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Frontenac OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

70 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after a vehicle ended up in the ditch.

On Tuesday January 20, 2026, just before 7:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP detachment were on patrol on County Road 2 when they observed a vehicle off the roadway. A passerby told officers that the vehicle drove through the intersection straight into the ditch. 

Officers approached the vehicle and found the driver still in the vehicle. Officers assisted the driver in exiting the vehicle and after speaking with them, determined them to be impaired. Officers were also able to determine that the driver was Prohibited from driving at the time of the incident. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Michael KESSEL (age 70) of North Frontenac Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 24, 2026.

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Johnson OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Adam Lesnick – Assault

(THESSALON, ON) – The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an off-ice disturbance at Thessalon’s arena Sunday afternoon.

On January 25, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers were called to the arena on Main Street following reports of a disturbance in progress.

The investigation determined that an altercation involving adults, which indirectly involved two youths. During the incident, one person was physically assaulted.

As a result, Adam Lesnick, 46-years-old, of Johnson Township, was charged with assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 5, 2026.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Body Found At School

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advised students and staff of École St. Joseph in Blind River that it was closed due an ongoing investigation.

On this date Monday January 26, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the OPP, Algoma Paramedic Services and the OPP’s Forensic Identification Services Unit responded to a report of a sudden death on the school’s property.   

A 41-year-old from Blind River was located deceased at that location. The East Algoma Crime Unit is continuing the investigation in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

A post-mortem examination is expected to take place at a later date.

At this point in the investigation, foul play is not suspect and there is no threat to public safety.

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Chatham Police Press Releases Sarnia

Addison PETERS – Impaired Driving

(SARNIA, ON) – A traffic complaint has led to an individual being arrested for impaired driving.

On January 22, 2026, just after 7:00 p.m., the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Kimball Road in St. Clair Township.

Police located the involved vehicle on Plank Road in the City of Sarnia, where a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Addison PETERS, a 19-year-old of Chatham, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 on February 11, 2026, in Sarnia.

Lambton OPP would like to thank the member of the public who promptly reported the traffic complaint. Their vigilance helps us keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Kalob TEMPLE – Impaired Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired after a collision in Bracebridge.

On January 19, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report from a member of the public about a single vehicle collision into a snowbank on Highway 118 at an on-ramp to Highway 11 North in Bracebridge. Officers arrived and subsequently arrested and charged 21-year-old Kalob TEMPLE of Orilia, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80 and Novice Driver – B.A.C. above zero.

 He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 3, 2026 to answer to his charges.

 If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel CREIGHTON – Drunk Driving

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

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Lanark County OPP officers received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a business in Carleton Place. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop after observing the vehicle enter a driveway of a residence just before 7:45 p.m. in Beckwith Township.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel CREIGHTON, 73-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Obstruct a peace officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, March 2, 2026.

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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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Karen McCORMICK – Drunk Stunt Driving

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

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Lanark County OPP officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on March Road. Officers conducted a traffic stop just before 2:00 a.m. in Mississippi Mills Township.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Karen McCORMICK, 45-years-old, has been charged with:

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

·        Stunt driving -excessive speed

·        Speeding 50+ Km/h over posted limit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, March 2, 2026.

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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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas MCREGOR – Drunk Driving

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a motorist for impaired driving.

On Saturday, January 24, at approximately 12:35 a.m., officers observed a vehicle travelling westbound on Lansdowne Street in the town of Hawkesbury. Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after. During the investigation an approved screening device (ASD) was utilized, and the driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 63-year-old Thomas MCREGOR, of Hawkesbury was charged under the Criminal Code with: 

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

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Markdale OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapon Bust

(MARKDLAE, ON) Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five individuals following a drug trafficking investigation that began in the fall of 2025. The investigation focused on a residence on Wellington Street in Markdale, within the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

On January 16, 2026, at approximately 5:42 a.m., members of the OPP Tactics and RescueUnit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the OPP Canine Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at the residence. Several individuals were located inside and arrested without incident.

Members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Huron Perth CSCU and Wellington CSCU, conducted a search of the residence. Officers seized controlled substances with an approximate potential street value of $15,000, approximately $3,000 in Canadian currency, and recovered suspected stolen property valued at approximately $30,000.

Officers seized the following controlled substances:

  • Approximately 77 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Approximately 40 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Approximately 29 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Multiple suspected ecstasy pills
  • Multiple suspected 5 mg oxycodone pills
  • Multiple suspected clonazepam pills

The following persons were charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC):

Christopher SANDERSON, 48‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Schedule I (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Oxycodone) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule IV (Clonazepam) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Break‑in Instruments – 1 count (CC)

Katelyn RILL, 30‑years‑old, from Hanover

• Possession of Schedule I (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule I (Oxycodone) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Schedule IV (Clonazepam) for the Purpose of Trafficking – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Break‑in Instruments – 1 count (CC)

Jason LEMBKE, 52‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Cocaine – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Fentanyl – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – 1 count (CC)

Daniel SHPAK, 45‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Cocaine – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Fentanyl – 1 count (CDSA) • Possession of Ecstasy – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

Serena GRIFFITH, 32‑years‑old, from Markdale

• Possession of Cocaine – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Fentanyl – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of Ecstasy – 1 count (CDSA)

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon – 3 counts (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 1 count (CC)

All accused appeared for bail hearings at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2026. GRIFFITH was released on a court order on January 16. RILL was released on a court order on January 20. LEMBKE was released on a court order on January 22. SANDERSON and SHPAK remain in custody.

If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Grey County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Karen HARRIS Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – A driver has been charged following a collision in Leamington.

 At approximately 4:39 a.m. on January 25, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a collision on Erie Street South at Seacliff Drive in the Municipality of Leamington.

Karen HARRIS, 58-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Highway Traffic act offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Driver failure to surrender licence
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Failure to yield to traffic on through highway

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 11, 2026, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated for both drivers 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 call 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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Dashwood Exeter London Lucan Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Cory DULEMBA, Jonathan PARSONS & Rigoberto SOLANO

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Search warrant executed in Middlesex and Huron Counties as well as the City of London results in drug related charges.

On January 22, 2026, members of the Elgin-Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Canine (K9), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Middlesex County OPP and LPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU), executed search warrants at an address on Oriole Drive in the City of London, William Street in Lucan, and Shoreline Drive, Bluewater Highway and Redford Drive, all of Huron County.

CSCU members seized illicit drugs, suspected to be cocaine, ecstasy and hydromorphone, as well as two replica firearms, ammunition and a large sum of Canadian currency.

Cory DULEMBA, a 47-year-old of Dashwood, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Jonathan PARSONS, a 41-year-old of Lucan, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

Rigoberto SOLANO, a 33-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

Cory DULEMBA, Jonanthan PARSONS and Rigoberto SOLANO were held for bail.

Deborah OHAGAN, a 73-year-old of Exeter, has been charged under the Criminal Code with and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

A 70-year-old of Lucan, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

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

Deborah OHAGAN and the accused 70-year-old of Lucan have been released from police custody and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on February 27, 2026, to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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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Essex Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Michael HARRON – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in Lakeshore.

On January 24, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Lakeshore Road 113 near County Road 42 in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Michael HARRON, 28-years-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 4, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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 call 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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Harrow OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

David SPENCE – Drunk Driving

(TECUMSEH, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Tecumseh.

On January 24, 2026, at approximately 1:26 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 3 at Walker Road in the Town of Tecumseh.

David SPENCE, 49-years-old of Harrow was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • 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 was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 6, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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 call 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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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Alan DIDUCH, Kyle RINAS & Girard KELLY – Impaired Driving

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several traffic complaints in the Town of Petawawa which resulted in three people being charged. 

On Sunday January 18, shortly before 10:00 p.m., UOV officers located a vehicle involved in a traffic complaint in the Town of Petawawa. As a result of the investigation, 44-year-old Alan DIDUCH of Petawawa was charged with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 17, 2026.

On Saturday January 24, shortly after 2:00 a.m., UOV officers responded to another traffic complaint in the Town of Petawawa and after locating the vehicle and completing their investigation, 26-year-old Kyle RINAS of Petawawa was charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

An additional traffic complaint was received on January 24 in the Town of Petawawa at approximately 7:30 p.m., which resulted in 67-year-old Girard KELLY of Petawawa being charged with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 24, 2026. 

All three accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and two of the vehicles were towed and impounded for 14 days. 

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

Andrew HAWKE Arrested For Arson

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a suspect in relation to the ongoing investigation into a suspicious fire at a multi‑unit residential dwelling on Poyntz Street in Penetanguishene.

On the afternoon of January 23, 2026, a uniform member was conducting patrol duties in the Town of Midland when the suspect was located outside a County Road 93 shopping centre. He was arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew HAWKE, 43 years of Penetanguishene, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following charges:

  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Arson – Damage to Property

HAWKE was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice, which is scheduled to take place on January 24, 2026.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance and cooperation during this investigation, particularly as officers worked to locate an individual they were concerned for regarding their safety and well‑being.