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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Daniel FOREST Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest after recovering a stolen vehicle and locating the driver after they had fled.

On Monday February 9, 2026, shortly before noon, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call related to a suspicious vehicle that had turned into a residence’s driveway and had remained there. The caller approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver who provided an explanation that the caller didn’t believe. The caller provided police with a description of the vehicle and the driver.

An officer was dispatched and while on their way to the location, observed a vehicle matching the description, stopped at the side of the road with the driver behind the wheel. The officer made a turn to go speak with the driver who upon seeing the police cruiser, sped away from the area. 

A short while later, OPP were advised that the vehicle had been located within Peterborough City, but the driver had fled the scene. Officers were able to identify the driver, and it was also determined that the vehicle had been stolen. On Monday February 16, 2026, OPP officers were advised that the suspect had been taken into custody by Peterborough Police Service (PPS) on a different matter. Officers attended the PPS detachment and the individual was arrested. 

Daniel FOREST (age 36) of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

• Flight from peace officer

• Dangerous operation 

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

If you have information about any sort of criminal activity, the OPP urge you to call in tips to 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Pickering Police Press Releases Selwyn

Fraud – ZORILA, TANASE & TANASE

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three individuals after receiving a report of an attempted fraud from a resident of Selwyn Township.

On Saturday February 7, 2026, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual reporting that three individuals had attempted to scam them in to selling their vehicle for a cheap price due to supposed motor issues. 

The complainant advised that they had a vehicle listed for sale online and had someone contact them to come view the vehicle. A time was arranged and a vehicle containing three individuals attended the complainant’s residence. The complainant advised that the three individuals looked the car over and then requested to take the vehicle for a test drive. After returning from a short drive, the suspects quickly pointed out oil all over the engine compartment as well as from the exhaust pipe. The suspects advised that the vehicle needed an excess amount of work to repair it but would still purchase it but for a much lower price than what was being asked.After turning down the offer, the suspects continued to offer lowball amounts until the complainant advised them that the vehicle was no longer for sale. The complainant, who knew there were no issues with the vehicle, contacted the OPP.

OPP Officers stopped a vehicle matching the description they had been provided, and all three occupants were arrested. The driver was unable to provide a driver’s licence or insurance for the vehicle and the plates that were attached were not registered to the vehicle. The vehicle that was being driven had recently been purchased and was associated with a similar occurrence in another region.

Marius ZORILA (age 31) of Pickering ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Fraud over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• Driver fail to surrender licence

• Fail to have insurance card

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

Constantin TANASE (age 26) of Scarborough ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Fraud over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Michael TANASE (age 22) of Ajax ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Fraud over $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The three were release with conditions and are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 10, 2026.

The OPP urge residents to remain vigilant and report any frauds, suspicious offers, or suspicious contractor activity. If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

For more information on how to recognize and protect yourself from scams, visit www.ontario.ca/page/identify-scam-or-fraud 

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn Toronto

Wajdi SHAMSA Was Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest after locating stolen vehicles in a chop-shop discovered in Buckhorn.

On Thursday January 29, 2026, shortly after noon, Peterborough County OPP officers received information of the location of a possible stolen vehicle. Officers attended the location, which was a business in the Buckhorn area. Police were advised that an attached unit was being leased but limited information was available on the owner. 

On Friday January 30, 2026, members of the OPP Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a warrant at the leased portion of the business where the vehicle in question was located. Inside the unit, various stolen vehicles were located that had been cut into pieces and wrapped for shipment.

As a result of the warrant execution, officers seized various parts from at least 13 stolen newer model vehicles, a forklift, various tools, as well as other items believed to belong to the victims of the thefts. Officers also found various licence plates believed to have been from previous stolen vehicles that had been at the location.

While at the scene, officers were made aware of the location of the individual associated to the unit, who was subsequently apprehended and arrested. The accused was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment.

Wajdi SHAMSA (age 41) of Toronto, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

If you have information about any sort of criminal activity, the OPP urge you to call in tips to 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Ennismore OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Michael ARMSTRONG – Assault

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON)– The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Chemong Lake for a reported ice-fishing related assault.

On Wednesday January 14, 2026, just before 4:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to Chemong Lake in Selwyn Township where an individual reported being assaulted while ice-fishing. The complainant advised that the accused came up to them in an aggressive manner while they were fishing. The complainant stated the accused was upset they were fishing close to where they were and as a result, assaulted them.

Officers arrived on scene and after speaking with all parties, one person was arrested.

Michael ARMSTRONG (age 72) of Ennismore, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Assault

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 24, 2026.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Corbyville OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Branden TEBWORTH Was Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after responding to a call for a vehicle in the ditch.

On Wednesday December 10, 2025, just prior to 6:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call for service regarding a single vehicle that had left the roadway and gone into the ditch on Yankee Line in Selwyn Township. 

Officers arrived on scene where efforts were being made to remove the vehicle from the ditch. Officers spoke with the driver and determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further tests.

Branden TEBWORTH (age 37) of Corbyville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear on January 20, 2026, before the Ontario Court of Justice on January in Peterborough.

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Douro-Dummer OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Michael ROSE – Impaired Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving as a result of investigating a collision.

On Tuesday December 2, 2025, at approximately 5:15pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call for service regarding a head-on collision on Lakefield Road in Selwyn Township. Witnesses advised one vehicle crossed over into the oncoming lane where the two vehicles collided. Officers spoke to the driver of the northbound vehicle and determined them to be impaired.

