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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases THAMESVILLE

Margaret TEICHROEB – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop on Highway 401.

On September 13, 2025, at 10:12 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, the Municipality of Thames Centre, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Margaret TEICHROEB, a 40-year-old of Norfolk County, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Dangerous Operation

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 6, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

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

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Killaloe OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Nicholas DENMAN – Impaired Driving

(KILLALOE-HAGARTY-RICHARDS 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 15, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., OPP officers were advised of a vehicle in the ditch after it had rolled over on Round Lake Rd. in the Township of Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. The lone person in the vehicle suffered very minor injuries and was not transported to a local hospital. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Nicholas DENMAN, 34 years old, of Pembroke 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 20, 2025. 

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EAST ZORRA - TAVISTOCK OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Suspects At Large #StandYourGround

(EAST ZORRA-TAVISTOCK, ON) – The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter incident in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.

On September 12, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Oxford OPP were dispatched to a residence on Westwood Avenue in Tavistock for the report of a break in at a residence where keys and a vehicle were stolen.

Officers attended the scene for the investigation while notifying neighbouring detachments of the stolen vehicle.

The vehicle was recovered a short time later, abandoned in Brant County.

Investigators are conducting an ongoing investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspects.

The suspects are being described as two white males, approximately 18 years-of-age. They were both wearing dark coloured ski masks and one was wearing a black hoodie, and the other was wearing a grey hoodie.

There was a white four door sedan observed in the area just prior to the incident.

Anyone who may have information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Capreol OPP Police Press Releases Unincorporated Territory

Fatal ATV Collision

(UNICORPORATED TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision.

On Monday September 15, 2025, at approximately 10:35 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ATV collision, on Old Portelance Gervais Lumber Road, Unincorporated Township, approximately 55 kilometres north of Capreol.

A 77-year-old-person from Capreol was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the Traffic Collision Investigation Team to determine the cause of the collision.

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Brockton Hanover OPP Police Press Releases

Hanover Resident Charged Following Hit & Run

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 12, 2025, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a box truck on Concession 12 between Bruce Road 19 and Sideroad 5 Brant.

Police learned that the collision had taken place hours earlier, and the vehicle involved was no longer on scene. The investigating officer attended the collision scene to observe extensive damage to a bridge and alerted the Municipality of Brockton; the bridge is closed for an unknown extent of time.

A 48-year-old resident of Hanover has been charged with:

  • Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)(a)

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Another Assault In Huron East #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 34-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing. The accused was later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 29th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Bluewater Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East Repeat Offender Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 20-year-old individual from Bluewater has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases Whitefish Bay First Nation

Alyssa JACK Facing Numerous Charges

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora OPP have made an arrest for impaired driving following a report of a theft of a motor vehicle on Saturday afternoon.

On September 13, 2025, shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) received a report of a stolen motor vehicle, with a driver who was suspected to be impaired. With the assistance of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), police located the motor vehicle on Highway 71, which then fled from police. A tire deflation device (TDD) was deployed successfully. The subject fled on foot and was located shortly after with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit. 

Police located the driver and investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Alyssa JACK, 21-years-old, from Whitefish Bay First Nation, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on September 16,2025.

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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Arran-Elderslie Chesley OPP Police Press Releases Uncategorized

Repeat Offender Derek SEIP Was Arrested Again

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On August 19, 2025, at approximately 6:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual entering vehicles at night in the Town of Chesley. While investigating the initial complaint, police learned of numerous incidents involving the same individual over approximately a 3-year period.

Officers spoke with numerous residents and obtained grounds for several offences taking place in the Chesley area. On August 31, 2025, the individual was arrested after a lengthy engagement with police, bringing a large police presence to a residence along 1st Avenue North in Chesley. Members of the South Bruce OPP, OPP Canine, Crisis Negotiators, and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) were involved.

