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OPP Pembroke Petawawa Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired related charges within a span of four days.

On September 25, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., OPP responded to a noise complaint in the City of Pembroke. While police were investigating a vehicle was seen leaving the residence. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was later transported to the detachment for further testing.

Candise TODD, 47 years old, of Pembroke was charged with impaired operation.

Then on September 26, 2025, just after 11:00 p.m., OPP received multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle colliding with several guard rails on Highway 17 in the Town of Petawawa. The driver was not injured in the collision. They were then transported to detachment for testing.

Nathan BUTLER, 27 years old, from Chalk River was charged with impaired operation.

On September 28, 2025, just after 2:00 a.m., an OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Bridge St. in Bonnechere Valley Township. During the interaction roadside testing was conducted. The driver was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Chad BISHOP, 34 years old, of Petawawa was charged with impaired operation.

Each of the accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date. 

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Frontenac OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH FRONTENAC

Maximus GILL – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH FRONTENAC TWP., ON) – A RIDE program in South Frontenac Township has resulted in impaired driving charges.

Officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE on Saturday, September 27, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., at the intersection of Latimer and Davidson Road.

Officers stopped one car, and an approved alcohol screening device was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Maximus GILL, age 21 of Inverary, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving with liquor readily available
  • Young driver – blood alcohol content above zero

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on October 28, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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North York OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Robert MARARAS & Vasile NECULAI Charged

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

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Monogram Place, where two individuals were arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA).

Robert MARARAS, age 28, from North York was charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Vasile NECULAI, age 56, from Scarborough was charged with the following offence:

  • Theft of motor vehicle

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

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Caledon Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Michael RICHARDSON – Criminal Harassment

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a Caledon resident following multiple incidents of harassment involving school crossing guards, parents, and children over the past couple of weeks.

On September 17, 2025, the Dufferin OPP received a report of a male who had been repeatedly driving past school crossing guards, yelling profanities, honking his horn for extended periods, and harassing those present, creating unsafe conditions during busy rush hour traffic.

Following an investigation and attempts to de-escalate the situation, the male was arrested on September 25, 2025.

Michael RICHARDSON, 33 years old, of Caledon, has been charged with:

  • Criminal Harassment – Threatening Conduct ×3

Harassing school crossing guards who are simply trying to ensure children cross safely is not only dangerous, but also irresponsible behavior for any member of the community. We must work together to create a safe and respectful environment, where everyone can carry out their duties free from harassment and intimidation.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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

Incident Number: E251266428

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Lucas HAMILTON Was Arrested

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

On Friday, September 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Glen Miller Road, where an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Lucas HAMILTON, age 30, from Trenton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drug
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding – 1-49 km/h over posted limit

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 16, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle being operated has been 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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

$11,000 Meth Bust – Chanelle BERMINGHAM Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – Officers have made a significant seizure of illegal drugs after a car failed to stop at a RIDE program in Kington.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program at the Montreal Street exit from Highway 401 in Kington.

A car initially failed to stop for officers but was stopped nearby.

As a result of the initial investigation, the driver was arrested and a search of the vehicle located over 450 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 225 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as approximately $11,000 in cash.

Chanelle BERMINGHAM, age 31 of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-over $5000
  • Obstructing a peace officer
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a vehicle without insurance
  • Disobey an officer directing traffic
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on November 6, 2025.

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Brant Brantford OPP Police Press Releases

Godwill Forsack TAMBONG – Impaired Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:44 a.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing erratic driving behavior on the 403 West Off Ramp at Wayne Gretzky Parkway in Brant County.

Upon speaking to the male driver, police administered an approved roadside screening device test which resulted in a “fail”.

Following a police investigation, Godwill Forsack TAMBONG a 39-year-old male of Brantford, was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on October 10, 2025.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Police Cruiser Involved In Collision – Jeffrey PARENT Facing Numerous Charges

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a suspect following a series of vehicle thefts and collisions that resulted in a crash involving a police vehicle and a residence in Wasaga Beach.

On September 28, 2025, shortly after 1:30 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP received a report of a stolen white Honda CR-V from the Town of Penetanguishene. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the same individual stole a second vehicle, a Ford F-250, from the Town of Innisfil.

Shortly after, the suspect travelled to the Town of Wasaga Beach, where he was involved in two fail-to-remain collisions. Members of the Huronia West Detachment located the suspect vehicle on Bells Park Avenue, where it subsequently collided with a police cruiser and a nearby residence.

Following the arrest, officers also entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result of the collision, an OPP officer was transported to a local hospital, treated for injuries, and later released.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey PARENT, 52 years old, of Tiny Township, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle – two counts
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Assault peace officer – cause bodily harm
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Flight from peace officer – two counts
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
  • Resist peace officer
  • Operation while impaired causing bodily harm
  • Refusal to comply with demand – bodily harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property – two counts
  • Fail to remain

The accused was held in custody pending a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on September 29, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring public safety and holding impaired and prohibited drivers accountable. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases Webbwood

$43 Cocaine Bust – #WorldSaved

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after police conducted a traffic stop on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Centre Street in Espanola. Officers observed an ATV travel across the Highway with no headlights. A traffic stop was initiated, and as a result of further investigation, the driver was arrested for operation while prohibited.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $43.

The driver, Zachary DELISLE, 38-years-old from Webbwood, was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Drive non-passenger ATV with a passenger
  • Lamps not lit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on November 17, 2025.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Danielle MIGWANS Facing Numerous Charges

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A driver is facing impaired-related charges after a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Little Current.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE check on Meredith Street East in Little Current, at the Swing Bridge. A vehicle was observed speeding towards the RIDE check, and police instructed the driver to stop. Further investigation on scene resulted in police completing a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) with the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Danielle MIGWANS, 29-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Fail to notify change of address

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on October 7, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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North Frontenac OPP Police Press Releases

John TRUDELL – Drunk Driving

(NORTH FRONTENAC TWP., ON) – A single vehicle collision in North Frontenac Township has led to impaired driving charges.

Officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and North Frontenac Firefighters responded to the scene on Marble Lake Road on Saturday, September 27, 2025, around 6:30 p.m.

A car had left the road and struck a rock cut. The vehicle then left the scene but was located nearby. One person was arrested at the scene and transported to the detachment for testing.

As a result, Frontenac OPP has charged John TRUDELL, age 63 of Cloyne with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • 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 Kingston on October 28, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Zachary Shaw Arrested Again & Facing Numerous Charges #3Strikes

(TILLSONBURG ON) – An individual from the Norfolk County is facing multiple charges after police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle while on general patrol.

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol on Broadway Road, in the Town of Tillsonburg. Oxford OPP officers subsequently conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.

Officers further conducted a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and stolen property.

Zachary Shaw, 48-years-old, of Norfolk County, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Drug

·      Obstruct peace officer

·      Theft under $5000 – Shoplifting (Two counts)

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·      Fail to comply with Probation order (Two counts)

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

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

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

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Greenstone OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 11 Fatal Collision Closed Road

(GREENSTONE, ON) – The Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a Highway 11 collision that resulted in one death and closed the highway for several hours.

On Friday, September 26, 2025, at approximately 7:11 p.m., OPP officers responded to multiple calls about a collision involving a tractor-trailer and an SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 28-year-old female from Longlac and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Highway 11, between Longlac and Beardmore, was closed for the investigation and reopened the following day shortly after 11:00 a.m.

While the investigation remains ongoing, there has been no evidence obtained to date that would support charges.

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, who has not yet spoken with officers is asked to contact Greenstone OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bobcaygeon City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Police Investigating Mysterious Death – Don’t Panic

(BOBCAYGEON, ON) – The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in Bobcaygeon.

Officers were called to a local park on Mansfield Street, Bobcaygeon, shortly before 9:18 p.m., on Saturday, September 27, 2025, where one person was located deceased.

While the cause of death cannot yet be confirmed, investigators believe there is no imminent threat to public safety, although the OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times.

The investigation is being conducted by members of the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

The investigation is in its early stages, and no further details can be released at this time. Residents of the area should expect to see an increased police presence.

If anyone has any information that may assist the investigation, they should contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Barrie OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Driving while impaired just never ends well and on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m. those words rang true as officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of an single vehicle crash which was south bound on Highway 93 at the time near Preston Road, Tiny Township.

The vehicle entered the ditch causing serious injuries to the lone driver who was triaged by attending Tiny Township Fire Services and Simcoe County Paramedics and was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.

Attending OPP officers entered into an impaired driving investigation upon arrival and have completed their investigation with the following criminal charges being issued to Ethan MARCOTTE 22 years of Barrie.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol

And Further under the Provincial Offences Act

  • Drive Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 9, 2025. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7 days under ADLS guidelines.

The OPP reminds the public that impaired driving-whether on roads, trails, or waterways-puts lives at risk. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

File #: E251307906