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Hastings Peterborough

Pervert Alert: Philip TEMOS

(PETERBOROUGH, ON)– Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to intimate images being shared with a youth.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a parent who discovered their child was conversing with an adult and the conversation was sexual in nature. The parent contacted police after viewing the child’s phone and locating sexually explicit images and videos that were being shared between the two.

An investigation began by the Peterborough County OPP Major Crime Unit which resulted in an arrest being made on Thursday January 8, 2026.

Philip TEMOS (age 48) of Hastings, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Make sexually explicit material available to a person under 18 years of age

• Luring a person under 18 years of age by means of telecommunication

• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

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Peterborough County 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).

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

David PLUMLEY Facing Numerous Charges

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest brining a rash of thefts to conclusion.

On Friday November 21, 2025, shortly after 9:30am, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a tractor that had been stolen from a location on Highway 7 just east of Highway 28 in the township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. The tractor, a 2013 John Deere, was last seen on Thursday November 20, 2025. On Saturday November 22, 2025, officers recovered the tractor after it had been abandoned by the individual driving it.

On Saturday November 22, 2025, shortly after 9:30pm, a Northumberland OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a break and enter that occurred at a business located on Front Street in Hastings. On site security footage showed an individual break the door, enter and then leave with property belonging to the store.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00am, Peterborough County OPP received a call for service regarding an alarm at a business on Buckhorn Road in Selwyn Township. Officers arrived on scene to find a door had been broken and the alarm was still sounding. A review of the security footage showed an individual arrive in a school bus, break the door and enter the business. A sum of money was determined to have been taken.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, just prior to 9:00am, the Peterborough County OPP were advised that a school bus had been located in Peterborough City. Through investigation, it was determined to have been stolen earlier from a business on Highway 7 in the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. The recovered vehicle was returned to the business.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a business located on Sand Road in Asphodel-Norwood Township. The security footage was reviewed showing an individual enter a building on the property then leave with items belonging to the business.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, members of the OPP Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located the individual identified in all of the related occurrences at a residence in the City of Peterborough. The accused was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment.

David PLUMLEY (age 62) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

• Flight from peace officer

• Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Theft over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000 – two counts

• Theft under $5,000 – two counts

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – two counts

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

If you have information about any sort of criminal activity, the OPP urge you to call in tips to 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers.

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Peterborough County 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).

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Bancroft OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Fentanyl Bust – Tanya BURRY Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person following a traffic complaint.

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, just after 5:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers received a traffic complaint from a member of the public. A short time later officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for impaired operation and was searched, which officers located over 6g of suspected fentanyl. The accused was then transported to the Bancroft OPP detachment for further testing and refused to participate in testing with a Drug Recognition Expert.

Tanya BURRY, a 35-year-old resident of Peterborough, has been charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Possession of a schedule I substance

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on January 6, 2026.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Trackers Hidden on Cars Used in Kidnapping, Sexual Assault

(PETERBOROUGH, ON)- The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for additional victims after an individual was arrested and charged. 

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual who reported finding a tracking device on their vehicle. At this time an investigation was initiated, and a second tracking device and victim were located and identified. 

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, members of the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit executed a warrant at a residence in Peterborough where Dale SHEETS, 58 from Peterborough, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

• Criminal harassment – repeatedly follow – two counts

• Forcible confinement

• Kidnapping

• Sexual assault

The accused was held for Bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on a later date.

Public Safety Advisory:

Criminals may attempt to place tracking devices on vehicles without your knowledge. Common exterior hiding spots include:

• Under the bumper: Often attached with magnets for easy concealment.

• Inside wheel wells: Hidden behind tires and protected from view.

• Behind the license plate: A discreet location with good signal reception.

• Under the car frame: Secured with magnets or adhesive underneath the vehicle.

