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Little Current Mindemoya OPP Police Press Releases

56 Year Old Arrested At RIDE, Details Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A driver is facing impaired-related charges after they were arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 in Espanola. A vehicle came through and police initiated an investigation. As a result, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

Phillip SPRUCE, 56-years-old from Mindemoya, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

·      Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Drive vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on November 17, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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CAVAN-MONAGHAN OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica HOWDEN Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist following a collision.

On September 17, 2025, at around 5:25 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Oak Ridges Drive and County Road 28 in the Township of Hamilton.

The Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also attended for non-serious injuries. Through investigation and speaking with one of the drivers involved, police began an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the individual being taken into custody and transferred to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Jessica HOWDEN (31), from the Township of Cavan Monaghan, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Careless driving

–      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg. A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Asphodel-Norwood Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Passed Out 27 Year Old Facing Charges

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after locating a vehicle with an unresponsive driver.

On Friday September 19, 2025, shortly after 1:30am, Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to a call involving a vehicle alarm. Officers attended Trent Lane in Asphodel-Norwood Township and located a vehicle in the roadway with driver appearing to be asleep. Officers were able to gain the attention of the driver and upon speaking with them, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Ryan GRUZA (age 27) of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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 28, 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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Centre Of Wellington Guelph OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

18 Year Old Has Vehicle Impounded After Incident Outside Busy School

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Guelph resident with stunt driving, going almost double the posted speed limit outside of a local busy school.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was initiated on Scotland Street within Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

Anyone charged with ‘drive motor vehicle – perform stunt’ receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the provincial offences court – Guelph, at a later date

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Cocaine Bust – Wasaga Beach

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members from the Collingwood & Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance of detachment uniform members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) completed a drug trafficking investigation which was conducted over a four month period resulting in criminal charges.

In April 2025, the Community Street Crime Unit in Collingwood initiated an extensive drug trafficking investigation focused on a male suspect involved in trafficking cocaine in the Town of Collingwood. The suspect was observed over the course of the next several months to be engaged in activities consistent with drug trafficking.

On September 2, 2025, the suspect was arrested in the Town of Wasaga Beach. A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of more than 84 grams of cocaine, a digital scale and two cellular phones. The suspect was also found to be in breach of a probation order.

Julio Azevedo, 27 years-old of Toronto was charged with;

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused party was held in custody for a show cause bail hearing to answer to the charges.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains Detachment are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Bracebridge Gravenhurst Muskoka Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five drivers with impaired driving during the first half of September.

On September 5, 2025, at 11:20 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the town of Bracebridge and became concerned about the driving behaviour of a vehicle on Manitoba Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Hiram Street and subsequently arrested and charged 44-year-old Seyed HASHEMI of Newmarket, ON with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. two Bracebridge OPP officers were driving on Muskoka Road 118 in Bracebridge when the a vehicle caught their attention, driving in a concerning way. The officers conducted a traffic stop on Morrison Street and subsequently arrested and charged 50-year-old David RICHARDSON of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 30, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to reports from members of the public that a vehicle had collided with a guard rail on Golden Beach Road in Bracebridge and the occupants had left the scene on foot. Officers located the individuals and subsequently arrested and charged 26-year-old Adam LEGAULT of Muskoka Lakes Township, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Fail to Remain. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 8, 2025, at 9:50 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Bay Street in Gravenhurst and after an interaction with a vehicle, arrested and charged the driver. Police have charged 33-year-old Ryan MORROW of Gravenhurst with Impaired Operation, Over 80 and Fail to Comply with Probation. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On September 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were contacted by a member of the public about their concerns about a vehicle parked near his laneway on Highway 11 South in Gravenhurst. Officers attended and located the vehicle and the driver nearby. Police arrested and charged 42-year-old Adam MANNING of Gravenhurst with Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of Muskoka roads. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Children Sexually Assaulted! Name Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On September 18, 2025, police arrested a man in Elliot Lake after additional reported sexual assaults.

In July 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a sexual assault call that occurred at an apartment complex in Elliot Lake. A person was charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age and sexual interference as a result of the investigation.  

On September 5, 2025, police were called regarding another sexual assault that had previously occurred at the same apartment complex involving the same previously charged person.   

Casey Michael FOURNIER, 55-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged again with:

  • Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age
  • Sexual Interference

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on September 19, 2025.

Because the accused was the building superintendent, and may have been employed at other buildings, police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstance to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at: www.sudburycrimestoppers.com 

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Brampton Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Carjacking – 5 Arrested, Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Members from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against five individuals following an investigation into a carjacking.

In the early hours of September 9, 2025, officers from the Caledon OPP received a report of a carjacking in the area of Old School Road and Heritage Road, in the Town of Caledon. It was alleged that four suspects, two of whom were armed with handguns, stole the complainant’s vehicle by force and fled the area.

Detectives from the Caledon Major Crime Unit (MCU) assisted with the investigation which ultimately revealed the complainant fabricated the report of the carjacking in a fraud scheme alongside four other individuals.

