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Erin Police Press Releases

Tenant Arrested After Assaulting Landlord

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Wellington Road 26, within the Town of Erin involving a landlord-tenant dispute.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP received a report of a heated landlord-tenant dispute, resulting in police being called to the scene.

On arrival, officers spoke with both parties and learned that amongst a prolonged heated argument between landlord and tenant, that the tenant allegedly threatened the landlord and then ‘belly-bumped’ them, causing the landlord to be knocked onto the ground.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony VANDERVELDE, a 58-year-old from the Town of Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The victim did not report any injury.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk

72 Year Old Facing Assault Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with an assault investigation near Turkey Point.

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers from the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported assault on Mole Sideroad near Turkey Point.

The investigation revealed that a group of individuals had an interaction on the property, during which one person brandished an edged weapon toward the others. No injuries were reported.,

As a result, 72-year-old Brenda BARTLETT of Brantford, Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault with a weapon – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

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Erin

Shawn JOHNSTONE – Assault

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with an assault investigation in Erin.

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on Laurel Lane in Erin.

The investigation determined that two people were involved in an interaction, during which one assaulted the other and damaged property. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn JOHNSTONE, a 43-year-old from Erin was charged with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 14, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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BONNECHERE VALLEY

Charles-Antoine BLAIS Was Arrested

(BONNECHERE VALLEY TWP. ON) – One person is facing charges after an assault in Bonnechere Valley Township.

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a location on Zadow Line. A woman had been assaulted in an apparent dispute over trespassing and damage to a fence. There were no serious injuries reported.

When officers arrived, they located an arrested an individual.

As a result of the investigation, Charles-Antoine BLAIS, age 21 of Petawawa has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 7, 2025.

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Area OPP Howick OPP Police Press Releases

84 Year Old From Howick Arrested For Assault

(HOWICK, ON) – On August 14th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Howick.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

An 84-year-old individual from Howick Twp has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 15th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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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 Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Avery NICKERSON Was Arrested

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person with several offences after responding to a family dispute

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. officers received a call regarding a family dispute on Miller Street in the Town of Parry Sound. The accused assaulted family members and pulled out an edged weapon when confronted by police. Officers were able to disarm the accused who continued to resist police during the arrest.    

Avery NICKERSON, 41-years-old from Parry Sound was arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property – two counts
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Assault
  • Assault a police officer with a weapon – two counts
  • Resist peace officer

The accused was held for bail before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and is scheduled to appear on September 11, 2025. 

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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

43 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – On July 31st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 43-year-old individual from Goderich was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition.

The accused was processed and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 8th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Vehicle In Lake – Michael SHANK Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a vehicle that drove into a lake.

On August 23, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that drove into Lake Nipissing off Pierre Road, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and located an unconscious person on the ground near the area where the vehicle entered the water. Police attempted to wake the individual, who assaulted the officer and then resisted the arrest.

As a result of the investigation: Michael SHANK, 41 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday September 4, 2025, in North Bay.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Roxanne DE CAROLIS – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged as a result of an investigation into an assault in Delhi.

On Friday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 9:25 a.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Church Street East in Delhi.

The investigation determined that two individuals were involved in an interaction on the premises, during which one person physically assaulted the other. No injuries were reported.

As a result, 68-year-old Roxanne DE CAROLIS of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Monday, August 25, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

70 Year Old Charged With Assault Causing Bodily Harm

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested following a call to police about an assault that took place at a campground.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting an assault at a campground in Espanola. Police attended the campground and initiated an investigation. As a result, one person was arrested for assault.

As a result, Sergey ADAMOV, 70-years-old from Calgary, Alberta was arrested for assault cause bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on October 6, 2025.  

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Assault: Do You Recognize These Suspects?

LONDON, ON (August 19, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service Patrol Operations Investigative Section are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an assault in the north end of the city late last month.

On July 31, 2025, shortly before 8 p.m., an adult male arrived at a scheduled baseball practice in the 1000-block of Fanshawe College Boulevard when he observed two unknown males inside one of the dugouts.

The males were playing loud music and were asked to leave by the victim.

The suspect males proceeded to approach and assault the victim.

A witness intervened and called 9-1-1.

The victim attended the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Video surveillance footage of the suspect males was obtained. (attached)

The suspects are described as follows:

  1. Male, White, between 20 – 30 years of age, wearing a black ballcap, dark sleeveless shirt, grey shorts, black shoes, a black backpack and riding a red mountain bike
  2. Male, White, between 20 – 30 years of age, long dark hair, longer facial hair, black t-shirt, black pants, carrying a speaker and a blue bag.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.  

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Goran BRATIC Assault X2

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following an assault investigation.

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 8:41 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to an assault investigation on the beach in Port Stanley.

As a result, Goran BRATIC, 30-years-old from Kitchener was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault (two times)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

17 Year Arrested For Assault With Weapon

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a family dispute in Mississippi Mills Township.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to a residence on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, just after 5:30 p.m., after receiving a complaint about a youth damaging property in the home. It was also discovered that the youth engaged in a physical altercation and damaged vehicles.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old youth from Mississippi Mills Township, has been charged with:

·        Mischief – destroys property – two counts

·        Assault with a weapon

·        Assault

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

85 Year Old Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Dog #StandYourGround

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Wednesday, July 02, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly assaulted a dog with a cane and attempted to assault the dog’s owner.

The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

George SMYTH, 85 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.