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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Benninger & Newman Arrested

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with numerous offences following a single motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of West Perth

On March 21, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., police responded a single motor vehicle rollover on Road 164 near Line 55 just outside of Monkton. The two occupants of the vehicle were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigation into the collision has resulted in both occupants of the vehicle being charged.

37-year-old Michael Benninger of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (two counts)
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

38-year-old Ashley Newman of no fixed address has been charged with the following offence:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (two counts)

Both accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 28, 2025.

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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Central Huron Police Press Releases

Assault In Clinton – One Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On March 16th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to disturbance in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect youth had allegedly committed an assault on another youth.

A 17-year-old youth from Huron-Kinloss has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Obstruct Peace Officer.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on April 10, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler McWilliams Was Arrested – Assault , Threats, Etc.

(Huntsville, ON)  – On March 17, 2025 at approximately 8:19p.m.,the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on Yonge St. involving a group of males causing a disturbance and possibly forcibly confining a female.  

The investigation revealed a male had assaulted the victim and then threatened further harm if they told police what was occurring.  The accused was subsequently arrested for assault and was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.

The victim did not require medical assistance as a result of the assault.

Tyler McWilliams, 25 years old of Huntsville Ontario is charged as follows;

·      Assault

·      Utter Threats to cause death/bodily harm

·      Intimidation

·      Possession of a schedule 1 substance

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

The Huntsville OPP want to advise this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.  

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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

David CURRIE Was Arrested

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving and dangerous driving following a two vehicle collision.

On Friday, March 21, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members attended the scene of a collision between a vehicle and a parked car on Beverly Street in Greater Napanee.

David CURRIE, a 51-year-old from Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 8, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Fredrick RANKIN Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a collision with impaired operation in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On March 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a report of a passenger vehicle that had just struck a parked car in Cookstown then continued westbound on Highway 89 towards Alliston, no injuries were reported. 

Officers quickly located the vehicle, where the driver Fredrick RANKIN, 57-years-old of Keswick, displayed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested at 6:41 p.m. for the following:

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

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on May 1, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Beggar Kicks Car After Denied Handount

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against an individual from Ottawa after they kicked a car, causing damage to it.

On March 23, 2025 Ottawa OPP were called to the Vanier Parkway off-ramp of Highway 417 because an aggressive panhandler had kicked a car and caused damage to it. The driver of the vehicle had refused to provide any money to the individual, which caused them to become more aggressive. A second call to 911 was made by another driver who was also concerned over the individual’s behaviour.

As a result, Sandro AUDIGE, 26 years of age, faces the following charges under the Criminal Code and Safe Streets Act.

  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Solicit in an Aggressive Manner
  • Solicit Person in Vehicle On Roadway

A reminder that it is illegal to walk along any 400 series highway in Ontario. This includes the on and off-ramps.

Audige is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Fatal Collision

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision.

On the 24th of March 2025, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Highway 11/17 at Sistonen’s Corners.

As a result, one person has been pronounced deceased on scene.

The OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation. Highway 11/17 will remain closed between highway 130 and highway 102 during this time, follow Ontario 511 for any updates on road closures.

Traffic safety remains a top priority of the OPP and is a key component of the OPP’s public safety mandate. Investigations resulting in the loss of life and serious injuries can be complex to investigate. As the vast majority of collisions are preventable, thorough and accurate investigations help ensure that motorists who cause these collisions are held accountable for their driving behaviours. The victims and their families deserve no less. 

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Anna TOMCHYNSKA Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa.

Shortly after 12:00 a.m. on March 23, OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver travelling westbound on Highway 417 near Pinecrest Rd. The vehicle was reported to be travelling well below the speed limit and weaving through traffic. OPP located and arrested the driver for Impaired Driving. The driver was taken back to Ottawa Detachment for a breath test where they registered twice the legal limit.

Anna TOMCHYNSKA, 33 years of age faces the following charges:

·      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

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

The OPP would like to thank members of the public that continue to report possible impaired drivers.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

HOLDER Facing Numerous Charges

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with several offenses including impaired driving on Friday night.

On Friday March 21, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting proactive patrols in the town of Gravenhurst and became concerned about the driving behaviour of a motorist on Winewood Avenue. The officer followed the vehicle onto Bethune Drive and then Industrial Drive, attempting to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle eventually came to a stop near a residence on Forest Glen Drive and the officer arrested the driver. Police have charged 23-year-old Dylan HOLDER of Orangeville, ON with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1)
  • Flight From Peace Officer CC 320.17
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor LLCA42(1)(a)
  • Disobey Sign HTA 182(2)

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on April 22, 2025 to answer to his charges. Furthermore, the accused’s drivers license has been suspended for 90-days and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, you may call 9-1-1 from your hands free device.

