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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

High School Assault

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On March 19, 2025 at 11:40a.m., the Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of an assault at the local High School.  

The investigation revealed the accused, a male student, had allegedly threatened and then assaulted another student. The victim sustained injuries that required medical care. The extent of injuries are yet to be determined.

As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged

·      Assault Causing Bodily Harm

·      Uttering Threats – To cause bodily harm.

The accused was released to the care a parent and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on May 8, 2025. The name of the accused is not released as per the restrictions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to respect the privacy of the victim.

The Huntsville O.P.P. and local schools maintain strong partnerships with the goal of keeping schools safe for students and faculty. Acts of violence and bullying in our schools are unacceptable. If you or someone you know are victims of bullying or violence, reach out for support.

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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

John McGOURTY Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating separate incidents of assault.

On March 18, 2025, at around 12:30 p.m., police received a report of an assault which had occurred near a school in the Municipality of Trent Hills. Officers began an investigation into the incident involving minor injuries.

Through investigation, a 14-year-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was arrested in relation to the incident and referred to an Extrajudicial Measures Program under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). They shall not be named under the provisions of the YCJA.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an officer was patrolling Victoria Street in the Township of Cramahe, when they located an individual who was walking and believed to be connected to an earlier traffic complaint regarding an all-terrain vehicle.

The person was intoxicated and attempted to assault an officer while resisting arrest.

As a result, John McGOURTY (age 24), from Colborne, has been charged with:

–      Assault a Peace Officer

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Being intoxicated in a public place.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

WEST – Drunk Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A local driver is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a single-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On March 13, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the UOV OPP responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and street light pole at the intersection of Angus Campbell Drive and Cockburn Crescent in the City of Pembroke. Investigation found that the vehicle was northbound on Angus Campbell Drive when it lost control and left the roadway, striking the light pole. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the pickup, was not seriously injured. 

As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. Test results were more than double the legal blood alcohol limit. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the collision. 

As a result of this incident Terrence James WEST, age 64 of Pembroke, has been charged with the following CC offences:

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke April 7, 2025. 

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

DERUITER – Drunk Driving

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after motorcycle leaves road and enters ditch.

On March 19, 2025, at 7:07 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to Sylvan Drive in North Middlesex, for the report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.

The lone rider was placed under arrest and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Michael DERUITER, a 62-year-old of Strathroy, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      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 6, 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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Prabveer SANGHA – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a single motor vehicle collision.

On March 15, 2025, shortly before 3:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of McLaughlin Road and Tim Manley Avenue came across a single motor vehicle collision. During the investigation, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest. 

As a result, Prabveer SANGHA, 18, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

• Notice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 3, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Under Ontario’s zero tolerance law for young, novice and commercial drivers, you cannot have any alcohol in your system if you are:

• age 21 or under

• a driver of any age who holds a G1, G2, M1, or M2 licence

• driving a vehicle that requires an A-F driver’s licence or Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR)

• driving a road-building machine

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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Cardboard Licence Plate – 2 Repeat Offenders Arrested

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a disturbance at a drive thru in Carleton Place.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to a restaurant on March 20,2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m. for a disturbance in the drive thru. A vehicle was found to have a homemade cardboard licence plate attached. Two males were arrested at the scene. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 23 grams of suspected cocaine, 37 pills of suspected MDMA, a replica firearm and drug related paraphernalia.

 Kevin LANGLOIS, 42-years-old from Kingston, has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – two counts

·      Fail to comply with a probation order

·      Use an altered licence plate

Dillon MULLIN-BEGIN, 30-years-old from Ottawa, has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – two counts

·      Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused were held for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 20, 2025.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Perry JACOBS – Break & Enter

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a break and enter to business in Komoka.

On March 15, 2025, at 1:07 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business at 9919 Glendon Drive in Komoka, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of commercial alarm and possible break and enter in progress.

Investigation revealed a vehicle was used to breach the front doors to the business.

The vehicle had previously been reported as stolen out of the City of London.

Two individuals entered the store and proceeded to steal miscellaneous items. The value of items taken is unknown at this time.

Investigation revealed two individuals fled the scene in a vehicle which was later located at an address on Jubilee Road in Chippewas of The Thames First Nation.

The vehicle had previously been reported as stolen out of Chatham-Kent.

As a result, Perry JACOBS, a 25-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was held for bail.

The second suspect is described as: Female, 5’6″ to 5’8″, medium build, red touque, black jacket with grey jogging pants and brown shoes.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested For Theft

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested three individuals in connection to a series of LCBO thefts in the Town of New Tecumseth.

In May 2024 Nottawasaga CSCU began an investigation as they received various calls from several LCBO locations in our area that the same individuals were shoplifting high value amounts of alcohol from several locations.

Nottawasaga CSCU with the assistance of the LCBO have identified and arrested a network of individuals committing the thefts that were occurring not only in the Nottawasaga detachment area, but throughout Huronia West, Collingwood, Caledon, and Dufferin OPP areas, reaching a total loss of $32,307.15.

On March 18 and 19, 2025 the following individuals have been arrested and charged by the Nottawasaga OPP.

Sharndeep SINGH 25-years-old of Brampton

  •  Theft over $5000.00 Shoplifting – Two counts
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence 
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order -seven counts

Jagroop SINGH 30-years-old of Brampton

  • Theft over $5000.00 Shoplifting- Two counts
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence 
  • Theft Under $5,000.00, Shoplifting 

Simranjeet SINGH24-years-old of Brampton

  • Theft over $5000.00 Shoplifting-Two counts
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Fail to Comply With Probation Order -five counts

All accused parties have been held for a bail hearing and are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

This investigation is ongoing, If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, and request to speak to CSCU. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Peter JACKO Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with firearms offences.

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a person brandishing a firearm on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

There were no injuries reported when police located the individual and effected a gun point arrest, two air handguns were seized. The individual was transported by Emergency Medical Services to the local hospital, from a previous injury received prior to the arrival of police.

As a result of the investigation, Peter JACKO, 34 years-of-age, from Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve First Nation, was charged with:

  • Pointing a firearm
  • Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused was held for Bail Court  and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 20, 2025, in North Bay.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher HASSELL – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Centre Wellington Township resident criminally, stemming from a RIDE program.

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting proactive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road within Fergus, when they initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle to determine sobriety.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher HASSELL, a 49-year-old of Centre Wellington Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Unmarked cigarettes
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 1, 2025.

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 or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. 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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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

61 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single vehicle collision with impaired operation in the Township of Essa.

On March 19, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single motor vehicle in the ditch in the area of Underhill Court and 5th line in the Township of Essa. No injuries were reported. 

Upon arrival the driver Laura DI VALENTIN, 61-years-old of Essa Township, displayed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested at 4:36 p.m. for the following:

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

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.

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

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FAUQUIER-STRICKLAND OPP Police Press Releases

LEVESQUE Was Arrested

(FAUQUIER-STRICKLAND, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Fauquier resulted in the arrest of a driver and multiple charges.

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program in Fauquier, and stopped one vehicle on Gauthier Street. Officers requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver refused to comply and resisted officers when they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Joseph LEVESQUE, 57 years of age of Fauquier, was charged with:

·        Refusal to comply with demand

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Possess more than one licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 26, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that a refusal charge carries with it the same penalties as impaired driving, which if convicted, may include fines, imprisonment, and a further licence suspension of at least one year.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

WANNEK – Drugs

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle.

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP received reports of a suspicious vehicle parked at a local business in the Town of Renfrew. It was reported that the vehicle had been there for approximately four hours with the music blaring.

Police located the vehicle matching the description and spoke to the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew Robert WANNEK, age 34, of Eganville, was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 16, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

BELISLE – Drunk Driving


(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after locating a parked vehicle in the live passing lane on Highway 17 in McNab-Braeside.

On March 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., while conducting patrols on Highway 17, Renfrew OPP located what looked like an abandoned vehicle parked in the passing lanes between Goshen Road and McCowan Drive facing eastbound.

Police approached the vehicle and located the driver sleeping inside.

As a result of the investigation, Kurtis Patrick Matthew BELISLE, age 33, 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 9, 2025. The individual’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan SKIDMORE -Theft

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual after a report of a shop lift in progress at a local LCBO.

On March 19, 2025, at 5:18 p.m. Officers from the Nottawasaga OPP detachment were dispatched to a report of a shoplift in progress at 22 Dunham Drive in Alliston. The complainant reported that loss prevention services had one male in their custody for attempting to shoplift whiskey from the store.

Officers arrived on scene and located the individual who had attempted to steal one bottle of Canadian Club Premium (1750 ml) – $69.75 and one bottle of Alberta Premium Whiskey (1750 ml) – $69.75 a total value of $139.90 was returned to the store.

Initially, the accused provided officers with a false identity and upon further investigation, officers were able to positively identify the accused individual.

As a result, 44-year-old Bryan SKIDMORE, of Southgate Township has been arrested and charged with:

·      Theft Under $5000 – shoplifting

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

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

Nottawasaga OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com. or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).