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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Paul MONTGOMERY Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person in relation to a disturbance.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers were investigating a disturbance in the Town of Bancroft. During the investigation it was determined that one person had breached the conditions on their release order.

As a result, Paul MONTGOMERY, 43, of Bancroft has been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order and utter threats.

The accused was held for bail and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 3, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

73 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, just after 4:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers received a traffic complaint from a member of the public. A short time later officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. An Approved Screening Device was used during the stop, as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Carol BULLIED, a 73-year-old resident of Petawawa, has been charged with the following:

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

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Abe THIESSEN Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in the Town of Leamington.

On June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:19 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 77 in the Town of Leamington.

Abe THIESSEN, 34-years-old of Wheatley, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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 July 11, 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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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Arrested In Brockton

(BROCKTON, ON) – On July 2, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person at a business along McNab Street in Walkerton, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended and learned that the individual was attempting to complete a driving test while using an identification that did not match their appearance; they were subsequently placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Rajveer SINGH, 22-years-old, resident of Etobicoke, was charged with:

  • Personation with intent (identity fraud), CC 403(1)
  • Identity theft – possess another persons identity information, CC 402.2(1)
  • Forgery, CC 366(1)

The accused is set to appear on August 13, 2025, at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice 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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OPP Police Press Releases Shuniah

One Dead – Chelsey KILAR Charged

(SHUNIAH, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad have made an arrest in relation to a fatal collision that happened on Highway 11/17 near Mirror Lake in Shuniah Township on December 17, 2023.

As a result of the investigation Chelsey KILAR, 36-years-old, of Red Rock Ontario has been arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant for the following charges under the Criminal Code:

·      Dangerous operation causing death

·      Operation causing death

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 7, 2025

Traffic safety remains a top priority of the OPP and is a key component of the OPP’s public safety mandate. Investigations resulting in the loss of life and serious injuries can be complex to investigate. As the vast majority of fatal collisions are preventable, thorough and accurate investigations help ensure that motorists who cause these collisions are held accountable for their driving behaviors. The victims and their families deserve no less. 

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Body Of Missing Boater Recovered

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in coordination with the Canadian Coast Guard and Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), has recovered the body of a missing boater following an incident near Milton Island on the St. Lawrence River.

On Monday June 30, 2025, members of the Frontenac OPP and the OPP Marine Unit responded to a report of a male who had fallen off a boat, struck his head on the propellor, and failed to resurface.

Search efforts were conducted over the following two days and on Wednesday July 2, 2025, the body of a 58 year-old male from Toronto was recovered near the location where the incident occurred.

The investigation is ongoing and the identity of the deceased is not being released at this time.

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Carling OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – DYCK & VERLINT

(CARLING, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two people with drug related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Carling Township.

On June 26, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers stopped the vehicle for a speeding. The driver was arrested for stunt driving and a subsequent investigation revealed over $5000 of Canadian currency and suspected cocaine and heroin with a combined estimated street value of approximately $100,000. 

Breaden DYCK , 22-years-old from Ancaster was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin

Zachary VERLINT, 26-years-old from Stoney Creek was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin

Both accused were held for bail before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and are scheduled to appear on July 31 2025.  

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Emily GRAHAME Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a wanted party, which resulted in additional drug related charges.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, shortly after 4:00p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop when an officer recognized a wanted party while on general patrol. During the investigation one person was arrested and a search of the vehicle located cocaine and methamphetamine.

Emily GRAHAME, 27 of Bancroft has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Failure to comply with a release order – three counts

GRAHAME was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 2, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

John COOK – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting traffic patrol on Highway 28 South in Faraday Township. Officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offense. An Approved Screening Device was used during the stop, as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

John COOK, a 57-year-old resident of Oshawa, has been charged with the following:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Evon COSSAR – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic hazard.

On June 28, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic hazard of a possible impaired driver in Clearview Township.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle on County Road 42. During the interaction, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest. As a result of the investigation, Evon COSSAR, 45-year-old of Kitchener, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on July 22, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Paul KEEN Was Arrested

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On June 30, 2025, shortly after 12:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in Springwater Township.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle on Glengarry Landing. During the interaction, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest. As a result of the investigation, Paul KEEN, 52-year-old of Barrie, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on August 12, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Melchor RODRIGUEZ Was Arrested

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) -On Sunday June 29, 2025, a member from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a prohibited driver on County Road 45, just north of Highway 401.

At approximately 9:15 pm, while driving southbound on County Road 45, an officer was alerted by the Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) that the registered owner of a plate that was attached to a silver Toyota sedan travelling on County Road 45 was a suspended driver. The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed the driver quickly switch seats with an individual that was in the passenger seat. Upon investigation it was found that the individual who was operating the vehicle was a prohibited driver. As a result, Melchor RODRIGUEZ (age 49) of Scarborough Ontario, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation While Prohibited

• Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was released by the OPP with conditions to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date later in July 2025.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

54 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On July 1, 2025, at approximately 11:08 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 6 east of Ripley, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended and discovered that a pick-up truck had entered the ditch, the driver departed prior to police arrival.

As a result of the investigation, Rodney HUSK, 54-years-old, resident of the Municipality of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)(a)
  • Fail to report accident, HTA 199(1)

The accused is set to appear on August 13, 2025, at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice 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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Lambton Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Another Fatality In Lake Huron

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – One individual has died following an incident at Ipperwash Beach, Lake Huron, in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

On June 29, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton Emergency Medical Services, and local fire responded to a request for assistance on Ipperwash Beach, near the end of Ipperwash Road.

Police attended and located an unresponsive individual who had been brought to shore by another person.

Early investigation determined that the individual had entered shallow water after diving from a vessel and became unresponsive.

The 44-year-old of Lambton Shores was transported to hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.

The investigation is continuing.

The Lambton County OPP would like to thank the members of the public who provided assistance prior to the arrival of emergency responders.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Collision On 86 Sends 5 To Hospital

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with local emergency services attended the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 86, just outside of Ariss.

On July 1, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a serious head-on collision involving two motor vehicles, resulting in Wellington Road 86 being closed between Eighth Line East and Sideroad 16, within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the collision, five individuals were transported to hospital, including a 16-year-old passenger who sustained life-altering injuries; All drivers and passengers involved suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Wellington Road 86 will remain closed between Eighth Line East and Sideroad 16, pending the current investigation. Reopening is currently unknown at this time.

The investigation is still ongoing. Information will be provided when available.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, 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.