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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Jonah MARTIN – Drunk Driving

(HEARST, ON) – A gas station employee’s 911 call led to an impaired driving arrest in Hearst.

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call from an employee of a gas station on Highway 11 in Hearst. The employee refused to sell alcohol to a customer due to suspected impairment and immediately reported their concerns to police.

Officers arrived and located the driver asleep behind the wheel of a parked vehicle in the gas station lot. Upon investigation, police determined the driver had been consuming alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jonah MARTIN, 43 years of age of Constance Lake, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Novice driver – BAC above zero

·        Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by a qualified driver

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 11, 2025 in Hearst. The driver received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The James Bay OPP commends the gas station employee for making the call. The OPP encourages members of the public to call 911 if they suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Zachary VERONEZ – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 62. The investigation resulted in the driver being arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Zachary VERONEZ, age 20 from Belleville, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2025. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven 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. 

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan HAIG & Brian POULAIN Were Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged two people following a report that people were digging up copper wire.

On Friday, March 28, 2025, shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a location in the Town of Bancroft, where the investigation revealed that copper wire, which had been used for an electrical unit, had been cut. 

Ryan HAIG, age 36, and Brian POULAIN, age 40, were charged with theft under $5000 and Mischief.

POULAIN was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on April 1, 2025. HAIG plead guilty to charges.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Scott PURVES Was Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 31, 2025 at 10:20 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers were called to a business on King William Street at the report of two suspicious persons on the property.

Upon arrival at the location, police located a male and female on the property. Both of the people had outstanding warrants of arrest and were subsequently taken into custody. The investigation revealed the male to be in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and various prohibited weapons.

The female was arrested and released with a new court date. No additional charges were required.

As a result of the investigation the male was charged:

Scott PURVES, 43 years old of Huntsville Ontario is charged:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition x 2

·      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 1, 2025. 

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Douro-Dummer OPP Police Press Releases

Gregory DAVEY – Impaired Driving

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a call regarding a collision.

On March 31, 2025, at approximately 6:00pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were dispatched to a report of a collision that took place on county Road 4 in Douro-Dummer Township. Upon arrival, officers located a pickup truck with its front end in the ditch. The officer approached the vehicle and observed a lone occupant in the vehicle in the driver’s seat. While speaking with the driver, an open bottle of liquor was observed, and the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing resulting in readings over three times the legal limit.

Gregory DAVEY (age 66) of Douro-Dummer Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

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

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

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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Cheryl Upton – Trafficking

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 31, 2025 at 4:20 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers were on patrol when they observed a female they knew to have outstanding warrants.  

The investigation revealed the accused to be in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and various items that indicate possible drug trafficking offenses.

Cheryl Upton, 35 years old of Burks Falls Ontario is charged:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 1, 2025. 

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Brandace GAUDET Facing Numerous Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – A member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team has charged an individual from Woodlawn Ontario with drug and impaired driving related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 417.

Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on March 31, the OPP TIME Team member stopped a vehicle on Highway 417 near Panmure Rd, after the officer noticed that the vehicle did not have two licence plates. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer noted an odour of alcohol on the driver. A roadside screening device was utilized and as a result, the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for a breath test. The driver registered twice the legal limit. A search of the vehicle also turned up cannabis and unstamped cigarettes.

Brandace GAUDET, 49 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
  • Have Care or Control of a Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Possess Unmarked Cigarettes
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit
  • Entire Plate not Plainly Visible
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
  • Fail to Surrender Licence

Gaudet was issued a 90-day driving suspension and had her vehicle impounded for seven days. She is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

This stop comes at the start of Operation Plate Week where police are targeting vehicles with tinted plate covers, plates that have become unreadable due to peeling or rust, vehicles without proper plates and any other licence plate violations. The operation continues through April 6 and is a combined effort between Ottawa OPP, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, Renfrew OPP and the OPP TIME Team.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Russell SOUTHWIND Facing Numerous Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested after police responded to an alarm call.

