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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust

(MOOSONEE, ON) – Three individuals are facing multiple charges after police executed a drug-related search warrant at a Moosonee residence, seizing suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and a significant amount of cash.

On April 2, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with support from frontline officers of the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a home on Hutchison Road.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested three individuals and seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine with an estimated street value of $50,000. Police also seized four digital scales, packaging materials, five cellular phones, and approximately $12,740 in Canadian currency. 

Priscilla BLUEBOY, 41 years-of-age of Moosonee, Davion ROSE, 28 years-of-age of Toronto, and James SMITH, 35 years-of-age of Listowel, were charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on April 4, 2025.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Davide DUNCAN Facing Numerous Firearms Charges

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) locate a loaded 9mm handgun and cash at a traffic stop.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the OPP were on patrol traveling eastbound on Highway 17 near Algoma Mills. A vehicle approached the police cruiser from behind with its high beams on and subsequently overtook the officer in the passing lane.

The officer initiated a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Birchwood Circle in the Town of Blind River. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of cannabis emanating from the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, and police seized a loaded 9mm pistol, ten 9mm rounds, and a ten-round 9mm magazine from the glove compartment. Additionally, officers discovered four bundles of Canadian currency, a Ziploc bag of coins, a wallet with cash (totalling over $20,000), a marijuana grinder, and two cell phones. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to Blind River detachment for processing.

Davide DUNCAN, 22 years-of-age from Scarborough was charged with:

  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused remains in custody.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Steven Coveney – Drunk Driving

(Perth Road, ON) – An impaired driver was arrested and charged after an officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic stop.

A Frontenac OPP member was on patrol, in the area of Perth Road village on April 01, 2025, when a vehicle traveling the opposite direction flashed their headlights several times, traveling the opposite direction. Just after 11:40 pm the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, where the driver exhibited signs of alcohol use.

The driver was requested to provide a roadside breath test, which resulted in an arrest of the driver, who was taken to the Kingston Police headquarters for further breath testing.

A search of the vehicle, after the arrest, located a knife under the driver’s seat.

Steven Coveney, a 46-year-old from Kingston has been charged with:

  • Operation of a conveyance while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on April 29, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

DUNDAS – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic complaint in Middlesex Centre.

On April 1, 2025, at 9:02 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Egremont Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex 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, Erin DUNDAS, a 43-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 May 13, 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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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Savannah BARR Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – An impaired driver that hit the ditch prompted a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers with the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen reporting that an impaired driver was in the ditch in the Steep Rock Road area of town.

Officers attended and verified that alcohol was involved in the collision. An approved screening device test was demanded. The driver failed the test and was arrested at the scene. The driver was then transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.

Savannah BARR, 29-years-old from Atikokan is charged criminally with one count operation while impaired drugs and alcohol, and one count of operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over. The involved vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the accused received a 90-day driver licence suspension.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Glengarry

Kerby DANIELS – Theft, Trafficking, Etc.

(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) – Members of the Stormont, Dundas (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle on Highway 401.

On, April 1, 2025, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers from SD&G OPP, located the vehicle on the highway in South Glengarry Township. The 2025 Jeep Wrangler had been reported stolen from Peel Region.

A tire deflation device (spike belt) was successfully utilized, and driver was arrested.

Kerby DANIELS, 23-years-old from St-Hubert, Quebec was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000
  • Possession of device for purpose of committing theft
  • Fail to surrender a driver’s licence

The accused was held in custody and will appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

HODGINS Arrested For Assault

(NORTH MIDDLESEX ON) – Disturbance at a residence in Ailsa Craig leads to charges. 

On April 1, 2025, at 1:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Main Street in Ailsa Craig, North Middlesex, for the report of a family dispute.

An individual was placed under arrest at which time the accused damaged a door to the police cruiser.

As a result, Zachary HODGINS, a 29-year-old of Collingwood, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault with A Weapon
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held for bail.

There were no injuries reported.

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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Contraband Smuggle Charged – Name Released

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad has charged a Kingston resident in connection with the smuggling of contraband into the Collins Bay Institution in Kingston.

On November 28, 2024, the Penitentiary Squad, in conjunction with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), began an investigation into inappropriate activity between a staff member and an inmate. The investigation also led to the seizure of multiple contraband cell phones.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Tiana EWAN, age 26 of Kingston was charged with:

  • Breach of trust – Criminal Code sec. 122
  • Mischief – Criminal Code sec. 430(1)(c)
  • Delivers contraband to an inmate – Corrections and Conditional Release Act sec. 45(d)
  • Possession of contraband in a penitentiary – Corrections and Conditional Release Act sec. 45(a)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on May 27, 2025.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

More Domestic Violence #WaitInTheTruck

(BRANT, ON) – The Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Paris.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Grand River Street North.

As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old individual from Paris was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure to comply with an undertaking
  • Assault – Choke, suffocate or strangle, cause bodily harm

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Victim Services attended and support was offered.

The OPP remains committed to preventing and responding to incidents of intimate partner violence. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information related to this or any other investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppersbb.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

FLOOD Arrested For Drunk Driving

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On March 31, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located and stopped on Cargill Drive in Seguin Township. Officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Robert FLOOD, 67 years-of-age of Barrie Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Have care or control of a vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on May 1, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Violence & Abuse In Mount Forest #WaitInTheTruck

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Mount Forest resident with two criminal charges in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.

On March 31, 2025, at approximately 4:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address in Mount Forest.

As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old of Mount Forest is charged under the Criminal Code with the following:

  • Assault – spousal
  • Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·        Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·        Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Harvey SMITH – Impaired Driving While Suspended

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.  

On March 26, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 594, in Eagle River.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Harvey SMITH, 23-years-old, of Eagle River, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Driving while under suspension – while suspended under HTA Sec 41/42

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on May 5, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

VINCENT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – Observations by a community member of a possible impaired driver resulted in a call to the OPP Communications Centre with responding officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attending a Simcoe County Road 93, Midland gas bar near 8:18 p.m. March 31, 2025.

The suspect vehicle was located in the parking lot and officers entered into an impaired driving investigation upon speaking with the lone driver.

As a result of this investigation, Elizabeth VINCENT 31 years of Penetanguishene being charged criminally with the following criminal charges.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who 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.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

More Abuse #Enough #WaitInTheTruck

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 8:51 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported assault at a Norfolk County address.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in an interaction inside a residence, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

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

A 37-year-old from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate, strangle.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Trevor PEART Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person for mischief.

On March 28, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Iroquois Falls OPP responded to a mischief at a residence on Church Street in Iroquois Falls.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor PEART, 50 years old, of Iroquois Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Breach of Recognizance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in Timmins.