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Beckwith OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin Richmond – Drunk Driving

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

Officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Tenth line Beckwith, Beckwith Township on Friday, May 3, 2025, just after 3:30 a.m.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin Richmond, age 47, has been charged with

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on June 2, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and the vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – One Charged With Assault

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed that a death in the Odessa area of Loyalist Township did not involve foul play.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, officers were called to a residence on Potter Drive where a 30-year-old woman had been found deceased. A postmortem examination found no indication of foul play.

One person was arrested May 2, 2025, in Napanee in relation to injuries the deceased had suffered in prior incidents. The deceased’s vehicle has also been recovered. 

Kyle ST. LOUIS, age 32 of North Bay, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon

The accused, who also has outstanding arrest warrants in another jurisdiction, was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear for a virtual bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on May 5, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Fatal Collision

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision in Calabogie over the weekend.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a single vehicle collision on a racetrack in Calabogie.

Renfrew OPP and the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service attended the scene. The driver, and single occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at scene.

The coroner attended the scene, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted.

No foul play suspected. The investigation is ongoing.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Drug Bust – SINGH, SINGH & SINGH

(SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with possession of illegal drugs.  

On April 30, 2025, shortly before 10:00 p.m., OPP officers had a stopped vehicle at a RIDE checkpoint at the 401 highway On Route in the South Dundas township. The investigation led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and heroin.

Jasanprit, SINGH, 26 years old of Etobicoke, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

Bhupinder, SINGH, 29 years old of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – two counts
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Passenger – fail to properly wear seat belt

Harmanjeet, SINGH, 25 years old of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance.

All accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall at a later date.    

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Alexander HARRIS – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On May 4, 2025 at 8:47p.m. officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. were conducting a R.I.D.E. checkpoint on Earls Road, looking for impaired drivers. A vehicle approached the officers and the odour of alcohol was clearly detected.

The driver was required to provide a sample into an Approved Screening Device. The driver registered a fail and was arrested and required to complete further breath testing.

As a result of the investigation, Alexander HARRIS, 36 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 3, 2025.

The accused was issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and his vehicle has been impounded for 7 days.

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.

This event could have easily been avoided had the driver planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include alcohol or drugs in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.  

If you suspect impaired driving, please call 911. Keep our roads safe!

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Sheldon MCLEISH Charged

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth.

On May 2, 2025, police responded to a call for a motor vehicle that collided with two vehicles in the town of Gowanstown. One of the drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries, the other driver was uninjured.

Police located and charged 32-year-old Sheldon MCLEISH of Dundalk, ON the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Failure to Stop After Accident

The accused was released from custody and schedule for his first appearance on June 6, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 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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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Temitope ALLI Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident criminally, stemming from a RIDE program.

On May 4, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive ‘Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) program on Scotland Street within the Town of Fergus, when they initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle to determine sobriety.

As a result of the investigation, Temitope ALLI, a 39-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 13, 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.

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Ingersoll OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Invoke Silence & SIU Mandate #FilmThePolice #FTP

 (INGERSOLL, ON) – The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in relation to an incident that took place in Ingersoll, Ontario.

 On Sunday, May 4, 2025, shortly before 3:30 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the westbound lane of Highway 401. The driver failed to stop for police and fled the scene.

 A short time later, police received a report of a single vehicle collision on Canterbury Street in Ingersoll.

 The driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 Oxford Fire Services of Ingersoll and Oxford Paramedic Services attended to assist.

 The OPP has notified the SIU, which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

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Godfrey OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler PARR Was Arrested

(Godfrey, ON) – A traffic complaint about an ATV (all terrain vehicle) driver, leaving a residence, has resulted in impaired driving charges.  

Frontenac OPP responded to a traffic complaint from a citizen just after 11:30 pm on May 02, 2025. Officers were advised that a suspected impaired driver had left a residence driving a three-wheel ATV along Westport Road, near McNicols Lane in Godfrey.

An officer conducted a traffic stop of the ATV, a short time later, and detected alcohol coming from the driver. A roadside test was conducted with an approved screening device (ASD). The driver was arrested and taken back to detachment for further breath testing.

