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Cobourg OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – Kenneth TROLLEY Arrested

(Cobourg, ON) – One person has been charged in connection with a death in Cobourg.  

On the morning of March 2, 2025, Cobourg Police Service responded to a residence on James Street where one person was located deceased. Just before 10:00 a.m., members of the OPP were contacted to assist with the investigation.  

Kenneth TROLLEY, 41 years old of Cobourg, has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The investigation is being conducted by the Cobourg Police Service with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.  

Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to call 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 Oxford Police Press Releases

Stephen BELL – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – An individual from Woodstock is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a traffic complaint from a member of the public.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to Highway 59 in Norwich Township, to a vehicle that was reported driving erratically.

Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Stephen BELL, 43-years-old, of the City of Woodstock, has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 1, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

For more information on the consequences of drinking and driving, check out:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(NIPIGON, ON) – On March 3rd, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving two motor vehicles along Highway 17, just east of Terrace Bay.

One individual has been pronounced deceased as a result of the collision. Two other individuals have been transported to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with serious injuries.

Highway 17 remains closed and the OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Technical Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Hans MERTINS – Impaired Driving

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

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver who was last seen on Calabogie Road. Officers located and stopped the vehicle.

Officers completed a roadside breath test with an Approved Screening Device. The individual was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Hans MERTINS, age 70 of North Grenville was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

·      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 March 19, 2025. The individual’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Ward HEMSTOCK – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:36 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along 3rd Street SW, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Ward HEMSTOCK, 63-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on April 2, 2025.

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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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Tomislav MIHNJAK – Drunk Driving

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver for driving while impaired in Essa Township.

On March 2, 2025, shortly before 7:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a passenger vehicle swerving all over the road, veering into oncoming lanes.

An officer was able to locate the vehicle and safely initiated a traffic stop on Commerce Road. The officer issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). Subsequently the driver provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 7:40 p.m., the driver: Tomislav MIHNJAK 48 years-old, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charge with:  

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

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 April 3, 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 Police Press Releases Prince Edward

COATES – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A single vehicle collision has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on County Road 4 in Prince Edward County.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle COATES, age 37, from Prince Edward County, was arrested and 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 before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Teacher & Student Assaulted – One Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault that led to one person being charged.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a report of two assaults at a local high school in the Town of Arnprior. It was reported that a physical altercation broke out in a classroom. One student and a teacher were struck by another student.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old was charged with two counts of assault

The accused, who cannot be identified under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date.

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Alerts Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Victim Sends Scammer $215,000 In Crypto For Utility Bill #WTF

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On March 2, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

Investigation revealed that the victim had received a bill from a utilities company higher than their anticipated amount. Through conversation with a representative, the victim was led to believe that there was a processing error and was instructed to make cryptocurrency transactions to rectify the issues. The whole interaction was fraudulent, and the victim lost approximately $215,000.

The investigation has been passed over to the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

We urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments. Scammers often use fraudulent documents marked with logos and wording that can appear legitimate, which leads the victim down a path of surrendering personal information and banking details under the belief they are conversing with a legitimate source. If you receive any documentation that appears suspicious to your situation, contact the company or financial institution in person or directly by a number you know to be theirs; not the phone number or email the document advises to do, as it could be fraudulent.

For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

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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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Darren ROWE – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged for impaired after colliding with two parked vehicles.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol when they witnessed a vehicle colliding with two parked vehicles at a local business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further testing.

Darren ROWE, 28 years-of-age of Englehart, was charged with:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 4, 2025.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

David WHALEN – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with Impaired Driving related charges.

Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on March 2, Ottawa OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Hwy 7. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver. An approved roadside screening device was administered and as a result, the driver was brought back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing.

David WHALEN, 35 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Careless Driving

Whalen is scheduled to appear in court later in March.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Attack – 3 Arrested

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with multiple serious offences in Gravenhurst.

On February 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka EMS, responded to a call from a resident on Southwood Road in Gravenhurst after a man showed up at his door asking for help. The man described that he had been at a nearby residence and suffered harm, however he was able to flee on foot to find help. Police attended and paramedics ensured that the victims medical needs were met and that he was safe.

The Muskoka Crime Unit with the support of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the OPP K9 Unit and Bracebridge OPP detachment members, executed a search warrant at the involved address and have taken three people into custody.

Police have charged 26-year-old Ashton CARNEGIE of Bracebridge and 33-year-old Brandon REED of Gravenhurst each with the following offences:

  • Forcible Confinement CC 279(2)
  • Robbery using Firearm CC 344(1)(a)
  • Assault with a Weapon CC 267(a)
  • Assault CC 266
  • Pointing a Firearm CC 87
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95(1)
  • Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle CC 334(a)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon CC 91(2)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1)
  • Firearm- Use While Committing Offence CC 85(1)(a)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order CC 733.1(1)

Police have also charged 52-year-old Jody SPEARS of Gravenhurst with:

  • Forcible Confinement CC 279(2)
  • Robbery using Firearm CC 344(1)(a)
  • Assault with a Weapon CC 267(a)
  • Assault CC 266
  • Pointing a Firearm CC 87
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95(1)
  • Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle CC 334(a)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon CC 91(2)
  • Firearm- Use While Committing Offence CC 85(1)(a)

The three accused parties have been held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 1, 2025 to answer to their charges.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com, Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous, and therefore will not have to testify in court.

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CENTRAL MANITOULIN OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – 2 Arrested

(CENTRAL MANITOULIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges after police received a suspicious vehicle call.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a suspicious vehicle on Highway 551 in the Central Manitoulin Township. Shortly after, police located the vehicle on Highway 551 in M’Chigeeng First Nation. Further investigation, with assistance from the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM), resulted in two people being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an imitation firearm, approximately 80 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $8,000, approximately 0.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $20, approximately 5 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $1,500, and approximately $1,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, Brittany CORBIERE, 32-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The passenger, Christopher ASHAWASAGAI, 35-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

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

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 15, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – A person is deceased after a collision involving a Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) on an Ontario Federation Snowmobile Clubs trail (OFSC).

On February 28, 2025, approximately 10:15 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Parry Sound District Paramedics Service and Sundridge Fire Department responded to a single MSV collision on OFSC trail #NN415, in the Village of Sundridge.

A 54-year-old-person from Norfolk, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and an OPP Technical Collision Investigator (TCI).

 The OFSC trail has been re-opened to snowmobilers. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Another Drug Bust

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On February 28, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk/Haldimand Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a Talbot Street North, Simcoe, Norfolk County address.

During the search warrant, police seized a quantity of illicit drugs, weapons, and currency. Five people were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is 24-year-old Bailey Rayel KOOI of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Clonazepam,

·      Possession of proceeds or property obtained by crime under $5,000,

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon,

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts).

Charged with the following offences is 35-year-old Kevin William COLLINS of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Clonazepam,

·      Possession of proceeds or property obtained by crime under $5,000,

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon,

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),

·      Carry concealed weapon.

Charged with the following offences in 41-year-old Jean Pierre AUCLAIR of Fort Erie, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Charged with the following offences is 42-year-old Kylie MCGUIRE of Fort Erie, Ontario:

·      Possession of Fentanyl,

·      Possession of Cocaine.

Charged with possession of Fentanyl, is 26-year-old Colin Kenneth John MAXWELL of Norfolk County, Ontario.

All accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

Police are continuing to investigate and anticipate further arrests surrounding these investigations. If anyone has any information, they are being urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000

“Our Community Street Crimes Unit has been very effective with proactive illicit drug investigations. This is yet another example that highlights how the police and the community continue to work in partnership to resolve crime.” – Inspector Andy Tait Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP.