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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

2 Cyclists Dead – Police Issue Warning

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Wellington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all road users to make safety a priority following a concerning series of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) involving cyclists.

On December 7 and December 9, 2025, the Wellington OPP responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions involving cyclists, both resulting in fatalities of the cyclists.

With winter conditions intensifying, the Wellington OPP strongly advises against cycling on roadways, emphasizing that icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and unpredictable traffic patterns significantly increase the risk of serious collisions.

If you do have to head out onto the roadways this winter, stay visible by wearing reflective clothing and outfit your bike with studded winter tires, so you can better take on the snow, slush and ice. Also, you must equipe your bicycle with lights and reflectors if you are riding at night, in limited daylight and low-visibility weather.

Cycling and the Law

Bicycles are vehicles under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). This means that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities to obey all traffic laws as motorists.

Equipment Required by Law

  • Lights and reflectors: a while light mounted on the front of your bike and a red light or reflector mounted on the back, if you ride between 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise.
  • White reflective tape on the front forks, red reflective tape on the rear forks.
  • A bell or horn.
  • Helmets are required for cyclists under the age of 18 and are strongly recommended for those over the age of 18.

The Wellington OPP encourages all cyclists to:

  • Look ahead at the forecast – if a winter storm is on the way, it’s safest to stay home.
  • Always ride sober.
  • Ride without distractions – don’t text, talk on the phone or use headphones while cycling.
  • Obey road signs and signal all turns.

For more information on the rules of use for bicycles, please visit: Cycling skills: Ontario’s guide to safe cycling | ontario.ca

Stay alert, stay visible, stay safe.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

Shaun RAMLER – Drunk Driving

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) On the evening of September 28, 2025, officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into a serious two-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the village of Waubaushene.

Emergency services responded to a 911 call reporting a collision on Cherry Street, between Elm Street and Thiffault Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that an ATV, operated by a lone male driver, struck the rear of a parked vehicle.

The ATV operator was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a trauma centre in Toronto.

Following an extensive investigation, the ATV operator, Shaun RAMLER, 31 years of Tay Township, has been arrested and faces several charges under the Highway Traffic Act, as well as the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 Milligrams
  • Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2026.

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Jahovah MCFARLANE Arrested

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by officers from Dufferin CSCU, Caledon CSCU, Nottawasaga platoon officers, the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), as well as the Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Bayberry Drive in Adjala-Tosorontio.

The investigation began in the fall of 2025 after the accused was suspected of trafficking-controlled substances in the Simcoe and New Tecumseth areas.

On December 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at the address. As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following items:

  • Two cellular phones
  • Money counter
  • Four scales
  • $6,146 in cash
  • Two Visa debit cards not in the accused’s name
  • Officers located and seized packaging that contained residual amounts of suspected cocaine.

As a result, Jahovah MCFARLANE, 26-years-old of Adjala-Tosorontio Township, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2026.

Anyone with information related to drug or property crime investigations is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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Corbyville OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Branden TEBWORTH Was Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after responding to a call for a vehicle in the ditch.

On Wednesday December 10, 2025, just prior to 6:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call for service regarding a single vehicle that had left the roadway and gone into the ditch on Yankee Line in Selwyn Township. 

Officers arrived on scene where efforts were being made to remove the vehicle from the ditch. Officers spoke with the driver and determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further tests.

Branden TEBWORTH (age 37) of Corbyville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear on January 20, 2026, before the Ontario Court of Justice on January in Peterborough.

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Brianna Buchan Arrested Following Collision

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A driver faces impaired driving charges following a collision in Erin.

On December 10, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road in Erin. Neither driver sustained injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Brianna Buchan, a 25-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 23, 2025.

A 30-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Georgian Bay Midland OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

3 More Impaired Drivers: MACPHAIL, RAND & POWLESS

(TINY TOWNSHIP, GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were kept busy last Saturday with impaired driving investigations, which led to three drivers facing several charges.

