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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CALLANDER, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred earlier today.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., The North Bay OPP and North Bay Ambulance responded to a report of a rollover collision on Highway 11 in Callander. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 70-year-old individual from Delhi, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the investigation. Highway 11 was closed for approximately four hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene. A postmortem examination has been scheduled for April 11, 2025, in Sudbury.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Amy JOHNSTON Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On April 4, 2025, at 8:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Eastbound Lanes of Highway 402 at Woodhull Road in the City of London for the report of a single vehicle collision.

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

As a result, Amy JOHNSTON, a 46-year-old of Wallaceburg, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

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 20, 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. 

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From Owen Sound Arrested

(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 5, 2025, just before 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a call for service in the area of Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers were able to locate the accused shortly thereafter. After a brief conversation, the officers quickly identified signs that led them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Vincent RATTANATRAY, a 22-year-old male, from Owen Sound has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•       Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Possess unmarked cigarettes

•      Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Spiridione ZAMMIT – Drunk Driving

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Caledon resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a R.I.D.E. program.

On April 4, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the area of Townline in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the area and was met by the officers. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Spiridione ZAMMIT, a 69-year-old male, from Caledon has been charged with:

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

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Wolfgang WRIGHT Was Arrested

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after receiving a trespass call.

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 4:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP received a call regarding individuals trespassing at the Cordova Dam located on Fire Route 18. The report stated that there were three individuals at the location and a hole had been cut in the chain-link fence. The report also stated that a tent had been set up and that the three individuals were drinking at the location.

Officers arrived on scene confirming what had been relayed to them and also noted a boat at the shoreline. The individuals were advised that they were currently trespassing and although there were posted signs, one person advised they thought it was crown land.

During the interaction with the parties, it was determined that one of them was currently on a release order with conditions for them to not be within 100 metres of one of the others. As a result, an arrest was made.

Wolfgang WRIGHT (age 23) from Pickering, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Failure to comply with Undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on May 6, 2025.

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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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Brandon KOSTIER Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with weapons related offences.

On Sunday April 6, 2025, the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting foot patrol on Front Street, West Nipissing, when a known wanted person from a previous occurrence was observed walking.

Police arrested the individual and seized a replica air-handgun and drugs suspected to be methamphetamine. As a result of the investigation, Brandon KOSTIER, 29 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – five counts

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Ashley HARRIS – Drunk Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving a report of a single vehicle collision.

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Hayley Road, near Highway 17 in Whitewater Region Township.

Police arrived on scene a located a vehicle approximately 20 feet down in a ditch submerged in water. The driver did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, Ashley HARRIS, age 37 of Otter Lake, Quebec was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired- alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 14, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Summer HUNTER – Drunk Driving

(SHELBURNE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a R.I.D.E. program.

On April 3, 2025, just before 12:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the area of Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne. A vehicle entered the area and was met by the officers. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Summer HUNTER, a 26-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew SMISSAERT – Firearms & Voyeurim

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a voyeurism investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident in Carleton Place on April 3, 2025, after a resident located a hidden camera in her apartment. The investigation resulted in a male being arrested and charged the following day. Further investigation led to numerous firearms charges for the male.

Matthew SMISSAERT, 64-years-old from Carleton Place, has been charged with:

·        Voyeurism

·        Possession of a prohibited device

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm – four counts

·        Careless storage of a firearm – 5 counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 7, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Jose SACRAMENTO – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint, leading officers to charge a driver with impaired operation.

On April 5, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Mayfield Road and Bramalea Road, in the Town of Caledon. The vehicle was described as being operated in a concerning manner. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. 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, Jose SACRAMENTO, 47, of Caledon, 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 Orangeville on April 24, 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 Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Gary Paget – Drunk Driving

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Hacienda Road, Malahide Township.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin County OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Gary Paget, a 59-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • 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 is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on May 13, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Matheson OPP Police Press Releases

Cynthia BERUBE – Drunk Driving

(MATHESON, ON) – A traffic complaint on Fourth Avenue in Matheson leads to charges.

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Fourth Avenue, in Matheson. 

Police located the vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to a nearby detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cynthia BERUBE, 58 years-old, of Matheson was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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 May 29, 2025, in Timmins.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Lee LANCASTER – Criminal Harassment

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a mischief incident in Langton.

At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief in progress on Albert Street in Langton, Norfolk County.

Police determined that two individuals had an interaction at the location, during which one person damaged the windows of a residence. No injuries were reported.

Further investigation revealed that the victim had also been receiving ongoing, unwanted electronic communications from the suspect.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

58-year-old Lee LANCASTER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate,
  • Mischief under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Michael SERVICE – Was Arrested After Failing To Stop

( NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after failing to stop at a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On April 6, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP Officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on King Street North and Essa Road in Alliston. Officers observed a dark coloured passenger vehicleapproach the R.I.D.E stop-Check at a high-rate of speed, with no indication of slowing down or stopping. As the motor vehicle passed through the check-stop police verbally yelled at the driver who then pulled over approximately 50 meters south of the R.I.D.E. 

After a brief conversation with the driver, the smell of an alcoholic beverage was noted on the drivers breath. Additionally, officers observed the male driver to have bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. When officers asked for the driver to produce his drivers licence, the male began struggling to get the licence out of his wallet, eventually dropping it on the ground, not being able to produce it. Officers demanded the driver to exit the motor vehicle and was observed to be unsteady on his feet. Based on the numerous observed signs of intoxication and impairment, The driver was arrested and charged with operation while impaired.

At 1:17 a.m. Michael SERVICE 28-years-old from Orangeville, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025.

The Nottawasaga OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. 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.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Douglas Jensen – Drive While Suspended

(CHATSWORTH ON) – One individual is facing charges after they crashed the vehicle that they were driving.

On April 4, 2025, at 8:20 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10 just North of 60 Sideroad in Chatsworth Township. 

Investigation revealed that the driver was not licenced to operate a motor vehicle.

Douglas Jensen, 46-year-old of Central Manitoulin was charged with:

·      Driving while under suspension (two counts)

·      Careless driving

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

There were no injuries reported.