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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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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.

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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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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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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).

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More Impaired Drivers Aressted

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged multiple individuals with impaired over the last days of August 2025.

On Friday August 22, 2025, at approximately 11:00pm, while on patrol on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, a Peterborough County OPP officer received a notification through their In-Car Camera’ (ICC) advising of a vehicle ahead of them with an expired permit. The officer stopped the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Omar VELASCO FERNANDEZ (age 42) of North York, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

• Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

• Insecure load

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 September 16, 2025.

On Wednesday August 27, 2025, at approximately 10:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers received a received a traffic complaint related to a vehicle that had been travelling on Highway 7 approaching Norwood. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Christopher REICHERT (age 46) of Marmora, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Opioid

• Novice driver – presence of drug

• Possess more than one licence

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 7, 2025.

On Friday August 29, 2025, shortly after 7:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP received a call where the caller advised they had witnessed a vehicle that had just sustained damage on Highway 28 in North Kawartha Township and then continued on a short distance before stopping. Officers located the vehicle and after speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County detachment for further testing.

Paul BEECHER (age 55) of Whitby, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 September 23, 2025.

On Friday August 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30pm, an officer from the Peterborough County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Buckhorn Road in Selwyn Township. The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Connor PATEL (age 24) of Buckhorn, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Speeding

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 7, 2025.

On Saturday August 30, 2025, a Peterborough County OPP officer was patrolling Highway 7 through the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen when they received an alert from their In-Car Camera advising of a stolen vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested. During the interaction with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Timothy PARIS (age 54) of Brampton, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

• Driving while under suspension

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 7, 2025.

On Sunday August 31, 2025, Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to a call relating to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Information was provided that a couple were fighting, and one individual was observed striking another. The pair were then observed leaving the area on a motorcycle. Officers located the motorcycle and after speaking with the two individuals, an arrest was made. While speaking with the couple, the officer determined that the driver of the motorcycle was impaired, and a second arrest was made.

A 24-year-old female was arrested and charged with:

• Assault – Spousal

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

A 29-year-old male was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired

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

• Dangerous operation

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

• Drive motor vehicle – no plates

• Drive motor vehicle – no permit

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Fail to stop for police

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

Both accused have future court dates to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

On Sunday August 31, 2025, at approximately 6:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call where the caller advised they saw a vehicle had gone into the ditch on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Officers arrived on scene and were told that the vehicle had been removed from the ditch and continued on with extensive damage. Officers located the vehicle a short distance away and after speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

John BAYE (age 67) of Trent Lakes, ON., was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their driver’s licence 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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Krystal LACK – Drunk Driving

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a fifth individual with impaired in less than a week.

On June 11, 2025, at approximately 5:15pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding an individual that had been found within a vehicle and was not conscious. The complainant was concerned that the driver may have had a medical episode, so EMS was contacted as well. Officers arrived on scene to find that EMS had already transported the driver to a local hospital for assessment. Officers attended the hospital and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and then later transported to an OPP detachment for further testing where they provided samples of their breath registering over three (3) times the legal limit.

Krystal LACK (age 54) of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·       Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 July 15, 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.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four individuals with impaired in less than a week.

On June 6, 2025, at approximately 10:30pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting R.I.D.E. on County Road 4 in Douro-Dummer Township. Officers spoke with the driver of a vehicle that had entered the R.I.D.E. and determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. While speaking with the driver, the officer noted an open container of alcohol. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Eddie WILLIAMS-WATSON (age 35) of Curve Lake, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Dangerous operation

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 July 15, 2025.

On June 8, 2025, just prior to 2:30am, Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint where an individual was believed to be impaired when leaving a residence. Officers were able to locate the vehicle on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Mandy ALLESTON (age 43) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 July 22, 2025.

On Tuesday June 10, 2025, just after 3:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 28 in Douro-Dummer Township. The complainant advised that the vehicle appeared to be having difficulties maintaining it’s lane. Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver. Officers determined the driver to be under the influence of alcohol and at that point, the driver was arrested.

Jonathan MAIKA (age 31) of Pembroke, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 July 15, 2025.

On Tuesday June 10, 2025, just prior to 9:30pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was patrolling on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township when they received an alert on their Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system regarding a vehicle that had passed in the opposite direction. The officer conducted a traffic stop to speak with the driver about the issue related to the licence plate. During the conversation, the officer determined the driver to be under the influence of alcohol and an arrest was made. The driver was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Jody NICHOLAS (age 38) of Norwood, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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 July 8, 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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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired driving within a 24-hour period during two separate R.I.D.E. programs.