These are the most common spots, but trackers can be placed anywhere on or inside a vehicle, so inspect thoroughly. If you find a suspicious device, do not remove it yourself and contact local police immediately.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are committed to ensuring all individuals affected receive the support and justice they deserve. The accused and victims were members of the same community of Peterborough and Peterborough County at the time of the incidents. 

The OPP is encouraging anyone who may have been a victim, or has information related to these incidents, to come forward and contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Please note, this occurrence is not related to the increased OPP Police presence in Peterborough City on Tuesday November 25, 2025, that was reported on Wednesday November 26, 2025.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

OPP Rescue Victim After 911 Call With No One On Line #SpeakOut #NeverLiveInFear

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after receiving a 911 call related to intimate partner violence (IPV).

On October 23, 2025, just prior to 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to an address in Peterborough County based on a 911 call that had been received. Call takers received the 911 call, but no one was on the line. The call taker was able to hear a couple arguing in the background with one of the parties crying and asking for their phone. The call taker was able to identify an address based on previous calls from that phone number, so officers were dispatched.

Upon arrival, officers located the accused and after speaking with them, an arrest was made.

A 66-year-old male was arrested and charged with;

• Assault – spousal

• Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

• Mischief under $5,000

• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can contact the Victim Services of Peterborough Northumberland for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7729 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, do not hesitate, call 9-1-1.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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Asphodel-Norwood OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

AI Used To Track Down And Arrest Matthew RIVERA

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an arrest after a vehicle was identified as being stolen.

On Wednesday October 22, 2025, just prior to 11:30pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer on general patrol was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) in their cruiser that a vehicle in the vicinity was a stolen vehicle. The officer proceeded in the direction the vehicle had traveled and caught up to it as it had come to stop at a construction site on Highway 7 in Asphodel-Norwood. The officer approached the vehicle advising the driver that they were under arrest. 

Matthew RIVERA (age 33) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Another Unmarked Police Cruiser Involved In Collision

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews attended the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 at Television Road involving an OPP vehicle.

On Sunday October 19, 2025, at approximately 1:40pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were advised of a collision that had just occurred at the intersection of Highway 7 and Television Road. Officers were informed that one of the vehicles was an OPP unmarked cruiser being operated by an on-duty officer. The other vehicle was a pickup truck carrying four civilians.

As a result of the collision, all occupants of both vehicles were transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries as well as a precautionary measure.

The intersection of Highway 7 / Highway 115 and Television Road was closed for several hours while emergency crews dealt with the collision and police members trained in collision reconstruction, measured and documented the scene.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Stabbing Victim Arrested on Outstanding Charges – Suspect Remains At Large

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an address on Blairton Road regarding an assault.

On Tuesday September 30,2025, prior to 8:00am, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual stating that they had been in an altercation earlier that morning and as a result had been stabbed. The caller advised that they were currently wanted on outstanding charges and wished to turn themselves in.

Officers attended and spoke with the complainant who advised they had been staying with an individual on Blairton Road. The complainant had been asked to leave the residence but prior to being able to gather their belongings, an argument started. The complainant stated that at one point an edged weapon was brandished and they were stabbed. The complainant left the residence and walked to a place of safety.

Officers attended the address on Blairton Road and made effort to contact the accused. A large police presence remained in the area until a warrant was able to be executed on the residence. The accused was not located at the time and remains outstanding. A further warrant for their arrest has been issued. The complainant was arrested on their outstanding charges.

The accused and the victim are known to each other and appears to be an isolated incident. There is no reason to believe that there is any risk to public safety.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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Douro-Dummer OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Robert COUSINS – Impaired Driving

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a traffic complaint.

On Friday September 19, 2025, shortly after 5:30pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a complaint of a vehicle driving erratically on South Street in Douro-Dummer Township. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert COUSINS (age 52) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on October 21, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Ryan Blundell, Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation during a collision investigation.

On Saturday September 20, 2025 at approximately 02:10 am, officers on general patrol located a motor vehicle in the ditch on Highway 7 near Slanted Road. Officers on scene officers began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was charged with Criminal Code offences.

