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Guelph Kitchener Police Press Releases Scarborough Toronto

Guelph Police Daily Update 16Sept2025

Arrest after downtown assault

A Toronto man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm after another man was attacked as he left a downtown bar early Tuesday.

Approximately 2:15 a.m. a woman called police to report her boyfriend had just been assaulted. She said they were in a verbal altercation with two men inside a bar and when they left the men followed and assaulted her boyfriend. He was transported to hospital for treatment of facial injuries.

The subject males were located a short time later just outside the downtown. A 20-year-old Toronto man is charged with assault causing bodily harm. He will appear in court October 31.

Driver ran away from stolen Porsche

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man fled on foot from a traffic stop early Monday.

Approximately 12:45 a.m. police pulled over a black Porsche near Laird Road and Hanlon Expressway. The driver exited the sports car and ran away. Efforts to locate him were not successful. Several knives and identity documents were located inside the car.

Later Monday morning, a south-end resident reported his home had been entered sometime overnight. His Porsche, a knife collection and identity documents had been stolen.

The investigation is ongoing.

Car stolen during movie

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a car was stolen while the owner was watching a movie Monday night.

Just before 10 p.m. a Kitchener man called police to report his white 2018 Honda Accord had been stolen during the previous two hours from the Cineplex parking lot on Clair Road East. The vehicle has no aftermarket changes of distinguishing marks.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Meghan Hern at 519-824-1212, ext. 7138, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

The Guelph Police Service encourages residents to take steps to protect themselves from auto theft. This can include parking indoors when possible or in well-lit areas, ensuring vehicle doors and windows are closed and locked, employing anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being started or steered and using devices to block signals from electronic keys. Please report suspicious activity around unattended vehicles, especially during overnight hours.

Getaway driver arrested

A Toronto man who was the getaway driver for an attempted theft last month has been arrested.

Just before 5 p.m. August 18, three males with their faces covered entered a business on Eramosa Road and concealed a number of cosmetics products in reusable shopping bags. As they tried to leave the store they were confronted by loss prevention officers and advised they were under arrest.

One of the males pushed one of the staff members, causing him to stumble backwards, and all three ran from the store. While two ran across Eramosa Road, the third circled back to the parking lot and was seen speeding away in a black Audi, narrowly missing shoppers and other vehicles.

He picked up the other two and sped away.

Two Scarborough teens were earlier arrested for theft and resisting arrest. On Monday a 19-year-old Toronto man was arrested for theft under $5,000, careless driving and driving while suspended. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 254

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Orillia Police Press Releases Toronto

Arrests At Demonstration

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of multiple arrests made at a Demonstration.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 11 a.m., police attended a demonstration at Christie Pits Park. 

It is alleged that:

  • a large group of individuals participated in a demonstration in the area
  • police provided direction to participants in an effort to have the group move along to ease traffic congestion
  • participants caused a disturbance
  • participants assaulted other participants and caused damage to property
  • participants became combative and assaulted a police officer

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Samuel Alexander Butler, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Christian Ash, 18, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Benoit Cote, 58, of Orillia, was charged with:

  1. Assault
  2. Mischief Under $5000
  3. Fail To Comply with Probation

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Shawn Wood, 42, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Causing a Disturbance

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Igor Mesh, 46, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Causing a Disturbance

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 203.

Daniel Decter, 27, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Mischief Over $5000

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Shemar Russell, 28, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Aiden McLellan, 27, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Daniel McIllroy, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault
  2. Weapons Dangerous

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Ashvin BALAKUGAN Was Arrested For Theft

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – One additional individual has been charged in connection with a theft from a commercial premises in Colborne.

On October 11, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a business located on Toronto Street in Colborne. It was reported that several individuals stole approximately $865 worth of liquor. On September 10, 2025, officers located and arrested two individuals in relation to the investigation.

On September 12, 2025, a third individual was taken into custody.

As a result, Ashvin BALAKUGAN (20) of Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting

All three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in October.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Alerts Brampton Toronto Waterloo Regional Police

19 & 25 Year Old Arrested – Stolen Vehicle & Firearm Recovered

Waterloo Regional Police arrest two males after locating a stolen vehicle and loaded firearm in Waterloo.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers on proactive patrol located a stolen vehicle in the area of King Street North and Erb Street East. 

Through the investigation, officers determined that the vehicle’s occupants had left the area. Two male suspects were located a short distance away and were both arrested.

A loaded firearm and ammunition were located and seized as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Brampton male and a 25-year-old Toronto male, have been charged with the following: 

•    Possession of stolen property over $5,000
•    Unauthorized possession of a firearm 
•    Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm 
•    Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition 
•    Careless storage of firearm 
•    Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose 
•    Possession of automobile master key 

Both males were held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

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Brampton Toronto Waterloo Regional Police

19 & 25 Year Old Arrested – Stolen Vehicle & Firearm Recoverd

Waterloo Regional Police arrest two males after locating a stolen vehicle and loaded firearm in Waterloo.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers on proactive patrol located a stolen vehicle in the area of King Street North and Erb Street East. 

Through the investigation, officers determined that the vehicle’s occupants had left the area. Two male suspects were located a short distance away and were both arrested.

A loaded firearm and ammunition were located and seized as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Brampton male and a 25-year-old Toronto male, have been charged with the following: 

•    Possession of stolen property over $5,000
•    Unauthorized possession of a firearm 
•    Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm 
•    Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition 
•    Careless storage of firearm 
•    Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose 
•    Possession of automobile master key 

Both males were held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Toronto

Lucy DINUNZIO Was Arrested In Tiverton

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 14, 2025, at approximately 11:31 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint to a business address along King Street in Tiverton, after a vehicle was observed entering the parking lot and parking diagonally in a space. The driver was asked by staff to leave the premises to which they refused to do so.

Officers attended where they spoke with the driver and detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

Lucy DINUNZIO, 52-years-old, resident of Toronto, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on October 22, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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OPP Prince Edward Toronto

Remo SOOKOO Was Arrested

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A driver has been charged criminally after a traffic stop in Prince Edward County.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, around 2:00 a.m. officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Consecon. When speaking to the driver, officers suspected that the individual was under the influence of alcohol. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported back to detachment.

Remo SOOKOO, age 35 of Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Failure or refusal comply with a demand
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle with open container of alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on October 08, 2025.

Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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New Tecumseth Toronto

Abdulazeez ADEOTI Was Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of a police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation.

On September 11 2025, shortly before 4:00 p.m. officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 2 Queen Street South, in the Town of New Tecumseth. The complainant advised officers that they believed a customer was attempting to open a bank account with fraudulent documents.

Upon further investigation it was determined that the individual was attempting to open a bank account with a fraudulent ID and fraudulent passport. Upon arrival the male fled from police on foot. Officers were able to quickly locate and arrest the individual.

As a result Abdulazeez ADEOTI 33-years-old from Toronto was charged with the following :

  • Uttering Forged Passport
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Forgery
  • Possession of a forged document with intent
  • Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 23,2025, to answer to the charges.

This investigation is ongoing, If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, Report Number (E251086647). You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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Northumerland OPP Toronto

Northumberland Weekly Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of persons this week, resulting in multiple charges being laid, including impaired driving, theft and assault.

Impaired Driving – Municipality of Brighton

On September 8, 2025, at around 9:00 p.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 30 when they observed a vehicle stopped and causing a hazard to passing traffic. Following speaking to the driver, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation. The motorist was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

A search of the individual and vehicle led to the discovery of a number of items believed to be obtained through crime.

Sanjeef STANISLESS (38) from Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Possession of a credit card obtained by crime – four counts
  • Possession of an identify document obtained by crime
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Fail to have insurance card

In addition to a court date in October, a 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound were also imposed.

