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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Myles ILLINGWORTH – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in relation to the “Stay-Focused Distracted Driving Initiative” on County Road 33 in the Municipality of Leamington.

Myles ILLINGWORTH, 33-years-old of Essex, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive – hand held communication device
  • Failure to surrender insurance card
  • Windshield obstructed

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 April 16, 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).

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Troy ROSS Facing Numerous Charges

(ORANGEVILLE, 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 public complaint call for service.

On March 24, 2025, just before 9:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a call for service in the area of Broadway in the Town of Orangeville. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the suspect had left the scene in his vehicle. 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.

Troy ROSS, a 37-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Unlawfully in Dwelling House

•       Criminal Harassment

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

•      Criminal Harassment – threatening conduct

•      Resist Peace Officer

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused individual is currently being held for a bail hearing to address the charges. Additionally, the accused was wanted on a warrant issued by the Grey County OPP for an unrelated matter.

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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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Drivers Being Arrested 2 At A Time Now In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 22, 2025, at approximately 10:49 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance in the area of King Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

On arrival, police discovered that the subject of the complaint had been operating a motor vehicle. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. While investigating the initial matter, a second vehicle approached the area, nearly striking a police cruiser. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver of the second vehicle. Both drivers were placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

David JEFFERY, 47-years-old, of New Brunswick, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

Benjamin NOWAK, 49-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)

Both accused drivers are set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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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East Ferris OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(EAST FERRIS, ON) – Two individuals are facing multiple charges after police stopped a stolen vehicle and seized drugs.

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling on Highway 17 when the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system detected a stolen vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and both the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of stolen property.

During a search incident to arrest, police seized suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and morphine, with an estimated street value of approximately $6,500. Also seized were five cell phones, a digital scale, drug packaging materials, an expandable baton, gift cards, and approximately $580 in Canadian currency. 

As a result of this investigation, William BOLESTRIDGE, 36 years-of-age of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

Further, Christianne WABANO, 35 years-of-age of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on March 26, 2025.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Arshheer BARIANA Was Arrested

(BRANT, ON) – Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a traffic complaint at a business on Pinehurst Road in Paris.

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in a parking lot on Pinehurst Road. Officers located the vehicle and conducted an investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Arshheer BARIANA, 24 years old, of Brant, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on April 10, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to road safety and reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Yuliya LESYK – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist for impaired driving after a collision on Highway 401.

On Saturday March 22, 2025, just after 6:00 p.m., Quinte West OPP was conducting radar enforcement on the eastbound 401, and an officer had stopped a vehicle for speeding. While the officer was speaking to the driver on the shoulder of the road, a second, unrelated vehicle stopped on the shoulder. That driver wanted to advise the officer of a suspected impaired driver.

Moments later, a vehicle (the one in which the driver was suspected to be impaired) drove into the back of the stopped vehicle, pushing it forward into the initial vehicle stopped by police. The impact pushed the officer into the ditch.

Other officers, Quinte West Fire and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service responded to the scene. There were no serious injuries were sustained.

The driver of the vehicle which collided with the others was arrested and transported to the Quinte West OPP Detachment for testing.

Yuliya LESYK, a 45-year-old resident of Oakville, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, April 10,2025. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven 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. Provided as much detail about the vehicle and driver as possible. The quicker police receive the information, the quicker they can respond. You could save a life.

This incident also reflects the need for ALL drivers to slow down and move over when approaching stopped police, other emergency vehicles, or tow trucks, stopped at the side of the road.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Rebecca FINCH Was Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Espanola.

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE, police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $500.

As a result, the driver, Rebecca FINCH, 36-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 5, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Firearm & Drugs Seized On Kerr Line

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after receiving a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver.

The call came in on March 21, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m.

Police located a vehicle matching the description on Kerr Line in Horton Township. Officers searched the vehicle and located suspected drugs and a firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Bruce ELLIOT, age 40 of Portage-du-fort, Quebec was charged with:

  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device, or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 23, 2025.

Jeff LOGUE, age 39 of Whitewater Region, was charged with:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of a schedule I substance
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Police Show Up For Parking Lot Donuts

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving a traffic complaint in the Town of Arnprior.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a report that multiple vehicles were doing donuts in the parking lot of the arena.

Police located one of the vehicles on Daniel Street.

As a result of the investigation, Benjammin Mieko WILSON, age 26 of Ottawa, 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 April 23, 2025. The individual’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Firearm & $10,000 In Tools Recovered – Dylan COMEAU Arrested

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP lay charges after break and enter investigation in North Middlesex.

On March 19, 2025, at 11:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Sylvan Road in North Middlesex, for the report of a break and enter.

Investigation revealed an unknown individual(s) forced entry into two storage sheds sometime during the overnight hours and proceeded to steal approximately $10,000 worth of tools, including a firearm. 

On March 21, 2025, members of the Elgin-Middlesex and Lambton Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine (K9) executed a search warrant at an address in Warwick Township, Lambton County.

The stolen firearm along with other property was recovered.

As a result, Dylan COMEAU, a 29-year-old of Arkona, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was held for bail.

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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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Jonathon FERGUSON – Drunk Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – A traffic complaint has led to Criminal Charges for a Ramara individual by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On March 24, 2025, at 3:45 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the City of Orillia. The suspect vehicle was located at the driver’s residence, where alcohol was observed within the vehicle. Officers launched an impaired operation investigation, and a demand for an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was read. The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point the driver was arrested. They were transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment where further testing was completed.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathon FERGUSON, 37-year-old from Ramara, has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – 80 plus (CC)

The accused was released with a future court date. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.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 Police Press Releases South Glengarry

Fatal Collision

(SOUTH GLENGARRY TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision in South Glengarry Township.

On March 25, 2025, shortly after 6:00 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on County Road-25 in the South Glengarry Township. A 61-year-old male driver from South Glengarry was pronounced deceased at scene.

The SD&G OPP continues to investigate, with the assistance of OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and a Collision Reconstructionist.  

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Regan ESQUIMAUX – Drunk Driving

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a traffic stop in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township.

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Worthington Street in Little Current for a sobriety check. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, Regan ESQUIMAUX, 30-years-old from Little Current, was charged with:

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

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

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Darryl MCDONALD Facing Numerous Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after police stopped a stolen motor vehicle on Highway 17.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a stolen vehicle by the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Police safely brought the vehicle to a stop on Highway 17 in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested.

As a result, Darryl MCDONALD, 35-years-old from Chilliwack, British Columbia, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on April 9, 2025.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Prescription Medicine Results In Impaired Charge

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 24, 2025 at 9:09 a.m., officers of the Huntsville O.P.P. were conducting school zone patrols on Muskoka Rd 3 North when they observed a vehicle driving erratically. 

Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the female driver. The interaction quickly evolved into a drug investigation and a passenger was arrested. During the interaction with the driver, it became apparent she was under the influence and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver advised she had only consumed her own prescription medication recently. The driver was taken to a Drug Recognition Officer for drug testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jennifer Barager, 41 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 29 , 2025.

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

Also charged in this incident is Sara Dexter, 29 yrs old of Huntsville. She has been charged with;

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      CC 91(2) Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 29 , 2025.

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.

Prescription medication is a drug and can impair your ability to drive

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!