On March 15, 2025, shortly after 12:00am, Peterborough County OPP Officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at an off ramp from Highway 115. A vehicle entered into the R.I.D.E. program where an officer spoke with the driver. The officer requested the driver submit to a Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was read. The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point the driver was arrested.

Jeffrey SHIELDS, a 49-year-old from Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

The accused had their drivers licence 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 April 15, 2025

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 12:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. A vehicle entered into the R.I.D.E. program where an officer spoke with the driver. The officer requested the driver submit to a Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was read. The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point the driver was arrested. During a search of the vehicle incident to arrest, an open container of alcohol was located.

Justin SOULE, age 43 from Brighton, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 15, 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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Drug Bust – Names Released

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Three individuals are facing a combined seven charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) after search warrants were executed in Peterborough, Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Peterborough Police Service (PPS) Drug Unit began a drug trafficking investigation in the summer of 2024, which resulted in arrests in January 2025.

On March 3, 2025, officers conducted a vehicle stop and arrested an individual for drug trafficking offences. Three search warrants were also executed in Peterborough, Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie by officers from OPP OCEB, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, Sault Ste. Marie OPP, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP Community Street Crime Unit, PPS and Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS).

On March 6, 2025, SSMPS executed a search warrant in Sault Ste. Marie.

The investigation resulted in the seizure of the following items:

  •         Approximately 635 g of suspected fentanyl
  •         Approximately 60 g of suspected cocaine
  •         Approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency
  •         Four cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $133,000.

Jonathan MORNINGSTAR, age 31 of Ottawa, has been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •         Possession of property obtained by crime
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

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

Antonio WILLIAMS, age 30 of Toronto, has been charged with the following three offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •         Possession of property obtained by crime
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 31, 2025.

Kyle MCLELLAND, age 20 of Sault Ste. Marie, has been charged with the following two CDSA offences:

  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 31, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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83 Year Old Facing Firearms & Explosive Charges

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Police have made an arrest in the City of Peterborough following a nearly year-long investigation.

On May 11, 2024, members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation after receiving information from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in New Brunswick.

On March 4, 2025, Caledon OPP members executed a search warrant at a property in the City of Peterborough with assistance from the OPP Explosives Disposal Unit and the 8th Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit from the Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

As a result of the investigation, John BUTCHER, 83 years old of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, s. 355(b)

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)a

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm, s. 91(1)

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) – three counts)

·      Explosives – making or possessing for unlawful purpose, s. 82(1) – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 13, 2025.

The investigation continues by the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Assistance was provided by the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit, Caledon OPP, Peterborough County OPP, OPP Community Street Crime Units from Caledon and City of Kawartha Lakes, OPP Emergency Response Team, and OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit.

Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

A publication ban has been issued and as a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information.

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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals with impaired driving within a 24-hour period.

On March 8, 2025, shortly after 9:00pm, a Peterborough County OPP Officer was conducting general patrol on Highway 115 when they noticed a pickup truck in the emergency turn around lane. The officer conducted a traffic stop and was told by the driver that they were trying to get in touch with their spouse. The officer detected an odour of alcohol on the driver made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The officer observed a youth in the rear of the vehicle so requested the driver step out so as not to conduct the test in front of the youth. The driver complied with the demand resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point they were arrested. Arrangements were made for the youth to be picked up.

The driver, a 41-year-old from Kingston, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

The accused had their drivers licence 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 April 1, 2025

On March 9, 2025, just prior to 4:30am, a Peterborough County OPP officer observed a vehicle on Parkhill Road in the City of Peterborough, driving with out any rear lights visible. The officer conducted a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver, detected the odour of alcohol coming from the driver. The officer made a demand for the ASD. The driver complied with the demand resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point they were arrested. During the interaction with the driver, it was also determined that the driver was currently suspended from operating a motor vehicle in Ontario.

Connor COWIE, age 23 from Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 1, 2025

On March 9, 2025, just after 9:00pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 115. The officer observed a vehicle travelling a rate noticeably higher than the posted 100km/hr speed. The officer obtained a speed reading and then conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol coming from the driver. The officer made a demand for the ASD. The driver complied with the demand resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point they were arrested.

Antonio CRUZ, age 56 from Etobicoke, ON., was arrested and charged with:

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

·      Speeding

The accused had their drivers licence 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 April 1, 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.

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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).