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Northern Bruce Peninsula OPP Police Press Releases

Scott BLIGHT – Drunk Driving

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – An individual from North Bruce Peninsula is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Stokes Bay Road, in the Township of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Stokes Bay Road, in the Township of Northern Bruce Peninsula. The driver had swerved to avoid a deer and lost control of the vehicle, ending up striking a telephone pole.

The driver was not injured.

Scott BLIGHT, 58-years-old, of Northern Bruce Peninsula, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 6, 2025.

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

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Shawn Macgregor – Drunk Driving, Drive While Suspended

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On October 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the West Parry Sound OPP received information regarding a possible impaired driver in the parking lot of a business on Pine Drive in the Town of Parry Sound. The vehicle was located and stopped; officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Shawn Macgregor, 52 years-of-age of Parry Sound was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle – two counts
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on November 6, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes Fenelon OPP Police Press Releases

Elaine West – Assault With Weapon, Impaired Operation


(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle.

On Friday October 10, 2025 at approximately 9:18 pm, officers were notified of a traffic complainant for a vehicle near Cambray. Officers located the motor vehicle and began an impaired driving investigation. The driver assaulted the officer during the arrest for impaired driving. The officer was not seriously injured during the assault.

Elaine West, 46-year-old of Fenelon Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Area OPP Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Tractor Vs Pick-up Truck Collision – One Airlifted To Hospital

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On October 13, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 1 near Kairshea Avenue, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended the scene with Bruce County Paramedic Services and Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services to discover a collision involving a farm tractor and a pick-up truck & trailer.

The operator of the tractor was transported to a local hospital and later air lifted to a London area trauma centre with serious injuries.

Bruce Road 1 is closed between Bruce Road 6 and Grey Ox Avenue. Updates to follow when available.

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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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Intersection Closed at Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – Three vehicle collision closes intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22.

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency response, were dispatched and currently on scene with a collision involving approximately three vehicles at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 within Centre Wellington Township.

There are reports of various injuries, with occupants being sent to hospital, and one being sent to a trauma centre via air ambulance.

At this time, the number of occupants injured or involved, are currently being established.

This is still an active investigation, but early reports indicate that of the reported injuries, all were deemed as non-life-threatening or altering.

As a result of the collision, these are the following road closures from the intersection:

– (North/South) Highway 6 was closed from 6th line to Wellington Road 51.

– (East) Wellington Road 22 was closed from Highway 6 to Campbell Road.

– (West) 8th line was closed from Highway 6 to Sideroad 6 South.

The entire intersection is closed, but efforts are currently underway to reopen the intersection as soon as possible, once all vehicles involved are removed and cleanup is complete.

Information will be provided when available. The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan SMITH – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired driving.

On October 12, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Airport Road in Gravenhurst. Officers located the vehicle and subsequently arrested and charged 38-year-old Jordan SMITH of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80, Having Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available and Having Care or Control of a Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Bobcaygeon City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

23 Year Old Facing 6 Criminal Charges After Stopping In Live Lane

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving two traffic complaints regarding a vehicle stopped in the middle of a live lane.

On Tuesday October 07, 2025 at approximately 00:42 am, officers were notified of a traffic complainant for a vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic on County Road 36 at Kennedy Bay Road. Officers located the motor vehicle and began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was charged with 6 charges including Criminal Code of Canada offences.

Logan Row, 23-year-old of Bobcaygeon, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice Driver BAC above Zero
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward Quinte West

Fatal Hwy 23 Collision

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A driver has been located deceased following a single vehicle collision on the Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33) in Prince Edward County.

Officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and other first responders were called to the scene near Wellington around 8:15 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025.

An eastbound pick-up truck had left the roadway and struck some trees. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was able to get out of the truck and was located nearby. He was rushed to a local hospital with no vital signs and was pronounced deceased.

The individual has been identified as a 69-year-old man from Quinte West.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Prince Edward County Detachment, with assistance from the OPP East Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion – Suspects At Large

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a home invasion that occurred in the Township of Ramara on October 12th, 2025.   

On the 12th of October 2025 at 10:42 p.m., Orillia OPP entered a robbery investigation after being called to a residence located on Lakeshore Drive in the Township of Ramara, for a robbery involving an edged weapon. Three masked suspects entered the residence, a pepper spray like substance was used on the three occupants of the home and the suspects demanded cash. The suspects brandished edged weapons, and the residents sustained minor injuries from the pepper spray. The suspects fled the scene.

The suspects are described as:

SUSPECT #1

Male approximately 6’0″ tall, believed to have darker skin, wearing dark coloured clothing and his face was covered by a ski mask.

