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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Jacques GUENETTE Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On Friday September 19, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 539, West Nipissing.

Officers checked 20 vehicles and charged one driver.

As a result of the investigation, Jacques GUENETTE, 51 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday October 2, 2025, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you fail or refuse to provide a breath sample or comply with a lawful demand from police, you face the same penalties as if you were charged with impaired driving:

  • Criminal charges
  • Immediate licence suspension
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fines and possible jail time

Make the right choice and always drive sober.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington Wellington North

OPP Warn – Answer Door Immediately Or Be Treated As A Barricaded Person #FilmThePolice #WarrantlessSearch

Tactical Response Team

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on scene with a barricaded subject, who later surrendered to police peacefully and was brought to hospital. Individual later charged stemming from investigation.

On September 19, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were called to a residence on Highway 6, just north of Arthur within Wellington North Township, regarding a barricaded person.

Out of an abundance of caution, a shelter-in-place order was issued for Wellington North Township prior to the arrival of emergency units. It was promptly lifted once officers secured the scene and confirmed that the incident was confined to a single residence.

The Wellington County OPP, alongside West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine, Crisis Negotiators and Paramedic Services attended.

The individual temporary barricade themselves inside the residence, before eventually surrendering peacefully to police, and was brought to hospital for assessment.

On September 20, 2025, as a result of the investigation, the individual, who will not be named out of concern for their well-being, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or resisted firearm
  • Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

Once the individual was released from hospital, they were held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

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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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Oxford

Steve Moniz – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – An individual from the Norwich Township is facing impaired driving related charges after police received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driving, near Broadway Road and Quarter Town Line, in the Town of Tillsonburg. Officers subsequently located the vehicle in the same area.

Steve Moniz, 54-years-old, of Norwich Township, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      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 released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 21 Collision, One Airlifted To Hosptial

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:42 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 21 and Jackson Road in Georgian Bluffs.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision, both of which rolled over following impact. One vehicle was occupied by one individual. The second vehicle was occupied by three individuals.

The operator of one vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital before being airlifted to a trauma centre in London. The occupants of the second vehicle were treated for minor injuries and released from hospital.

The OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members and Traffic Management Enforcement (TIME) team are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases Sprucedale

Cameron BLAIR & Andrew CRYDERMAN Were Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. This weekend alone, two more were taken off our roadways thanks to police efforts.

On September 20, 2025 at 3:33 a.m. police were called to a vehicle in the ditch on Falcon Road in the Town of Huntsville. Officer detected an odour of alcohol and required the driver to perform roadside alcohol screening test.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Cameron BLAIR, 19 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Driving while Suspended

The accused was released with an October court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

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

On September 21, 2025 at 7:10 a.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers were dispatched to a report of a male in a vehicle who was possibly unconscious. Upon arrival at the scene on Old Ferguson Road in the Town of Huntsville, police determined the male to be impaired.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Andrew CRYDERMAN, 38 years old of Sprucedale Ontario, with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released with an October court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

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

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Victory! Wellington OPP To Finally Wear Body Cameras #FilmThePolice #FTP

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are now equipped with ‘Body Worn Cameras’ (BWC).

The OPP is committed to adopting tools and technologies that improve the quality of evidence, enhance accountability and transparency, and ultimately support the safety of both the public and officers in the communities we serve.

After a successful roll out of the ‘In Car Cameras’ (ICC), which incorporated an ‘Automated Licence Plate Recognition’ (ALPR) system, the Wellington County OPP, along with other detachments within West Region, are rolling out BWC’s for each individual officer.

The BWCs are worn on the front of the officer’s vest and are clearly visible to anyone an officer may be interacting with. The BWC will display a visible green ring with flashing lights when in standby mode, which will turn flashing red once the BWC’s begin recording.

The full deployment of the BWCs in Wellington County is expected to be complete as soon as practicable, though officers who have finished training will begin using them immediately.

The Wellington County OPP remains dedicated to ensuring public safety and providing proactive, innovative policing in partnership with our communities. We value your role in helping build safer communities for everyone.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Oxford Tillsonburg

Heather Elliot Arrested Following Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – An individual from the Tillsonburg is facing impaired driving related charges after a single vehicle collision on Pressey Road.

On September 19, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision that had occurred on Pressey Road, in the Township of South-West Oxford.

Heather Elliot, 38-years-old, of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous Operation

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Aurora Delhi OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Closed Hwy 3

(DELHI, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 3 between Delhi and Simcoe, which led to the closure of Highway 3 in both directions between Lynedoch Road and Scott Street. The road has since reopened.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., members of the Norfolk Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious collision involving a pickup truck and an SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 45-year-old female from Aurora, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Deceased Following Farm Incident

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating a farming accident that claimed a life in North Middlesex.

On September 20, 2025, at 4:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP, Lambton County EMS and local fire were dispatched to a farm on Parkhill Drive in the Municipality of North Middlesex for the report of a farming accident.

Investigation revealed an individual was located unconscious in a well on the property and was subsequently transported to hospital.

The individual, a 15-year-old of Arkona, was later pronounced deceased at hospital.  

Members of the Middlesex County OPP along with the Ministry of Labour and Office of the Coroner are on scene as the investigation continues.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 9-1-1 or our non-emergent line at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Huron County Victim Out $49,000 USD #CrimeDoesPay

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took place in South Huron.

On September 16, 2025, Huron OPP received information about an online fraud in South Huron where a 48-year-old victim lost $49,000 U.S. between April 2025 and September 2025.

Police were advised that the victim met the suspect on a popular online communication application (app). The suspect convinced the victim to send money for investments in gold. The victim was promised high returns on their investment. After sending almost all their money, the victim advised they were threatened by the suspect to send more money or be sent to jail.

The victim then realized that they had been scammed.

If you have been victimized by fraud, please call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report it. You are not alone, and you will be supported through the reporting process.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre should also be contacted with any information you might have. Call 1-(888)-495-8501 or log on to antifraudcentre.ca

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Ottawa Police Press Releases

Saad NASER Was Arrested, Details Released

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa as a result of a multi-vehicle collision.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on September 20, Ottawa OPP members were called to a four-vehicle collision on Highway 417 westbound near Metcalfe Rd. Officers suspected one of the drivers to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized, however the driver later refused to provide breath samples to an OPP Qualified Breath Technician. 

As a result, Saad NASER, 39 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Refuse to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive while prohibited – two counts
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused, who already had two Criminal Code driving suspensions, was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension as a result of the impaired driving charges and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. Two people, including the accused, suffered minor injuries from the collision and were transported to hospital by EMS. The accused is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Pedestrian Vs Pickup Truck

(NORTH BAY, ON) – An individual engaged in roadside solicitation sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a collision on Highway 11 in North Bay.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with North Bay Fire and North Bay Ambulance, responded to a report of a collision involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 11 and Trout Lake Road.

Initial investigation revealed that the pedestrian entered a live lane of traffic while vehicles had the right of way. The individual was struck by a pickup truck and was observed to have suffered a head injury before fleeing the scene. OPP Canine Unit was deployed to assist in locating the injured person, who was later found at a nearby restaurant. The individual was assessed by paramedics and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns related to roadside solicitation in high-traffic areas. The OPP’s Safer Streets Initiative, launched in 2024, aims to reduce the risks associated with panhandling at intersections by educating the public and promoting safer alternatives to direct roadside giving.

The OPP is committed to keeping everyone safe, on the roads and in our communities. While roadside solicitation is not always linked to homelessness, the OPP supports coordinated responses to complex societal issues and continues to work with community and government partners to address the broader challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.

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OPP Police Press Releases The Nation

Another Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(THE NATION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Route 900 East outside of St-Albert, which led to the temporary closure of the road in both directions between Route 800 East and County Road 27 in The Nation Municipality. The road has since reopened.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the Russell County Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious collision involving a car and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, a 29-year-old male from The Nation Municipality was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionist attended, alongside emergency crews. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Collision Leaves One Dead, Passenger Airlifted

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on County Road 169 in Ramara Township.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:40 pm, Orillia OPP officers, along with Georgian EMS, Ramara Fire, and Rama First Nations Police officers, responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision that occurred on County Road 169 between Switch Road and Line 5 in Ramara Township.

The driver of one of the involved vehicles was pronounced deceased at scene. The passenger of that vehicle has been transported to a Toronto area hospital by Air ORNGE with life altering injuries. The driver and passenger of the other involved vehicle were transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the ongoing investigation, with assistance from the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The intersection remains closed at this time while the investigation is underway.

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference E251282717.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara, Severn, and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Central Huron Clinton Huron OPP Police Press Releases

$10,500 in Meth Seized at Huron OPP Detachment

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place at the Huron County OPP detachment parking lot on Albert Street in the Municipality of Central Huron, (Clinton) on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025.   

Just after 11:00 a.m., police observed an individual outside the OPP detachment building. Police spoke to the individual only to discover they were actively using an illegal drug. The suspect was arrested and subsequently searched. Officers located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine on the suspect’s person. The total value of the illegal drugs is estimated at $10,500.

Nicholas HALLEY, 36-years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 6th, 2025.