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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize These Home Invaders?

(PENETANGUISHENE,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for assistance in identifying suspects in a break/enter and theft incident from a Penetanguishene home.

Officers responded on August 28, 2025, to the report of a break and enter to a Edward Street home resulting in the theft of a quantity of Chinese currency that occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. August 28, 2025. (See attached photograph)

Investigators seek your assistance in identifying these two suspects. (See attached photographs)

Anyone who may have dashcam video or surveillance video or has or made observations of the suspect person’s is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Impaired On Private Property – James MCCLOSKEY

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired while driving on their property.

On Tuesday September 2, 2025, shortly after 1:30pm, Peterborough County OPP officers attended a residence on Heritage Line in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township in relation to a neighbour dispute call. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the individual they were looking to speak with was currently driving a vehicle on the property. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

James MCCLOSKEY (age 71) of Otonabee-South Monaghan, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused had their driver’s licence 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 7, 2025.

The Criminal Code of Canada does not distinguish between public and private property when it comes to the impaired operation of a motor vehicle. A ‘motor vehicle’ is also not limited to cars and trucks but can also include snowmobiles, ATV’s, lawn tractors, golf carts, e-bikes, and other vehicles that are not purely human-powered.

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.

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Erin Police Press Releases

Tenant Arrested After Assaulting Landlord

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Wellington Road 26, within the Town of Erin involving a landlord-tenant dispute.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP received a report of a heated landlord-tenant dispute, resulting in police being called to the scene.

On arrival, officers spoke with both parties and learned that amongst a prolonged heated argument between landlord and tenant, that the tenant allegedly threatened the landlord and then ‘belly-bumped’ them, causing the landlord to be knocked onto the ground.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony VANDERVELDE, a 58-year-old from the Town of Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The victim did not report any injury.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 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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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

34 Year Old From Hensall Arrested – Details Released

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On August 29, 2025, at 10:42 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while performing a traffic enforcement initiative at the intersection of Nairn Road and Egremont Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, observed a vehicle perform a traffic infraction.

A traffic stop was initiated at which time the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Stephen TROYER, a 34-year-old of Hensall, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Red light – fail to stop

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

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 September 25, 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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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Chatsworth Motorcycle Collision – James Robinson Arrested

(CHATSWORTH, ON)- The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid multiple charges in connection with a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred on June 23, 2025, in the Township of Chatsworth.

At approximately 10:37 a.m. on that date, emergency services responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Concession 3A between Massie Road and Holland Sydenham Townline. The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.

On August 12, 2025, James Robinson, 37-years-old, of Owen Sound, was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, Highway Traffic Act, and Automobile Insurance Act:

  • Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
  • Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 25, 2025.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 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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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Another Home Invasion #StandYourGround

(RENFREW, ON) – Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a home invasion at a local inn. 

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to an inn on Gibbons Road following reports that two males had entered a room, assaulted the occupants with what is believed to be bear spray, and stole property before fleeing the location.

Additional officers, including members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit responded to assist in the search for the suspects, who were not located.

The investigation by the Renfrew OPP and Renfrew OPP Crime Unit is ongoing, with support from Forensic Identification Services. Investigators believe this incident was targeted.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Adam TOFFLEMIRE – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Lakeshore.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:01 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Adam TOFFLEMIRE, 36-years-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • 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 scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on September 25, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas NIEUWKOOP & Peter VALYEAR Charged

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with driving related offences.

On Sunday September 7, 2025, just after 4:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members were called after a vehicle went into the ditch on County Road 19 in Loyalist Township. The vehicle was located, and following an investigation, the driver was arrested.

 Nicholas NIEUWKOOP, a 23-year-old from Napanee, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
  • Dangerous Driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on September 30, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

 On Monday September 8, 2025, just after 7:00 a.m., L&A County OPP was called by a member of the public regarding a possible impaired driver parked at a school in Bath. Police located the vehicle and after a short foot pursuit the driver was arrested.

Peter VALYEAR, a 43-year-old from Kingston, was charged with:

  •  Flight from peace officer
  • Possession of methamphetamine
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle with no insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle no permit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on October 7, 2025.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Sulu JUMA Facing Numerous Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with impaired driving and numerous other offences, following an alert from the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) system indicating the individual was a suspended driver. 

