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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Ryan MCKENNA – Armed Robbery

(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one male in connection with an armed robbery at a local gas station in Oro-Medonte.

On November 11, 2025, a robbery occurred where an edged weapon was displayed at a local business in Oro-Medonte. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. As part of the investigation the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with Barrie Police became engaged and assisted with the investigation.

On November 21, 2025, the Barrie Police Service arrested one individual in connection to multiple occurrences that occurred within the City of Barrie. The accused was held pending a bail hearing and remains in custody.

On December 10, 2025 the individual charged following the Barrie occurrences was additionally arrested and charged by the Orillia CSCU.

The accused, Ryan MCKENNA (40) of Alliston, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:

–         CC 344(1)(b) Robbery with a weapon x2

–         CC 351(2) Disguise with Intent

Additionally, as a result of the investigation the following items were seized:

–          Clothing worn during offence

–         Cellular device

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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Extortionists Target South-Asians

(CALEDON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple cases of extortion dating from late 2023 to present.

Since December 2023, the OPP has identified more than 45 cases that appear to follow a pattern of extortion. These extortion attempts have targeted victims in the Caledon and Dufferin County areas and involve phone calls or text messages threatening violence unless a large sum of money is paid. The callers often demonstrate knowledge of the individual’s home or workplace and the offences appear targeted toward members of the South-Asian community.

Throughout 2024 and 2025, the OPP has investigated numerous weapons incidents where properties in the Caledon and Dufferin County areas have sustained property damage due to gunfire. Police believe these shootings are linked to threatening communications and extortion attempts.

Investigators would like to remind individuals and business owners:

• Extortion is defined as, “unlawfully obtaining money, property or services from a person, entity or institution through coercion,” according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

• If you receive a threatening call or message, report it to police immediately.

• Callers will use high-pressure intimidation tactics to solicit money from you. Do not reply to threatening messages or calls and block the originating number.

OPP Central Region continues to investigate, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. 

Anyone who has received threats of extortion, or has information regarding these incidents, is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Mark KOVACS Was Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 28, 2025, in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on William Street North in Clinton. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Mark KOVACS, 52 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 05, 2025. 

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Area OPP Central Huron Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

25 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 28, 2025, in the Town of Goderich. 

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Huron Road in Goderich. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Rae MELVIN, 25 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 06, 2026. 

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Wayne PETERS – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic complaint on November 26, 2025, near the Village of Dashwood, Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint about a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Wayne PETERS, 65 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 05, 2026. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On November 26, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 36-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Breach of Recognizance.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Resident Facing Numerous Assault Charges #WaitInTheTruck

(GODERICH, ON) – On November 25, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed numerous criminal acts against their partner.

A 40-year-old individual from Goderich has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (three counts),

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal – (three counts),

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement – (two counts),

–      Sexual Assault,

–      Mischief – Domestic – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

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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Area OPP Exeter OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Repeat Offender Arrested In Goderich Jacob LEBLANC

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron on November 25, 2025.   

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage inside a retail business on Main Street South in Exeter.

Police attended the scene and arrested the person responsible, and they were charged as follows:

Jacob LEBLANC, 32 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (two counts).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 06, 2026.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

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Blind River Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Aloundeth KHAMVONG Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On December 12, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hanes Avenue who was in breach of prior release conditions.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. the East Algoma Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and East Algoma Warrant Apprehension assisted Muskoka OPP CSCU with the arrest of a male who was wanted for cutting off his ankle monitor in the Bracebridge area and fleeing, thus breaching a current release order. The release order was stemming from the following November 2024 charges:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of Schedule 1 substance – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of prohibited firearm

Aloundeth KHAMVONG, 39-years-old, of Huntsville, was re-arrested and additionally charged with:

  • Failure to comply with Release Order – two counts
  • Failure to attend court
  • Mischief under $5000

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on December 13, 2025.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Cruiser Involved In Head-On Collision

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP., ON) – A head-on collision east of Perth has left several people with serious injuries, including a police officer.

The collision was reported on Highway 7, between Drummond School Road and Drummond Concession 7, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, just before 4:30 p.m.

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on patrol in a marked cruiser when it was struck by an oncoming pick-up truck. One occupant of the truck, a child, suffered life-threatening injuries and was being transported to a regional trauma centre by Air Ornge. Two other people in the vehicle were transported to hospital by Lanark County Paramedics with serious injuries.

The OPP officer was also transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation by the Lanark County OPP is continuing, with assistance from Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators from the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team. Highway 7 will remain closed in the area for a prolonged period to allow for the on-scene investigation.

Anyone with information or potentially relevant dashcam video that could assist investigators should call the Lanark County Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251673466.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Austin ELSEMORE – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police were called to a vehicle in the snowbank on Poplar Road at Lakeview Road. 

On December 13, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the location and arrested the driver of the crashed grey pickup truck. The truck was consequently towed and impounded.  

Austin ELSEMORE, 29-years-old, from Alvin, Texas was charged with:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol 

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

• Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 15, 2026.

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.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Jacob NORMANDEAU – Drunk Driving

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP., ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a single-vehicle collision that sent three people to hospital.

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, along with the Laurentian Valley Fire Department and Renfrew County Paramedics responded to a collision on White Water Road near Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley Township, where a car crashed into a rock cut.

There were seven people in the vehicle. Four, including the driver, were taken to hospital. Air Ornge later transferred two of the passengers to a regional trauma centre due to the extent of their injuries. Other passengers were not seriously hurt. Passengers ranged in age from 16 to 21.

The driver was assessed at hospital and then transported to the UOV Detachment.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Jacob NORMANDEAU, age 19 of Pembroke, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Impaired operation causing bodily harm – three counts
  • Careless driving causing bodily harm – three counts
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm – three counts
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 13, 2026.

White Water Road remained closed overnight for the on-scene portion of the investigation.

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP Huron-Kinloss Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel RHODY – Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 9, 2025, at approximately 5:40 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 9 east of Kincardine, when they stopped to check a vehicle that had left the roadway.

The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of alcohol consumption. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Daniel RHODY, 45-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, to answer to the charge.

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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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

37 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry Township. 

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver who had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Joseph HADLEY, 37 years-of-age from Huron-Kinloss Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with four offences found in the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron-Kinloss Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

45 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 8, 2025, at approximately 5:40 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 9 east of Kincardine, when they stopped to check a vehicle that had left the roadway.

The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of alcohol consumption. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Daniel RHODY, 45-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, to answer to the charge.

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.