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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Dawyne Eric CAMERON Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges after a report of threats.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Renfrew OPP responded to reports of threats on Hall Avenue in the Town of Renfrew.

Following an investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained, and the accused was taken into custody.

65-year-old Dawyne Eric CAMERON of Renfrew has been charged with:

·      Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm

·      Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Dwayne Eric CAMERON Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges after a report of threats.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Renfrew OPP responded to reports of threats on Hall Avenue in the Town of Renfrew.

Following an investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained, and the accused was taken into custody.

65-year-old Dwayne Eric CAMERON of Renfrew has been charged with:

·      Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm

·      Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Jack IRWIN – Impaired Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing charges after traffic stop at OPP Ride Program in Middlesex Centre.

On February 25, 2025, at 12:14 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were performing a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program on Glendon Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

A vehicle entered the RIDE Program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Jack IRWIN, a 19-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Novice driver – presence of drug

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 March 25, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Nicholas JOHNSON – Hit & Run

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A single vehicle collision in Quinte West has resulted in charges against two people.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pick-up truck, rolled over in a ditch along County Road 40, north of Highway 401. The driver had fled the scene.

Officers located the accused in another vehicle but were initially provided with a false name.

Nicholas JOHNSON, age 37 of Brighton, has been charged with:

  • Obstructing a peace officer
  • Careless driving
  • Failing to remain at the scene of a collision

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 20, 2025.

Thomas Johnson, age 39 of Marmora and Lake Township, has been charged with obstructing a peace officer. This accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 27, 2025.

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Carling OPP Police Press Releases

Spike Belt Used To Stop Stolen Vehicle – 6 Charged

(CARLING, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) have arrested and charged six people with various offences after locating a stolen vehicle in Carling Township.

On February 25, 2025, just after 5:00 p.m. officers received an Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) hit regarding a stolen vehicle from Hamilton. Officers deployed a Tire Deflation Device also known as a spike belt on West Carling Bay Road to bring the vehicle to a stop. All six occupants of the vehicle fled from police but were quickly arrested. Further investigation revealed a second stolen vehicle at a rented cottage in Carling Township.

Violet ATKINSON,19-years-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

·      Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

·      Operation while prohibited

·      Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000 – 2 counts

·      Fail to comply with sentence – 3 counts

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 3, 2025.

Jasiah PEDRAZA-MUNROE, 18 years-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 3, 2025

A 15-year-old, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

A 17-year-old, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000

A 17-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

A 17-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The remaining accused were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 9, 2025. The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Robert BELLEAU Was Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – On February 25, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was patrolling Trunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie, when they observed a vehicle pull out of a business in an unsafe manner, failing to yield for traffic and nearly causing a collision.   

A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation revealed the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. As a result, Robert BELLEAU, 61 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to yield – uncontrolled intersection
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Himmat PANNU – Drunk Driving

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

On February 25, 2025, just before 10:00 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the intersection of Winston Churchill Boulevard and King Street, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were sustained. While investigating, officers formed grounds that one of the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, which led to an arrest.

As a result, Himmat PANNU, 21, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 13, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Motorists continue to engage in unnecessary risks, compromising road safety. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you’re planning to drink or use drugs, make sure you don’t drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, use public transportation, or find another safe way home. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, it’s important to call 9-1-1 to report it. If the situation is not urgent or currently ongoing, you can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through their website at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. 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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley BURTENSHAW – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision on the 401 Highway.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members attended the scene of a collision at the County Road 41 eastbound off-ramp where a vehicle had struck another vehicle while exiting the highway. No injuries were reported.

Ashley BURTENSHAW, a 38-year-old from North Glengarry Township, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on March 18, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Assault Victim Rescued From Roof

(HEARST, ON) – A routine foot patrol in downtown Hearst turned into an unexpected rescue mission when officers were flagged down about a cat stranded on a rooftop, under attack from ravens.

On February 26, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting foot patrol in the downtown core when a concerned resident alerted them to a distressed cat on a high roof on Edward Street. A crowd quickly gathered as the cat, audibly in distress, attempted to avoid swooping ravens.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the OPP coordinated with the Town of Hearst, whose municipal workers responded swiftly with a bucket truck. They raised the bucket to the peak of the roof, where the frightened cat wasted no time jumping to safety.

A new recruit OPP officer started her first shift in Hearst today, an unforgettable way to begin her career, seeing firsthand the strong partnership between police and the community. The James Bay OPP would like to thank the Town of Hearst staff and residents for their quick action and support.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents.

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Sarah PROKSCH of Pembroke is charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

•             Operation while impaired – drugs

•             Driving while under suspension

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 18, 2025.

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., police were called to a single vehicle collision on Saars Lane in Laurentian Valley Township. Investigation found the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch; no injuries were reported. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted at the detachment.    

