(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Fergus resident with stunt driving.
On May 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting proactive traffic enforcement and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, which led to a traffic stop being initiated on Bridge Street within Elora, Centre Wellington Township.
As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old from Fergus is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
Anyone charged with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt receives a 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph, at a later date.
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 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online via www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Puslinch resident criminally, stemming from a RIDE program.
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive ‘Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) program on Queen Street within Morriston, Puslinch Township, when they initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle to determine sobriety.
As a result of the investigation, Kory HILTS, a 34-year-old of Puslinch Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving while under suspension
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 20, 2025.
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 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 12:42 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to check on the well being of a driver on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington.
James SABA, 26-years-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Cannabis Control Act offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
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 May 23, 2025, 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 of 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).
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two individuals have died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Longwoods Road and another has sustained life-threatening injuries.
On May 6, 2025, at 8:40 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, and local fire, were dispatched to Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving a sedan and a pickup truck.
The driver of the sedan was pronounced deceased at scene.
Two occupants within the pickup truck were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. As a result, one individual has since been pronounced deceased.
The deceased identities are being withheld at this time pending next-of-kin notifications.
The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team are at the collision scene to assist with the investigation.
The roadway is anticipated to remain closed between Brigham Road and Woodhull Road for the next few hours as the investigation continues.
If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment is currently investigating the discovery of human remains in the Township of Laurentian Valley.
On April 26, 2025, shortly before 3:30 p.m., the OPP was notified when human remains were discovered in the area of Paul Martin Drive by a local resident.
The remains have been identified as Diego SARRIA of Ottawa. He was reported missing in January 2023 and was 54 at the time of his disappearance. A postmortem examination has not determined the exact cause of death and further forensic testing is being conducted.
Foul play is not suspected, and investigators believe there is no threat to public safety.
The UOV OPP Crime Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Forensic Identification Services unit, Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Suspended driver charged after impaired related traffic complaint.
On May 6, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on West Street in Blind River. Police located and stopped the brown pickup truck and spoke to the driver. They were subsequently arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded.
Larissa Kim Reneigh KOKE, 49-years-old, from Blind River was charged with:
Operation while impaired by alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving while under suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5, 2025.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
(Prince Edward County, ON) – A single vehicle collision has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.
On May 2, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision at Doxsee Road and Black Road in Prince Edward County.
As a result of the investigation, Jeffery VALLEAU, age 45, from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – drugs
· Possession of a schedule I substance
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 21, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic complaint in Adelaide Metcalfe.
On May 3, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Centre Road in Adelaide Metcalfe.
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, Oscar AGUILAR, a 35-year-old of Hamilton, 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 July 14, 2025.
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.
(CALEDON, ON) – Between May 2 and May 5, 2025, officers from the Caledon Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged four drivers for impaired operation, six for stunt driving, and laid over 160 traffic-related charges.
On May 3, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., an officer responding to a traffic complaint on Highway 10, near Highpoint Side Road, located a driver and formed grounds that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest.
Esmeralda MELENDEZ, 27, of Tottenham, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on the same day, an officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 50, near Mayfield Road, for a traffic-related violation. The investigation led to an arrest since the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.
Fabricio SARABIA, 41, of Toronto, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On May 4, 2025, just after 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. The officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
Simran DHALIWAL, 22, of Hillsburgh, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On May 5, 2025, just before 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Innis lake Road, north of Castlederg Side Road. Grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest.
SUKMAN, 26, of Brampton, was charged with:
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
On May 4, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responding to a traffic complaint stopped a motor vehicle on Highway 9, near Highway 50. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers entered into a stolen property investigation.
As a result, Apinesh ESWARADEVAN, 20, of Toronto, was charged with:
· Breach of recognizance
· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
Abinesh GUNABALASINGAM and Jeron JESUNAYAGAM, both 18 and of Brampton, were also charged with:
· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
Motorists charged with impaired operation related offences had their drivers licenses suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for seven days.
Officers from the Caledon Detachment dedicate themselves to traffic enforcement daily, vigilantly monitoring for the ‘Big 4’ driving violations: impaired driving, seatbelt non-compliance, aggressive driving, and distracted driving.
(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic complaint on Highway 101 leads to impaired charge.
On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 101, in Timmins. The vehicle was located, and it was determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Tristen ARCHIBALD, 29 years-old, of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged with the following:
Operation while impaired – alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Timmins.
(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision leading to an impaired charge.
On Friday May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a collision on Highway 144, Roblin Township, near Mattagami Lake Road.
The investigation revealed the driver has consumed alcohol and was transported to detachment for further testing.
As a result, Shelby BATES-SAUCIER, 23 years-old, of Sudbury was charged with the following:
Operation while impaired – alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The driver was issued a 90-day Administration Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Gogama.
(LONDON, ON) – In-car camera alert results in charges for driver.
On May 2, 2025, at 10:30 p.m., a Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member, while on general patrol in the area of Wellington Road and Exeter Road in the City of London, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of possible stolen licence plate on a vehicle.
Police confirmed the licence plates had previously been reported as stolen.
A traffic stop was initiated at which time the lone occupant was placed under arrest.
As a result, Connor SMITH, a 33-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:
possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
Having care or control of motor vehicle with liquor in open baggage
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
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 May 29, 2025.
The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.
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.
(SUDBURY, ON)- Police arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after responding to a traffic complaint.
On Monday May 5, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver travelling north on Highway 69, south of Sudbury.
The vehicle was located, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Luke SELLARS, 43 years-of-age, from Chicago, IL, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Sudbury.
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.
(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with multiple offenses in Hastings Highlands.
On Sunday, May 5, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers were responding to a suspicious person on an ATV in the Lake St. Peter area. One person was arrested for impaired operation and was transported to the detachment for testing.
As a result, Paul PARKS, a 33-year-old resident of Hastings Highlands, has been charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Take motor vehicle without consent
The accused’s license 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 June 3, 2025.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with several criminal driving offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron, Crediton, on April 26th, 2025.
Just after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on King Street South in South Huron. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they were prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.
The driver was also arrested for impaired operation and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment in Kincardine where they completed a series of tests with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:
Mitchell HARRIS, 36 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:
– Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,
– Operation while Prohibited – (three counts),
– Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon,
– Possession of Methamphetamine,
– Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts),
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts).
The accused was additionally charged with Driving While Under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.
The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