Tyler PARR, a 27-year-old male from Godfrey, was charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on May 27, 2025. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Mark CLAPHAM – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a ride spot check in Tottenham

On May 4, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP were conducting a ride spot check in the area of Mill Street East, in the Town of New Tecumseth. Officers were met with a driver and during the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest. 

As a result of the investigation, Mark CLAPHAM 59-years-old of New Tecumseth was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on May 29, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(Alliston, ON) – Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation.

In the Fall of 2024, the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation. Between April 30, 2025, and May 1, 2025, search warrants were executed in Barrie, Orangeville, Brampton, Churchill, and Niagara Falls. Units that assisted with the searches and the arrests that followed include the Provincial ROPE Unit, the Central Region Emergency Response Team, Central Region Canine, and CSCU’s from Huronia West/Collingwood, Orillia, and Dufferin. Over 2000 grams of cocaine and more than 100 grams of fentanyl valued in excess of $192,000 were part of the property seized.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer WONG, 37, of Orangeville, was charged with:

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

• Failure to comply with release order

Danielle MARSHALL, 32, of Barrie, was also charged with:

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

Both accused were held for a Bail Court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Assault & Trafficking – Evan SARAZIN

(ELGIN, ON) – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious head-on collision on Highway 15 which sent both drivers to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The investigation is still ongoing, and numerous charges have been laid against one of the passengers.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, at noon, multiple reports of a two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 15 near the village of Elgin were received. Members of Leeds OPP attended the scene of the crash and determined an initial vehicle had two adult occupants, whereas the other vehicle had two adult occupants and one infant. With the assistance of the Rideau Lakes Fire Department and Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Services, the two drivers were transported to a regional trauma centre for reported life-threatening injuries. Fortunately, all three passengers did not sustain any substantial injuries.

The Leeds County OPP Crime Unit, OPP Reconstructionists, and OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are currently assisting with the investigation.

Both drivers are in critical but stable condition and remain in hospital.

The passenger of the initial vehicle refused to provide their identity following a legal demand. During a vehicle search, members of Leeds OPP located a knife, approximately eight grams of suspected cocaine, and other items often related to drugs.

As a result of the investigation, 39 year-old Evan SARAZIN of Ottawa is charged with:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Assault

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on June 13, 2025.

The investigation is ongoing, and driving-related charges are pending for the driver of the initial vehicle as a result of the collision.

If you have any witness information to provide, such as dashcam footage, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Stunt Driving – Michael FINNAMORE Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 12, Midland for a speeding offence resulting in the commencement of a impaired driving investigation.

The officer conducted the traffic stop of an eastbound vehicle that was travelling in excess of 40 km/hr over the posted 60 km/hr zone at approximately 11:41 p.m. May 2, 2025 near the intersection of Franke Kindred Road and Highway 12 and upon speaking to the driver entered into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Michael FINNAMORE 35 years of Port Severn has been charged criminally with the following driving related offences.

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

And Further with

  • Stunt Driving Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the May 15, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 14 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250548438

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a Forest Harbour Parkway, Tay Township residential address at approximately 5:00 a.m. May 2, 2025.

CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), seized a considerable quantity of drug like substances believed to be cocaine, purple fentanyl, various prescription medications believed to be Oxycodone and Clonazepam, a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun with a fully loaded clip, a quantity of various caliber ammunition a conducted energy weapon (CEW) and an expandable baton. Additionally, a quantity of Canadian currency, a number of cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia were also seized. (See attached photograph).

Investigators have arrested and charged Kevin MUNRO 42 years of Tay Township with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and who was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

And further with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Also charged is a 34 year old female of Tay Township with the following criminal offences who was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

This is a continuing investigation and investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this investigation to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

File – RM25084863

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

HORTON Arrested For Drunk Driving

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver during afternoon patrols in Gravenhurst.

On May 2, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the town on Gravenhurst and observed a vehicle on Phillip Street commit a traffic infraction. The officer followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop nearby and subsequently arrested and charged 62-year-old David HORTON of Oakville, ON with Operation While Impaired – Over 80 and Careless Driving. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 27, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Bracebridge OPP has charged 37 drivers to date in 2025 as impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of Muskoka roads. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.