(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual following the abduction of a six-year-old child.
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, shortly before 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a missing child from a residence in downtown New Liskeard. The investigation revealed that the accused had interacted with a child at the residence, and the child subsequently accompanied the accused to a local park. A short time later, the child was located unharmed by a concerned citizen and returned to their family.
The accused was arrested in the vicinity of where the child was located. Following the arrest of the accused, an officer was assaulted and treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result, Travis PRENTICE, a 27-year-old of no-fixed-address, was charged with:
Abduction of person under 14 – take or entice
Fail to comply with probation order – four counts
Assault a Peace Officer with a weapon
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on October 14th, 2025.
The OPP encourages parents and caregivers to educate their children about personal safety and to report any suspicious encounters to police.
(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are seeking the publics assistance with identifying persons of interest in relation to a break and enter that occurred at a local church in the Municipality of North Perth.
On September 19, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into a break and enter that occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. at a local church on Tremaine Ave South in the town of Listowel.
The persons of interest are described as:
Peron of interest one:
Male
Hooded sweatshirt
Backpack
Gloves
Riding a bicycle
Person of interest two:
Unknown gender
Light colour hooded sweatshirt
Winter hat
Light colour pants
Riding a bicycle
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information 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.
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On September 23rd, three individuals were arrested for Controlled Drugs and Substances (CDSA) and Criminal Code (CC) offences.
At approximately 1:45 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by three individuals. During the stop, one passenger was found to have provided a false identity and was subsequently arrested for obstructing police. A further investigation and search of the vehicle revealed a backpack containing a substance suspected to be cocaine, along with various drug paraphernalia.
As a result, Andrew VANHEYST, 38, of Fort Frances, was charged with
· Adult Resist Peace Officer – Sec.129(a) CC
· Adult Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 – Sec.354(1)(a) CC
· Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – Sec.5(2) CDSA
· Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs – Sec.4(1) CDSA
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 3rd, 2025.
Adrianna COPENACE, 27, of Couchiching First Nation, was charged with
· Adult Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 – Sec.354(1)(a) CC
· Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – Sec.5(2) CDSA
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 3rd, 2025.
Elizabeth BOSHKAYKIN, 27, of Seine River First Nation, was charged with
· Adult Obstruct Peace Officer – Sec.129(a) CC
· Adult Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 – Sec.354(1)(a) CC
· Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – Sec.5(2) CDSA
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 3rd, 2025.
If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with several criminal offences following a report of an abandoned all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on September 10th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron.
Just after 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a report of an ATV in the ditch near a trailer located on Burns Line in Central Huron. Officers attended the location and examined the ATV, which was found to have been stolen in Huron County in April 2024.
A suspect was arrested at the scene.
The suspect has been charged as follows:
Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,
– Altering / Destroying / Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
– Fail to Comply with Probation – (two counts).
The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.
The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service currently holds an Arrest Warrant for Dwayne HURLEY – 49 years old.
SCPS is urging HURLEY to turn himself in immediately to the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service located at 299 Frances Street.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the SCPS non-emergency number at 519-245-1250 or you can contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) anonymously
Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Collision Reconstruction Unit, in partnership with the 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB), continue to investigate a fatal hit-and-run.
Detectives are appealing to members of the community for information that may assist in identifying the vehicle involved. The suspect vehicle is described as:
White Audi SUV
Four doors
Equipped with a large moonroof
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009059.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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UPDATE 2 – Detectives Investigating after a Pedestrian was Struck in Niagara Falls – August 15, 2025
On Thursday August 14, 2025, the pedestrian, a 63-year-old Niagara Falls man, succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Collision Reconstruction Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Branch, are now investigating this as a hit-and-run fatality.
Detectives are seeking dashcam, cellphone, or other surveillance footage recorded between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Dorchester Road, between Lundy’s Lane and McLeod Road in Niagara Falls, that may have captured the suspect vehicle. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact investigators.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009059.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
UPDATE 1 – Detectives Investigating after a Pedestrian was Struck in Niagara Falls
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Collision Reconstruction Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Branch, continues the investigation into the August 10, 2025, fail-to-remain collision in Niagara Falls.
Detectives are seeking dashcam, cellphone, or other surveillance footage recorded between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Dorchester Road, between Lundy’s Lane and McLeod Road in Niagara Falls, that may have captured the suspect vehicle. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact investigators.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009059.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
Original release – August 12, 2025
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m. uniform members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) responded to the area of Montrose Road and Greendale Street in the City of Niagara Falls for a reported Motor Vehicle Collision.
The initial investigation determined that a collision occurred between a white 4-door Audi SUV with a large moonroof and a pedestrian. The white 4-door Audi SUV did not stop and was last seen driving southbound on Montrose Road toward Lundy’s Lane in the City of Niagara Falls.
The pedestrian that was struck was transported to an out of region hospital with critical injuries.
