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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West Trenton

Repeat Offender Arrested Again, And AGAIN! #3Strikes

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual in relation to separate incidents.  

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Quinte West OPP responded to a report of threats at a residence in Trenton. 

Kevin SCURRY, age 32, from Trenton was charged with the following offences:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – three counts
  • Causing a disturbance
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the accused was arrested and charged with the following offences:  

  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk & Honking At Police In School Zone Triggers Arrest – Name Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.

On September 12th, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Fort Frances OPP were conducting school zone patrols when a motor vehicle approached from behind and honked its horn at an officer. Officers assumed that the driver of the vehicle was asking for assistance or wanted to flag down police. Officers conducted a traffic stop and approached the driver.

Through investigation it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired. As a result, Dennis FISK, 57, of Fort Frances was arrested and charged with:

·       Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Grey Bruce OPP Police Press Releases Saugeen First Nation

Attempted Carjacking – Suspects At Large


(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a reported attempted carjacking that occurred on September 7, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m.

On September 7, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., a vehicle was approached by two unknown individuals near the intersection of Christine Street and Cameron Drive in Saugeen First Nation.

One suspect entered the front passenger side of the vehicle and brandished a knife, threatening the driver. The second suspect remained outside with a bicycle. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, managed to physically remove the suspect and was not injured.

Both suspects were described as wearing all black clothing and ski masks. One left the area on foot, while the other departed on a bicycle.

The Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation.

Anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident or who has information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Please reference Occurrence Number E251220691.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Norwich OPP Oxford Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Isaak BUECKERT – Impaired Driving

 (NORWICH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment detected an impaired driver while on general patrol.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop while on general patrol on Simcoe Street in the Township of Norwich.

As a result of the investigation, Isaak BUECKERT, a 39-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on October 28, 2025.

Police want to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs is safe to consume prior to operating a vehicle.

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Homeless Person With Gun & Amunition Arrested Is Repeat Offender #3Strikes


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

On Friday, August 29th, 2025, just after 3:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly made threats involving a weapon. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual. Officers located an imitation handgun loaded with pellet ammunition on the accused.

Logan LONDRY, 25 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Breach of Recognizance – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Victim Sends Scammer $1000 For A Job (Hand or Blow?)

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an online fraud, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Oxford OPP received a report from a member of the public that they were defrauded through an online job advertisement.

The victim reports learning about a work from home job opportunity through an advertisement on social media. The victim responded to the advertisement and communicated through a texting app, as requested by the suspected scammer.

After communicating for a couple of days, and sending a couple of e-transfers, amounting to just under $1000, the victim contacted police, suspecting a scam.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police want to remind the public to be careful sending money for anything they find online. There are reputable people and companies that use social media appropriately, but there also ones that try to take advantage of people.

If you think you have been a victim of fraud, please reach out to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Police Execute Home Invader After Family Dog Contains Invader In Basement #StandYourGround

(NIPIGON, ON) – A Nipigon couple sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a bear entered their home late on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The incident occurred when the residents opened their back door to let their dog outside. A bear entered the home and attacked both individuals. The couple was able to retreat to a bedroom, where they barricaded themselves and called emergency services.

Responding Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers located the bear in the basement, where it was being contained by the family dog. Officers safely removed the homeowners from the residence, and they were transported to hospital for treatment.

The bear was dispatched without further incident to ensure public safety.

The OPP reminds the public that while bear intrusions into homes are rare, reports of sightings and encounters are becoming more frequent so far this fall. Residents are encouraged to stay “Bear Wise” by visiting ontario.ca/bearwise for tips and information.

For emergencies where a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 911. For non-emergency bear encounters, call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Arrested After Rolling Over!

 (LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a single vehicle rollover.

On September 9, 2025, just after 10:00 p.m., OPP officers were dispatched to a vehicle in the ditch on Stafford Second line in Laurentian Valley Township. The lone person in the vehicle suffered no injuries. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Adam KLAWITTER, 22 years old, of Laurentian Valley Township was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 6, 2025. 

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Belleville OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Jeffrey MANN – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist has been charged with impaired driving after being stopped at a RIDE program in Prince Edward County.

Officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., on County Road 4.

A vehicle entered the RIDE program and officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device on the driver. As a result, the individual was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Jeffrey MANN, age 39 of Belleville, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on October 8, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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CAMBRIDGE Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Paul RENNA Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a report from a member of the public.

On September 15, 2025, at around 9:15 p.m., police responded to a complaint where a motorist was believed to be impaired in a commercial premises parking lot off Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Following speaking with the driver of the passenger vehicle, OPP began an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the person being taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further tests. Further investigation revealed the individual was in breach of court orders.

Paul RENNA (52) from Cambridge, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – three counts

The accused was held for bail 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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases Scarborough

Christopher BAKSH Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a fraud in progress.

On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., OPP were notified that a person was attempting to open an account at a financial institution on Front Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The representative believed the individual to be using fraudulent details to verify identity.

Police arrived and began an investigation relating to the person and documents presented by the accused.

As a result, Christopher BAKSH (44) from Scarborough, was arrested and charged with:

–      Obstruct Peace Officer

–      Use, deals, acts on forged document

–      Possession of a forged document with intent

–      Possession of an identity document purporting to another

The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Weapons Incident Puts Secondary School In “Hold & Secure”

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), placed Fenelon Falls Secondary School in a hold and secure following an emergency call for service.  

On Tuesday September 16, 2025 at approximately 9:38 am, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP received a call for service regarding a group of teenagers walking towards Fenelon Falls Secondary School one carrying what was believed to be a pipe bomb or large firework. Officers responded and quickly located the person in question. Fenelon Falls Secondary School was in a hold and secure for just under 15 minutes. The youth cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) but was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Public Mischief

The accused was released and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

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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Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron Stratford

26 Year Old From Stratford Arrested – Details Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Strathroy resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of South Huron, on August 28th, 2025. 

Just before 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a motorist on Mount Carmel Drive in South Huron after police received information that the driver may be driving while impaired. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Mariah STANILAND MILLER, 26 years of age from Strathroy has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 29, 2025.

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases Seaforth

AI Used To Arrest Huron East Resident In Seaforth

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with a number of offences following a traffic stop on August 29th, 2025. 

On Friday, August 29th, just before 1:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East after the police vehicle automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) system alerted to a vehicle.  

The investigating officer discovered that the driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The driver had also consumed alcohol prior to driving and was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Stolen property was also discovered inside the accused’ vehicle.

Jason VANBELLE, 50 years-of-age from Huron East, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Fail to Comply with Undertaking,

–      Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000,

–      Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number.

The accused was additionally charged with four offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Guelph GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 7 Sexual Assault – Details Released

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual is facing Criminal Code charges following a sexual assault investigation.

The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit assisted with the investigation.

On September 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault which occurred on Highway 7 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Jeffrey MAST, a 60-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa Township, was charged on September 16, 2025, under the Criminal Code with:

  • Sexual Assault
  • Criminal Harassment

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on October 24, 2025.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP 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.