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OPP Plummer Additional Police Press Releases

8 Year Old Dies In ATV Collision

(PLUMMER ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON)- Youth succumbs to injuries following collision.

On September 26, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a collision involving two All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) in a field on Cloudslee Road in Plummer Additional Township.

Two ATV’s collided and an eight-year-old was ejected. The youth was transported to hospital in Thessalon and later pronounced deceased.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with this ongoing investigation.

A postmortem is scheduled to take place in Sudbury at a later date.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes Fenelon Falls OPP Police Press Releases

Katlyn Pearce Facing Numerous Charges

(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 Thursday September 25, 2025 at approximately 10:11 pm, officers were notified of a possible impaired driver from a concerned citizen. Officers located the motor vehicle and began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was charged with Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor License Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences.

Katlyn Pearce, 37-year-old of Fenelon Falls, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
  • Fail to Notify of Change of Address
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers license 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 Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton

29 Year Old From Walkerton Arrested – Details Released, Not Him #3Strikes

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On September 26, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along the Grey-Bruce Line in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Upon seeing the police cruiser, the driver switched positions with the passenger in the vehicle; a poor attempt to confuse police. The investigating officer discovered that the driver was violating conditions of a prior release, and their licence was suspended.

Brett DUNSBIER, 29-years-old, resident of Walkerton, has been charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Prohibited Driver Caught Speeding #Dipshit

(CHATHAM KENT, ON) – Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Driving While Prohibited on Highway 401.

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at approximately 8:37 p.m., police stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Chatham Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Michael OLSEN a 28-year-old from Windsor was charged under the Criminal Code with Operation While Prohibited and Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases RIDEAU LAKES

Child Sexually Assaulted & Almost Murdered – 26 Year Old Arrested

(RIDEAU LAKES, ON) – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with serious offences, including attempt to commit murder on a child.

On Friday, September 26, 2025, shortly before 9:00 a.m., members of the Leeds County OPP, assisted by the Leeds County OPP Crime Unit, began an intimate partner violence and child abuse investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Attempt to commit murder
  • Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age cause bodily harm
  • Sexual interference
  • Forcible confinement – two counts
  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Intimidation – use or threatens use of violence

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

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton

Brockton Bust – 117g Fentanyl Seized In Walkerton #WaitInTheTruck

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 25, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton.

Investigation determined that a physical altercation took place between two individuals in a wooded area off of South Street in Walkerton. The accused fled on foot but was taken into custody nearby. A search of the individual led to the discovery of approximately 117g of suspected fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with:

  • Assault, CC 266
  • Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)
  • Assault cause bodily harm – choking, CC 267(c)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

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

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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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron-Kinloss Resident Arrrested After Hwy 21 Incident

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On September 25, 2025, at approximately 5:41 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at Highway 21 and Concession 10 in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended and discovered a single vehicle to be involved. The lone occupant was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. While officers were assessing the involved vehicle for damages, police observed a variety of weapons in plain view. A search of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in locating several batons, brass knuckles, pepper spray, handcuffs, and ammunition.

Robert MCKAY, 56-years-old, resident of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2) – 7 counts
  • Failure to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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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Area OPP Minto OPP Palmerston Police Press Releases

MIDDLETON Arrested In Palmerston – Details Released

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local resident following an interaction with police.

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., The Wellington County OPP, responded to the report of a disturbance at a residence in Palmerston. During the interaction, an individual became uncooperative and actively resisted police.

As a result, Dallas MIDDLETON, a 29-year-old from Palmerston, was charged with:

  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

ALERT: OPP Investigating Death At Nursing Home

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death.

On Tuesday September 23, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Nipissing West OPP, began a death investigation at a nursing home on Michaud Street, West Nipissing.

An 85-year-old person from West Nipissing was found deceased by staff members.  

This investigation is still ongoing and being conducted by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service to determine the cause of death.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Harley Hilliard OPP Police Press Releases

UPDATE: Student Struck While Getting On School Bus – Repeat Offender Arrested AGAIN! #3Strikes #OPP #Crime

(HARLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – A child was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle.

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, shortly before 7:50 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Temiskaming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Harley and Dymond Fire Departments, responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a child on Highway 569 in Harley Township.

Investigation revealed that the child was struck while crossing the roadway to board their school bus. The school bus had it’s stop-arm out and flashing lights activated at the time. The driver of the involved vehicle failed to remain at the scene of the collision.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan WRIGHT, 37 years-of-age of Hilliard Township, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
  • Fail to comply with probation
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on September 26, 2025.

Police have not yet located the involved vehicle. It is described as a dark-coloured sedan with possible front-end damage. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, or dash camera footage that may assist, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Clinton Huron Lucknow OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Pervert Pair Facing Fraud Charges After Exposing Themselves In Lucknow #ItWasCold #OPP #PervertAlert

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On August 23, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend long music festival. Officers were flagged down by site staff about a confrontation involving attendants.

It is alleged that a pair of individuals deliberately exposed their genitals to a group of campers who were unknown to them, that were simply trying to enjoy the event. The two individuals were escorted from the venue and had their wristbands removed. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the wristbands used to gain entry into the event were fraudulent.

Ryan MARRIAGE, 25-years-old, and Spencer CANTELON, 24-years-old, residents of Clinton, both face charges of:

  • Indecent act – CC 173(1)(a)
  • Fraud under $5,000 – CC 380(1)(b)

The accused are set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on October 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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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Chatham Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

CKPS Daily Update 26Sept2025

Chatham-Kent Police

The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events.

Arrest, Warrants – CK25058020/CK2505802

Date: September 25, 2025, Time: 08:49hrs, Location: Louise Street, Tilbury

On July 23, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of theft at a local retail store in Tilbury.

Investigations revealed that an individual entered the business and appeared to shop for items and left without making a payment. Through the use of surveillance footage, the suspect was identified as a 39-year-old female from Tilbury.

A warrant was issued for the individual’s arrest.

She is facing the following charges:

  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Under $5,000

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 21:44 hrs, the individual was located by the police on Mill Street, Tilbury. She was later released with a court date of September 23, 2025, which she failed to appear.

On September 25, 2025, at approximately, 08:49 hrs, officers conducted a person stop which led to the arrest of the individual who possessed an outstanding arrest warrant. She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, and was released with a scheduled future court date of October 31, 2025.

Arrest, Bail Violations – CK25058172

Date: September 25, 2025, Time: 23:00 hrs, Location: Grand Avenue East, Chatham

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 23:00 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a call from a monitoring service regarding an individual who was suspected of failing to comply with her release conditions.

Officers attended the area but were unable to locate the individual. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that she had not been residing at her approved address.

Shortly after, officers were able to locate the individual, a 37-year-old female from Harwich Township. The investigation determined that she was in breach of Release Order and was charged with the following offence:

  • Count 1: Fail to Comply with Release Order

She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she is currently being held for bail.

Arrest, Assault – CK25058189

Date: September 26, 2025, Time: 00:49hrs, Location: Fifth Line, Chatham

On September 26, 2025, at approximately 00:49 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of an assault at a residence in Chatham.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim, 49-year-old female from Chatham who had sustained visible injuries to her face.

The victim reported being struck by the accused, a 34-year-old female from Chatham, during a dispute. The accused fled the scene in a vehicle.

She was later located by officers and arrested. The individual was charged with the following offence:

  • Count 1: Assault

The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where; she is currently being held for bail.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service, Corporate Communications – Shelomi Legall at [email protected] or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.

End of Release

This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Durham Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Dipshit Pandemic: 41 Duped, $200K Lost to Fake Bank Calls #SmartenUP #DontBeADipshit

Police are warning the public about a growing scam involving fraudsters posing as bank employees and convincing victims to hand over their bank cards and PIN numbers.

The DRPS Fraud Unit has received 41 reports so far this year with losses of more than $200,000. In recent cases, victims have received phone calls from suspects who claim to be from their bank’s fraud department. The caller tells the victim that their bank cards have been compromised and instructs them to place their cards — along with their PIN numbers — in an envelope for a “bank representative” to pick up. Victims are told that new cards will be sent out the next day.

Shortly after, a driver arrives at the victim’s home, collects the envelope and then uses the stolen cards and PINs to withdraw money from the victim’s accounts.

Police are reminding residents that banks will never ask for a customer’s debit or credit card, and they will never ask for PIN numbers. By providing both, victims unknowingly violate their contract with the bank, leaving them financially responsible for any losses.

How to protect yourself:

  • Never give your bank card or PIN number to anyone.
  • Hang up immediately if someone claiming to be from your bank asks for this information.
  • If in doubt, call your bank directly using the number on the back of your card — not a number provided by the caller.
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London London Police Service Police Press Releases

London Police Issue Pervert Alert: Johannes Laning, 48, Released Into Community #PervertAlert

LONDON, ON (September 25, 2025) – In the interest of public safety, the London Police Service is issuing the following information and warning in relation to the release of a high-risk offender.

Johannes Wilhelmus Laning, 48, was recently released from custody after serving a custodial sentence for two counts of breach of probation and two counts of criminal harassment and will be residing in the London area.

He has a history of criminal harassment, stalking and sexual-related offences targeting children.

London police are concerned that he may commit similar offences in the future.

Johannes Laning is described as male, White, approximately 181 lbs, 5’9” with brown hair and brown eyes.

He is currently serving a two-year probation term. Two of the conditions set out by the Ontario Court of Justice that he is obligated to comply with is as follows:

  • do not be in the company of or communicate with, directly or indirectly, by any physical, electronic or other means, with females under the age of 16 years, unless in the presence of another person(s) approved of in writing and in advance by the probation officer
  •  not to attend any public park or swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can be reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, schoolground, playground, or community centre.

The London Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation and consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community of the release of Johannes Laning.

Anyone who is aware of potential breaches to Laning’s conditions are asked not to approach him, but to contact the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Guelph Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Dumpster Fire – Repeat Offender Arrested Again

A Guelph man is charged with breaching court orders after he was observed setting a fire outside a north-end business.

Approximately 8:30 a.m. September 12, emergency services responded to a plaza at Woolwich Street and Woodlawn Road East. A witness said he saw a man near the dumpsters and when he walked away the witness observed smoke and metre-high flames.

Further investigation showed a man on security video lighting a cigarette and then kneeling down next to the dumpsters. A short time later he walks away and flames can be seen.

The suspect was identified and it was determined he is on bail with a condition not to possess a lighter or other device to produce a flame.

A 27-year-old Guelph man is charged with failing to comply with a release order and breach of probation. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court October 2.