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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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Vehicle Invasions – WOOD & HOLLYWOOD Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in relation to multiple vehicle entries.

On September 26, 2025 at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers of the Quinte West OPP conducted an investigation involving multiple thefts from vehicles, which led to the arrest of two individuals.

Emily HOLLYWOOD, 27 years old from Kingston has been charged with the following offences:

  • Mischief over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused was released from custody with a court date of October 27, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

Tyler WOOD, 43 years old from Ottawa has been charged with the following offences:

  • Mischief over $5000
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Fail to comply with probation order x2

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 613-392-3561.

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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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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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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Steven BROWN Was Arrested – Details Released

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

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a traffic complaint on Quinte Street, led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been impaired.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment, where charges were laid.

Steven BROWN , age 65, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offence:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on November 6, 2025. 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 Trenton

Repeat Offender Arrested Again, And AGAIN! #3Strikes

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual in relation to separate incidents.  

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Quinte West OPP responded to a report of threats at a residence in Trenton. 

Kevin SCURRY, age 32, from Trenton was charged with the following offences:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – three counts
  • Causing a disturbance
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the accused was arrested and charged with the following offences:  

  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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OPP Prince Edward Quinte West

Impaired Drivers Busted: Richard EGGLETON, Jason VIDITO, Alicia SMITH & Shirley SHIELDS

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

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a traffic complaint on Highway 2 led to an investigation where an individual was arrested for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Richard EGGLETON, age 52, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

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

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to another traffic complaint on Stockdale Road, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Jason VIDITO, age 45, from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

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

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP responded to a traffic complaint on 2nd Dug Hill Road leading to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Alicia SMITH, age 28, from Quinte West was charged with the following offences:

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

On Friday, September 12, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Glen Ross Road leading to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Shirley SHIELDS, age 63, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – combined blood alcohol and blood drug concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences 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

Byron HOADLEY Arrested Again & Facing Numerous Charges

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual after being alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. 

On Wednesday September 3, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Officers with the Quinte West OPP and the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) were dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle near Douglas Road. After a traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle fled and was stopped on Dixon Drive after the driver lost control. The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot, subsequently being located and taken into custody.

Byron HOADLEY, 32 years old from Scugog Township, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possessing automobile master key
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Failure to comply with release order – other then to attend court x2
  • Fail to comply with probation order x5
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x6
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Obstruct plate
  • Alter permit
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Drug Bust – MACGREGOR & MITCHELL

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A search warrant in Trenton has resulted in the seizure of dangerous drugs and the arrest of two people.

Earlier this summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in the area.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, officers with the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and the Quinte West Detachment, arrested two people in Trenton. The team later executed a search warrant at a residence on Creswell Drive.

During the search of the individuals, officers seized nearly 11 grams of suspected fentanyl and bottle of prescription methadone which had the patient’s name torn off. During the searches officers also seized a set of brass knuckles, a replica handgun, over $2000 in cash, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Douglas MACGREGOR, age 38 of Quinte West, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Traffick in a Schedule 1 substance
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – six counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

This accused was held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled to continue on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

Caitlyn MITCHELL, age 32, of Greater Napanee, has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance. This accused was release from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 6, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Darryl SUTTON – Drunk Driving

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

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers were conducting an investigation into a single vehicle collision on D J Whites Road, where an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Darryl SUTTON, age 54, from Brighton, was charged with the following offences:

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

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on September 25, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle that was operated 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

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

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

On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a traffic stop on Frankford Road led to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired as well as other offences. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

William BERTRAND, age 53, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Careless driving

On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to an incident on Bay Street, leading to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Kevin ROSA, age 48, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, responded to a traffic complaint on the 401 Westbound leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing.

Baljinder GILL, age 46, from Brampton was charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, conducted a RIDE program at the 401 Eastbound On Route resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired.

Terry SINCLAIR, age 42, from Kingston, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Operation while impaired – combined blood alcohol and blood drug concentration
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a single vehicle collision on the 401 Eastbound, leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. 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.

Mackenzie RIPLEY, age 21, from Cobourg was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences 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

$114,000 Drug Bust – CORONA, BAUTISTA & ABDULLAH

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Four people have been arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 401.

On Sunday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 401 between Highway 33 and Glen Miller Road in Quinte West. 

As a result of the investigation, police seized over a kilogram of suspected cocaine, an amount of suspected cannabis and Percocet with an estimated street value of approximately $114,000. Police also seized over $7,500 in Canadian currency.

Four people have been arrested and charged.

Justin CORONA, 23 years-old, of Nepean has been charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Possession of 30g dried cannabis in a public place
  • Drive with window coated – obstructed view
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

Lee BAUTISTA, 24 years-old and Fercival GARCIA, 27 years-old, of Gloucester have both been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Obstruct peace officer

Hassan ABDULLAH, 32 years-old, of Gloucester has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Andrew MANCINI Was Arrested – Meth A Factor

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

On July 23, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a traffic complaint on Monogram Place, Quinte West, led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been impaired.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment, where charges were laid.

Andrew MANCINI , age 36, from Brighton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 11, 2025. 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

Alexandra MACKAY – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A Quinte West resident is facing multiple charges after being stopped on Highway 401.

On Monday, July 21, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team detected an eastbound car traveling at 177 kilometres per hour.

The vehicle was pulled over and an approved alcohol screening device was utilized. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for further testing.

Alexandra MACKAY, age 31, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Stunt driving – excessive speed

The accused was release from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 14, 2025.

The individual’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the car was impounded for 14 days.

The Highway Safety Division was assisted in the investigation by officers with the Quinte West OPP.