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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

$50,000 Drug Bust At RIDE

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check resulted in police locating suspected drugs.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) alongside the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM) Canine Unit, conducted a RIDE check at the Little Current Swing Bridge on Meredith Street. A vehicle came through the check, and police initiated an investigation. With assistance from UCCM Police Service Dog (PSD) Ben, and his handler, police located suspected drugs, and the driver and passenger were arrested.

As a result, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $49,000, an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $650, approximately $450 in Canadian currency, and an axe.

The driver, Ashley JACKO-METANSININE, 31-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, was charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

The passenger, Elizabeth SHAWANDA, 26-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, was charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice today, March 21, 2025.

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EAST ZORRA - TAVISTOCK OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey Scheerer Facing Charges

(EAST-ZORRA TAVISTOCK, ON) – One person is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in the Township of East Zorra – Tavistock.

On March 18, 2025, members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol on Highway 59 in the Township of East Zorra – Tavistock, where a vehicle was stopped for a Highway Traffic Act infraction.

Jeffrey Scheerer, 52-years-old of Woodstock, has been charged under the Criminal Code with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

Additionally, the accused was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act:  

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Improper number plate light

Police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on May 6, 2025.

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). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Sexual Assault With Weapon – Brian VACHON Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On March 20th 2025, at 10:00 am, members of Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a male with a weapon threatening violence. The male party was inside a washroom at a local restaurant on Division Street, in the City of Quinte West. Police attended and the accused was taken into custody.      

Brian VACHON, aged 40, from Quinte West, has been charged with: 

  • Sexual Assault with a Weapon
  • Assault with A Weapon X two counts
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose X two counts
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Fail to Comply

VACHON was remanded into custody with a future court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

4 Arrested In Drug Bust

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Four individuals have been arrested after a drug investigation by the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) into drug trafficking in the Quinte West area. 

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, members of the Street Crime Unit, assisted by the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, and Quinte West OPP officers, conducted an early morning traffic stop and executed a search warrant on Mill Street in Frankford. Four people were arrested during the process without incident. Three parties were charged, and one was released without charges.

Officers seized over 34 grams of suspected cocaine, over two grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, cash and other items associated with drug trafficking.

Tammy MACGREGOR, aged 48 from Quinte West, and Judy BROWN, aged 38 from Quinte West have been charged with one count each of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking.

Tanner WICKENS, aged 25 from Quinte West, has been charged with three counts of failing to comply with a release order.

MACGREGOR and WICKENS were held for a bail hearing, while BROWN was released with a court date.

All parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.   

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon HRAZDIRA – Drunk Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following traffic enforcement.

On March 20, 2025, at around 3:15 a.m., police were on County Road 2 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand when they observed a passenger vehicle travelling at 122 Km/h in a posted 70 Km/h limit.

The driver fled from police and the vehicle and was soon located at a nearby residence. Officers spoke to the driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made for a sample of breath. The person complied and with the result of ‘FAIL’, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Brandon HRAZDIRA (age 31) from Whitby, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

–      Fail to notify change of address – licence.

In addition to a future court date, the driver was issued a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

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.

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

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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – An individual is deceased following a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and commercial motor vehicle in the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire and Emergency Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision at Highway 401 near Currie Road, Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich.

The collision involved a passenger vehicle that collided with a Commercial Motor Vehicle. The early investigation indicates the passenger vehicle was travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the highway.

The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 25-year-old from London, was transported by EMS and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

The driver/lone occupant of the commercial motor vehicle, reported no injuries.

The identity of the deceased individual will not be released out of respect for the family’s privacy.

The Elgin OPP with the assistance West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate the collision.

Highway 401 westbound lanes at Currie Road will be closed for an undetermined amount of time to allow for investigation.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

22 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested Again – Name Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Mount Forest resident with four criminal charges.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to an address on Egremont Street South within Mount Forest involving a disturbance.

As a result of the investigation. Justin PITRE, 22-year-old of Mount Forest was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or bodily harm
  • Uttering Threats – Damage property
  • Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)

The accused has been held in police custody, pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

LANDRY Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Pickup truck makes a wide right turn and almost strikes a fully marked OPP cruiser.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were in a fully marked cruiser travelling northbound on Highway 108. Police approached the traffic lights at Highway 108 and Hillside Drive South and entered the left turning lane while doing so a red pickup truck was turning right from Hillside Drive South almost striking the OPP cruiser. 

A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 108 north and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was arrested.  

Paul LANDRY, 58 years-of-age from Ottawa was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Turn -not in safety

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Assault With Weapon – BAKER

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a family dispute at a residence on Beckett Boulevard in the City of Elliot Lake resulting in one person being arrested.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police attended the residence to speak to the complainant/parent and were advised that the younger family member was throwing household items around, swung a broom stick at the complainant and a grandparent and threatening to punch both victims in the face. 

Prior to police arrival the younger family member left the residence and was later arrested at 2:15 p.m., on Spine Road.

Dean BAKER, 27 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Warren TODD Was Arrested For Asault & Threats – Alcohol A Factor

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one male party following a disturbance at a residence in Brechin, Ramara Township.

On March 20,2025 at approximately 9:15 p.m. officers from the Orillia Detachment of the OPP were dispatched to a disturbance in Brechin with reports that a male party was leaving a residence impaired after assaulting and threatening another individual. Shortly after officers located the vehicle and suspect on Hwy 12 near Muley Point Road. Officers quickly determined the driver was impaired placing him under arrest.

As a result, Warren TODD, 50-year-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault
  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Mischief Over $5000.00 x 2

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in April 2025. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob FLOREAN Was Arrested

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

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Panache Lake Road in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE, and police conducted Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) on the driver. As a result, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Jacob FLOREAN, 38-years-old from Espanola, 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 Espanola on April 7, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that 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

$370 Fentanyl Bust

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received a traffic complaint.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting that a vehicle on Highway 17 was unable to maintain their lane while driving. Police located the vehicle on Highway 17 in the Nairn-Hyman Township and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $370.

The driver, Meggan MCINTYRE, 40-years-old from Lively, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Driving while under suspension

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 Orangeville Police Press Releases

Fentanyl Bust – Name Released

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a quantity of drugs, including fentanyl, arrested an individual and executed a search warrant in Orangeville.

On March 17, 2025, the Dufferin OPP began an investigation near Fead Street in Orangeville. On March 20, 2025, the Dufferin OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested one male and executed a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of the following items:

Cody CRAWFORD, a 32-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 7

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (Fentanyl)

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Fentanyl)

The following items were seized during the investigation:

  • 19.7 grams of assorted coloured fentanyl
  • A note for Purolator to deliver the drugs to a mailbox
  • Cell phone

The investigation is ongoing into the supplier. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dufferin OPP.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS), or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with impaired driving involving collisions in a four-hour window.

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members were called about a vehicle that was involved in a collision on Melrose Road in Tyendinaga Township. Police located the vehicle nearby and the driver was arrested.

Taylor THORNE, a 34-year-old from Tyendinaga Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

Also on Thursday, just after 4:00 p.m., L&A County OPP was called after a vehicle was observed in a driveway in Newburgh with considerable damage. Following an investigation,

Patricia STONE, a 63-year-old from Newburgh was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Fail to stop after accident

Both of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 15, 2025. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Marlo BELANGER – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one Kirkland Lake resident.

On March 1,2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Carter Avenue in Kirkland Lake. The subject motor vehicle was located off the roadway and had collided with a snowbank and a tree. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Officers also observed several open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marlo BELANGER, a 32-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on March 20, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.