On December 6, 2025, at about 6:00 a.m., officers along with the Tiny Township Fire Department responded to a crash alert from a cellular phone on Rue Lafontaine East in Tiny Township. A vehicle was located in the ditch with the airbags deployed, and officers located a person in the back seat of the car. The individual told officers that another person was driving the car when it left the roadway; however, officers determined that the person in the back seat was the one who had been driving at the time of the collision. Officers had grounds to believe the driver had been drinking alcohol and administered a roadside screening test. The driver was arrested based on the results; however, they refused to provide further samples.

As a result of this investigation, Derek MACPHAIL, 22 years of Tiny Township, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand

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Later that morning, at about 9:30 a.m., several citizens called police to report a red pickup truck being driven in an erratic manner, travelling northbound on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township. Witnesses observed the truck cross into the southbound lanes and get stuck on the shoulder. The driver freed the truck and, at one point, was travelling northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway. Officers were unable to find the truck at the time of the call; however, it was located at about 11:30 a.m. on South Bay Rd., near Highway 400, with someone sleeping in the back seat. Officers attended with paramedics to speak with the individual, who was displaying signs of alcohol impairment. They were arrested but refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result of this investigation, Riley RAND, 26 years of Parry Sound, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand

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On December 6, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., officers were stopped at the side of the road, preparing to commence a RIDE spot check on Harbourview Drive in the Town of Midland. A vehicle pulled over, and the driver rolled down the window to ask for directions. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer had concerns that they were under the influence of alcohol. A roadside test was administered, and a “Fail” was registered. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment to provide further breath samples.

As a result of this investigation, Edward POWLESS, 47 years of McDougall, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Over 80 Milligrams

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The accused parties from the above occurrences were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland at a later date. Upon being charged with impaired driving, the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to make sound decisions. To report suspected impaired drivers, call 911 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Hagersville Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Jerald KING Was Arrested Again

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual has been charged following an investigation on Ojibway Road, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

On December 8, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a mischief at a residence at that location.

Jerald KING, 29-years-old of Hagersville has been charged with the following offences:

·        Mischief Under $5000

·        Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on January 20, 2026.

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Marmora and Lake Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Tyson GORDON & Michelle HUGHEY

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals after recovering a stolen vehicle.

On December 9, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., police received a report that a pick-up truck had been stolen from an address in the Township of North Frontenac. It was believed the vehicle was heading toward the Municipality of Trent Hills.

In the early hours of December 10, officers on patrol observed a vehicle matching the description in a ditch on 11th Line in Trent Hills. A passenger had walked away from the vehicle before being arrested by police. The driver fled toward a nearby wooded area and was later located and taken into custody.

Tyson GORDON (36) from the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Dangerous operation

–      Fail to comply with probation order

–      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

–      Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Michelle HUGHEY (42) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Peter NORTON Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered with Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) officers during an investigation that led to multiple firearm-related charges.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., MNR officers discovered a vehicle in an area where hunting activity had been observed. A query of the licence plate revealed the registered owner was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Officers believed the individual was actively hunting and possibly in possession of a firearm, contrary to those conditions.

OPP and MNR officers subsequently located the individual in a hunting blind in possession of a loaded firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Peter NORTON, age 57 of Picton, was charged with:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville for a bail hearing.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

Paul Heffer Humiliated In Front Of Staff – Taxpayers “Below the law” #CamerasUp

(Wingham, North Huron) At a public council meeting, North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer repeatedly refused to answer a direct question on whether municipal bylaw enforcement officers are permitted to enforce bylaws on municipal property — including sidewalks, parks, and memorial lands. The question arose after repeated complaints that Public Works continues to dump snow onto sidewalks, despite a property standards bylaw explicitly prohibiting such obstructions.

The exchange is notable not for what was said, but for what was avoided. Despite being asked multiple times (10x) for a yes-or-no answer, the Reeve did not confirm or deny enforcement authority. Instead, the response was deflected to service levels and meeting procedure, with a Public Works director intervening and the discussion shut down as council business commenced.

