Category: Police Press Releases

Categories
Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Robert PIETRASIK – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A traffic stop by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) leads to impaired charge.

On Friday May 16,2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted MNR with a traffic stop of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on Highway 570 in the Township of Sesekinika. 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, Robert PIETRASIK, a 61-year-old from Maisonville 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). The accused was released from custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on June 5, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. Drivers who are impaired by drugs and alcohol continue to post a significant threat on Ontario roads. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Meth Bust – Eric O’NEIL

(SOUTH DUNDAS TWP., ON) – Two people are facing drug trafficking and other charges after the seizure of dangerous, illegal drugs in South Dundas Township.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation in March into drug trafficking in the area.

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and the Tactics and Rescue Unit, as well as officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence and property on Hanesville Road.

Officers seized nearly 2.5-grams of suspected cocaine, more than nine grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, more than 100 suspected methamphetamine (speed) tablets and over 50 codeine tablets. Officers also seized a 22-calibre rifle, various types of ammunition, a crossbow and arrows, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Eric O’NEIL, age 37 of South Dundas Township, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – two counts
  • Obstructing a peace officer

Jeffrey THOMAS, age 60 of South Dundas has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Both accused were held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Investigators are continuing the investigation, and an additional arrest is anticipated.

Categories
OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH STORMONT

One Dead, Michel DENAULT-CHARTRAND Charged

(SOUTH STORMONT TWP, ON) – The driver of a car, involved in a fatal collision with a motorcycle last fall, northwest of Winchester, is facing charges.

The crash, involving a car and motorcycle, happened on Friday, September 13, 2024, shortly after 6:00 a.m., on Bank Street/County Road 31 near Cloverdale Road. Both vehicles were northbound at the time.

The motorcycle rider, a 31-year-old man from Winchester, was transported to a local hospital and then transported by Air ORNGE to a regional trauma centre. The victim was pronounced deceased in hospital shortly before 6:00 p.m. that evening. The driver of the car was not physically injured.

AS a result of the investigation, Michel DENAULT-CHARTRAND, age 35 of Brinston, has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on September 2, 2025.

Categories
Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On June 16, 2025, officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a disturbance at a location in Collingwood, where a verbal dispute had escalated into intimate partner violence.

A 35-year-old male assaulted a female, damaged her personal property, and was found in possession of a spring-assisted knife with a brass knuckle handle. During the arrest, the individual resisted officers and damaged a police cruiser. Additionally, the individual uttered threats against an officer. The individual was found to be in breach of existing prohibition orders and undertakings.

As a result of the investigation, the 35-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code
  • Mischief – Destroys or Damages Property, section 430(1)(a)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, section 91(2)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (2 counts), section 117.01(1)
  • Mischief – Renders Property Dangerous, Useless, Inoperative or Ineffective (2 counts), section 430(1)(b)
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking (2 counts), section 145(4)(a)
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order, section 145(5)(a)
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm, section 264.1(1)(a)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, ON. This bail hearing took place on June 17, 2025.

The OPP is committed to addressing intimate partner violence and ensuring public safety. No further details will be released to protect the victim and integrity of the court process.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP at (705) 445-4321 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Categories
Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley GREENE – Impaired Driving

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – An individual from Mono, Ontario is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Grey Road 9, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 11:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 9 near Road 57A, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. The driver had crashed into the ditch. There were no injuries.

Ashley GREENE, 36-years-old, of Mono, 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.

Categories
Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision In Bluewater

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Bluewater has claimed the life of a Bluewater resident. 

Just before 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and South Huron Fire Department responded to a collision on London Road near Hurondale Road in Bluewater.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles, a sport utility vehicle and a passenger car, both heavily damaged. The lone driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver was seriously injured and transported by air ambulance to a London Hospital. Neither vehicle had passengers on board.

The deceased is a 57-year-old resident of Bluewater. 

The cause of the collision is being investigated. Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team were at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. London Road was closed for the investigation and has since been re-opened.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Categories
Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

43 Year Old From Huron East Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several criminal offences following a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Municipality of Central Huron on June 2nd, 2025. 