As a result of this incident 37-year-old Chandell REYNOLDS of Oshawa, Ontario is charged with the following CC and HTA offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs and alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Possess more than one licence

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 25, 2025.

Both accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Gavin MARTIN Was Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with several offences including impaired operation.  

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m. a member of the Ignace OPP Detachment was completing a traffic stop when an approaching vehicle failed to move over on Main Street, in the Township of Ignace almost striking the officer.

A traffic stop was initiated on West Street within the Township. During the interaction, the officer determined that the driver was obviously impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment where breath testing was completed by way of lawful demand.

As a result, Gavin MARTIN, 43-years-old, of Ignace, has been arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act and Criminal Code with:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court -two counts

·         Failure to comply with undertaking

·         Dangerous Operation

·         Driving while under suspension

·         Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·         Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden at a later date.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Jonathan St. Louis Arrested

(Orillia, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual related to drug trafficking and executed search warrants on his residence and vehicle, seizing firearms, cocaine and cannabis.

In January 2025, members of the Orillia Detachment CSCU commenced an investigation involving an individual trafficking drugs in the County of Simcoe. On February 25, 2025, members of the Orillia and Muskoka Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) arrested one individual in Simcoe County and executed Search Warrants of the individual’s residence and vehicle. 

Police seized the following items:

·        Glock 19 9mm (prohibited magazine with automatic switch)

·        Lorcin .380 caliber (prohibited magazine loaded)

·        9mm ammunition

·        .380 ammunition

·        32 grams – Cocaine and Crack Cocaine

·        255 grams – Cannabis Marihuana

·        $1700 Canadian Currency

As a result of the investigation Jonathan St. Louis (24) of Scarborough has been charged with the following:

·        CC 92(2) (3 counts) – Possession of prohibited device – fully automatic switch and overcapacity magazines

·        CC 92(1) (2 counts) – Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·        CC 91(1) (2 counts) – Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

·        CC 95(1) (2 counts)- Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm

·        CC 86(1) (2 counts) – Careless storage of a prohibited firearm

·        CC 108(1)(a) – Tampering with serial number of a firearm

·        CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone

·        CA 10(2) – Possession of illicit Cannabis for the purpose of selling

The accused was held pending a bail hearing on February 26, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. 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.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 Trent Hills

15 Year Old Student Facing Numerous Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges after responding to a weapons call at a high school in Campbellford.

On February 25, 2025, at around 12:10 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a student making threats and in possession of weapons at a high school. The school was placed on lockdown for the safety of all staff and students.

Upon arrival, officers took the student into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported, and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit has been engaged to assist with the investigation.

Officers seized a handgun, ammunition and a number of edged weapons.

As a result, a 15-year-old male from Havelock, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Carry firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in careless manner

–      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

–      Carrying concealed weapon

–      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

–      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a later date.

The identity of the accused shall be withheld as it is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or stopcrimehere.ca.

Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to speak with victim services. Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 705-748-0324.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Jason SAMPLE Facing Drug & Weapons Charges

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Thunder Bay resident is facing 14 charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), including charges relating to possession of a loaded firearm with an altered serial number.

In January 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an investigation into drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On February 4, 2025, members from PGNG including the OPP, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) as well as the Thunder Bay OPP and the OPP Community Street Crime Unit in Thunder Bay, arrested an individual suspected of drug trafficking at a location on Arthur Street West. The individual attempted to resist arrest but was apprehended without further incident. The accused had two outstanding warrants issued by the OPP and TBPS for several previous offences.

A search of personal items of the accused led to the seizure of the following:

  •         A loaded firearm with an altered serial number
  •         Approximately 11 grams of suspected cocaine
  •         Approximately 7 grams of suspected crack cocaine
  •         $2,590 in Canadian currency
  •         Two digital scales
  •         Two cell phones

Jason SAMPLE, age 41 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following 14 CC and CDSA offences:

  •         Resisting arrest
  •         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  •         Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  •         Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  •         Possession of a firearm knowing that the serial number has been defaced
  •         Careless storage of a firearm
  •         Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
  •         Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
  •         Carrying a concealed weapon
  •         Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
  •         Breach of release order
  •         Breach of undertaking
  •         Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on February 26, 2025.

The OPP would like to thank TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their continued support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should 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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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Melissa BOUCHARD

(COCHRANE, ON) – A drug-related search warrant executed in Cochrane has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of approximately $5,000 worth of drugs, and approximately $570 in cash.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Northeast Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant at a residence on Seventh Avenue South.

During the investigation, officers arrested one individual and seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $5,000. Police also seized a digital scale, and approximately $570 in Canadian currency. 

Melissa BOUCHARD, 40 years-of-age of Cochrane, was charged with:

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

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on March 4, 2025.