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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Emil TEGLER – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Puslinch Township resident in relation to an impaired driving arrest.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Wellington County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Brock Road South near Highway 401 in Puslinch Township. 

Police spoke with the driver and as a result of the investigation, Emil TEGLER, a 43-year-old of Puslinch Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 4, 2025.

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 or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Eddy SANSON Was Arrested

(ESSEX, ON)-On Sunday June 22, 2025, at approximately 8:43 p.m., members from the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to the report of a single vehicle into a ditch on County Road 11 near 5th Concession Road in the Town of Essex. 

As officers arrived on scene and spoke to the driver it was determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol.  The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment.

 As a result, Eddy SANSON, 60-years-of-age of Windsor has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – 80 plus 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 4, 2025.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Jacob CANTY Was Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON)-On Sunday June 22, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a member of the Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on patrol along Riverside Drive when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol.  The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment.

 As a result, Jacob CANTY, 38-years-of-age of Tecumseh has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and drug

·      Operation while Impaired – 80 plus 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Ludovit VRBJAR – Drunk Driving

(TECUMSEH, ON)- An individual from Windsor, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a vehicle stop that had occurred on Lesperance Road, in the Town of Tecumseh.

On Friday June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., the Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Lesperance Road. Officers were speaking to the driver and determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment.

 As a result, Ludovit VRBJAR, 47-years-old, of Windsor, is charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – 80 plus 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 4, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Brittany MEDEIROS – Break & Enter, Meth

(TECUMSEH, ON)- Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Tecumseh Detachment responded to a call from a concerned citizen about a suspected break and enter in the Town of Tecumseh.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., members of Tecumseh OPP were dispatched to a suspected break and enter on Centennial Drive in Tecumseh.

When an officer arrived on scene, they located a person matching the description, the individual attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Brittany MEDEIROS a 34- years of age of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Break and Enter – Place, with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 23, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for everyone in our communities. If you see something suspicious, please call 911.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Curtis BOWLES Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On June 21, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in a school yard on Mississauga Avenue.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. police were called in relation to an intoxicated male who looked to be trying to gain entry to a Mississauga Avenue school. Once on scene, police recognized the male and was subsequently arrested for a previous breach. 

On June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m. police conducted a compliance check at an Axmith Avenue residence where the male was supposed to be present. A family member was spoken to who advised the male was not home.

Curtis BOWLES, 34-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with Release Order

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on June 22, 2025.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

John WALL – Drunk Driving

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – On June 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a marine patrol on Conestogo Lake in the Township of Mapleton.

At this time, police spoke with the operator of a personal watercraft who appeared to need assistance.

As a result of the investigation, John WALL 23-years-old of Mapleton Township, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on July 4, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle or vessel is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

50 Year Old From Owen Sound Arrested

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – An individual from Owen Sound, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Bruce Road 10, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025 at approximately 2:44 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 10 near Salem Road, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The driver had crashed into the ditch. There were no injuries.

Paul PERREAULT, 50-years-old, of Owen Sound, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus
  • Adult Careless Driving- Highway Traffic Act

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 24, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

Miykhael LEVEQUE-ROLLS – Drunk Driving

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – An individual from Georgian Bluffs, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a traffic complaint on main Street, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

On Friday, June 20, 2025 at approximately 9:43 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver on Main Street, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Miykhael LEVEQUE-ROLLS, 36-years-old, of Georgian Bluffs, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus
  • Adult Dangerous Operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 10, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Brendan O’SULLIVAN – Drunk Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Newcastle, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from multiple traffic complaints on Highway 10, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Friday, June 20, 2025 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to multiple reports of a possible impaired driver on Highway 10, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. Grey Bruce OPP were able to locate the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop.

Brendan O’SULLIVAN, 41-years-old, of Newcastle, is charged with:

·        Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 24, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three drivers for impaired related offenses in the past 7 days.

On June 17, 2025 at 10:49p.m., the Huntsville OPP were conducting general patrol on Hanes Rd, when they observed a vehicle driving poorly. A traffic stop resulted in officers suspecting the driver to have alcohol in his body.

As a result of the investigation, Troy TURNER, 57 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in court July 15, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,

On June 19, 2025 at 7:34p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hidden valley Rd. The investigation resulted in the drivers arrest for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigation, Kathleen QUINLAN, 51 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

On June 22, 2025 at 12:20a.m., the Huntsville OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check on Main St West, when they suspected a driver to have alcohol in their body.  

As a result of the investigation, Rasmeen MASUTA, 24 years old of Brampton Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in court August 5, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,

All 3 drivers have had their vehicles impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

We all play a part in stopping impaired driving! 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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LANARK HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Devon MCGOVERN – Drunk Driving

(LANARK HIGHLANDS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Lanark Highlands Township resident with impaired driving.

Officers investigated a single motor vehicle collision on MacDonalds Corners Road, in Lanark Highlands Township on Sunday, June 23, 2025, just after 11:00 p.m. after a complaint of a vehicle entered a ditch.

The officers located the vehicle, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Devon MCGOVERN, 28-years-old, of Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on July 14, 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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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Port Burwell Beach Closed To Search For Missing Swimmer

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – Elgin OPP close Port Burwell beach to search for missing swimmer. 

On June 22, 2025, at 3:05 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Medavie EMS, Bayham Fire and Central Elgin Fire, were dispatched to Port Burwell beach in the Municipality of Bayham for the report of two swimmers in distress.

Investigation revealed two individuals found themselves in distress while swimming in Lake Erie. One swimmer was pulled to safety and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second individual failed to resurface.

Members of the Elgin County OPP closed Port Burwell beach in an effort to search for the missing individual.

Members of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton, along with members of the Elgin OPP continue to search for the missing swimmer.

Updates will be provided when available.

The investigation is continuing, the Elgin OPP can be reached 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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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

GREER – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision leads to impaired charges in Arnold Township.

On Wednesday June 4,2025, at 11:45 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision, where the driver reported the collision was due to avoiding wildlife on Highway 672, in Arnold Township. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan GREER, a 29-year-old from Tarzwell Township, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on July 3, 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 9-1-1. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Kirkland OPP Police Press Releases

Glenn HUNTER Was Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A traffic stop leads to impaired charge in Gauthier Township.

On Tuesday May 27,2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on McPhersons Drive, in Gauthier Township. Officers observed the driver operating an ATV without a helmet. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Glenn HUNTER, a 58-year-old from Gauthier Township, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

Drive off-road vehicle- no number plate

·      Drive off-road vehicle- no insurance

·      Fail to wear proper helmet

·      Driving while under suspension- two counts

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on August 21, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.