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Police Press Releases Scarborough South Porcupine

Jonatan RODRIGUEZ PALMA – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 10:10 p.m., members of the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for travelling at a high rate of speed.

Police determined that the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that exceeded the legal limit.  

As a result, Jonatan RODRIGUEZ PALMA, 29 years of age, of Scarborough, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). 

The accused is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to answer to the charge. 

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Drug Bust – Dean Bernier & Wendy Emans

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) K9 unit and Iroquois Falls members, the OPP Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in Monteith. Police seized suspected cocaine, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia, all with an estimated street value of $13,800. 

As a result, two persons were arrested and charged. 

Dean Bernier, 48 years of age and Wendy Emans, 55 years of age, both from Monteith, have been charged with the following CDSA offences:

  • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

The accused persons are being held in custody and are awaiting a bail hearing.

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South Porcupine

One Dead – Gurukaran Singh AUJLA Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded its investigation following a fatal collision and has charged one person.

On Monday, September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 101, Whitney Township in Porcupine.

A 69-year-old person from Iroquois Falls was transported by ambulance to a hospital where they died.

As a result, Gurukaran Singh AUJLA, 20 years of age, of Schumacher has been arrested and charged with careless driving causing death.

The accused was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on February 26, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Kristina BRAYSHAW – Impaired Operation

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One driver was arrested for impaired after collision on Highway 655.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 655 and Ross Avenue, in Timmins.

As a result of the investigation, one of the drivers, Kristina BRAYSHAW, 31 years-old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Timmins, on July 10, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Meth Bust – Nicholas MALETTE

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest one person for drug related offences.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP located a vehicle in a snowbank at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 655 in the City of Timmins. Police found the driver inside and was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the OPP seized a suspected amount of crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1,100. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Nicholas MALETTE, 29 years-old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Timmins.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Missing Snowmobiler Found Deceased

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has located the body of a missing snowmobiler on Horwood Lake.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) and the Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) located the body of the 40-year-old Timmins resident who had been reported missing in April. The OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit is now supporting the investigation.

A post-mortem examination is being scheduled at a later date.

As previously reported, on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a report of an overdue person who was operating a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) on Horwood Lake in Horwood Township, approximately 70 kilometers west of Timmins.

The South Porcupine OPP, ERT, OPP Aviation Services, and USRU were involved in the search efforts.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Tristen ARCHIBALD Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic complaint on Highway 101 leads to impaired charge.

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 101, in Timmins.  The vehicle was located, and it was determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tristen ARCHIBALD, 29 years-old, of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged with the following:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Timmins.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Shelby BATES-SAUCIER – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision leading to an impaired charge.

On Friday May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a collision on Highway 144, Roblin Township, near Mattagami Lake Road.

The investigation revealed the driver has consumed alcohol and was transported to detachment for further testing. 

As a result, Shelby BATES-SAUCIER, 23 years-old, of Sudbury was charged with the following:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administration Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Gogama.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

$118,000 Drug Bust – Name Released

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 144 leads to drugs charges.

On Monday April 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 144, Noble Township, just north of Gogama. 

As a result of the investigation, the OPP seized an amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $118,730. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Manfred YIADOM-BOAKYE, 33 years-old, of Bradford, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday May 26, 2025, in Gogama.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Trevor PEART Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person for mischief.

On March 28, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Iroquois Falls OPP responded to a mischief at a residence on Church Street in Iroquois Falls.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor PEART, 50 years old, of Iroquois Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Breach of Recognizance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in Timmins.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

LANGLOIS Arrested Following Collision

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) respond to motor vehicle collision leading to impaired charge.

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., members of the South Porcupine OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 144, Doyle Township. The investigation revealed the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was transport to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jason LANGLOIS, 44 years old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on April 3, 2025. 

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SUTHERLAND Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop leads to a driver being charged with impaired.

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 1:12 a.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Municipal Road near Frederick House Lake Road. 

Upon speaking with the driver officers suspected they had consumed an alcoholic beverage. They were transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christine SUTHERLAND, 37 years old, of North Bay was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

The driver was issued an Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 20, 2025, in Timmins.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Taylor MONTREUIL Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint.

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m., the Iroquois Falls OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Municipal Road in Dundonald Township. Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Taylor MONTREUIL, 29 years-old, of Iroquois Falls was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on March 13, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Pervert Alert: Jeremy BERNIER Facing Numerous Charges

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One person was arrested on 19 outstanding criminal charges after warrant was executed.

On July 25, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the North East Region (NER) Bail Support Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the support of the South Porcupine OPP and Timmins Police, executed a warrant on Main Street in South Porcupine.

Jeremy BERNIER, 19 years of age from South Porcupine, was arrested and charged with:

·        Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age (three counts)

·        Sexual interference

·        Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age

·        Forcible confinement

·        Assault

·        Failure to comply with undertaking (eight counts)

·        Failure to attend court

·        Failure to attend court after having appeared (two counts)

·        Failure to attend for fingerprints

The accused was transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment, as all offences occurred in Kapuskasing, between September 2020 and March 2023.

The accused was released from bail court on July 26, and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on August 12, 2024.

The OPP urges any other victims or anyone with information to come forward by calling the Kapuskasing OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Jean Anne WHIFFIN – Impaired Driving

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired while police were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program.

On July 12, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program at the intersection of Highway 101 and Municipal Road in German Township.

As a result, Jean Anne WHIFFIN, 63 years-old, of Oshawa was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and their vehicle was impounded

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 29, 2024, in Timmins.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers.