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Callander OPP Police Press Releases South River

Trent WEBSTER – Drunk Driving

(CALLANDER, ON) – A proactive traffic stop by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in impaired driving charges against a South River resident early Sunday morning.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle speeding southbound on Highway 11 before it abruptly turned into the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) scales area. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and determined the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Trent WEBSTER, 20 years-of-age from South River, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 6, 2025, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The North Bay OPP remains committed to keeping our roads safe through proactive enforcement and public education.

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OPP Police Press Releases South River

Exposing Himself To Child Ends With Arrest For Norman HOPCRAFT #PervertAlert

(SOUTH RIVER, ON) – Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest one person after reports of individual exposing himself to youth.

On Monday, October 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a complaint of an individual exposing themself to children as they were walking home from school. 

Through investigation, the individual was identified and arrested.

As a result, Norman HOPCRAFT, 63 years-of-age of South River was charged with:

  • Nudity and indecent exposure
  • Indecent act
  • Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sundridge.

Anyone with information regarding similar incidents are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases South River

68 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(SOUTH RIVER, ON) -One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on Ottawa Avenue in the Village of South River.  

As a result of the investigation, Judith PATON, 68 years-of-age, of South River, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Failure to comply with release order – two counts

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Parry Sound and was remanded into custody.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” and call 911.

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OPP Police Press Releases South River

3 Arrested For Break & Enter – Drugs A Factor

(SOUTH RIVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged three people after responding to a break and enter.

On March 18, 2024, shortly after 5:30 a.m., Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a break and enter into a building at the historical train station in the Village of South River on Montreal Avenue.  

As a result of the investigation, multiple people were arrested and approximately 53 grams of suspected Fentanyl was seized. The estimated street value of the drugs is approximately $21,000.

James CARTER, 33-years-old, of South River was charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Engage in prohibited activity on premises

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail Court in Parry Sound on March 18, 2024. 

Vincent BEASELY, 34-years-old, and Steven CHREST, 36-years-old, both from South River were also charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Engage in prohibited activity on premises

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 25, 2024, in Sundridge, Ontario.