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Markstay-Warren OPP Police Press Releases

Cydick BAPTISTE – Drugs & Firearms #3Strikes

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with drugs and firearms offences.

On Sunday November 9, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren.

A search of the vehicle located a loaded hand gun, ammunition, Canadian currency, and drugs suspected to be Cocaine and fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation the driver, Cydick BAPTISTE, 33 years-of-age, from North York was arrested and charged with,

  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday December 17, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Ashton MUSSLEMAN Facing Numerous Charges

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Elmira resident after a vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m. officers on patrol on Dufferin Street in the Town of Perth observed a vehicle that was involved in incidents in other jurisdictions earlier in the evening. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled at a high rate of speed.

A short time later the same vehicle was observed entering Carleton Place where officers successfully deployed alternative stopping measures. An individual was taken into custody and transported to the Carleton Place detachment for testing purposes.

As a result of the investigation, Ashton MUSSLEMAN, 22-years-old, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Dangerous operation – two counts

·        Driving while suspended

·        Flight from peace officer – two counts

·        Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

·        Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

·        Driver fail to properly wear a seatbelt

·        Drive motor vehicle, no plates

·        Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·        Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Aurora CASTILLO – Drunk Driving

On November 15, 2025, at 7:27 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Elgin Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.  

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Aurora CASTILLO, a 74-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on January 5, 2026.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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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Dufferin Dundalk Melancthon OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Copper Bust – Names Released

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed search warrants at four locations, including two rural farm properties and a scrap yard located in the northwest part of Dufferin County. During the operation, police seized a quantity of stolen bell copper wire, stolen tools, stolen vehicles, drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine, firearms, and numerous other items. Six individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.

Throughout 2025, copper thefts have been on an upward trend in Dufferin County. The Dufferin OPP initiated an investigation following numerous reported thefts and complaints from the public. On November 19, 2025, the Dufferin OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Caledon CSCU, Grey Bruce CSCU, Nottawasaga CSCU, and Dufferin A and D Platoon, executed the search warrants. The operation resulted in the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of the following items:

Samiullah KHAN, 40-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada X 2

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

Gordon WINSLOW, 33-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Tracey JOHNSTON, 50-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Chelsea MONCKTON, 33-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Brandy WISEBROD, 46-year-old male, from Dundalk has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in property obtained by crime

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

Curtis WHITTEN, 33-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

The following items were seized during the investigation:

  • Large quantity of stolen Bell copper wire
  • 2021 Ram 1500 (previously stolen; approx. value $45,000)
  • 2018 Chevrolet Silverado (previously stolen; approx. value $20,000)
  • Terex skid steer (previously stolen; approx. value $45,000)
  • Two large tandem-axle utility trailers (previously stolen; value approx. $25,000)
  • Large quantity of stolen power tools (approx. value $10,000)
  • 359 grams of methamphetamine (approx. value $23,000)
  • Quantity of cocaine
  • 11 long guns
  • 6 handguns
  • 3 replica firearms with removed serial numbers
  • 1 prohibited device (magazine)
  • Large assortment of ammunition

Removing and stealing copper wire is not only illegal, but it can severely impact people’s lives. Copper wire theft can disrupt essential communication services, including phone lines, which may prevent residents from being able to call 911 in an emergency. These actions put entire communities at risk and can cause significant safety concerns, delays in emergency response, and costly repairs, costs that ultimately impact customers through higher service provider bills.

Please continue to report any suspicious activity in your local area. Community awareness and timely reporting play a critical role in helping police prevent crime and keep our neighbourhoods safe.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dufferin OPP.

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CAMBRIDGE Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Jan DaSilva – Impaired Operation

(NORWICH, ON) – A traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver has resulted in multiple charges.

On November 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver, on Highway 59 and Potters Road in Norwich Township.

Upon locating the vehicle, officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. Through investigation, police later located the occupant at a business in Norwich.

Jan DaSilva, 24-years-old of Cambridge, has been charged with:

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Drug Concentration

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-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 Woodstock on December 16, 2026.

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 Ottawa Police Press Releases

Gobind BHANDARI – Drunk Driving

(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 the driver went through a RIDE check.

Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on November 20, Ottawa OPP members were conducting a RIDE check on Castlefrank Road. A vehicle approached the RIDE check and the driver showed signs of being impaired by alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Gobind BHANDARI, 25 years of age, faces the following charges:

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

The accused also had his licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused is set to appear in an Ontario court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP reminds motorists that as the holiday season approaches, our members will be conducting RIDE checks regularly. If you plan to consume alcohol or drugs, make a plan for a safe drive home.

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Glencoe OPP Police Press Releases

Declyn LAFRAMBOISE Was Arrested Again

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Individual facing charges after disturbance in Glencoe.

On November 18, 2025, at 1:16 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on McKellar Street in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a disturbance.

Officers arrived on scene at which time the individual failed to exit the residence.

As a result, members of the Middlesex OPP Crime Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine (K9) were called in to assist.

Declyn LAFRAMBOISE, a 28-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for bail.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Zachary TANSWELL – Drunk Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Cramahe.

On November 19, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a collision near Barnes Road and County Road 2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the local Fire Department attended the scene for non-life-threatening injuries sustained by both drivers.

Both passenger vehicles sustained significant damage, and the roadway was closed. The two motorists were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

During the investigation, officers spoke with one of the drivers and began an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody, and further tests were conducted.

As a result, Zachary TANSWELL (27), from Brighton, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The road was re-opened shortly before 9:00 p.m. when vehicles were removed and cleanup had completed.

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

Jean Marc DIGNARD – Drunk Driving

(CHAPLEAU, ON)- The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint at Hwy 129 and Hwy 667.

On Sunday November 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East OPP detachment observed open alcohol in the vehicle.

Officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to Chapleau Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jean Marc DIGNARD, 39-year-old from Chapleau was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on January 5, 2026.

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 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Glenn PAGE – Fraud

(ORILLIA, ON) – A Waterdown resident is facing criminal charges following an investigation into financial irregularities.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) launched the investigation at the request of the Six Nations Police Service.

As a result of the investigation, on November 5, 2025, Glenn PAGE, 52 years of age of Waterdown, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Uttering a forged document – two counts

·      Fraud over $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton on December 19, 2025.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Craig STORRIE – Impaired Operation

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched the annual Festive RIDE program overnight, resulting in one impaired driving arrest.

Officers were conducting a RIDE program around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the intersection of Loop and Elephant Roads. One driver underwent roadside testing and was subsequently arrested and transported to the detachment for additional testing by an OPP drug recognition expert.

Craig STORRIE, age 46 of Haliburton, has been charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused’s license has been 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 December 2, 2025.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Harlive GREWAL Was Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Shelburne, Ontario resident with Prohibited Driving along with other offences following a traffic complaint on October 30, 2025. 

On Thursday, October 30, just after 8:30 a.m., Huron County OPP officers received a complaint of a disabled pickup truck with a utility trailer on London Road, near Londesborough, in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers attended the scene and confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Harlive GREWAL, 27 years-of-age from Shelburne has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with six offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The pickup truck and trailer were towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 08, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Brady NEWBOLD – Drunk Driving

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stittsville resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic investigation after observing a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, just before 12:30 a.m. on County Road 43 in Drummond-North Elmsley Township.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was involved in a fail to remain collision in the Ottawa area prior to the stop.

As a result of the investigation, Brady NEWBOLD, 29-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Fail to report an accident

·        Fail to remain

·        Drive without proper rear light

·        Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, December 15, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Steven BEARDY – Meth Trafficking

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – One Individual is facing multiple charges after a large quantity of suspected illicit drugs were located during an airport security screening.

On November 18, 2025, the Sioux Lookout detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified by security at the Sioux Lookout Airport they had located suspected illicit drugs on an individual attempting to board a flight to Big Trout Lake First Nation.

The investigation has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and buprenorphine.

Steven BEARDY, 40-years-old, of Sioux Lookout has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused was held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District Jail. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on November 21, 2025.

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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Rodger COLMAR – Luring Children For Sex #LetTheHuntBegin

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – Individual charged after a sexual luring investigation in Southwold Township.

On November 17, 2025, at 4:46 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Southwold Township for the report of a sexual luring incident.

The Elgin County OPP Crime Unit assisted with the investigation.

Two victims, both minors, were known to the accused.

As a result, Rodger COLMAR a 59-year-old of Southwold Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Communicate with anyone for purpose of obtaining sexual services (two counts)

·      Communicate with anyone under 18 yrs for purpose of obtaining sexual services (two counts)

The accused was held for bail.

It is suspected there may be more victims.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support there are local resources available to help.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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.