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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Nelia DUBREUIL – Drunk Driving

Members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with Impaired Operation.

On October 1st, 2025, around 4:30pm, Red Lake OPP officers responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision at the 10 Summers Road complex within the Municipality of Red Lake.

The investigation revealed the driver of the motor vehicle to be impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further blood alcohol concentration testing.

As a result, Nelia DUBREUIL (61 years old) of Red Lake has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

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

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Driftwood Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

45 in a 90 Results In Impaired Driving Charge For Manpreet KAUR

(DRIFTWOOD, ON) – A proactive traffic stop by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Highway 11 resulted in impaired driving charges against a Hearst resident.

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a James Bay OPP officer observed a vehicle travelling eastbound in Calder Township at a significantly reduced speed of 45 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. The vehicle was also failing to maintain its lane position.

Police initiated a traffic stop and determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. The individual was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Manpreet KAUR, 28 years-of-age from Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle

·        Unnecessary slow driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on November 4, 2025. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The James Bay OPP continues to prioritize road safety through enforcement and community awareness, reminding all drivers that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, puts lives at risk.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Old Repeat Offender Facing Assault & Firearm Charges #3Strikes

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – On September 25, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons complaint on Railway Street, Hagersville.

The investigation determined that two people under the age of 18 years of age, were involved in an altercation earlier that day.

As a result, a 17-year-old youth has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Pointing a Firearm

·        Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition

·        Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Carrying Concealed Weapon

·        Uttering Threats – Cause Death of Bodily Harm

·        Assault

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court

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

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on a later date.

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Lively OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

John PORTER – Drunk Driving

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after conducting a traffic stop with a vehicle driving erratically.

On Thursday October 2, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Municipal Road 55, Sudbury.

The driver was arrested for being impaired, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, John PORTER, 54 years-of-age, from Lively, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday November 5, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Zorra

Organized Theft Hits Zorra Home: OPP Release Suspect Photos

(ZORRA, ON) – The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance following a report of a distraction theft at the local store, in the Township of Zorra.

On September 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Oxford OPP detachment responded to a report of a theft on Road 74 near 33rd Line, where two subjects attended a residence where they distracted the homeowner.

It was reported that one of the subjects stole a sum of Canadian currency while the other distracted the homeowner. Photos of the subjects are attached. The subjects departed the residence in a black Audi SUV.

The investigation indicates that this incident is part of a broader, ongoing pattern of organized distraction thefts targeting vulnerable individuals across the region. We urge all citizens to remain vigilant in public spaces, especially in crowded areas where distraction thefts are more likely to occur. Please keep your personal belongings secure and always be aware of your surroundings. If you witness any suspicious behavior or believe you may have been a victim of a pickpocketing incident, do not hesitate to report it to contact the Oxford OPP Detachment. Your information could help prevent further crimes and assist in ongoing investigations

The Oxford OPP are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects involved in this incident. Anyone with information, including dash camera or surveillance footage from the area of the Road 74 near 33rd Line in Zorra Township on September 15, 2025, around 1:00 p.m., is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122, reference report number (E251258652). Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), 

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West Trenton

Lindsay MCCORMICK Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 09:20 a.m., a collision led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may be under the influence of drugs.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for further testing, which resulted in charges being laid.

Lindsay MCCORMICK, age 47, from Trenton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a future court date. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Raghav SHARMA Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested an individual following a traffic stop.

On October 02, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., Quinte West OPP performed a traffic stop on Highway 401.

During the investigation, an individual was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Criminal Code (CC), the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and Cannabis Control Act (CCA),

Raghav SHARMA, age 26, from Milton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Use, deals, acts on forged document
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a future court date.

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Hensall Assault Leads to Charges: 34-Year-Old Faces Probation Breach & Mischief

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on another individual.

The suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Collision Sends 16-Year-Old To Hospital

(MALAHIDE, ON) A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a pick-up truck in the Township of Malahide.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Malahide Fire and Madavie Elgin Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Springfield Road in Maladhide.

A 16-year-old from Malahide was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway
  • Drive motor vehicle – improper licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates and
  • Fail to surrender insurance card (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The driver of the pickup truck, a 63-year-old of the Municipality of Bayham was uninjured.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact 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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Cobourg Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Erratic Driver in Cobourg Turns Out Prohibited — Cannabis Seized, Vehicle Impounded

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with cannabis-related offences following a traffic stop.

On October 1, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle being driven erratically on Theatre Road in the Township of Hamilton.