Assault with a weapon – Township of Cramahe

On September 9, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual brandishing a construction-related item during an altercation on King Street West. One person was assaulted and sustained non-serious injuries.

The subject of the complaint had left the area prior to the arrival of police. With a description provided by witnesses, officers located an individual nearby on Church Street East.

As a result, Thomas MERRIMAN (31) from Colborne, was arrested and charged with:

  •  Assault with a weapon
  •  Assault
  •  Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  •  Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  •  Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.

Theft – Township of Cramahe

On October 11, 2024, police received a complaint regarding a theft from a commercial premises on Toronto Street. It was reported that several individuals stole approximately $865 worth of liquor. Surveillance footage indicated the incident occurred on October 6.

Following an investigation spanning nearly 11 months, two persons were identified and located by police. On September 10, 2025, officers arrested both individuals

Akilan ANTON (20) from Scarborough, has been charged with:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting

Aymen MOKTAR (20) from Toronto, has been charged with:

  •  Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting

Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

2 Stabbed in Road Rage Incident

(Toronto, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Toronto Detachment are investigating a road rage incident involving two motor vehicles on Highway 401 Eastbound Collectors near Brimley Rd. in the City of Toronto that resulted in two parties being stabbed.  

On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 4:37 p.m., members of the Toronto Detachment were called to Highway 401 Eastbound near Brimley Rd in the City of Toronto for a road rage incident where individuals were involved in an altercation.

Prior to police arrival, all individuals had departed the scene.

The two victims had transported themselves to a local hospital where police began their investigation.

One victim, a 35-year-old, sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries and the second victim a 31-year-old sustained minor injuries.

The road rage incident involved two vehicles, a white Mercedes and a silver Mazda. Both vehicles stopped on the left shoulder of the highway, and the occupants exited their vehicles. The lone driver of the white Mercedes confronted the two occupants of the second vehicle during which both individuals were stabbed.

As a result of the investigation, Franklyn FERGUSON a 44-year-old from Toronto is charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)
  • Aggravated assault, section 268
  • Assault, section 266
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 – two counts

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Loan Shark Charged

(TORONTO, ON) – A Mississauga resident has been charged following a year-long loan-sharking investigation involving extortion, money laundering and the illegal lending of money at a criminal rate of interest within Ontario land-based casinos.

In the spring of 2024, the Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced Project EVENING, an investigation into loan-sharking activity at casinos within the Greater Toronto Area. This investigation was conducted by the OPP Game Protection and Anti-Money Laundering Unit and IEB Casino Investigations Unit in Toronto, in partnership with Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).

As a result of the investigation, a residential search warrant was executed in the City of Mississauga by the OPP, Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police.

On March 18, 2025, Thi Thao HO, age 43 of Mississauga, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Criminal interest rate, section 347
  • Extortion, section 346
  • Laundering proceeds of crime, section 462.31(1)(a)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, section 354(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on June 11, 2025.

The OPP is urging members of the public who have been victimized by loan sharks to come forward and report their experiences. Your information can help stop these illegal practices and protect others from falling victim. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

300 KG Cocaine Bust

(TORONTO, ON) – Five accused are facing 12 criminal charges after search warrants in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Gravenhurst netted nearly 300 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $29 million.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) initiated Project SHEARWATER in September 2024 after investigators became aware of high-level drug trafficking activity. This five-month intelligence-led investigation focused on a cocaine trafficking network spanning throughout the GTA. The OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF), OPP Central Region Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), Toronto Police Service (TPS) and York Regional Police (YRP) assisted throughout this operation.

On December 13, 2024, PGNG executed a search warrant on a residence and vehicle in Mississauga. Between January 16 and 17, 2025, the OPP-led PGNG, OPP PWEU, OPP CSCU, OCTF, as well as TPS Emergency Task Force and Durham Regional Police Service, executed five search warrants in Toronto, Ajax, Markham and Gravenhurst, and five search warrants on vehicles.