On March 26, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an alarm call at a local postal facility in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police arrived on scene and observed signs that the facility had been broken into. One person was located inside the facility, and they were safely arrested by police.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and dried cannabis with an estimated street value of $18,000. Also seized were several throwing knives, two large hunting knives and approximately $1,300 in Canadian Currency.

As a result, Russell SOUTHWIND, 42-years-old from Sagamok Anishnabek First Nation, was charged with:

  • Break and enter a place to commit indictable offence
  • Theft under $5,000
  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with probation order – three counts
  • Possession of over 30g of dried cannabis in a public place
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

The accused remains in custody.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Police Ask Public To Stop Running Down Pedestrians

(PEMBROKE, ON) – With the spring season upon us and more people walking to their destinations, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians. The law states that vehicles must yield the right of way to pedestrians as they cross at crosswalks at intersections with stop signs or traffic signals. At pedestrian crossovers, drivers must yield to the pedestrian until they have fully crossed the street. Pedestrian crossovers are identified with specific signs, road markings and lights.

The UOV OPP would like to remind drivers of the laws as officers will be conducting directed patrols in the coming weeks to ensure drivers and cyclists are yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks and crossovers. 

Pedestrians should remember the following when crossing roads:

•          Cross only at a crosswalk or crossover and only when it is safe to do so.

•          Do not cross when the light is red or when the do not cross sign is flashing.

•          It is safer to cross when the light first turns green.

•          Be aware of what is going on around you and don’t walk “distracted”

Drivers should always:

•          Watch for children and be cautious during the times children are walking to and      from school as well as taking extra time when traveling in and around school zones.

•          Be patient as some people may require extra time when crossing roads.

•          Slow down, pay attention and don’t drive distracted.

Fines for drivers that commit offences at school or pedestrian crossovers and crosswalks range from $150 to $500 as well as 3 demerit points.

Together we all can make area roadways safe.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Jim CORDEIRO Was Arrested Again

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Petawawa resident after an investigation into an indecent act incident in Petawawa.   

On the afternoon of March 31, 2025, police received several reports that an individual was disrobing, exposed themselves and running in traffic on Petawawa Boulevard. Police attended and located the individual at a nearby residence and took them into custody. Investigation also found that a court ordered ankle monitor had been damaged.

As a result of the investigation, 42-year-old Jim CORDEIRO of Petawawa has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Indecent act – public place

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on April 1, 2025. 

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Meagan JONES Was Arrested – Details Released

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual is facing an impaired driving charge after a traffic stop east of the city.

On March 25, 2025 at approximately 2:21 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17B in Garden River First Nation, when they observed a motor vehicle without a front licence plate.

A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation determined the driver was impaired by an intoxicating substance. As a result, Meagan JONES, 38 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive vehicle with Cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
  • Fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 28, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

19 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid numerous criminal charges after an incident in the City of Quinte West.

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, just after 2:30 a.m., Quinte West OPP officers responded a traffic complaint. A vehicle was seen driving over residents’ lawns, through a park and playground area. The vehicle then left the area, traveling eastbound toward the downtown. Police located the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and proceeded to drive on sidewalks in an effort to flee. Additional officers arrived on the scene and police were able to stop the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing.    

Connor ARNOLD, a 19-year-old from Quinte West, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Dangerous operation

·      Mischief Over $5,000 – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on April 24, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for 14 days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Grand Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Ryland DAVIES – Impaired Operation

(GRAND VALLEY, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Grand Valley resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a motor vehicle collision.

On March 29, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a motor vehicle collision near Leeson Street in the Town of Grand Valley. Upon locating the driver and engaging in a brief conversation, the officers observed signs that prompted them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.

Ryland DAVIES, a 42-year-old male, from Grand Valley has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

PARKS Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person after a traffic stop.

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle. During the investigation one person was arrested.

William PARKS of Hastings Highlands has been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on April 2, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Marko PEYANOVICH Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences.

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) swerving on Highway 17, Sudbury.

Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving, then transported the driver to Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marko PEYANOVICH, 45 years-of-age, from Woodstock, New Brunswick, was charged with:

  • operation while impaired – alcohol
  • operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle, not in accordance with permit limitations.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 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.