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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

22 Year Old Arrested & Vehicle Impounded After Running Stop Sign

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Failing to stop for a stop sign in Picton has led to impaired driving charges.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, shortly after 4:30 a.m., an officer with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) watched as a car failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Main and Bridge Streets.

The officer stopped the vehicle, and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Benjamin ARMSTRONG, age 22 of Carrying Place, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Disobey a stop sign

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 3, 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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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Shane DUNN – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 32nd impaired charge in 2025.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint at Spine Beach, where an individual was reportedly consuming alcohol while sitting in a parked vehicle.

Officers attended the scene shortly after and located the vehicle with the individual in the driver’s seat. While speaking with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed, resulting in an arrest.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several beer cans and an open container of alcohol. The driver was transported to the Elliot Lake detachment for further testing.

Shane DUNN, 49 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 11, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report motorists suspected of driving impaired by calling 9-1-1 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

$13,500 Drug Bust – RENTON & LOUBIER

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Two local residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed in Sioux Lookout.

An investigation into drug trafficking in Sioux Lookout was commenced by the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from Dryden OPP CSCU, Red Lake OPP CSCU, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Northwest Region Canine Unit and Sioux Lookout OPP.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a search warrant was executed on a residence on Drayton Road. Officers seized multiple firearms, prohibited weapons, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $13,500.

As a result of the investigation, Tony RENTON, 62 years old of Sioux Lookout, was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a prohibited device
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Sylvie LOUBIER, 60 years old of Sioux Lookout, was charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a prohibited device
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the Sioux Lookout OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher COMMANDA – Drugs

(ESPANOLA , ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a vehicle went into the ditch on Agnew Lake Road.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Agnew Lake Road in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police arrived on scene, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation. The driver was subsequently transported to Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) for further testing.

As a result, Christopher COMMANDA, 56-years-old from Garden Village First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 22, 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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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Uddin MOHAMMED Facing Numerous Charges

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) Team on patrol in Blind River over the Civic Day Long Weekend.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, the OPP’s T.I.M.E. Team was conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Blind River.

At approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the OPP T.I.M.E. team observed an eastbound commercial motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed while overtaking another vehicle on Causley Street. A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver became argumentative with police and refused to provide a driver’s licence or vehicle documents. Despite several requests, the driver failed to identify themselves. The individual was then assisted out of the vehicle and placed under arrest. The driver resisted, and a brief struggle ensued before the officer gained control. The individual was subsequently transported to the Blind River detachment.

Ahmed Uddin MOHAMMED, 42 years old from Mississauga was charged with:

·      Resist peace officer

·      Obstruct peace officer

·      Fail to surrender daily log

·      Driver of commercial motor vehicle-fail to surrender proof of insurance

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Speeding

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

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Daanis NIGANABE – Drunk Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON)- Impaired driving charges laid following single motor vehicle collision in the Town of Iron Bridge.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the south side ditch of Chiblow Lake Road.

The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Blind River OPP Detachment for further processing.

As a result of the investigation, Daanis NIGANABE, 29 years old from Mississauga First Nation, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report motorists suspected of driving impaired by calling 9-1-1 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremiah ASSINEWAI Facing Numerous Charges

(ESPANOLA , ON) – A driver is facing impaired-related charges after police received a traffic complaint.

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint on Highway 6 in Espanola. Police later located the vehicle driving 114 km/hr in a 60 km/hr community safety zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and upon approaching the driver, officers noticed open alcohol within the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Jeremiah ASSINEWAI, 24-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available – two counts
  • Drive motor vehicle, perform stunt, excessive speed (community safety zone) – two counts
  • Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 22, 2025.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Tarmara CHAMBERS – Drunk Driving

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Mississippi Mills Township resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7, in Carleton Place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m. after receiving a complaint of a possible impaired driver.

The officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tarmara CHAMBERS, 58-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Drive motor vehicle with open container of alcohol

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

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Jay NADEAU – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves roadway and enters ditch.

On August 4, 2025, at 3:01 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire were dispatched to Bodkin Road in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of a vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

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

As a result, Jay NADEAU, a 47-year-old of Komoka 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 in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 24, 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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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Dustin AMOS Was Arrested Again

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a disturbance in Carleton Place.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident on Friday, August 1, 2025, just after 6:30 a.m., after a complaint about an individual punching windows at a local business. The male was located and arrested by officers.

As a result of the investigation Dustin AMOS, 27-years-old from Carleton Place, has been charged with:

·        Causing a disturbance

·        Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine

·        Fail to comply with probation – three counts

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

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

2 Dead Following Collision

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst on August 5, 2025.

On August 5, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers along with Muskoka EMS and Gravenhurst Fire Department, responded to 9-1-1 calls from members of the public about a two vehicle collision that occurred on Muskoka Road 169 near Narrows Road in Gravenhurst. Officers attended and due to the position of the vehicles and nature of the injuries, closed Muskoka Road 169 to traffic in that area.

The driver of one of the involved vehicles, a 50-year-old Gravenhurst man, was transported to hospital, however life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and he succumbed to his injuries. The second vehicle had two occupants; the driver was taken to hospital, where he was further transported by air to a Toronto hospital with life-altering injuries. The second occupant, a 61-year-old Muskoka Lakes Township man, was pronounced deceased at the collision scene.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the ongoing investigation. Police are asking anyone with information of any kind, including dash camera footage, to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You may also report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Justin LEROY – Break & Enter, Theft

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a break and enter investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident in Montague Township on Friday, August 1, 2025, just before 3:00 a.m. after a complaint was received about an individual with a flashlight at the rear of a property. The male fled prior to police arriving however the individual was located and arrested nearby with the assistance of the OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team members.

As a result of the investigation Justin LEROY, 48-years-old from Ottawa, has been charged with:

·        Break and enter

·        Theft under $5000

·        Trespassing at night

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Arrests After Weapons Incident – BEDARD, AGUERO SALAS & AGUERO SALAS

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges following a disturbance at a community event.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a disturbance at a recreational centre in Little Current. The report indicated that there were several individuals involved in a physical altercation with weapons involved. Additionally, one individual was seen assaulting a security guard.

Police arrived shortly after and arrested the three individuals. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, police seized a conducted energy weapon (taser), a knife and pepper spray.

As a result, Alexis BEDARD, 21-years-old from Sheguiandah, was charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Assault with a weapon

Mauricio AGUERO SALAS, 29-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Assault

Mariela AGUERO SALAS, 36-years-old from North York, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on September 23, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Ayden RIOUX – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop.

On August 3, 2025, at 1:02 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, 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, Ayden RIOUX, a 20-year-old of Chatham, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

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 August 28, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

Hoshane ALLEN Was Arrested Again

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On July 30, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m. members of the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment stopped a vehicle on Highway 400 as the driver was wanted by another police service.  

Further investigation revealed the passenger in the vehicle was in possession of pipe bomb making material. Items seized as pipe bomb making material were turned over to the OPP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU).

Hoshane ALLEN, 33-years-of-age of Scarborough was arrested and charged with:

  • Explosives – making or possessing for unlawful purpose
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and is scheduled to appear on August 6, 2025.