Under Ontario’s Municipal Act, municipal bylaws are enforceable by the municipality’s officers, and municipalities are generally not exempt from compliance with their own bylaws. The refusal to clarify this basic point raises concerns about selective enforcement, internal directives limiting enforcement against municipal operations, and potential safety implications — particularly where snow obstructions force schoolchildren into live traffic.

The exchange places council on record as being aware of the alleged violations and safety risks, while declining to affirm enforcement authority.

The issue is expected to surface again at North Huron’s next council meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers.

Residents are encouraged to arrive early. The informal period before the meeting begins has increasingly become a venue where members of the public ask direct questions of council and senior staff — particularly when clarity has not been provided through official channels.

With winter conditions ongoing and sidewalk access continuing to be a concern, residents say they want clear answers on whether municipal bylaws apply equally to the municipality itself — and who is accountable when they are not enforced.

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Forest OPP Police Press Releases

38 Year Old Deceased Following Workplace Incident

(FOREST, ON) – On December 9, 2025, just before 4:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and local Fire Services responded to a workplace incident at an address on Douglas Line in Forest, Municipality of Lambton Shores.

Police arrived on scene and located an individual who had sustained life-threatening injuries while working on equipment. A 38-year-old individual from London was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has been notified and has assumed carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information or inquiries related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ministry of Labour at 1-877-202-0008.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in 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 $2,000.

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Cobourg Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Kirsten HASTED Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

On December 9, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pick-up truck in the ditch in the area of County Road 25 and Dominion Street.

After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment

As a result, Kirsten HASTED (50) from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

David PLUMLEY Facing Numerous Charges

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest brining a rash of thefts to conclusion.

On Friday November 21, 2025, shortly after 9:30am, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a tractor that had been stolen from a location on Highway 7 just east of Highway 28 in the township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. The tractor, a 2013 John Deere, was last seen on Thursday November 20, 2025. On Saturday November 22, 2025, officers recovered the tractor after it had been abandoned by the individual driving it.

On Saturday November 22, 2025, shortly after 9:30pm, a Northumberland OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a break and enter that occurred at a business located on Front Street in Hastings. On site security footage showed an individual break the door, enter and then leave with property belonging to the store.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00am, Peterborough County OPP received a call for service regarding an alarm at a business on Buckhorn Road in Selwyn Township. Officers arrived on scene to find a door had been broken and the alarm was still sounding. A review of the security footage showed an individual arrive in a school bus, break the door and enter the business. A sum of money was determined to have been taken.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, just prior to 9:00am, the Peterborough County OPP were advised that a school bus had been located in Peterborough City. Through investigation, it was determined to have been stolen earlier from a business on Highway 7 in the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. The recovered vehicle was returned to the business.

On Sunday November 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a business located on Sand Road in Asphodel-Norwood Township. The security footage was reviewed showing an individual enter a building on the property then leave with items belonging to the business.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, members of the OPP Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located the individual identified in all of the related occurrences at a residence in the City of Peterborough. The accused was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment.

David PLUMLEY (age 62) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

• Flight from peace officer

• Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Theft over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000 – two counts

• Theft under $5,000 – two counts

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – two counts

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

If you have information about any sort of criminal activity, the OPP urge you to call in tips to 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

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

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Kendal ATKIN – Impaired Operation

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired driving following a collision on Bath Road in Loyalist Township yesterday.

On Tuesday December 9, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members were advised of a collision involving a possible impaired driver on Bath Road in the area of County Road 4 in Loyalist Township. Police attended the location and following an investigation, one involved driver was arrested and then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kendal ATKIN, a 29-year-old from Toronto, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 13, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

30 Year Old Huron East Resident Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 22, 2025. 

On Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Stone School Line in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Joshua LAYCOX, 30 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

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

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.