Throughout the investigation, police seized 299 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $29 million, and more than $50,000 in Canadian currency.

The Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit has been engaged to investigate the financial component of Project SHEARWATER.

Four of the accused have been arrested and charged with 11offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). One accused is a Mexican national who was subject to an immigration warrant for removal issued by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Javier Luis MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ, age 29 of London, has been charged with the following two offences:

  •         Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000, s. 354(1) CC
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

Jason TSANG, age 40 of Markham, Sajjad WADIWALLA, age 42 of Ajax, and Philippe PAYEUR, age 48 of Toronto, have each been charged with the following three offences:

  •         Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – trafficking cocaine, s. 465(1)(c) CC
  •         Trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(1) CDSA
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

Two of the accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on a later date.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the fifth accused, Brian NELSON, age 38 of Toronto, who is wanted for conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – trafficking cocaine contrary to s. 465(1)(c) of the CC.

The OPP is committed to deterring, detecting and disrupting criminal activity in Ontario to keep our communities safe and secure.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

200+ Victims Defrauded – Names Released

(TORONTO, ON) – Members of Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have arrested two more individuals following a criminal investigation linked to a door-to-door sales fraud which victimized over 200 people across Ontario. In this fraud scheme, salespeople attended the homes of older adults and vulnerable people to initiate frauds where victims unknowingly entered into home service and/or renovation agreements at exorbitant prices. Many victims believed they were getting services/installations and renovations for free through government grants or rebates. 

Organizers of this fraud then used the fake agreements to register Notice of Security Interest’s (NOSIs) against victims’ homes without their knowledge. Later, these NOSIs were paid off to the benefit of the organizers using fraudulent, high-interest mortgages against the victims’ homes. In many cases, this fraud left the victims in financial peril; and in some cases, forced the victims to sell their homes.

As a result of the investigation, police charged two individuals under the Criminal Code:

Austin ACHESON, age 29, of Woodbridge, has been charged with:

·      Fraud Over $5000 – two counts

Danielle HARRISON, age 39, of Mississauga, has been charged with:

·      Fraud Over $5000 – three counts

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused were arrested on October 15 and 17, 2024 and were subsequently released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto in November.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Fatal Collision

(TORONTO, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Toronto Detachment, investigated a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound, express lanes at Keele Street in the City of Toronto.

 On Tuesday June 25, 2024, at 6:46 p.m., the OPP were called to a disabled tractor trailer on Highway 401 westbound, express lanes at Keele Street in the City of Toronto. At 6:50 p.m. the OPP received a call that a van had collided with the tractor trailer.

 The van was traveling westbound in the express lanes of Highway 401 when it collided with the tractor trailer. As a result of the collision, the driver, the sole occupant of the van, a 25-year-old-male from Toronto, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 The OPP-HSD Traffic Support Unit assisted with the investigation. Highway 401 westbound at Keele Street was closed for approximately 4 hours for the collision investigation.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Impaired Driver Closes 401

(TORONTO, ON) – Members of the Toronto Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act charges against a commercial motor vehicle driver who was involved in a collision and impaired by alcohol.

On June 9, 2024 at approximately 6:46 a.m., Toronto OPP officers responded to a single vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 401 eastbound, east of Bayview Avenue. A witness reported seeing the tractor trailer swerve across all lanes, strike the concrete median and then jackknife across all lanes. As a result of the collision the highway was closed for approximately 11 hours due to the investigation and clean-up.

Shubham GHAI, a 28-year-old male from Calgary, Alberta is charged with the following offences:

1)   Impaired operation – alcohol and drugs

2)   Possession of a schedule 1 substance – opioid

3)   Failure or refusal to comply with a demand

4)   Drive commercial motor vehicle in contravention of conditions

5)   Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was held for a bail and remanded into custody.

The OPP is committed to keeping the highways, waterways and trails throughout Ontario safe for everyone. 

If you suspect a driver or boater is impaired please call 9-1-1 to report.