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on September 7, officers were patrolling Highway 417 near Woodroffe Avenue when the ALPR system flagged a suspended driver. During the traffic stop, officers suspected the driver may have been impaired by alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized, and the driver was taken to the Ottawa Detachment for further testing. 

Further investigation revealed the driver, who held a G2 licence, had two active driving prohibitions and no insurance on the vehicle. The driver was also carrying 10 passengers in an eight-seat vehicle, including children who were not properly secured. 

Sulu JUMA, 43 years of age, faces the following charges: 

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs 
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts) 
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero 
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance 
  • Class G2 Licence Holder – More Passengers Than Seatbelts 
  • Fail to Ensure Toddler Properly Secured (two counts) 
  • Fail to Ensure Child Properly Secured (two counts) 
  • Careless Driving 
  • Fail to Have Insurance Card 
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle 
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit 

Juma is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date. In addition to the charges, his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days. 

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Plummer Additional Police Press Releases PUMMER ADDITIONAL

Council & Staff Threatened #StandYourGround

(PLUMMER ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON)- Threats made to township employee and council members.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving threats made via text message to the township’s building official and council members. The message originated from an individual on Copper Bay Road in Plummer Additional Township.

The investigation revealed that the person threatened to shoot the township employee and council members. On Tuesday September 2, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., OPP made an arrest.

Garry TRIPPLETT, 78 years old from Plummer Additional Township was charged with:   Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on Thursday August 14th, 2025.   

Just after 3:00 p.m., on August 14th, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to a vehicle window caused by an individual on Mooney Street in Goderich. Police located the individual who was arrested shortly after for the offence of Mischief.

Jonathan VITORINO, 35 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 22nd, 2025.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

John Bolender Facing Numerous Charges

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a traffic stop involving a vehicle towing a trailer.

On September 4th 2025, an officer conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle speeding in a community safety zone. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle’s licence plate did not match the vehicle, and the attached trailer had been reported stolen. Further checks revealed that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.

As a result, John Bolender, 70 years old, of Stouffville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

–      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      No insurance

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Speeding in a community safety zone

–      Plate not authorized for vehicle

–      Fail to display two plates

–      No currently validated permit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five drivers over the course of the holiday weekend with impaired driving.

On August 29, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., members of the Lambton OPP were requested to attend Blue Water Bridge, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding a possible impaired driver. 

As a result, Philip MCKENNA, 39-year-old of Michigan, United States of America, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 17, 2025.

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 11:57 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP initiated a traffic stop on London Road, near Lambton Mall Road, Sarnia.

As a result, Rayne GRILLY, 23-year-old of Warwick Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

On August 30, 2025, just before 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver. A traffic stop was initiated on Petrolia Line, near Oozloffsky Street in Petrolia.

As a result, Ian GRANVILLE, 54-year-old of Petrolia, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 29, 2025.

On August 30, 2025, shortly after 10:15 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP conducted a traffic stop on Ontario Street in Grand Bend, Lambton Shores.

As a result, Paul ZOMBRE, 45-year-old of Brampton, has been charged with:

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

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

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton OPP, responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Chiefs Road South, Walpole Island First Nation. Police located the driver and vehicle and subsequently initiated a traffic stop.

As a result, Christopher SONEY, 36-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

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

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Class G licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

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

All the accused in these matters were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. 

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Shane RICE Arrested After Driving Alone

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa after stopping them for a traffic violation.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on September 5, an officer observed the accused driving alone in the High Occupancy Vehicle Lane (HOV) on Highway 417 eastbound near Moodie Drive. After stopping the vehicle, the officer had reason to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Shane RICE, 44 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Improper use of high occupancy vehicle lane
  • Disobey sign

Rice received an immediate 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Lakes

David QUACKENBUSH Facing Numerous Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple charges including impaired.

On Thursday September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:45pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The caller provided a description of the vehicle and the driver. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

David QUACKENBUSH (age 37) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Take motor vehicle without consent

• Fail to report accident

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender licence

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

• Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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 14, 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).