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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

BUICK Arrested For Drunk Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a traffic complaint, resulting in one person being charged with impaired driving.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Broadway in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Crystal BUICK, a 48-year-old resident of the Town of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

•        Dangerous Operation

•        Operation While Impaired

•        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

 The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 22, 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 or *677 from a cell phone.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Cocaine & Weapons Bust – CAPPA

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and OPP Canine have arrested and charged a person with drug and firearm related offences.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. officers received a report of a person with a firearm near a business on Bowes Street in the Town of Parry Sound. Officers located and arrested the suspect. Officers located a high-capacity magazine, and a quantity of cocaine valued at over $25,000 and $10,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Devonte CAPPA, 25-years-of-age of Brampton was arrested and charged with:

  • Traffick in schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay and is scheduled to appear on June 10, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Armed Robbery – Luke LACHANCE Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Crime Unit has identified and arrested an individual in relation to two robberies That occurred in Tecumseh.

On Sunday May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a male armed with a knife a wearing a black mask which fully covered his face entered a store in the 12000 block of Tecumseh Road in the Town of Tecumseh. The male demanded cash and cigarettes then fled the store with an unknown quantity of cash and five packages of cigarettes.

On Sunday May 5, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a male armed with a knife a wearing a black mask which fully covered his face entered a store in the 3000 block of Manning Road in the Town of Tecumseh. The male demanded cash and cigarettes then fled the store with an unknown quantity of cash and five packages of cigarettes.

There were no injuries in either incident.

As a result of the investigation, on June 6, 2025, Luke LACHANCE, 37 years-of-age of Windsor was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Robbery with Weapon (Two Counts)

·        Disguise with Intent (Two Counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The OPP is asking anyone with information on this or any other investigation to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Nathan Walters – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a two vehicle collision.

On Monday June 09, 2025 at approximately 5:38 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle collision on Sturgeon Road, both vehicles were travelling northbound on Sturgeon Road when the collision occurred. Officers arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving related charges.

Nathan Walters, 37-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • 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 Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse Mercier Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a single vehicle collision.

On Sunday June 08, 2025 at approximately 8 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle driving southbound on Eldon Road that failed to stop at the stop sign and drove straight into the southbound ditch of Ramsey Road. Officers arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving related charges.

Jesse Mercier, 33-year-old of Prince Albert, was charged with:

  • 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 Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Lambton Shores OPP Police Press Releases

William HATCH – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – An individual has been charged with impaired operation following a collision.

On June 6, 2025, just after 8:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 21 at Lakeshore Road in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle off the roadway. There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, William HATCH, 45-year-old of Camlachie, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following 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 has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on August 18, 2025.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – 3 Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – Police have charged three individuals following a traffic stop in Petrolia.

On June 6, 2025, just before 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road, near Derby Street, Petrolia.

As a result of the investigation, Kaitlin EMMONS, 24-year-old of Forest, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Jessie EMMONS, 27-year-old of Lambton County and Hayden MILLER, 22-year-old of Petrolia, have been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Alex SKRIABOW Was Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation during RIDE program in the Town of Bancroft.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Mill Street. One driver was transported to the detachment for testing.

Alex SKRIABOW, a 65-year-old resident of Bancroft, has been charged with:

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

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.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize These Robbery Suspects?

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – On June 5, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery at a LCBO store on Parkside Drive, Fergus.

It was reported that two suspects had entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of alcohol.  One of the suspects entered the store brandishing a weapon described as an expandable baton. The suspects were last observed entering a black Nissan Rogue which fled northbound on Highway 6.  The vehicle had attached Ontario licence plates CVDM927, which have been reported stolen.

There were no reported injuries.

The first suspect is described as, male, dark complexion, small build, brown eyes, black short hair, black facial hair, and a scar on upper lip.

Clothing: Black hat with yellow Dewalt logo, a pink shirt, green cargo shorts, green coloured puffer jacket, and navy-blue running shoes.

The second suspect is described as, male, dark complexion, small build, brown eyes, black hair, beard

Clothing Description: vertical grey and white striped shirt, black hat with White logo for Brixton MFG. Co., Greek camo cargo

shorts, and black shoes.

Police believe that the suspects are also responsible for a robbery at the same location on May 22, 2025, as well as several similar incidents in other jurisdictions.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter, Assault With Weapon – Mike HOWARTH Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged one person following an altercation.

On June 4, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in Hastings Highlands. One person was arrested a short time later at a traffic stop.

Mike HOWARTH, a 33-year-old from Bancroft, has been charged with:

–      Break and enter

–      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Uttering Threats

The accused was released from custody with and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Port Hope

Benildus ARIYARATNAM – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF PORT HOPE, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint that led to a driver being charged with impaired.

On Sunday June 8, 2025 at approximately 6:45 am police received a traffic complaint involving a silver colored passenger van heading east bound on Highway 401 near the Morrish church overpass. The vehicle was described to be travelling at a high rate of speed nearly causing two collisions. Officers located the vehicle and pulled it over at Toronto Road.

Benildus ARIYARATNAM (age 57) of Whitby, Ontario, was arrested and charged with:

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

•        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in August 2025.

Highway safety is a shared responsibility. If you choose to consume alcohol or drugs, the OPP encourage you to plan ahead to ensure that yourself and others that may be travelling our roadways arrive to their destinations safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Ashlee RYAN – Drunk Driving

(WELLINGTON, ON) – Impaired driving charges have been laid after an incident in Wellington.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 9:30 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance in a parking lot on Wharf Street.

Officers arrested an individual who was transported to the detachment for testing.

Ashlee RYAN, age 24 of Prince Edward County, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on June 25, 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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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Sean KENNEDY Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – Impaired driving charges have been laid following a multi-vehicle collision in Picton.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 5:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Picton Main Street. Three vehicles had been involved. One vehicle left the scene, but it’s bumper and licence plate were left behind. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the outstanding mini-van and then tracked down the individual who had been driving. The individual was arrested for failing to remain at the scene of a collision, and an approved roadside alcohol screening devise was utilized. The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Sean KENNEDY, age 31 of Deseronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Fail to remain at the scene of a collision

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on June 25, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Louis CLERMONT – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist visiting Sandbanks Provincial Park has been charged with impaired driving.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the park when a possible impaired driver was reported.

Officers located the vehicle, and an approved roadside alcohol screening devise was utilized. The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Louis CLERMONT, age 28 of Rosemere, Quebec, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on July 2, 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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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew MOORE – Drunk Driving

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Carleton Place resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Appleton Side Road, in Beckwith Township on Friday, June 7, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m. after a complaint of a vehicle being driven erratically.

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

As a result of the investigation, Matthew MOORE, 36-years-old, of Carleton Place, 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 June 30, 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.