While on patrol, officers located a vehicle matching the description on William Street in Cobourg, where it entered a commercial parking lot.

Following speaking to the driver, police learned that the motorist was prohibited from driving.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a number of black plastic bags containing loose cannabis material. The vehicle was also impounded for 45 days.

As a result, Luke BATEMAN (46), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–       Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

–       Cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plant at a place that is not their dwelling-house

–       Operation while prohibited

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

Northumberland 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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Chatham Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

6 Injured in Hwy 40 Crash in Chatham-Kent — 87-Year-Old Critical

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) Six people were injured after a serious collision on Highway 40 (St. Clair Road) in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 3:46 p.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 40.

An 80-year-old of Chatham-Kent was taken to a local hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the same vehicle, 87-year-old of Chatham-Kent was taken to local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle, 67-year-old of Chatham-Kent and three passengers, 41,19 and 14-years-old of Lambton County were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Members from the OPP Technical Collision Investigation team and West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement team attended to assist in the investigation.

Highway 40 was closed for several hours during the investigation but has since reopened.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact 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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Sterling BROWN Was Arrested

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist has been charged with impaired driving after being stopped at a RIDE program in Prince Edward County.

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Salmon Point Road and County Road 18.

Officers located and stopped a pick-up truck in the area. The driver was arrested, and open alcohol was located within the vehicle.

The individual was transported to the detachment for testing.

Sterling BROWN, age 45 of Kingston, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on October 27, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Caledon Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Two Caledon Men Busted After Stolen Tractor-Trailer Chase on Hwy 401

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and charged two individuals.

On September 29, 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m., police responded to a report of a tractor-trailer believed to have been stolen from Cornwall and travelling westbound on Highway 401 from Belleville.

OPP attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to comply and exited the highway at County Road 25 in the Township of Cramahe.

Officers were at the location shortly after the driver stopped the vehicle spanning the roadway.

Two persons fled on foot and both were taken into custody shortly afterwards.

The OPP Canine Unit (K9) was dispatched to assist with a search of the vehicle.

As a result, Gurmanveer SINGH (25) from Caledon, has been charged with:

–       Theft of motor vehicle

–       Theft over $5,000

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

–       Mischief under $5,000

–       Possession of break in instruments

–       Dangerous operation

–       Flight from peace officer

–       Resist peace officer

Anshdeep KANG (21) from Caledon, has been charged with:

–       Theft of motor vehicle

–       Possession break in instruments

–       Theft over $5,000

–       Mischief under $5,000

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

–       Resist peace officer

Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

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

Northumberland 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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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Fatal Crash on Hwy 6 North of Wiarton: 90-Year-Old Lion’s Head Driver Killed

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey-Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are on scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 at Mar Sideroad, north of Wiarton.

On October 2, 2025, at 11:31 a.m., the Grey-Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, North & South Bruce Peninsula Fire Departments responded to Highway 6 and Mar Sideroad for a two vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a water truck.

The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 90-year-old from Lions Head was pronounced deceased.

Members from the OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) team and West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team will be attending to assist in the investigation.

Highway 6 is closed between Bruce Road 9 and Howdenvale Road. Additional road closures have been placed at Bruce Road 9 and Mar Sideroad, Highway 6 and Greig Settlement Road, as well as Red Bay Road and Huron Road. Please use Bruce Road 9 as an alternate route through the area.  

The Grey 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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Dufferin Mono OPP Police Press Releases

Trail of Destruction: Mono Driver Charged With Assault, Dangerous Operation & Flight

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Town of Mono resident with multiple Criminal Code driving offences after striking vehicles on Wednesday morning.

On October 1, 2025, Dufferin OPP officers responded to reports of a vehicle driving out of control, striking vehicles from Broadway in the Town of Orangeville all the way to Primrose, leaving a trail of destruction behind. The officers acted quickly and located the heavily damaged vehicle at the intersection of Highway 10 and 89 in the Town of Mono. They successfully blocked the vehicle from proceeding further, preventing additional damage and ensuring the safety of community members.

Brian HALBERT, a 46-year-old male from the Town of Mono, has been charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon x 2

• Dangerous Operation

• Failure to Stop After Accident x 2

• Flight from Peace Officer

Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers appreciate your continued support in building safer neighborhoods.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com. You will not be asked to identify yourself or testify in court.

The impact of crime can be both emotionally and physically distressing. If you or someone you know needs support, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services is available at 905-951-3838.