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Bayfield Bluewater OPP Stratford

$1.2 Million Bayfield Fire – Sonya LARSON Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in connection with an arson. 

The Huron County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address for a report of a fire on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency services located a structure fire located on the West side of Bluewater Highway, just north of the Bayfield bridge.

The Bluewater Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. The Office of the Fire Marshall was notified and investigated the cause of the fire, which was deemed to be arson. The total value of damage is estimated at approximately $1,200,000. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, members of the Huron County OPP Crime Unit took an individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is Sonya LARSON, 63 years-of-age, of Stratford:

  • Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence (three counts),
  • Arson – Damage to Property (three counts),
  • Possession of Incendiary Material (three counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on October 20, 2025. 

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Shakh SANNU – Break & Enter

(BRANT, ON) – On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a business alarm sounding at a commercial property on Garden Avenue in the County of Brant.

Upon searching the building, police located an individual on the property. Following investigation, officers determined that the male was not authorized to be in the building and had forcibly gained entry.

As a result, Shakh SANNU, a 26-year-old male, with no fixed address, has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Police Press Releases Windsor Police Service

James St. Jean & Sara Michaud: Break & Enter

The Windsor Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a series of commercial break-and-enters.

In the early morning hours of August 13, 2025, three businesses in the 4600, 7900, and 8400 blocks of Wyandotte Street East were broken into by unknown suspects. In each incident, a female suspect drove up to the business while a male suspect exited the vehicle and used a hammer, smashed a window or door to gain entry, and stole items from inside.

Members of the Windsor Police Target Base Unit launched an investigation and obtained surveillance video showing the female suspect and the suspect vehicle.

On August 14, at approximately 11 a.m., officers observed the same vehicle travelling westbound on Tecumseh Road East. Officers conducted surveillance and confirmed the female driver matched the suspect seen on video. An unmarked police cruiser conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Windsor Avenue, and the woman was taken into custody without incident.

Through further investigation, officers identified the male suspect. On August 20, members of the OPP-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit located and arrested him in the Greater Toronto Area.

James St. Jean, 29, is charged with:

  • Break-and-enter a place other than a dwelling (x3)
  • Possession of break-in tools (x3)
  • Wearing a disguise to commit an offence (x3)
  • Breach of probation

Sara Michaud, 48, is charged with break-and-enter a place other than a dwelling (x3).

Anyone with information is asked to call the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477(TIPS) or online atwww.catchcrooks.com

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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

3 Arrested For Break Enter – WHITE, LOCKER & FORBES

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin Detachment, has charged three individuals after a break and enter at a church in West Elgin.

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 1:37 p.m., police responded to a break and enter in West Elgin. Parties left the scene in a motor vehicle and were stopped shortly afterwards.

As a result of the investigation, Samantha WHITE, a 31-year-old from Malahide was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Resist Peace Officer and
  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

Ryan LOCKER, a 31-year-old from Aylmer was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

Nickolas FORBES, a 30-year-old from St. Thomas was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possess a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

The accused parties were all released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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North Kawartha OPP Police Press Releases

Lloyd WRIGHT – Break & Enter

(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of three motorcycles and various other property being stolen from a residence in North Kawartha Township.

On Monday July 28, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received a call advising that some time that morning, a garage on the caller’s property on County Road 504 had been broken into. The caller advised that when they arrived that morning, they noticed various items out of place as well as a lock on the building had also been broken.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the complainant who provided a list of items that were discovered missing. Included in the list were three motorcycles, various helmets, alcohol, and a large fuel container. Of the three motorcycles, one was built as a show piece and was not meant to be driven.

On-site security cameras were reviewed and images of three suspects were obtained as well as the vehicle they were driving. The vehicle left the property with a black trailer, also taken from the property, with the motorcycles loaded on it.

On Thursday August 7, 2025, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) attended an address in Warkworth where one individual was arrested. One of the three motorcycles as well as the trailer were located and have been returned to the owner.

Lloyd WRIGHT (age 48) of Trent Hills, ON., was arrested and charged with;

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused is scheduled to appear on September 9, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

The outstanding two suspects have been identified, and arrest warrants have been obtained for them.

Investigators are actively looking for information that may lead to the location of the outstanding suspect(s) involved in this theft. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line (888) 310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

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OPP Paris Police Press Releases

5 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

(PARIS, ON) – Five individuals have been charged following a break and enter investigation in Paris.

At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with support from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, responded to a reported break and enter to a residence on Dumfries St. in Paris.

Three individuals were located inside the residence and taken into custody immediately. Two other individuals were located later that day.

As a result, 19-year-old Yousef ELHADI, 20-year-old Malou AKOT, 22-year-old Henok TESFAY and 27-year-old Anwar ADAM, all of Kitchener, were charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Break and enter

All four were released on a Form 10 and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.

Further, 34-year-old Earl KEOUGH of Waterloo was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break and Enter
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order – 2 counts

Keough was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Justin LEROY – Break & Enter, Theft

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a break and enter investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to an incident in Montague Township on Friday, August 1, 2025, just before 3:00 a.m. after a complaint was received about an individual with a flashlight at the rear of a property. The male fled prior to police arriving however the individual was located and arrested nearby with the assistance of the OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team members.

As a result of the investigation Justin LEROY, 48-years-old from Ottawa, has been charged with:

·        Break and enter

·        Theft under $5000

·        Trespassing at night

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Joshua MCKINNON Facing Numerous Charges

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following an investigation into multiple break and enters at a storage facility in the Municipality of West Perth.

On July 6, 2025, the Perth County OPP launched an investigation after a receiving information of break and enter occurrences that occurred earlier that day at a storage facility in the town of Mitchell.

Joshua MCKINNON, 43 years old of Woodstock, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Break and Enter – 7 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle

MCKINNON is currently in custody on separate charges and will be arrested prior to release.

Police have identified a second individual and have issued an arrest warrant.

Updates will be provided when available.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – 2 Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following a break-and-enter investigation in Port Dover.

At approximately 7:31 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break-and-enter at a residence Chapman Street East in Port Dover.

The investigation revealed that two individuals had unlawfully entered the home and then left the area in a vehicle.

One suspect was later located by officers on Patterson Street in Simcoe, and the second was located the following day on Regent Avenue in Port Dover. Both were taken into custody without incident.  

As a result, 26-year-old Chantel MARGETAN and 24-year-old Lily KOPCZYK, both residents of Norfolk County, have been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence.

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Central Huron Break & Enter, Meth A Factor – Michael VOCK Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Zorra Township following a break and enter to a Central Huron rural property on June 18th, 2025.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on June 18, 2025, an individual was discovered unlawfully in a barn by a property owner on Bayfield Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. The suspect had arrived on a motorcycle and attempted to flee through a farm field when their motorcycle became stuck in the mud. Officers arrived on scene and arrested the individual who was identified and charged with multiple Criminal and Provincial offences.

The accused has been charged as follows:

Michael VOCK, 47 years of age from Zorra Township has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Possession of Break in Instruments,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Flight from Peace Officer,

–      Mischief to Property Under $5,000,

–      Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),

–      Operation while Prohibited – (13 counts),

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was additionally charged with eight Provincial Offences found in the Highway Traffic Act, Cannabis Control Act, and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing, where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Break & Enter In Mount Forest

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) -The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a break and enter / theft. Suspect unknown at this time and police are seeking assistance from the public.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a break and enter / theft which occurred at a local business on Main Street North with Mount Forest.

It was determined that on June 25, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an unidentified suspect cut a hole through a wall of a business, granting access to the interior. The suspect took cash from the register and an entire safe, before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.

The suspect was described as:

-Believed to be male

-Dressed all in black

-Wearing a dark coloured backpack

The estimated value of the stolen property, and cost of the repairs is unknown at this time.

The investigation is continuing.

We are urging the public to come forward with any information in relation to this matter; including any dash camera or door cam footage through the area around the time of the occurrence.

If you have video surveillance or information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 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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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Brittany MEDEIROS – Break & Enter, Meth

(TECUMSEH, ON)- Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Tecumseh Detachment responded to a call from a concerned citizen about a suspected break and enter in the Town of Tecumseh.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., members of Tecumseh OPP were dispatched to a suspected break and enter on Centennial Drive in Tecumseh.

When an officer arrived on scene, they located a person matching the description, the individual attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Brittany MEDEIROS a 34- years of age of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Break and Enter – Place, with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 23, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for everyone in our communities. If you see something suspicious, please call 911.

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Gore Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Caitlyn BAKER – Break & Enter, Theft

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a break and enter.

On Sunday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a local business in the Town of Gore Bay. Police arrived on scene, and one person was arrested shortly after.

As a result, Caitlyn BAKER, 34-years-old from Burpee Township, was charged with:

·      Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

·      Theft under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 24, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Derek D’ARCY Arrested Following Break & Enter

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a call from a concerned citizen about a suspected break and enter in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On June 15, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a suspected break and enter on North Street in Tillsonburg.

Upon further investigation it was learned that two locations had been entered.

As a result of the investigation two individuals, Derek D’ARCY a 37- year-old resident of Tillsonburg and Amanda STARLING a 39 -year-old resident of Norfolk County were arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Break and Enter – Dwelling House, with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

·      Break and Enter – Place, with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

·      Theft Under $5000 (two counts)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (two counts)

STARLING was also charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

A key and approximately $2000 in Canadian currency were the items stolen and have since been recovered.

The OPP is committed to safety for everyone in our communities. If you see something suspicious, please call 911.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Shane DIXON – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

 (ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a local man in connection with a break and enter at a business in Orillia.

On June 13, 2025, shortly after 4:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a Colborne Street business. Officers arrived on scene within minutes but determined that the suspect(s) had fled prior to their arrival. Upon assessing the premises, staff confirmed that a quantity of cigarettes and cigars had been stolen.

Subsequent investigation, including review of video surveillance footage, provided officers with a description of the suspects. Patrols were conducted in the area, leading to the arrest of one individual found in possession of stolen cigars and cigarettes.

As a result, Shane DIXON, age 40, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Adult Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Adult Theft

·        Adult Disguise with Intent

·        Adult Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on July 15, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.