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OPP K9 Injured, Suspect Wounded Following Shootout — SIU Takes Over

(TEMISKAMING DISTRICT, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in the Temagami North and Latchford area.

On Friday, October 3, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed and dangerous individual at large in the area. An emergency alert and shelter in place order were issued, while a large-scale search took place involving local OPP members and multiple specialty units, including the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine Units and OPP Aviation.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, officers located the wanted male and officers exchanged gunfire with the individual. The male was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An OPP Canine was treated for a minor injury.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any media inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. 

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Robert JOHNSTON Arrested At RIDE

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A driver was arrested after attempting to avoid a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program checkpoint in Temiskaming Shores.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Lakeshore Road.

At approximately 10:15 p.m., officers observed a vehicle attempting to avoid the checkpoint. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver displayed signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing.

The driver, Robert JOHNSTON, 35 years-old, of Temiskaming Shores, has been charged with:

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

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

The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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New Liskeard OPP Police Press Releases Temiskaming TEMISKAMING SHORES

6 Year Old Rescued From Abductor, Officer Injured – Repeat Offender Arrested Again! #3Strikes #SaveOurChildren

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual following the abduction of a six-year-old child.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, shortly before 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a missing child from a residence in downtown New Liskeard. The investigation revealed that the accused had interacted with a child at the residence, and the child subsequently accompanied the accused to a local park. A short time later, the child was located unharmed by a concerned citizen and returned to their family.

The accused was arrested in the vicinity of where the child was located. Following the arrest of the accused, an officer was assaulted and treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Travis PRENTICE, a 27-year-old of no-fixed-address, was charged with:

  • Abduction of person under 14 – take or entice
  • Fail to comply with probation order – four counts
  • Assault a Peace Officer with a weapon

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on October 14th, 2025.

The OPP encourages parents and caregivers to educate their children about personal safety and to report any suspicious encounters to police.

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Mark Henderson Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A single vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Harley Township has resulted in impaired driving charges.

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Harley Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing.

Mark Henderson, 38 years old, of Ottawa, has been charged with following offences:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on September 23, 2025.

The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving puts everyone at risk. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

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Justin AUMOND – Indecent Exhibition #PervertAlert

(TEMISKMAMING SHORES, ON) – A call to police reporting a person committing an indecent act leads to their arrest in Temiskaming Shores.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious male in a vehicle near the community recreation area. The area was active at the time, with numerous children and families present.

As a result of the investigation, Justin AUMOND, 41 years-of-age of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was arrested and charged with, indecent exhibition.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday August 26, 2025.

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20 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again #3Strikes

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a bicycle theft and a shoplift occurrence in Temiskaming Shores.

On Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., police responded to a bicycle theft at a school in Temiskaming Shores. The investigation led officers to review security camera footage and were able to identify a suspect.

On the same day at approximately 5:15 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a shoplifting incident at a business in Temiskaming Shores involving the same individual. The investigation led to seizure a replica firearm and the recovery of the stolen bicycle. 

Jerome PLEMEL, 20 years-of-age from Temiskaming Shores, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences: 

  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Theft under $5,000 – two counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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Jordan MILLS Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a break and enter in Temiskaming Shores.

On June 4,2025 at approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to a suspicious person call at a residence on Blackwall Street in Temiskaming Shores. The investigation led officers to locate an intoxicated person and stolen items. 

Jordan MILLS, 31 years-of-age from Cobalt, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences: 

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Theft under $5,000 – two counts
  • Breach of recognisance – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000- two counts

The accused remains in custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, at a later date.

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Adam COOK – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Temiskaming Shores resulted in the arrest of a driver.

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE program in Temiskaming Shores when they stopped a vehicle on Cedar Avenue. Officers requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD).

The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Adam COOK, 31-years-of-age of Charlton, was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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Abusive Repeat Offender Arrested Again #3Strikes

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – One person was arrested twice within 24 hours.

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol in Cobalt when they arrested an individual in relation to an ongoing investigation.

A 41-year-old person, of no fixed address, was charged with the following:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence – three counts
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000.

On Sunday, April 21, 2025, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers with the Temiskaming OPP responded to a disturbance at a residence on Prospect Avenue in Cobalt.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged the same 41-year-old person, of no fixed address, with the following:

  • Spousal assault – two counts
  • Causing a disturbance
  • Failing to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, at a later date.

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Branden MAINPRIZE – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A traffic complaint results in a driver charged with impaired.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 11 in Temiskaming Shores. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 11 and Wilson Road.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming detachment for further testing. The vehicle was towed and impounded.

Branden MAINPRIZE, 31-years-of-age of Grimsby, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Litter highway

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on April 29, 2025.

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Sleeping Behind Wheel Ends With Impaired Charge

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A person found sleeping at the wheel leads to one being charged with impaired.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a person slumped over at the wheel of a car at a local business on Armstrong Street in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming detachment for further testing. The vehicle was towed and impounded.

Nicole BELANGER, 35-years-of-age of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – fentanyl

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on April 29, 2025.

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5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been busy with impaired driving offences after multiple incidents saw five drivers charged with impaired driving over a period of three days.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP were on patrol when they located a vehicle in the ditch at a local business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, Eric MIRON, 30 years-of-age of New Liskeard, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle -perform a stunt

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP were on patrol when they stopped a motor vehicle for a traffic violation, on West Road in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, Tiffany AUBE, 34 years-of-age of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Speeding

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 9:55 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded a traffic complaint of a possible impaired, on King Street in Temiskaming Shores. Moments later, officers located the vehicle and the driver at a residence on Watson Place in Cobalt.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle MURASKA, 39 years-of-age of Cobalt, was charged with:

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

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded a vehicle in the ditch on Poupore Road in Armstrong Township.

As a result of the investigation, Jason BISSONNETTE, 29 years-of-age of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under criminal code – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Lakeshore Road in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, Gary LATHEM, 69 years-of-age of North Cobalt, was charged with:

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

The drivers were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and all vehicles have been impounded.

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury to answer to the charges in the upcoming weeks.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads.

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Sujal SHARMA Arrested For Fraud

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after an investigation where a local victim was defrauded.

On February 25, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were advised of a fraud where the victim, from Temiskaming Shores, had been the target of online and in person scams. OPP began an in-depth investigation determining an estimated loss of approximately $74000.

On March 11, 2025, Temiskaming OPP with the assistance of the Temiskaming Crime Unit, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Provincial Operational Intelligence Bureau (POIB), police arrested and charged one person. 

Sujal SHARMA, 21 years-of-age of Huntsville Ontario, was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on April 8, 2025.

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Darren ROWE – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged for impaired after colliding with two parked vehicles.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol when they witnessed a vehicle colliding with two parked vehicles at a local business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further testing.

Darren ROWE, 28 years-of-age of Englehart, was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 4, 2025.

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Meth Bust – Nicole BELANGER

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) -Two people were arrested and face weapon and drug charges after police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), initiated a traffic stop on Edith Street in Temiskaming Shores.

During the investigation, officers located and seized a weapon as well as drugs which led to the arrest of both occupants of the vehicle. 

The driver, Nicole BELANGER, 35 years-old, of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
  • Drive with improper headlights
  • Improper number plate light

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 25, 2025.

The passenger, Joshua CHIEF, 40 years-old, of Norte Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Failure to attend court while on release order  

The accused was held for a bail hearing is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 4, 2025.