two counts

·          Possession of Property obtained by crime

Keith WENNEKES, 51-years-old of Gatineau has been charged with:

·        Theft under $5000

·        Possession of property obtained by crime

Patrick LANGDON, 51-years-old of Ottawa, has been charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·        Fail to surrender insurance card

·        Drive with obstructed plate

FAST and WENNEKES remain in custody for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 20, 2025. LANGDON was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on 23 June, 2025.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Joseph BUGBY – Threats & Mischief

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an investigation into a disturbance.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident in Perth on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, just before 1:00 p.m., after a complaint regarding threats of violence. The investigation resulted in one person being arrested.

Joseph BUGBY, 31-years-old from Perth, has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats – three counts
  • Mischief – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 8, 2025.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Steven Coveney – Drunk Driving

(Perth Road, ON) – An impaired driver was arrested and charged after an officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic stop.

A Frontenac OPP member was on patrol, in the area of Perth Road village on April 01, 2025, when a vehicle traveling the opposite direction flashed their headlights several times, traveling the opposite direction. Just after 11:40 pm the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, where the driver exhibited signs of alcohol use.

The driver was requested to provide a roadside breath test, which resulted in an arrest of the driver, who was taken to the Kingston Police headquarters for further breath testing.

A search of the vehicle, after the arrest, located a knife under the driver’s seat.

Steven Coveney, a 46-year-old from Kingston has been charged with:

  • Operation of a conveyance while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on April 29, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.