On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a call for service on Kinburn Line in Central Huron at 08:40 a.m. Officers located a parked vehicle and spoke to the driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Huron County OPP Detachment to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

Shaun JAMIESON, 43 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – (two counts).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was processed, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 7th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Categories
Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Paulo SIMAO – Impaired Operation

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Thornhill resident with impaired driving-related offences following a single motor vehicle collision.

On June 15, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a radio call about a vehicle in a ditch near Airport Road and County Road 17 in the Township of Mulmur.

Officers arrived on scene and, during their interaction with the male driver, observed signs of impairment. They subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Paulo SIMAO, a 49-year-old male, from Thornhill has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Categories
Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

5 Students Sent To Hospital Following School Bus Collision

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a commercial motor vehicle at the intersection of Causley Street and Hanes Avenue in the Town of Blind River.

At the time of the incident, the school bus was transporting seventeen elementary students from Blind River Public School and St. Mary’s Catholic School.

Five students were transported to the Blind River hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Any person with information or dashcam footage regarding this incident should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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

Categories
Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Vikrant JASWAL Arrested Following Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual involved in a collision with numerous offences.

On June 15, 2025, just before 7:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Mayfield Road, at The Gore Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Vikrant JASWAL, 30, of Bolton, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on July 7, 2025, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

Categories
Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

2 BEARSS Arrested Following Collsion Involving Children

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Melancthon resident with impaired driving-related offences following a collision involving a utility vehicle that was carrying three children.

On June 16, 2025, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision involving a utility vehicle in the area of 270 Sideroad in the Township of Melancthon. Upon arrival, officers and emergency crews located all involved parties and assessed them for injuries.

During their interaction with the male driver, officers observed signs of impairment and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Evan BEARSS, a 38-year-old male, from Melancthon Township has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Karolina BEARSS, a 39-year-old female, from Melancthon Township has been charged with:

•      Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Categories
New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Arrested After Ramming Vehicles

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges against two individuals following a serious altercation in a Tottenham parking lot.

On June 18, 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a disturbance in a business parking lot on Queen Street North. Upon arrival, police observed a large group of students gathered at the scene and noted several damaged vehicles.

An investigation, supported by video surveillance, revealed that an altercation had occurred involving three vehicles: an Acura, an Audi, and a Volkswagen. The incident escalated when the driver of a blue Acura intentionally struck the passenger side of a black Audi, injuring an occupant who was later transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

The Acura then continued to drive recklessly through the parking lot, striking a second vehicle with an occupant inside before fleeing the scene.

The suspect vehicle was later located in Alliston, where officers found the accused walking alongside it. During the arrest, a 16-year-old individual fled the scene in the Acura but later turned himself in to police.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged:

Matthew ZADRAN, 19, of Alliston:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Failure to Stop After Accident
  • Assault with a Weapon – Two counts

A 16-year-old youth from Bradford (name withheld under the Youth Criminal Justice Act):

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Failure to Stop After Accident
  • Assault with a Weapon – Two counts

The accused individuals have been held for a bail hearing and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), reference E250785917.

Categories
Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Missing Person Found Deceased

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On June 13, 2025, members of the Leamington OPP received a report that Vanessa, 32-years-of-age, is missing from the Municipality of Leamington.

On June 17, 2025, the missing person was located deceased in the 100 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington. 

The investigation remains under investigation in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner. 

Police are advising there is no threat to public safety. 

The OPP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance during this investigation.

Categories
Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

57 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Relased

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Town of Goderich on May 28th, 2025. 

On Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were at a location on Cambria Road in Goderich when they were notified by a concerned citizen of a possible impaired driver. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Perth County OPP Detachment to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

Hiroshi NODA, 57 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing, then later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 7th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Categories
Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Bradley WALSH Was Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with refusal to comply with demand.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, just after 11:30 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting traffic patrol on Highway 62 North in Hastings Highlands. Officers observed a vehicle with safety concerns and subsequently stopped the vehicle. An Approved Screening Device was used during the stop, as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Bradley WALSH, a 23-year-old resident of Killaloe, has been charged with refusal to comply with a demand.

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 July 8, 2025.