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Hwy 21 Armed Robbery – Repeat Offender Arrested Again #ItsTime #3Strikes

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – A robbery at a Highway 21 business in Saugeen First Nation has led to multiple criminal charges against a local individual.

On Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at approximately 8:52 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery at a business located on Highway 21 in Saugeen First Nation.

It was reported that a person entered the business armed with a knife and demanded money from an employee. The individual fled the scene with a quantity of cash and merchandise.

The individual was arrested a short time later without incident.

James FARR, 31-years-old, from Saugeen First Nation has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

The accused was held pending a bail hearing scheduled for October 9, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 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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Attempted Carjacking – Suspects At Large


(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a reported attempted carjacking that occurred on September 7, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m.

On September 7, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., a vehicle was approached by two unknown individuals near the intersection of Christine Street and Cameron Drive in Saugeen First Nation.

One suspect entered the front passenger side of the vehicle and brandished a knife, threatening the driver. The second suspect remained outside with a bicycle. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, managed to physically remove the suspect and was not injured.

Both suspects were described as wearing all black clothing and ski masks. One left the area on foot, while the other departed on a bicycle.

The Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation.

Anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident or who has information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Please reference Occurrence Number E251220691.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Infant Dead, Two Arrested – Names Released

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – Two people are charged following an infant death investigation on Saugeen First Nation.

On March 26, 2023, the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Saugeen Fire Department, responded to a call concerning an unresponsive infant at a residence on Scotch Settlement Road, Saugeen First Nation. The nine-month-old infant was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

As a result of the investigation, Michael RANTON, 33 years of age of Saugeen Shores, and Dakota ROOTE-BESITO, 28 years of age of Saugeen First Nation, were each charged with criminal negligence causing death contrary to section 220(b) of the Criminal Code.

Both accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 7, 2025.

The Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit conducted the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information to call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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James Farr Was Arrested Again

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual is facing charges after a robbery in Saugeen First Nation.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 1:48 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Highway 21 in Saugeen First Nation.

One individual entered a business and threatened the store cashier with a weapon. The suspect left the business and was located a short distance away. There are no injuries reported.

James Farr, 30-years-old of Saugeen First Nation was charged with:

  • Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited)
  • Disguise with intent
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Fail to attend for fingerprints

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

The Grey 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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Tyler Nawash – Drunk Driving

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On November 3, 2024, at 9:21 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on French Bay Road, Saugeen First Nation.

Tyler Nawash, 35, of Saugeen First Nation was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on November 20, 2024.

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

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.