As a result of the investigation, five individuals were arrested and charged.

A 17-year-old from Brampton was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000

Apkarn SINGH, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000

Lakshay SHARMA, 21, of Caledon, was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000

Sehajpreet SANDHU, 21, of Caledon, was charged with:

  • Public Mischief
  • Fraud over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

Gurkarn Singh, 21, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Public Mischief
  • Fraud over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to their charge(s).

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information about suspected unlawful activity to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Norfolk Norfolk OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Patrick ST. LOUIS

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A wanted individual has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Simcoe.

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 9:07 a.m., members of the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit observed a vehicle previously reported stolen in Norfolk County on Windham Street in Simcoe.

Officers located an individual inside the vehicle who was wanted on two outstanding warrants and took them into custody without incident.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine.

As a result, 51-year-old Patrick ST. LOUIS of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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Norfolk Norfolk OPP OPP Police Press Releases

William MINSHALL – Assault & Threats

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in relation to an assault investigation in Delhi.

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 3:41 a.m., Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a reported assault on Imperial Street in Delhi.

The investigation determined that several individuals were inside a residence when one person physically assaulted another, verbally threatened that individual and a second person, and caused damage to property within the home.

As a result, 32-year-old William MINSHALL of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate, or strangle,
  • Mischief over $5,000,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND & THE NATION, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving.

On Monday, September 15, at approximately 1:05 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting that a vehicle had crossed the center median and almost hit on-coming traffic on Laurier Street in Clarence-Rockland.  

Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after on Masters Lane. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed. The driver was transported to detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, 60-year-old, Josee Lortie, of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: 

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

On, Thursday, September 18, 2025, shortly after 12:15 a.m., officers in The Nation initiated an impaired driving investigation after observing a vehicle swerving in between the shoulder and the passing lane on Highway 417. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed. The driver was brought to detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, 21-year-old, Charlie Larose, of Ste-Therese, Quebec, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: 

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is also scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Cove Beach Chaos: Two Young Drivers Caught on Camera Doing Stunts – Names Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following incidents that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday September 13th, 2025.   

On September 16th, 2025, police were contacted by Town of Goderich staff to investigate damage to property owned by the Town at the Cove Beach area. Video surveillance in the area caught two different drivers performing stunts with their vehicles in the parking area near the Cove Beach on September 13th, 2025.

Police identified and later located the two individuals responsible, and they were arrested for the offences of Mischief and Stunt Driving.

Brooke HAYES, 23 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

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.

Damian PHILLIP-THRUPP, 22 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

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.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

Police would like to remind the public that the Town of Goderich utilizes CCTV video surveillance with cameras placed strategically throughout Goderich. The Town of Goderich will continue to work closely with the OPP to hold individuals accountable for any unlawful activity.

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Dufferin North York OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 10 Drunk Driver Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a North York resident with impaired driving following a traffic complaint.

On September 14, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the area of Highway 10 in the Township of Melancthon.

The vehicle was located a short time later, and officers spoke with the male driver. Signs of impairment were observed, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.

Peter KAGIRI, a 46-year-old male, from North York has been charged with: 

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

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. 

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Another Victim Hands Over Banking Info To Stranger, Then Gets Defrauded #CrimeDoesPay

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – A local resident is out $5,000 following a phone call with their “bank”.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public that was defrauded through a phone call.

The victim received a phone call from an unknown person, claiming to be an employee of their banking company, suggesting there had been suspicious activity on their account. Trusting the person, the victim provided their banking details. The following day, $5,000 was withdrawn from their account.

The Wellington County OPP encourages the public to stay alert and educated to reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud. If you receive an unsolicited phone call or message, asking for personal information (name, birthday, address, phone number, bank information, SIN number) or payment via gift cards for a product, do not provide the information and hang-up the phone and block the phone number.

Warning signs to look out for when receiving unsolicited messages include: Emails, text-messages or phone calls sent at odd times of the night, creating a false sense of urgency, spelling errors, lack of punctuation or capitals in sentences, automated messages, random links or attachments, and generic business or company names.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Police Seize All “Weapons” From Home Claiming Resident Touched/Brandished A Replica #PoliceGoneMental

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident criminally with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team and the OPP Canine Unit, attended a home in Fergus to assist a neighbouring police service in arresting an individual on their behalf.

Upon arrival, the individual temporarily barricaded themselves inside their residence and brandished a replica sword to police. The accused eventually surrendered without incident and was cooperative with police. For public safety, the replica swords, a replica gun (air gun) and knives were seized from the scene.

The individual was then brought to local hospital for assessment.

On September 17, 2025, when the individual was released from hospital, they were then arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

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

The accused’s name is being withheld, out of concern for their well being.

The OPP would like to remind the public that the use of replica weapons to commit crimes can lead to serious consequences because they’re considered to be weapons under the Criminal Code if they’re to threaten, intimidate or commit an offence. Anyone who uses a replica weapon to commit a crime could face the same penalties under the Criminal Code as someone who uses a regular weapon.