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Guelph Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 06Oct

Trafficking and Weapons Charges

Two adult males face drug and weapons charges after they were observed breaking into a vehicle in the downtown core of the City of Guelph on the morning of October 3rd, 2025.

At 10:25am, a witness reported seeing two males removing items from a vehicle. The two fled but were located by police a short time later attempting to hide behind a hydro transformer.

Both were arrested and during a search officers recovered quantities of suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $4,700. Officers also seized digital scales, empty baggies, cash, and a collapsible baton.

A 24-year-old Guelph male and 23-year-old Guelph male are jointly charged with possessing fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. The younger male is also charged with possessing meth for the purpose of trafficking, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon and breach of probation.

They were held in custody pending a bail hearing on October 4th. The older male was subsequently released and will appear in court on November 4th. The younger male was held in custody and will appear in court on October 6th.

Pepper Spray Discharged Outside Bar

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after pepper spray was discharged outside a downtown bar early on October 4th, 2025.

Just before 2am, police received a report of a disturbance in the downtown core of the City of Guelph. Several parties engaged in a physical altercation inside and were removed. Outside, one of the parties discharged pepper spray into the air, causing several people to feel the effects.

The suspect was described as a white male, more than six feet tall with blonde hair in a mushroom-style cut and wearing a black shirt with white stripe on the collar.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Geoff Hiebert at 519-824-1212, ext. 7290, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Public Report Leads To Impaired Driving Arrest

On October 4th, 2025, at 9pm, a concerned citizen contacted the Guelph Police Service regarding an impaired adult male driving a vehicle, entering the City of Guelph on York Road.

At 9:12pm, police located the vehicle driving near the intersection of Paisley Road and Edinburgh Road North, and a traffic stop was initiated.

The accused subsequently failed an Approved Screening Device roadside breath test and was arrested.

A 36-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Operation While Impaired
-Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus

His driver’s license was suspended for 90 days, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days,

He will appear in court on October 17th.

Multiple Driving Complaints & Motor Vehicle Collisions

Over the past 72 hours the Guelph Police Service received reports of 28 driving complaints and 24 motor vehicle collisions occurring throughout the City of Guelph.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to slow down and follow the rules of the road to help ensure everyone arrives to their destination safely.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 1,080

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Kawartha Lakes Police Service Lindsay Police Press Releases

$42K Seized After Drug-Impaired Driver Arrested

A 33-year-old male from Lindsay, ON is in police custody after a report of a suspected impaired driver on October 6, 2025.

At 1:23pm the Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to a call for a male observed in the driver’s seat of a vehicle which was parked, who appeared to be in an out of consciousness.  While on the phone with the call taker the vehicle left the parking lot travelling on Lindsay Street North, in Lindsay.

Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Wellington Street.  The driver was investigated and placed under arrest for Operation While Impaired.  A search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed the accused was in possession of a backpack containing various drugs and a large amount of Canadian currency. 

The accused was returned to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service where police seized 5 grams of crack cocaine, 64 grams of cocaine, 34 grams of fentanyl and $42,215 in Canadian currency.  A portion of the seized currency was also found to be counterfeit.  The total street value of the seized drugs was approximately $13,300.

Jake Dakota Breen was charged with:

·        Driving While Under Suspension

·        Operation While Impaired – drug

·        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

·        Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

·        Possession of Counterfeit Money

·        Breach of Recognizance

 

He was held in custody and brought before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay for a show cause bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Another Fatal Collision

(RENFREW, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Burnstown Road in , which led to a temporary closure of the roadway in both directions between Calabogie Road and Fraser Road Road. The highway has since reopened.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision. The driver a 39-year-old male from Ottawa, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionist attended the scene, alongside emergency crews. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Arnprior OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Meth Bust – Courtney CLOUTHIER Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a traffic stop on Highway (HWY) 132 in Admaston/Bromley Township.

On Friday, October 03, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., a Renfrew OPP officer observed a vehicle swerving multiple times on HWY 132. The officer initiated a traffic stop on HWY 132 in Admaston/Bromley Township.  

As a result of the investigation, a passenger in the vehicle Courtney CLOUTHIER age 31 of Arnprior was charged with:

–      Possession of a schedule I substance- Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a schedule I substance- Cocaine

–      Traffic in Schedule I substance- Methamphetamine

–      Traffic in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Pembroke Court of Justice on November 5, 2025.

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Area OPP Howick Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Howick Teen Among Those Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered – DUNN & GILLEY #3Strikes #TeenageDirtbags

(TILLSONBURG ON) – Three accused are facing multiple charges after a call for service for a suspicious vehicle resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On October 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Simcoe Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

Upon locating the vehicle, officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. Police later located the occupants and vehicle on Plank Line, in the Township of South-West Oxford.

Investigation revealed that the vehicle was found to be stolen.

A 17-year-old youth has been charged with:  

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – In Canada.

Additionally, Chloe Dunn, 18-years-old from St Catharine’s, and Benjamin Gilley, 19-years-old from Howick Township, have both been charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – In Canada.

All three accused have been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 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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GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Another Shelter In Place In Ontario #ItsTime #StandYourGround

(GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION, ON) – Members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Anishinabek Police Service are responding to reports of two armed and dangerous individuals at large in the area of Ginoogaming First Nation.

 Members of the public are asked to shelter-in-place as a precaution and follow the below instructions:

  • If you are outside, seek shelter immediately. Secure your safety inside a building or another secure location.
  • If you are inside a building, stay there and lock all doors and windows.
  • If you encounter the suspect, do not engage or approach. Dial 9-1-1 immediately to advise police.
  • If possible, close your curtains to avoid drawing attention to yourself or your family.
  • If you are driving, proceed to your location. Do not make unnecessary stops. As soon as you arrive at your location, enter and immediately lock your doors.
  • Do not engage with anyone suspicious.
  • Follow all direction from officers on scene.

