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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Londesboro Break & Enter – Repeat Offenders ELLIOTT & WHITFIELD Arrested Again #3Strikes

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

On Monday, November 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about a break and enter in progress. Police arrived on scene minutes later and observed fresh tracks in the snow. During a search for the suspects, a vehicle was observed fleeing the area.

Officers followed the vehicle tracks in the fresh snow to an address near Scott Line and Moncrieff Road. With the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and the West Region OPP K-9 unit, two suspects were tracked, located, and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged as follows:

Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age of Central Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

Nollan WHITFIELD, 40 years-of-age of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

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MANITOUWADGE OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Clarence MATHEWS

(MANITOUWADGE, ON) – Officers from the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a local resident following a drug trafficking investigation.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, members of the Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Manitouwadge. CSCU was assisted by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and the OPP Manitouwadge Detachment. 

As a result of the investigation, Clarence MATHEWS, 68 years old of Manitouwadge was arrested and charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Linda Ann DA PARTEIRA Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On December 8, 2025, at approximately 2:39 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Talbot Street East in the Municipality of Leamington.

Linda Ann DA PARTEIRA, 36-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on December 23, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew REEKIE – Drunk Driving

 (KINGSVILLE, ON) – A driver was arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On December 7, 2025, at approximately 1:02 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment conducted a RIDE checkpoint to examine the sobriety of drivers on Division Street North in the Town of Kingsville. 

Matthew REEKIE, 20-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on December 19, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Scott Robinson – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. 

On December 4, 2025 ay 5:35p.m. Huntsville O.P.P. officer responded to a report of a  vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic on Highway 35 in Lake of Bays Township.

Police arrived on scene to find a male in the drivers seat of his vehicle. The male was determined to be impaired and subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Scott Robinson, 57 years old of Markham Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released and is to appear in January 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge, ON.

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Samuel POELMANS – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in Haldimand County.

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., while on general patrol on Highway 6, near Hagersville, a vehicle brought attention to a member of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was subsequently taken into custody.

Samuel POELMANS, 21-years-old of Hamilton has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Cayuga on January 27, 2026.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas COLEMAN – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On December 6, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 89 westbound, west of County Road 10. Both vehicles were blocking the right lane of traffic and that one driver was observed unconscious behind the wheel.

Officers arrived on scene and confirmed there were no injuries. During the investigation, officers observed signs of impairment from one driver.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas COLEMAN, 24-years-old of New Tecumseth, was charged with:

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on January 8, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous and never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Palmerston Resident Fails To Stop For School Bus – Details Released

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after failing to stop for a school bus and colliding with a stop sign in the Municipality of North Perth.

On December 4, 2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m. The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement when they observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a school bus in the Town of Atwood. That vehicle then proceeded onto a side road where they collided with a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle and his four passengers did not sustain any injuries. During the investigation police located several containers of open alcohol in the vehicle.

The driver, a 17-year-old male resident of Palmerston was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act:

  • Fail to Stop for School Bus
  • Careless Driving
  • Fail to Surrender Licence

Additionally, the accused was charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act with:

  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused was issued Provincial Offence Notices in relation to the charges and released from the scene with $1,305 worth in fines. The accused will have fifteen days to decide if he will pay the fines, contest the charges in provincial court or meet with the prosecutor to discuss early resolution.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind everyone that drivers are required to stop when meeting a school bus that has its red signal lights flashing, and that the owner or driver of any vehicle that fails to do so may be charged.

If you observe any dangerous or concerning driving behaviour, please contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. 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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Domenic CORSINI – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver was arrested at a RIDE check in Haldimand County.

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on King Street East, Hagersville.

A vehicle entered the spot check, and the driver was spoken to by one of the officers.

Domenic CORSINI, 30-years-old of Caledonia has been charged with the following offence:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on January 20, 2026.

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Harley OPP Police Press Releases

Liam MCCUE – Drunk Driving

(HARLEY TOWNSHIP) – A driver is facing impaired driving charges after police responded to a vehicle in the ditch.

On November 28, 2025, at approximately 2:10 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 near Development Road in Harley Township.

Upon arrival, officer located the vehicle and driver in the ditch. During the interaction, officers detected an odour of alcoholic beverage. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing.

The accused, Liam MCCUE, 24 years old, of Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Quebec, has been charged with:

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

The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2026.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Dwayne GALLANT – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual was taken into custody following a traffic complaint on Ojibway Road, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was initiated.

Dwayne GALLANT, 48-years-old of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, has been charged with the following offence:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on January 13, 2026.

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Area OPP Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Police Cruiser Damaged In Goderich Incident – Trevor STRUTH Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident in the Town of Goderich on November 15, 2025.

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, just before 2:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who was reportedly causing a disturbance at a retail business property on Huron Road in Goderich. Police located the suspect, who proceeded to hit a police cruiser with a hockey stick, then flee on a bicycle. The accused was later located, arrested, and charged as follows:

Trevor STRUTH, 48 years-of-age of no fixed address was charged with:

–      Causing a Disturbance,

–      Assault a Peace Officer,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody. The accused has a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 15, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Craig SWIRZON Was Arrested

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Burlington driver is arrested following a collision in Puslinch.

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Watson Road in Puslinch, after receiving a complaint from a concerned citizen, who suspected the driver to be impaired.

As a result of the investigation, Craig SWIRZON, a 51-year-old from Burlington, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused did not sustain any injuries.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 19, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Aurora OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

T. Keith POWERS – Fraud & Firearm Charges

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) has charged one individual following an extensive investigation into suspected irregularities in archaeological reports.

In February 2024, members of the OPP ARB initiated an investigation after receiving information of suspected fraud related to archeological surveys submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.

As a result of the investigation, on Monday, November 24, 2025, T. Keith POWERS, 60 years of age of Aurora, was charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.