Detectives assigned to the NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit have assumed carriage of the motor vehicle collision investigation. Detectives assigned to the NRPS 2 District Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have assumed carriage of the outstanding vehicle investigation. Both investigative teams are working collaboratively and are receiving support from detectives with the NRPS Forensic Services Unit (FSU).
Detectives are appealing to the public for any dashcam, cell phone, or other surveillance footage recorded between 9:50 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the area of the incident and to contact investigators if anything relevant is captured.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009059.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
On September 23rd at 12:13pm, Belleville Police responded to a report of theft from a business on Bell Blvd. Video surveillance showed a male suspect stealing items before leaving in a vehicle with a female passenger.
At 12:56pm, Belleville police received a separate report of a possible impaired driver in the downtown area. Officers attended and located the suspect vehicle in a parking lot, which was bearing the same license plate as the vehicle involved in the earlier reported theft.
Officers approached the vehicle and spoke to the male driver. Upon further investigation, officers observed the male to be impaired and observed glass pipes in the vehicle.
As a result of investigation, Mark Proctor, 49-year-old Belleville man, was arrested and charged with:
Theft under $5000
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
Drive commercial motor vehicle – no license
Failure to surrender permit for motor vehicle
He was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in court in November.
A 27 year old Southwold resident has been arrested after police attended an address on First Avenue to investigate the report of a possible impaired driver. Just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police attended the area and located the vehicle and its driver. While speaking with police, the 27 year old was exhibiting several signs being impaired by alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to police headquarters where testing by a Qualified Breath Technician registered 110mg/100ml and 100mg/ml.
As a result, the 27 year old was charged with:
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Operation while Impaired – alcohol
Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
The individual was additionally charged under Highway Traffic Act with:
Driver fail to surrender license
Novice Driver BAC above zero
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
Once processed, the 27 year old was released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25017400
Warrant Arrests
A 33 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday morning, while on an unrelated call for service, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service on several outstanding warrants. The individual had been charged with four counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order, Failure to Comply with Probation Order, Failure to Comply with Undertaking and Assault related to separate incidents this year. The 33 year old was transported to police headquarters to be processed to attend court and was subsequently remanded into custody. ST25017369/16880
A 45 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday, while attending a business on Talbot Street for the report of an unwanted person, officers located the 45 year old known to them to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000, stemming from a shoplifting incident on September 16th. The individual was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25017409
The 35 year old St. Thomas resident charged with Mischief after being identified as the person responsible for causing damage to a display case at a local grocery on Sunday, has been arrested. Early this morning, officers on community patrol located the individual who was processed on the outstanding warrant and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25017428/17277
A 31 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. Early this morning, officers located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Use of Credit Card, stemming from an incident on September 21st. The 31 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25017429/17163
Bail Violations
A 37 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order after we were notified that they had failed to attended their court ordered probation. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017373
A 34 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order after we were notified that they had failed to attended their court ordered probation. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017374
Theft
A 37 year old has been charged with Theft under $5,000 after being identified as the person responsible in a shoplifting incident that occurred on September 13th at a retail store on Talbot Street. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017382
$3,500 of Milwaukee tools have been reported stolen from an address on First Avenue. On Tuesday, it was reported that at some point in the overnight hours, an unknown person attended the address and took the tools. This remains under investigation. ST25017411
A silver and black, CCM bike has been reported stolen from an address on Queen Street. CCTV of the area is being reviewed. ST25017413
Several grocery items have been reported stolen from a downtown grocery store. On Tuesday, police attended the store after it was reported that an unknown individual had left without paying. Video of the incident is being reviewed as police continue to investigate. ST25017420
St. Thomas police are looking for assistance in identifying an individual in relation to shoplifting incident that occurred at retail store on Talbot Street, Tuesday afternoon. It was reported that the individual attended the store and stole a pair of work boots and three sweaters. They were last seen leaving the area in a grey Nissan Sentra with no plates. If you recognize the person in these photos, please contact police at 519-631-1224 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. ST25017392
Mischief
A vehicle parked on Mondamin Street has been reported damaged. On Tuesday morning, the owner of the vehicle contacted police to report that their home surveillance had captured an unknown individual causing damage to their vehicle. Video of the incident is being provided to police. ST25017362
Break and Enter
St. Thomas police are investigating the report of a commercial break and enter. On Tuesday, we were called to a business on Edward Street to investigate the report of a hole being cut in the fence of the locked compound. This remains under investigation. ST25017370
Vehicle Entry
Approximately $700 of baseball equipment has been reported stolen from a vehicle on Wellington Street. On Tuesday, the owner of the vehicle contacted to police to report that at some point after 11 p.m. on Monday evening, the vehicle was entered and the baseball equipment was stolen. CCTV is being provided to police. ST25017386
The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 55-year-old male following a stabbing.
On September 23, 2025, shortly after 8 a.m., officers responded to a report of a fight in the 900 block of Wyandotte Street East. Upon arrival, they located a 22-year-old male suffering from two stab wounds. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers learned that the incident began as a verbal argument between the two males, that escalated into a physical confrontation.