Michael ROSE (age 65) of Douro-Dummer Township was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 6, 2026 in Peterborough.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Robert LEBRUN – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN Township, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after a vehicle stop at a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.

On Friday September 12, 2025, shortly after 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting RIDE in the area of Young’s Point Road and 12th Line. A vehicle entered the RIDE program, and the driver was spoken to by an officer. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be under the influence of alcohol, and the individual was arrested. The accused was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert LEBRUN (age 57) of Woodville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on October 14, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Backhoe Used In Assault

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual after attending a Selwyn address in relation to a property dispute.

On Saturday August 30, 2025, at approximately 11:00am, members of the OPP Peterborough County Detachment were dispatched to a call where the complainant indicated an individual was operating a backhoe on their property without permission. Upon arrival, officers were informed that two individuals had been struck by the backhoe during the incident. 

After speaking with all parties involved, one individual was arrested.

David BAKER (age 59) of Selwyn, ON., was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon

• Dangerous operation

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

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

19 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after investigating a vehicle in the ditch call.

On Wednesday August 20, 2025, shortly after 5:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on Birch Island Road and entered the ditch. 

Officers arrived on scene and observed the vehicle with the driver seated in the passenger seat. Officers spoke with the driver and determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Sienna MAK (age 19) of Lakefield, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

• Fail to have insurance card

• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on September 23, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Bodies of 2 Recovered

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with EMS and Fire responded to a possible drowning at Burleigh Falls in Stony Lake.

On Sunday August 3, 2025, just prior to 5:00pm, Peterborough County Officers were dispatched to a report of two individuals that had gone missing in the water at Burleigh Falls. The individuals were reported to have been swimming in the area when one individual fell in from the shoreline and appeared to be in distress. Witnesses entered the water to assist resulting in a second individual also being reported as missing.

Officers along with Fire Rescue attended and conducted a search of the water as well as the surrounding area but were unsuccessful in locating them.

On Monday August 4, 2025, the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) aided in the recovery of the bodies of the two missing persons.

A 24-year-old male from Caledon and a 26-year-old male from Brampton were both pronounced as deceased.

The OPP is committed to boater education, marine patrol/law enforcement and saving lives on more than 110,000 square kilometres of Ontario waterways. With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD).

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Another Fatal Collision


(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews attended the scene of a serious single vehicle collision on Bensfort Road.

At approximately 2:45pm on Tuesday July 29, 2025, Peterborough County OPP officers along with Otonabee-South-Monaghan (OSM) Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to a serious single vehicle collision on Bensfort Road south of Base Line. Officers arrived and observed a single vehicle in the ditch that had come in contact with the hydro pole resulting in hydro lines being downed. Hydro attended and dealt with the hydro wires allowing First Responders to access the vehicle.

As a result of the collision, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 66-year-old female from Peterborough was pronounced as deceased at the scene.

Bensfort Road remained closed for several hours while emergency crews dealt with the collision and officers trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Jeremy MCMULLEN – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after investigating a vehicle in a ditch call.

On Thursday June 26, 2025, just prior to 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had been abandoned in a ditch on Tindle Bay Road.

Officers arrived on scene and observed the vehicle but there was no driver to be found. Officer’s made effort to contact the registered owner to ensure their well-being but were unsuccessful in reaching them. Officers went back to the vehicle only to have the driver return a short time later. Officers spoke with the driver and determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Jeremy MCMULLEN (age 40) of Selwyn, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 22, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Wyatt JANZEN – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after investigating a vehicle in a ditch call.

On Saturday June 14, 2025, at approximately 1:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on Brick Road in Selwyn Township and landed in a ditch upside down.

Officers arrived on scene and observed a pickup truck on its roof in the ditch. An individual that was with the vehicle advised that the driver had gone to get tools to assist in removing the vehicle and a tow had been contacted as well.

Upon arrival of the tow, officers attended the residence of the registered owner and after speaking with them, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Wyatt JANZEN (age 21) of Selwyn Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Fail to remain

·      Fail to report accident

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive motor vehicle no currently validated permit

·      No mudguards

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 15, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Drug Bust

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested an individual as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

In April of 2025, the Peterborough / Northumberland CSCU along with Kawartha Lakes CSCU and the City of Kawartha Lakes Police, began an investigation into trafficking of Fentanyl and Cocaine.

On Thursday May 14, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU located and arrested an individual in Selwyn Township related to the investigation.  

Christoff BROWN (age 29) of Pickering, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

·      Fail to comply Release Order – Five counts

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

As a result of the arrest, the following items were seized;

·      280 grams Cocaine

·      56 grams Fentanyl

·      Two cell phones

At the time of the arrest, the accused was also wanted by the Toronto Police Service.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

2 Arrested Following Warrant Execution

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested an individual wanted on outstanding charges as well as a second person.

On Monday April 14, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU executed a warrant at a residence in Bridgenorth where they had been made aware that a wanted person had been hiding. Upon execution of the warrant, the individual was located as well as 16 grams of Cocaine, digital scales, Canadian currency, and two saws believed to be stolen. The individual was also wanted for failing to comply with a release order as well as a surety revocation warrant.

Gerald ARCAND (age 58) of Bridgenorth, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court

A second warrant was executed during a traffic stop at which point a small amount of drugs were also located. The individual was also on a release with conditions that included to not associate with the first accused.

Julia MCGUGAN (age 49) of Bridgenorth, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

·      Failure to comply with Undertaking (two counts)

·      Driving while under suspension (two counts)

Both accused were held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Police are looking to return the saws to their rightful owners. If you are the owner or know who they belong to, contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact the Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).