Between multiple incidents, Derek SEIP, 31-years-old, resident of Chesley, has been charged with:

  • Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) – 9 counts
  • Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – 4 counts
  • Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)
  • Mischief, CC 430(1)(c) – 8 counts
  • Trespassing at night, CC 177 – 3 counts
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, CC 88
  • Utter threats, CC 264.1(1)(a) – 2 counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing on August 31, 2025, and subsequently remanded into custody.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Arran-Elderslie Chesley OPP Police Press Releases

Hospital Damaged – Johnathan LEWIS Arrested Again

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On August 31, 2025, at approximately 2:14 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male damaging parking gates at a local hospital along 2nd Street Southeast in Chesley.

Police attended the area and located a male fitting the description provided. They were placed under arrest and held for a bail hearing and later released from custody.

On September 7, 2025, at approximately 11:42 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a disturbance at an address along 2nd Avenue Southeast in Chesley. The same individual is alleged to have uttered threats to a resident. A warrant was executed on September 8, 2025, and the individual was taken into custody.

Between both incidents, Johnathan LEWIS, 49-years-old, resident of Chesley, has been charged with:

  • Mischief, CC 430(1)(d)
  • Breach of Recognizance, CC 811 (two counts)
  • Uttering threats, 264.1(1)(a)
  • Fail to comply with probation order, 733.1(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing on September 9, 2025, and subsequently released from custody, to reappear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Goderich Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich & Seaforth Drug Bust – Names Released

(GODERICH / HURON EAST, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against three Huron County residents.

An investigation initiated in May 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to addresses in the Municipality of Huron East and the Town of Goderich. OPP officers from the Grey-Bruce CSCU, Wellington CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Thursday, September 4th, 2025, three separate search warrants were executed in Goderich (two) and Seaforth (one), which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property.

A quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $13,805. Additional offence-related property including a cellular phone, digital scales, packaging material, and imitation firearms seized by police totaled $1,650. Canadian currency seized totaled $2,110.

Tyler FISHER, 26 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 06, 2025.

Matthew ROUNDS, 32 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20, 2025.

Timothy LAWRENCE, 64 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

TERPSTRA – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after collision in Middlesex Centre.

On September 5, 2025, at 5:22 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire were dispatched to Vanneck Road at Thody Lane in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of collision involving two vehicles.

Investigation revealed a pickup truck lost control and collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, Harry TERPSTRA, a 56-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 2, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

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

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Home Invader

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating two Break and Enter incidents which occurred on the same street and on the same day. Police are requesting public assistance in identifying the suspect.

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a residence on Wellington Road 29, within Guelph-Eramosa Township regarding a Break and Enter occurrence, involving an unknown suspect forcibly entering into an unoccupied residence.

Officers then received a subsequent call, regarding another residence on Wellington Road 29 being entered into while the home owners were away.

Investigators are actively conducting an ongoing investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. More information will be provided when available.

It is believed that the suspect was in the area between 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Please see photo attached of the possible suspect.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has information, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact 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.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Lucknow Fire

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On September 10, 2025, at approximately 8:42 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Lucknow & District Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a condo unit along Montgomery Lane in Lucknow, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Multiple units at the location have been affected, resulting in approximately 20 residents being displaced for the remainder of the day. There are no reported injuries, and the Township of Huron-Kinloss has opened a local arena for temporary shelter for these residents. Assistance programs have been engaged and will be attending. The fire is not being treated as suspicious and no roads are closed.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Home Invader?

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Police are requesting any assistance from the public to help identify an individual who entered a residence in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On July 5, 2025, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:35 a.m. an individual entered a home off, line 3 in the Township of Oro-Medonte. The individual is described as a Caucasian Female, approximately 5’4″ in height with brown hair in a ponytail, Glasses with white frames, wearing a black shirt, purple jogging pants and grey sneakers. The individual was carrying two bags one blue in colour and the second red in colour. The female arrived driving a Silver, four-door hatchback, which appears to dawn Ontario Licence plates. Officers are calling on the individual to contact the Orillia Detachment of the OPP and the publics assistance in helping to identify the individual.    

The OPP are asking anyone with information about this incident or the individual themselves to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference Occurance Number E250888522. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.