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Area OPP Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon GEIGER Arrested After Incident With A Corporation #CommunityOverCorporations

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On November 24, 2025, at approximately 4:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance in the area of MacDonald Street and Queen Street in Ripley, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Officers learned that a telecommunications company was working in the area when the employee was confronted by a disgruntled resident. The individual continued to cause a scene, yelling and using profanities before striking the company’s vehicle with a steel pole, causing damage.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged Brandon GEIGER, 33-years-old, resident of Huron-Kinloss with the following:

  • Causing a disturbance, CC 175(1)(a)
  • Mischief under $5,000, CC 430(4)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 7, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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 North Huron OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

K. FALCONER Of North Huron Arrested – OPP Rescue 2 Children #SaveOurChildren #PurgeCouncil #BeginTheHunt

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 20, 2025, at approximately 5:07 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle going into oncoming traffic while travelling northbound on Highway 21 towards Kincardine.

The caller was able to keep observation of the vehicle until officers were able to locate it and conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle was occupied by an adult female and two young children. The investigating officer made contact with the driver, where they detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Kendra FALCONER, 35-years-old, resident of North Huron, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 7, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer
280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
[email protected] 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
[email protected] 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
[email protected] 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
[email protected]
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
[email protected] 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
[email protected]
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
[email protected]

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West Stoney Creek

Adesh GREWAL – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired driving charges after a traffic stop.

On Thursday, November 27, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Quinte West OPP conducted a traffic stop, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Adesh GREWAL, age 26, from Stoney Creek, was charged with: 

•               Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

•               Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 18, 2025.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Todd MILLER Arrested In Port Elgin – Details Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 23, 2025, at approximately 5:11 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver, travelling south from Port Elgin.

The responding officer was able to locate the vehicle along Highway 21, south of Tiverton. A roadside screening device was administered on the driver, resulting in a fail. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Todd MILLER, 45-years-old, of no fixed address, 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 7, 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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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Melissa BOUCHARD Was Arrested Again

(COCHRANE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with multiple offences after a traffic stop in Cochrane.

On Wednesday November 19, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., members of the James Bay (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 West after an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) alert indicated the registered owner was a suspended driver.

Police confirmed the driver to be the registered owner and confirmed they had multiple driving suspensions including a Criminal Code prohibition was found to be suspended for multiple reasons, including Criminal Code prohibition.

During a search incident to arrest, officers located a quantity of suspected fentanyl on the individual. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the seizure of approximately $2,500 in Canadian Currency, an imitation handgun and additional drugs suspected to be crack cocaine, cocaine and fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, Melissa BOUCHARD, 40 years-of-age of Cochrane, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crack cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Drive while under suspension – two counts

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane. The vehicle was impounded for 45 days as a result of the criminal driving suspension.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Kirk WILLIAMS – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic complaint of a commercial motor vehicle tailgating and cutting off a vehicle in Cochrane resulted in an impaired driving arrest.

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of aggressive driving on Highway 11 South in Cochrane.

Police located a vehicle matching the description traveling southbound on Highway 11. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that alcohol had been consumed. While effecting the arrest, the driver resisted police, resulting in a window being broken to gain entry. Open alcohol containers and cannabis products were located in the vehicle during a subsequent search.

As a result of the investigation, Kirk WILLIAMS, 59 years-of-age of Quebec City, QC has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging

·        Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on January 20, 2026. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the tractor portion of the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The James Bay OPP wants to thank the community for their continued support in reporting suspected impaired drivers. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1 immediately. Your call could save a life.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Alison BURKE-FILEWOD & Terrence OWENS Were Arrested Again

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid over a dozen charges, including drug possession charges, against two individuals after a stolen licence plate was recovered.

Shortly before noon on November 27, an OPP officer received an ALPR camera notification about a stolen licence plate on Highway 417 near Almonte. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that the two individuals in the vehicle were on conditions not to be with each other. Officers discovered one of the individuals was wanted and had multiple arrest warrants. Officers also seized Fentanyl and Cocaine.

Alison BURKE-FILEWOD, 41 years of age from Almonte, faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid (other then heroin)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Operate a vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
  • Fail to apply for permit upon becoming owner

Terrence OWENS, 41 years of age from Mississippi Mills, faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid (other then heroin)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Failure to comply with release order – other then to attend court; four counts

Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Tena CLARKE – Trafficking

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Nottawasaga Detachment, with assistance from Dufferin and Caledon Detachments, executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 50 in Adjala-Tosorontio Township.

In early fall of 2025, Nottawasaga CSCU received information that the accused was trafficking drugs in the Town of New Tecumseth. Through surveillance and investigative techniques, officers observed activity consistent with drug trafficking and obtained a search warrant.