SUSPECT #2

Male approximately 5’6″ tall, Wearing a mask

Suspect #3

Was unable to be described

All individuals brandished edged weapons and were carrying pepper spray.  

Orillia OPP along with the Orillia Major Crime Unit (MCU), OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and Orillia OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were engaged in the initial call for service.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have any information in relation to the identity of the suspect or an individual matching the description. If you have CCTV images or video from the area during the time of the occurrence, please contact the Orillia Major Crime Unit (MCU) at 705-326-3536 or at 1-888-310-1122. Contact Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com and reference Occurrence Number E251393316.

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GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead, One Injured, Two Arrested

(GINOOGAMING, ON) – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in connection with a fatal shooting that prompted a shelter-in-place advisory in Ginoogaming First Nation.

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Echum Drive, where one person was found deceased and another located with injuries.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, two people were arrested and charged in connection with the investigation. A shelter-in-place advisory and emergency alert were issued while police searched for the two suspects, and have since been lifted.

The OPP North West Region Crime Unit is continuing the investigation with the APS, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Investigators are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone who was in the area of Echum Drive and Poplar Crescent between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, is urged to contact police. Investigators are particularly interested in video footage, including surveillance or dashcam, as well as any information that could support the investigation. Even details that seem minor or unrelated may prove to be important.

To provide tips, footage or information, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Amaranth Grand Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Another Fatal Collision

(AMARANTH, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Dufferin County EMS, and Fire Services attended a serious two-vehicle collision in the Township of Amaranth.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers attended County Road 10 near County Road 12 in Amaranth for the report of a serious two-vehicle collision. The collision involved two sport utility vehicles (SUV). A Honda SUV was traveling westbound and collided with an eastbound Toyota SUV.

Sadly, as a result of the collision the driver of the Honda, a 61-year-old, male from Grand Valley was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The driver of the Toyota, a 36-year-old female was transported to a Toronto area hospital with serious injuries. There were two children in the Toyota who were transported to local hospital with unknown injuries.

The Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team of the OPP was brought in to investigate. The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

Incident# E251381838

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Norfolk Norfolk OPP OPP Police Press Releases Simcoe

Murder: One Arrested, One Victim/Suspect At Large

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with second degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Norfolk County.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a residence on Head Street South in Simcoe, and located a deceased individual.

The deceased has been identified as 71-year-old Barbara MORGAN of Simcoe. A postmortem examination determined that the death was the result of a homicide.

As a result of the investigation, on Friday, October 10, 2025, Justin MORGAN, 45 years old of Simcoe, was arrested and charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, police remain concerned for the well-being of Robert SYKES, age 49 of Simcoe, who is currently unaccounted for. He was last observed on Head Street South on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

SYKES is described as:

·      White male

·      Approximately 5’10” (178 cm)

·      120 lbs (54 kg)

·      Long dirty blond hair, typically worn in a ponytail

·      Long beard/goatee

·      May be wearing glasses

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators should contact the Norfolk County 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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Amaranth Grand Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Another Fatal Collision

(AMARANTH, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Dufferin County EMS, and Fire Services attended a serious two-vehicle collision in the Township of Amaranth.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers attended County Road 10 near County Road 12 in Amaranth for the report of a serious two-vehicle collision. The collision involved two sport utility vehicles (SUV). A Honda SUV was traveling westbound and collided with an eastbound Toyota SUV.

Sadly, as a result of the collision the driver of the Honda, a 61-year-old, male from Grand Valley was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The driver of the Toyota, a 36-year-old female was transported to a Toronto area hospital with serious injuries. There were two children in the Toyota who were transported to local hospital with unknown injuries.

The Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team of the OPP was brought in to investigate. The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

Incident# E251381838

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GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Teens Arrested For Murder

(GINOOGAMING, ON) – Two males have been charged with second degree murder in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation.

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., members of the Greenstone Detachment and Anishinabek Police Service responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Echum Drive, where one person was found deceased and another located with injuries.

As a result of the investigation, 18-year-old Quintin HOOPER and a 15-year-old, both from Brampton, have been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Second degree murder, section 235(1)

·      Attempt to commit murder using firearm, section 239(1)(a.1)

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.

The OPP North West Region Crime Unit is continuing the investigation with the Anishinabek Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Residents of Ginoogaming First Nation will continue to see an increased police presence as the investigation continues.

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Clearview Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision in Clearview Township.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., OPP officers, along with local fire and emergency medical services responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision on 33-34 Sideroad Nottawasaga.

The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male from Collingwood, was pronounced deceased at the scene, while another male, a 17-year-old from Collingwood was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

33-34 Sideroad Nottawasaga remains closed from Concession 6 North to Fairgrounds Road North as the investigation is ongoing.

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.