Ryan Blundell, 30-year-old of Peterborough, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers license was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough Police Press Releases

$140,000 Fraud – Names Released #CrimeDoesPay

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

On March 13, 2025, police were contacted by a representative of Community Care Northumberland regarding funds allegedly misappropriated by a former employee.

The organization reported that approximately $140,000 had been transferred to unauthorized individuals under the pretense of transportation services. The transactions were believed to have occurred between October 2021 and February 2025.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit was engaged to assist with the investigation.

Following a six-month investigation, two individuals were arrested on September 12, 2025:

Bobby-Jo PRESTEN (45), from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, has been charged with:

–      Fraud over $5,000

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

Christina BOWEN (69), from Peterborough, has been charged with:

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

An additional individual was arrested on September 19, 2025:

Nolan PRESTON (23), from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, has been charged with:

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

All accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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OPP Peterborough Selwyn Woodville

Robert LEBRUN – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN Township, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after a vehicle stop at a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.

On Friday September 12, 2025, shortly after 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting RIDE in the area of Young’s Point Road and 12th Line. A vehicle entered the RIDE program, and the driver was spoken to by an officer. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be under the influence of alcohol, and the individual was arrested. The accused was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert LEBRUN (age 57) of Woodville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on October 14, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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Colton HUTLEY-STEPHENS Facing Numerous Charges

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police, arrested an individual on outstanding warrants related to dangerous driving on a motorcycle.

On June 23, 2025, at approximately 11:00am, a Peterborough County OPP officer was conducting patrol in Havelock when they observed a blue and white sport style motorcycle with no licence plate pull out from a local business. The officer activated their emergency lights in an effort to conduct a traffic stop and the motorcycle sped away at a high rate of speed. The identity of the rider was obtained, and a warrant was sought and issued.

On August 8, 2025, at approximately 12:00pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was conducting patrol on Highway 7 through Asphodel-Norwood Township. The officer observed what they believed to be the same motorcycle with the same rider approaching from the opposite direction. As the motorcycle passed, the officer observed there was still no licence plate. The officer conducted a u-turn to conduct a traffic stop but the motorcycle sped off at a high rate of speed. 

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30pm, a Peterborough Count OPP officer observed a red and silver sport style motorcycle with no licence plate, on county Road 40 in Asphodel-Norwood Township. The officer recognized the rider as being the same from the previous occurrences. The officer activated their emergency lights and upon doing so, the motorcycle sped away.

On Tuesday September 9, 2025, officers from the Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU attended an address in Trent Hills in an attempt to execute the warrants. The accused was located on the property and was arrested. 

Colton HUTLEY-STEPHENS (age 19) of Trent Hill, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

• Dangerous operation – three counts

• Flight from peace officer – two counts

• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – three counts

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

• Drive motor vehicle – no plates

The accused was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment where he was held for Bail.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).

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Peterborough

John TZAVELAS Was Arrested Again

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – An officer from the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual after finding them in breach of their release conditions.

On Saturday September 6, 2025, at approximately 6:30am, a Peterborough County OPP officer observed an individual make an erratic turn while driving their vehicle. The officer conducted a query of the vehicle licence plate, learning that the registered owner was currently bound by conditions of a release order.

The officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle, confirming that the driver was in fact the registered owner. A review of the conditions confirmed that the individual was in breach of the conditions and at that point they were arrested,

John TZAVELAS (age 46) of Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Failure to comply with Release Order – other than to attend court – two counts

The accused was held for bail.

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Peterborough

David GORDON Was Arrested

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after conducting a traffic stop.

On Saturday September 6, 2025, at approximately 2:45pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on Wallace Point Road when they observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be impaired. The individual was arrested and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

David GORDON (age 62) of Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Speeding

• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

• Fail to have insurance card

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on October 22, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County 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).