On November 26, 2025, officers from the Nottawasaga CSCU attended the residence shortly before 12:30 p.m. to execute the search warrant. Upon completion, the following items were seized:

  • Prescription medications, including Oxycodone, Lorazepam, Tramadol, and Trazodone
  • Approximately 14,000 contraband cigarettes
  • Drug trafficking indicia
  • $1,960 in cash

Investigators have arrested and charged the following individual under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

Tena CLARKE, 66 years old, of Adjala-Tosorontio:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs
  • Trafficking a Schedule I substance – Other Drugs
  • Trafficking in contraband tobacco

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 19, 2026.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Valerie Wright – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. 

On November 26, 2025 at 9:00am, The Huntsville OPP made aware that a female had left her workplace in an intoxicated state. Officers located the driver who subsequently failed a roadside alcohol screening test.

As a result of the investigation, Valerie Wright, 52 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released and is to appear in January 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Embrun OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Maurice Lemieux – Child Sexual Assault, Etc.

(EMBRUN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in connection with a historical sexual assault investigation.

In September 2025, members of the Russell County OPP launched an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving two victims that are reported to have occurred between 2005 and 2011 in Embrun and nearby communities.

As a result of the investigation, 82-year-old Maurice Lemieux of Embrun Ontario was charged under the criminal code with:

• Sexual interference – 3 counts

• Sexual exploitation – 2 counts 

• Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – 2 counts 

• Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age

The accused was released by a Justice of the Peace after a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal, Ontario on January 7, 2026.

The OPP reminds the public that victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, support services are available. For immediate assistance, contact your local police or victim services online at svsprescottrussll.ca or by calling 613-632-5282.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Paul BOYLE & Nicholas HOLT – Impaired Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 20, 2025, and will continue until January 1, 2026. During the first week of the campaign from November 20-26, 2025, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 35 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

During the RIDE checks drivers were found to be in full compliance with the law and no impaired driving or over 80mg charges were reported as a result of the RIDE campaign.

Despite the compliance at the RIDE checks, UOV OPP officers charged two drivers with impaired driving-related offences during the week.

On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for speeding on B Line Road in Laurentian Valley Township. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 42-year-old Paul BOYLE of Brockville has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC), Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Drive motor vehicle perform stunt – excessive speed

·        Fail to have insurance card

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 16, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days. 

On November 24, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a complaint of a parked vehicle blaring music on Wilson Avenue in the Town of Petawawa. The driver was arrested, and testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 24-year-old Nicholas HOLT of Pembroke has been charged with the following CC, HTA and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Have care and control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 29, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

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Lyndhurst OPP Police Press Releases

J. Randall BENSON Impaired Driving

(LYNDHURST, ON) – A vehicle entered a Reducing Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program. The driver now faces impaired driving charges, amongst others.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., a member of the Leeds County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE program on Hicock Road near Lyndhurst, ON. Only a few moments and vehicles into the RIDE program, the driver of a pickup truck was arrested for suspicion of impaired driving. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed opened containers of alcohol in the backseat, and cannabis that was readily accessible to the driver.

As a result of the investigation, 60-year-old J. Randall BENSON of Delta, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
  • Driving vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driving vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 19, 2025. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

As the holiday season approaches, the OPP is conducting even more RIDE programs across the province, night and day. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility; don’t drink and drive. If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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London OPP Police Press Releases Windsor

Kevin JEE Facing Numerous Charges

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing multiple charges as a result of OPP Festive RIDE Program.

On November 24, 2025, at 11:18 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged in a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Highway 401 at Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London.

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.

Approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine was located and seized from within the vehicle.

As a result, Kevin JEE, a 32-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

·      Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was held for bail

Festive RIDE is an annual police enforcement and education initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season. This year’s Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 20, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

Broadie JOLLEY Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(Georgian Bluffs, ON) Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit, have arrested and charged a Georgian Bluffs resident following an incident involving flight from police and motor vehicle theft.

On November 26, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers were conducting proactive patrol in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario when they encountered an individual confirmed to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. When officers attempted to arrest the individual, they fled on foot and stole an unattended motor vehicle.

The vehicle was located a short time later, and police deployed a spike belt as a safe alternative stopping method, which successfully disabled the vehicle. The individual was arrested without further incident.

Broadie JOLLEY 31-years-old of Georgian Bluffs has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act offences (HTA):

  • Flight from Peace Officer – CC
  • Obstruct Peace Officer – CC
  • Dangerous Operation – CC
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle – CC
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – CC
  • Driving While Under Suspension – HTA

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, Owen Sound on November 27, 2025.

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Campbellford Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Lindsay AUSTRUNG-WILSON: Impaired Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver following a traffic complaint from a concerned member of the public.

On November 26, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver near Bridge Street West and Grand Road in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Police located and stopped a vehicle matching the description provided. After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Lindsay AUSTRUNG-WILSON (42) from Campbellford, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

A further 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impoundment were imposed 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.