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Brampton City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Vivek Malhotra Was Arrested

(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.

On Wednesday October 01, 2025 at approximately 02:02 am, officers were notified of a traffic complainant for a vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic in Woodville. Officers located the motor vehicle on King Street and began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was charged with 5 charges including Criminal Code of Canada offences.

Vivek Malhotra, 45-year-old of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

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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North Kawartha OPP Police Press Releases

Marina Heist: Andre LEVEILLE, 53, Faces 10 Charges After $40K Trolling Motor & Fish Finder Theft

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered items stolen from a marina and made an arrest.

On Monday September 29, 2025, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a theft at a marina located in North Kawartha Township. The officer was advised that some time in the early hours of Sunday September 28, 2025, a variety of trolling motors and fish finders were taken from boats at the marina.

As a result of this call, the Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU began an investigation into the theft. CSCU members attended an address in Durham where they executed a warrant and located approximately $40,000 worth of suspected stolen items. The suspect fled the scene upon police arrival but was located a short time later where they were arrested. The suspect, who was currently bound by conditions of various releases, was not to be residing in the Durham area.

Andre LEVEILLE (age 53) of Oshawa, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Theft over $5,000

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

• Fail to comply with release order – four counts

• Breach of probation

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

Investigators are continuing to look for information that may lead to the return of the property to their rightful owners. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line (888) 310-1122 or to 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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Burwash Henvey Inlet First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Highway 69 Encounter Ends With a Blow — Sudbury OPP Drunk Driver

(BURWASH TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after police received a traffic complaint.

On Friday September 26, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 69, Burwash Township.

The vehicle was passing unsafely in a construction zone. Police located the vehicle, arrested the driver for impaired driving, and then transported the driver to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Debbie BRENNAN, 51 years-of-age, from Henvey Inlet First Nation, 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 October 22, 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 Sudbury

Chris MASSICOTTE Was Arrested – Detials Released

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after a concern citizen calls police about a possible impaired driver.

On Saturday September 28, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP responded to a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was travelling at various speeds and swerving towards the ditch. Police located the vehicle, arrested the driver for impaired driving, and then transported the driver to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Chris MASSICOTTE, 38 years-of-age, from Sudbury, 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 October 22, 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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Beeton New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew HARRISON Was Arrested

( NEW TECUMSETH , ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On September 30, 2025, shortly before 5:30 p.m., members of the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on 10 Sideroad between the 3rd and 4th Line in the Town of New Tecumseth where the driver went into the ditch. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Matthew HARRISON 27-years-old of Beeton was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on October 30, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Area OPP Exeter OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

EXETER: Armed Duo Nabbed in Stolen Truck Break-In – Rifle & Replica Handgun Seized #OPP

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a break and enter to a retail business in the Municipality of South Huron on September 26th, 2025.

Just before 3:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, OPP were contacted about suspicious activity inside a locked compound at a business on Main Street South in Exeter. Officers arrived on scene and located a rental truck that had been backed into the property. Police then observed a suspect flee on foot upon seeing officers. The rental truck was determined to be stolen from London, and a rifle and replica handgun were located in the truck.

Officers from the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP West Region K-9 were deployed to the scene. The K-9 track successfully located two suspects in the vicinity, one of which was in possession of a replica handgun. Both suspects were arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences as follows:

Kyle POISSON, 21-years-of-age from Acton has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Possession of Break-in Instruments,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,

–      Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition,

–      Carrying Concealed Weapon,

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

–      Disguise with Intent,

–      Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing, where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

David PROUSE, 59-years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Possession of Break-in Instruments,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,

–      Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition,

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

–      Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing, where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

$1,100,000 Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Two individuals are facing several firearms and drug-related charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In July 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began an investigation into a drug trafficking network allegedly supplying cocaine and other controlled substances in the Thunder Bay area and surrounding communities.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, search warrants were executed at two locations in Thunder Bay by members from OPP OCEB, Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, OPP Canine Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following items with approximate quantities:

  • 10 kg suspected cocaine
  • 900 oxycodone tablets
  • 1,500 hydromorphone tablets
  • 3 g suspected MDMA
  • 35 g suspected psilocybin
  • Handgun, loaded magazines and loaded high-capacity magazines
  • $33,000 in Canadian currency
  • Cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $ 1.1 million.

Michael GOCH, age 35 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following 13 Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) CC
  • Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
  • Possession of a prohibited device, s. 92(2) – two counts
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1) – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession – MDMA, s. 4(1) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Liisa GOCH, age 34 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following 10 CC and CDSA offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) CC
  • Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
  • Possession of a prohibited device, s. 92(2) – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession – MDMA, s. 4(1) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms 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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Burlington OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(BURLINGTON, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Burlington Detachment are investigating a two-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and a transport truck that resulted in a fatality to the driver of the motorcycle.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, there was a collision involving a motorcycle and a transport truck in the intersection of highway 6 and Upper James St in the City of Hamilton.

Reports indicate the motorcycle was travelling southbound on Upper James St approaching the intersection and the transport truck was travelling north on highway 6 and turning left (west) to continue onto highway 6 when the vehicles collided in the intersection.

Emergency services attended the scene and the driver of the motorcycle, a 44-year-old male from Norfolk County, the lone occupant, was transported to hospital with critical injuries and was subsequently declared deceased at the hospital.

The lone occupant of the transport truck was not injured and remained on scene.

The OPP-HSD Traffic Support Unit attended to complete a thorough technical/reconstructive motor vehicle investigation of the scene. The intersection and various roads in the area were closed for approximately six hours for the collision investigation and cleanup.

No charges have been laid at this point, and the investigation is ongoing.

Thank you to the public for your patience and assistance with this collision investigation and resulting closure.

If you witnessed or have dashcam or other information related to this collision, please contact the Niagara Detachment of the OPP at 905-356-1311 or 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

3 Sent To Hospital, 21 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with local emergency services attended the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Sideroad 10 North within Puslinch Township.

On September 30, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a sedan, resulting in the intersection of Sideroad 10 North and Laird Road West being closed within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the collision, three individuals were taken to hospital with various injuries:

  • The driver of the SUV, a 21-year-old of Puslinch, received minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The driver of the sedan, a 30-year-old of Breslau, was sent to hospital as a precaution.
  • The passenger of the sedan, a 29-year-old of Breslau, sustained serious, life-altering-injuries and was transported to local hospital.

The intersection of Sideroad 10 North and Laid Road West, Puslinch Township was closed as a result of the collision but has since been reopened.

The Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team is assisting the Wellington County OPP with the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Keyanna MARSHALL, a 21-year-old of Puslinch, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Careless driving causing bodily harm

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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Beeton New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas DECRISTOFORO – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a public complaint in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on September 29, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a public complaint of an impaired driver on Second Street in the Town of New Tecumseth. Witnesses reported that a male was believed to be impaired after dropping his children off at a community program. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Based on their observations, officers determined the driver was impaired and placed them under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas DECRISTOFORO 36-years-old of Beeton was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on October 23, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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Horton OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 60 Fatal Collision

(HORTON TWP., ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 60 in Horton Township, which led to a temporary closure of the highway in both directions from Butler Road to Cotieville Road. The highway has since reopened.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car. The driver of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old male from Ottawa, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver and sole occupant of the car was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

17 Year Old Pedestrian Killed

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) A fatal collision closed John Wise Line in Southwold Township.

On Monday September 29, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Elgin St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Southwold Fire Department responded to collision on John Wise Line between Sunset Road and Rieger Road.

It was determined that a collision occurred between a pickup truck and a pedestrian.

A 17-year-old pedestrian from Elgin County was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased.

The driver, a 57-year-old Elgin County resident was uninjured.

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

John Wise Line was closed for several hours during the investigation, but has since reopened.

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 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Barrie Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Paranoid Barrie Driver Calls OPP, Ends Up Arrested for Impaired – Hwy 17

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON)- Traffic complaint leads to an arrest.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17, east of the Town of Thessalon. The driver reported concerns about being followed by another vehicle.

The driver was unable to provide their exact location and could only confirm their direction of travel. The OPP’s Provincial Communications Centre North Bay maintained communication with the driver, which ultimately led to Manitoulin OPP conducting a traffic stop west of the Town of Massey.

Police detected the odor of freshly burnt cannabis while speaking with the driver, who appeared impaired and displayed signs of paranoid behavior. The driver was arrested and transported to hospital in Espanola for medical assessment. After being released from the hospital, the individual was taken to the Espanola OPP detachment for further testing.

Kasia HAYWOOD, 26 years-old from Barrie was charged with: Operation while impaired-drug.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on Monday November 17, 2025.

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

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London OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

“Illegal” Dispensary Shut Down – Details Released

(LONDON, ON) – An illegal dispensary that reopened after being held under Interim Closure Orders per section 18(1) of the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) has been shut down in London.

In August 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) and the London Police Service (LPS) shut down an illegal cannabis dispensary operating in London under the name “Chief’s Corner.”

On Friday, September 12, 2025, PJFCET was made aware the dispensary had resumed operations. PJFCET and LPS took enforcement action and once again shut down the storefront to be held under Interim Closure Orders. Investigators seized a quantity of illegal cannabis products with an estimated value of $33,000.

Persons with interest in the location (including owners) who wish to enter these premises may apply to the Superior Court of Justice for permission under section 18(4) of the CCA. Unauthorized entry into a building subject to an interim closure may result in charges of breaking and entering under section 348(1) of the Criminal Code.

As a result of the investigation, Jalynne CHRISJOHN-TEIXEIRA, age 22 of Southwold, was charged with possession of illicit cannabis, contrary to the Cannabis Act.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in London on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of cannabis should contact the OPP non-emergency number 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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Kitchener Police Press Releases Waterloo Waterloo Regional Police

Small Business Targetted – Do You Recognize This Person?

Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a theft that occurred at a small business in Kitchener.

On September 27, 2025, an unknown female attended a business located in the area of Belmont Street and Glasgow Street and stole approximately $800 worth of product.

Police would like to speak with the involved female regarding this matter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.