Motorists travelling on Highway 11 in the Longlac and Ginoogaming First Nation area should not pick up any hitchhikers as a safety precaution. 

Individuals not currently in the affected area are requested to avoid travelling there until further notice. Members of the public can expect an increased police presence as police continue their investigation.

We recognize the significant emotional impact sheltering-in-place can cause. The OPP is taking every precaution necessary to resolve this situation. We ask all members of the public to take actions to protect their safety while police work to apprehend the individual.

Further information will be released as it becomes available. Members of the public are asked to follow the OPP on X at @OPP_NWR or on Facebook @OPPNorthWest for more information as this incident unfolds.

In an emergency, always call 9-1-1. Any person with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect should immediately contact 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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OPP Police Press Releases Rainy River

Another Seriously Injured After OPP Interaction – SIU Invokes Silence & Mandate

(RAINY RIVER, ON) – The province’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in Rainy River.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m. officers from the Rainy River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 621.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle near Highway 11. A spike belt was deployed, and the vehicle subsequently entered the ditch. As a result of the collision, the passenger sustained serious injuries.

The driver and passenger were taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for assessment.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any media inquiries should be directed to [email protected].  

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Kit MCCABE Was Arrested

(NIPIGON, ON) – Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Nipigon OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the Township of Nipigon. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Through investigation it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired. As a result, Kit MCCABE, 65 of Nipigon was arrested and charged with:

·       Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Kilo Cocaine Seized

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual from Hamilton is facing several charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In September 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, search warrants were executed at a hotel, business and on a vehicle in Thunder Bay. PGNG investigators were supported by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Emergency Tactical Unit, the OPP North West Region Intelligence Unit, Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Thunder Bay OPP Detachment members.

The following items with approximate quantities were seized:

  • 1.2 kg suspected cocaine
  • 20 g suspected crack cocaine
  • $84,000 in Canadian currency
  • Prohibited weapon (conducted energy weapon)
  • Cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $120,000.

As a result of the investigation, Andre CALLAGHAN, age 42 of Hamilton, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, s. 88 CC
  • Possession of a prohibited device contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1) CC – three counts
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases Toronto

One Dead – Donald Austin Facing Numerous Charges

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Monday, Oct 6, 2025, in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On October 6, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Orillia OPP, Simcoe County Paramedic Services, and Township of Oro-Medonte Fire were dispatched to Highway 11 South, north of Line 15, following multiple 911 calls reporting a person lying on the roadway and a motorcycle at the scene. The involved pickup truck was initially accounted for.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male with clear signs of fatal injuries. Witnesses at the scene directed officers to the suspected driver of the pickup truck, who remained at the location. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested.

Witness statements obtained at the scene indicated that the motorcycle and pickup truck were engaged in a road rage-type altercation prior to the collision.

The deceased has been identified as a 27-year-old male from Toronto.

As a result of the investigation, Donald Austin, 37 years old, of Bracebridge, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Impaired Operation Causing Death
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Death
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand Causing Death
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Another Dead In OPP Custody – SIU Invokes Silence & Mandate Again #StopKillingUs

(DRYDEN, ON) – The province’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident at the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Monday, October 6, 2025, an individual went into medical distress while in police custody. Officers responded and initiated life-saving measures until Emergency Medical Services arrived. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any media inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Man Slaughtered, Skunk Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) –  A Sioux Lookout resident has been arrested and charged in relation to a death investigation.

On Friday, August 22, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., officers from the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Millar Crescent, where one person was located with life-threatening injuries and transported to the hospital.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the 34-year-old victim was pronounced deceased. 

As a result of the investigation, on Friday, October 3, 2025, the Kenora North West Region Crime Unit arrested and charged Chester Skunk, age 40 of Sioux Lookout with Manslaughter, contrary to section 236(b) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

The Sioux Lookout OPP Crime Unit is continuing this investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the OFPS.

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North Glengarry OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Following Collision – Adam HOSZU

(NORTH GLENGARRY, ON) – The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after responding to a collision. 

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly before 1:30 p.m., SD&G OPP officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on River Road in North Glengarry Township. No serious injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Adam HOSZU, aged 36, of North Glengarry was arrested and charged with:

•Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

•Dangerous operation

•Failure to comply with release order – two counts.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall at a later date

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Dufferin OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Police Cruiser Involved In Drunk Driving Collision

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired driving-related offences after they struck a police cruiser while attempting to reverse.

On October 3, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a fail-to-remain motor vehicle collision in the area of Sherwood Street in the Town of Orangeville.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle. While attempting to get the driver’s attention, the individual reversed directly into a fully marked police cruiser. Officers observed signs of impairment, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.

As a result, Gagandeep BRAR, a 38-year-old male from Orangeville, has been charged with the following offences:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Dangerous operation

•      Failure to stop after accident

•      Driving while under suspension x 2

•      Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence have been suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment. In a split second, you could ruin your future, harm or kill others, and cause deep pain to those who love you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. 

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Area OPP Mildmay OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Fatal Collision Near Mount Forest Claims Life Of Mildmay Resident

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.    

On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of an ejected motorcyclist on Sideroad 3 West, south of Mount Forest. A 68-year-old male from Mildmay was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Sideroad 3 West was closed between Sally Street and Concession 11 for several hours, while members of the OPP Technical Collision Investigation team and a Reconstructionist conducted an on-scene investigation. The roadway has since re-opened.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.