The suspect, identified as Lowell Campbell, 55, He was located and arrested a short distance away in an alley north of Brant Street. He has been charged with aggravated assault and failure to comply with a probation order.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. You can also provide information anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges following a six month human trafficking investigation.
In March of 2025 investigators with the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit began an investigation into allegations an adult female victim was being exploited by the accused for financial gain, while the victim was being trafficked in the sex trade throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
On September 22, 2025, the HRPS executed a criminal code search warrant at an Oakville residence where the accused was arrested and the following items seized:
Polymer 80 Glock style pistol
Prohibited magazine with multiple rounds of ammunition
Approximately $7500.00 in cash
Electronic and cellular devices
Other items of evidentiary value
As a result of the investigation Thomas Jeffers, alias “Tommy”, (41) of Oakville, has been charged with the following:
Procuring
Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose- Firearm
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – Prohibited Device
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Jeffers has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
The HRPS receives provincial funding and is part of the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS). The successful completion of this investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General, through the IJFS.
The HRPS would like to thank members of the Peel Regional Police Services’ Vice Unit for their assistance in this investigation.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and a photo of the accused has been attached to this media release. Anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused is asked to contact Detective Scott Heyerman of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 4973.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a man for unlawfully confining multiple people in a local motel.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a motel located at Colborne Street and Clara Crescent after receiving a report of a man holding multiple people against their will within a motel room.
Officers attended and a male suspect was taken into police custody. A machete was located within the room and seized. No physical injuries were reported.
Seven other people were located within the motel room, two of which were arrested on outstanding warrants: a 27-year-old man from Etobicoke and a 31-year-old female from Jackson’s Point.
As a result of the incident, a 39-year-old man from Ohsweken stands charged with the following:
On September 23, 2025, at approximately 22:41 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a disturbance complaint in Chatham.
Investigations revealed that an argument occurred between two individuals, a 36-year-old male accused from Chatham-Kent and a 28-year-old female victim from Chatham.
The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which the victim reported being physically assaulted. Further investigation including a review of CCTV footage, revealed that the accused approached the victim and assaulted her. Threats were also made to the victim. A personal item belonging to the victim was also stolen by the accused.
The accused was subsequently charged with the following offences:
Count 1: Assault Bodily Harm Choking Section
Count 2: Uttering Threats to Cause Death
Count 3: Theft under $5000
Count 4: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
The accused was also found to have an outstanding endorsed warrant for failing to attend court on September 19, 2025.
The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he is currently held for bail.
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male wanted in connection to a threatening incident that occurred in Downtown Kitchener.
On September 22, 2025, at approximately 4:10 p.m., police responded to a report of threats made toward an employee at a business in the area of Frederick Street and King Street East in Kitchener.
As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Justin Sinclair was wanted for the following offences:
Criminal Harassment
Weapons Dangerous
Utter Threats to Cause Death
Assault with a Weapon
On September 23, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a member of the public contacted police to report Sinclair’s whereabouts. Officers attended the area of Stirling Avenue South and Charles Street East in Kitchener and arrested Sinclair without incident.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing.
ORIGIONAL POST
Waterloo Regional Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted in connection to a threatening incident in Downtown Kitchener.
On September 22, 2025, at approximately 4:10 p.m., police responded to a report of threats made toward an employee at a business in the area of Frederick Street and King Street East.
As a result of the investigation, Justin Sinclair, 38, is wanted for the following offences:
Criminal Harassment
Weapons Dangerous
Utter Threats to Cause Death
Assault with a Weapon
Mr. Sinclair is known to frequent the downtown areas of Kitchener and Waterloo.
If observed, do not approach and contact 911 immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777.
Waterloo Regional Police Service have arrested five individuals following a disturbance at a plaza in Kitchener.
On September 19, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police responded to the area of University Avenue West and Fischer-Hallman Road for reports of a disturbance involving several individuals, including both youth and adults at a plaza.
Officers attended and separated several fights and located one youth with injuries. The youth was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, officers have arrested and charged a 47-year-old Cambridge male with Assault Cause Bodily Harm.
Additionally, four youths have been charged with Assault in connection with the incident. The individuals charged include:
A 14-year-old male
A 15-year-old female
Two 15-year-old males
The investigation remains ongoing by members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
One male is in custody and another is wanted after a male was struck with a firearm at a bar in Pickering.
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of West Division responded to an armed person call at the Knights Corner Pub and Grill, located at 605 Kingston Road. Two males assaulted the victim and struck him with a firearm before fleeing the area. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a Toronto area hospital.
A short time later officers located one of the suspects and took him into custody without incident. The second suspect was not located.
Thomas Scot MCDONALD, age 35 of Wasaga Beach is charged with: Assault with a Weapon.
He was held for a bail hearing.
The wanted suspect is described as: male, Black, approximately 6’2” tall, wearing all black.
Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Westcott of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2528.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