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Belleville Police Service Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – CRUISE

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Southern Georgian Bay and Orillia Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Highway 93 Waverly, Tay Township residential address at approximately 11:00 a.m. March 21, 2025.

CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), seized a considerable quantity of a drug like substances believed to be Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Codeine pills, over $28,000 Canadian currency, 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 Mercedes C300, a conducted energy weapon (CEW) along with cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia.

Also seized was approximately $25,000 in high end purses, bags, clothing and jewelry alleged to have been obtained by the proceeds of crime.

Investigators have arrested and charged Chantal CRUISE 40 years of Tay Township with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and who was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (three counts)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked 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.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Krystal DAY Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) –  A call to the OPP Communications Centre caused officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enter an impaired driving investigation at a Yonge Street Midland address at approximately 10:54 a.m. March 21, 2025.

Upon the arrival of officers, the suspect vehicle was stopped in a parking lot at the address and upon speaking with the driver, the officer entered into an impaired by drug investigation. The accused was transported to Detachment and with the assistance of a OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, the investigation was concluded.

As a result, 41 year old Krystal DAY of Midland has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 3, 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Fatal Collision

(SOUTH DUNDAS TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fatal, single motor vehicle collision which occurred on County Road 2 in South Dundas Township (Village of Iroquois).

On the evening of Friday, March 21st, 2025, at approximately 10:45pm a single motor was travelling Westbound on County Road 2 in the Township of South Dundas when the vehicle failed to navigate the roundabout in the Village of Iroquois, leaving the roadway and striking several objects before coming to a rest. 

Officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the South Dundas Fire Department and Cornwall SDG Paramedics responded to the collision. Life saving measures were attempted but the lone 43-year-old female occupant from Montreal, Quebec was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is being led by SD&G OPP, with assistance from the SD&G Crime Unit, OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigators. 

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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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Loan Shark Charged

(TORONTO, ON) – A Mississauga resident has been charged following a year-long loan-sharking investigation involving extortion, money laundering and the illegal lending of money at a criminal rate of interest within Ontario land-based casinos.

In the spring of 2024, the Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced Project EVENING, an investigation into loan-sharking activity at casinos within the Greater Toronto Area. This investigation was conducted by the OPP Game Protection and Anti-Money Laundering Unit and IEB Casino Investigations Unit in Toronto, in partnership with Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).

As a result of the investigation, a residential search warrant was executed in the City of Mississauga by the OPP, Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police.

On March 18, 2025, Thi Thao HO, age 43 of Mississauga, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Criminal interest rate, section 347
  • Extortion, section 346
  • Laundering proceeds of crime, section 462.31(1)(a)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, section 354(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on June 11, 2025.

The OPP is urging members of the public who have been victimized by loan sharks to come forward and report their experiences. Your information can help stop these illegal practices and protect others from falling victim. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Jessica BYGRAVE – Indignity To Dead Body & Theft

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in connection with a 2023 sudden death investigation.

On September 8, 2023, the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), began an investigation into a sudden death after a deceased individual was discovered in a sedan along Wellington Road 34.

The deceased was identified as Juan David ESCOBAR ORTIZ, 32 years old of Kitchener.

On March 19, 2025, members of the Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement Squad, with the assistance of Waterloo Regional Police Service, arrested Jessica BYGRAVE, 25-years-old of Durham at an address in Kitchener. This individual is charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Indignity to a dead body, section 182(b)
  • Theft under $5000, section 334(b)

The accused is scheduled to appear for their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 27, 2025.

The Wellington County OPP is continuing this investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing CIB#955-10-2023-122, or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Canadian Coast Guard Advises of Ice Breaking Activity in Midland Area

(MIDLAND,ON) –  Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment would like to advise residents and visitors to North Simcoe of the upcoming ice breaking activity in the Midland Bay area as outlined in the following media release provided by The Canadian Coast Guard.

Sarnia, Ontario – The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Midland, Ontario that the CCGS Amundsen will carry out icebreaking operations in the Georgian Bay area on or around March 25, 2025. The purpose of this operation is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement.

It is recommended that all traffic on the ice, including pedestrians, fishers, snowmobilers, and all-terrain vehicle operators, leave the ice during icebreaking operations. The ice may move, creating a real danger for anyone on it. Additionally, plan activities carefully and use extreme caution after operations are complete as the ice will remain unstable even once the icebreaker has left the area.

Icebreaking on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways is delivered through close co-operation between the Canadian and United States Coast Guards. By working together, the two Coast Guards ensure scheduled vessel traffic can move through the shipping channels and in and out of community harbours. Vessels will be assigned as needed to provide this service.

The date and assets are subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.