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Brant Police Press Releases Port Dover

Mykel STEEVES – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – A driver is facing impaired charges after police were called to a single motor vehicle collision.

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 5:49 a.m., Brant County OPP were called to Maple Avenue North between Third Concession Road and Second Concession Road to investigate a single motor vehicle collision in the County of Brant.

Police charged 37-year-old, Mykel STEEVES of Port Dover with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice in Brantford on February 13th, 2026.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Police Cruiser Struck – 18 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa after his vehicle struck the back of an OPP cruiser.

Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, OPP were attending to a collision on Highway 417 westbound near Metcalfe Street. The officer observed a vehicle travelling towards the collision area at a high rate of speed. Both the officer and the individual from the collision jumped into the cruiser for safety before being struck by the other vehicle. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. Police suspected the driver of the vehicle that struck the police cruiser to be under the influence of alcohol. 

As a result, Tyler Wilson, 18 years of age from Ottawa faces the following charges:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Young person – B.A.C above Zero
  • Fail to move over for emergency vehicle or tow truck – if safe to do
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused had their licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for 14 days. The accused is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

3 Dead Following Collision

(MCCOIG TOWNSHIP, ON) – Three people have been pronounced deceased following a collision between a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle on Highway 11 west of Hearst.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 6.00 p.m., officers from James Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a collision on Highway 11 near Highway 631, west of Hearst.

A 36-year-old male from Kenora, a 36-year-old female from Greenstone, and a 57-year-old male from Constance Lake were pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Highway 11 is currently closed in both directions between Highway 631 west of Hearst and Highway 625 near Longlac is closed for investigation, with assistance from OPP Technical Collision Investigators and a Reconstructionist.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Dogs Left In Car Results In Repeat Offender Facing Animal Cruelty Charges

(NIPIGON, ON) – On January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that an individual may be breaching court‑ordered release conditions.

During the investigation, officers located two short‑haired boxer‑breed dogs inside an unheated vehicle. At the time, the outside temperature was approximately -18°C, police determined the dogs had been left in the vehicle for more than two hours.

The suspect was later located at a residence they had been ordered by the court not to attend.

As a result, Mackenzie Loyst, 25 years of age, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Cruelty to Animals – Causing Unnecessary Pain, Suffering or Injury, contrary to section 445.1(1)(a)
  • Two counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order (two counts), contrary to section 145(5)(a)

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The dogs are being cared for by a local resident. Both dogs appeared un harmed.

If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you have any information regarding animal neglect or abuse you can also call the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre (OAPCC) at 1-833-9-ANIMAL , available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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 Renfrew

2 Dead Following Collision

(MCNAB/BRAESIDE, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two-vehicle collision that resulted in two fatalities on Highway 17.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, shortly after 1:00 p.m. officers responded to reports of a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and another passenger vehicle on Highway 17 between Anderson Road and McCallum Drive, in the Township of McNab/Braeside.

Both the drivers, a 55-year-old male from Renfrew and a 71-year-old male from Ottawa were pronounced deceased.

Highway 17 will remain closed between Anderson Road and Goshen Road for several hours for the ongoing investigation.

 Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP OPP Perth East Police Press Releases Sauble Beach

83 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is deceased and four others were injured following a collision involving two motor vehicles in the Municipality of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

On January 31, 2026, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with South Bruce Fire Department, Grey County EMS and Bruce County EMS responded to a two-vehicle collision on Sauble Falls Parkway near Sixth Street North in the community of Sauble Beach.

An 83-year-old male was pronounced deceased in hospital following transport, while another passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and has been airlifted by ORNGE Air Ambulance to a local trauma centre. Three other passengers are being treated at local hospitals for non-life threatening injuries.

Sauble Falls Parkway between Sixth Street North and Sauble Falls Road remains closed as members OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) assist the Grey Bruce County OPP with investigating the collision.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Zorra

14 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(ZORRA, ON) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two-vehicle collision which resulted in a fatality on Road 92 in Zorra Township. 

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, shortly after 10:30 a.m., OPP officers and emergency services responded to the reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a snowmobile and a pickup truck on Road 92 and 23rd Line in Zorra Township, Oxford County. 

