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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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Steven COURNEYEA – Drunk Driving

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

On July 20, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a traffic complaint on County Road 40, led Quinte West OPP 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, as a result of which charges were laid.

Steven COURNEYEA , age 55, from Tyendinaga, was charged with the following offences:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 7, 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

Dylon SMITH-AWEDA Was Arrested Again

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with drug related and other offences, following an investigation in Quinte West.

On Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP, the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit and Belleville Police Service (BPS) arrested an individual at the Quinte Mall, in the City of Belleville, stemming from an incident that occurred in Quinte West. As a result, cash, Fentanyl, Xannax, a forged document and an unauthorized weapon were confiscated.

Dylon SMITH-AWEDA, 26 years old from Quebec, was charged with the following:

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Traffick in Schedule IV substance – Other Drugs
  • Possession of a forged document with intent
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x5

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 23, 2025

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

4 Injured – Lin-zee JENSEN-GIESBRECHT Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges as a result of a serious collision that occurred last month.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers with Quinte West OPP, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and Quinte West Firefighters responded to a multiple vehicle collision on Hamilton Road in Quinte West.

A driver of one of the vehicles was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Three other individuals sustained minor injuries.

Lin-zee JENSEN-GIESBRECHT, age 41, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

·        Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

·        Dangerous operation

·        Drive left of centre – approaching crest of grade

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 24, 2025

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

More Impaired Drivers Arrested – RYAN, RIGHTMEYER & CHERRETT

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

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers were responding to a traffic complaint on Johnstown Road, Quinte West. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for being impaired and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Marie RYAN, age 66, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

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

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a single vehicle collision on Loyalist Parkway, Quinte West, 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.

Carter RIGHTMEYER, age 19, from Quinte West was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to remain
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Fail to have insurance card

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a collision on North Murray Street, Quinte West, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired.

Dallas CHERRETT, age 29, from Trenton, was charged with the following offence:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

Ryan LINDSAY – Impaired Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with both suspended and impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Front Street, Trenton.

During the investigation, a suspended driver was arrested for being impaired. The driver was subsequently transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Criminal Code (CC), the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

Ryan LINDSAY, 23 years old, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
  • Driving while under suspension x2

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 31, 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

More Impaired Drivers – BANVILLE, WATSON & STYLES

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in 3 more impaired driving investigations.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Loyalist Parkway, where an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a novice driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Hannah BANVILLE, age 23, from Carrying Place, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C above zero

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a traffic stop on the 401 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.

Giovanni WATSON, age 28, from Bowmanville was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted speed limit.
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt.
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a collision leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.

With the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Unit and OPP Canine Unit, the driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing, resulting in charges being laid.

Becky STYLES, age 54, from Carrying Place, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Fail to report accident

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 31, 2025. 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.