The snowmobile operator, a 14-year-old was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased. No other injuries were reported as a result of the collision. 

Road 92 will remain closed between 19th line and 23rd line for several hours for the ongoing investigation. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Oleksandr STEPANENKO – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – One person is charged with impaired driving following a single vehicle collision in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 10:25 p.m., police responded to a collision on Fruitridge Line in Central Elgin.

Oleksandr STEPANENKO, a 41 -year-old from Vaughan was charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

William AUDETTE Was Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – An individual from Kenora was charged with careless driving and fail to remain after a motor vehicle collision involving two commercial motor vehicles (CMV).

On Friday January 30, 2026, just after 1:00 a.m., members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision involving two CMVs on Highway 17 near Hawk Lake. There were no serious injuries reported. One motorist failed to remain on the scene and departed East towards Dryden.

Members of the Dryden OPP Detachment located the CMV matching the description involved. Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver failed to remain on scene after a motor vehicle collision and did not possess a valid driver’s licence.

As a result, William AUDETTE, 41-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Driving while suspended 53(1)

·      Careless driving 130(1)

·      Fail to remain 200(1)(a)

AUDETTE was held for bail court due to the recent amount of driving while suspended charges.

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Brockville OPP Oshawa Police Press Releases

Kenrick CLARKE Facing Numerous Charges

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – A vehicle, travelling at high speeds, led Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and multiple charges against a driver.

A member of the Leeds County OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 on Thursday, January 29, 2026, shortly before 9:30 a.m., when they observed a vehicle travelling well over the posted speed limit. The officer followed and observed the vehicle being driven aggressively in traffic.

Due to public safety concerns, the officer did not attempt a traffic stop, but continued to follow the vehicle, while requesting assistance from additional officers. The vehicle left the highway at the Stewart Boulevard exit in Brockville.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. Again, for safety reasons, officers did not engage in a pursuit.

The driver continued through Brockville, eventually colliding with two parked vehicles and fountain on Courthouse Boulevard before fleeing on foot.

OPP and Brockville Police officers converged on the area and the individual was located and arrested without further incident. It was also determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that day in London.

Kenrick CLARKE, age 41 of Oshawa has been charged with:

  • Theft of a vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Failure to stop after an accident – two counts
  • Mischief over $5000

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Friday, January 30, 2026. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Benjamin SNIDER – Drunk Driving

(STONE MILLS TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with impaired operation following an investigation in Stone Mills Township.

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., an L&A County OPP officer was approached by an individual that had just exited their vehicle and was displaying potential signs of impairment. The individual was arrested and transported to the L&A County Detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Benjamin SNIDER, age 33 of Prince Edward County, has been charged with the following:

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

The investigation revealed that the accused is a Provincial Constable assigned to the OPP’s East Region with four years of service who was off duty at the time. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Lucas POWELL Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a motor vehicle collision.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded in a motor vehicle collision in the Town of Renfrew. 

As a result of the investigation, Lucas POWELL age 19 of Renfrew was charged with:

–      Resist peace officer

–      Operation while impaired- alcohol

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

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 18, 2026. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Ian HOPPER Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a shoplifting call in the Town of Renfrew.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a shoplifting call for service in the Town of Renfrew.

As a result of the investigation, Ian HOPPER age 50 of Petawawa was charged with,

–      Theft under $5000- Shoplifting

–      Two counts of fail to comply with probation order  

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Richard PAQUETTE – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A driver has been charged following a traffic stop in Lakeshore.

At approximately 1:47 a.m. on January 30, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 22 at Wallace Line, in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Richard PAQUETTE, 37-years-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Crinimal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 12, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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

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 or alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also cal 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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Latchford OPP Police Press Releases

Alexandre HOTTIN-LAMPRON Was Arrested

(LATFCHORD, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following a traffic complaint on Highway 11.

On January 27, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police received a complaint regarding a vehicle driving aggressively and swerving on Highway 11, south of Latchford. Officers located the vehicle shortly thereafter and conducted a traffic stop.

Following an investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Alexandre HOTTIN-LAMPRON, 29 years of age, of Senneterre, Quebec, has been charged with:

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

The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under Ontario’s Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program, and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on March 10, 2026.

The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving is dangerous and illegal. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately.