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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Matthew PRITCHARD Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – An arrest has been made in relation to two separate break & enters that occurred in the Township of Huron-Kinloss and the Municipality of South Huron.

On February 14, 2025, the Huron County OPP received a report of a break & enter to a construction site along B Line outside of Grand Bend, where a quantity of appliances and equipment was stolen.

On March 17, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break & enter to a series of storage units at an event grounds property along Walter Street in Lucknow, where a quantity of electrical equipment was stolen.

Through an investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a storage facility in Goderich on June 10, 2025, and recovered stolen items from the aforementioned break-ins.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew PRITCHARD, 40-years-old of the Township of Huron-Kinloss has been charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence, CC 348(1)(b)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)(a) – four counts

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

All seized property has been returned to the rightful owners.

The Huron County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

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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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Robbery – Douglas SWEENEY Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious incident that occurred in Bracebridge and one person stands charged.

On June 4, 2025 at 9:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka EMS, responded to reports of a loud disturbance at a motel on Manitoba Street in Bracebridge. Officers arrived and found that two individuals had been injured, one of whom was transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Officers located the suspect several streets away and arrested and charged 31-year-old Douglas SWEENEY, of Bracebridge, with the following:

  • Robbery with Violence
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Break and Enter
  • Assault X 2
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Mischief

He was held in custody and will appear in to Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 9, 2025 to answer to his charges.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com, Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous, and therefore will not have to testify in court.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Terence ELLIOTT – Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a break & enter on Ski Hill Road.

On May 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to an alarm activation at a commercial building on site. A smashed rear window was observed and alarm motion determined movement in the kitchen area of the chalet. An intoxicated person was located inside helping himself to food and was subsequently arrested.  

Terence ELLIOTT, 36-years-old, from Elliot Lake were charged with:

·      Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Mischief under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.

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MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler ARMSTRONG – Break & Enter

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON) – The Mississauga First Nation Police (MFN) and East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a residential break & enter.

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m. police were called to a residence on Village Road. The complainant reported that a known male entered the residence and was recorded on security camera.

Tyler ARMSTRONG, 32-years-old, from Blind River was charged with:

·      Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 3, 2025.

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Embrun OPP Police Press Releases

Hudie Berdy GHEZEL – Break & Etner

(EMBRUN, ON) – A 20-year-old is facing multiple charges after the completion of a police investigation.

On March 6, 2025, at approximately 05:43 a.m., police responded to a call for service at a business in Embrun. During the investigation it was determined that a break and enter had occurred and that a large amount of jewellery was stolen.

On May 15, 2025, the accused was arrested following a comprehensive police investigation. Members of the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, with the support of the Long Sault OPP Forensic Identification Services, the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, and the Ottawa Police Service, collaborated in the investigation. Their coordinated efforts led to the successful identification and subsequent arrest of the individual in question.

As a result, Hudie Berdy GHEZEL of Ottawa has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Break and Enter – commit indictable offence

·        Mischief Over $5,000

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on May 28, 2025.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

6 Arrested After Rash Of Break & Enters

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON): The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) Detachment have arrested 6 individuals as a result of an ongoing investigation into the spree of Break and Enters within Bobcaygeon.

On April 17, 2025, members of the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment received a report of a local business, in Bobcaygeon, actively being broken into. Upon officers arrival, those involved were no longer there, an extensive and thorough investigation began. Members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment engaged and as a result of the investigation it was found that vehicles within the area had been broken into.

The investigation is still ongoing, however, the following have been arrested and charged.

Ronald Wretham, 37-year-old of Brock Township

  • CC 348(1)(b) – Break, Enter a Place
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Kristie-Lee MCATEER, 37-year-old of Town of Lindsay

  • CC 348(1)(b) – Break, Enter a Place
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • CDSA 4(1) – Possession of Schedule I Substance

Curtis Barnhart, 34-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000

Richard TAPP, 40-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000

Brianna McDonald, 24-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Anthony VANCAMP, 24-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP would like to thank the community for their assistance with this investigation.

If you have any video footage or know of any information related to this incident, please contact the Kawartha Lakes OPP or your local area Crime Stoppers.

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enters – 3 Arrested

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Three persons have been charged after a traffic stop in Kingsville.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 12:52 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for license plate discrepancy on Heritage Road in the Town of Kingsville.

The traffic stop led to further investigation into previous break and enters and recovered stolen property. 

After completion of the investigation, three individuals were charged with various Criminal Code, Cannabis Control Act and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Thomas RENAUD-MOORE, 51-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Trespassing at Night
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Break in Instruments
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

Peter CHORTOS, 56-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Break in Instruments
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

Richard BUTTERY, 43-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Break in Instruments
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

All the accused have been released from police custody scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor to speak to the charges.

The Ontario Provincial Police can be contacted at any time at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Douglas SCOTT Facing Numerous Charges

(LEAMINGTON/KINGSVILLE, ON) – Essex County OPP has charged an individual after a lengthy break and enter investigation in Kingsville and Leamington.

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) investigated eighteen “smash and grab” break and enters that occurred at various businesses between August 29, 2024, to January 13, 2025, in the Towns of Leamington and Kingsville.

As a result of the investigation, Douglas SCOTT a 38-year-old male of Wheatley, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)
  • Break & Enter commit Theft (sixteen counts)
  • Mischief Under $5,000 (sixteen counts)
  • Possession of Break-In Instruments (eight counts)
  • Disguise with Intent (fourteen counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on June 27, 2025.

The Ontario Provincial Police can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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OPP Perth East Police Press Releases

Rash Of Break & Enters – Martin ENNS, Daniel NIEKOLEY & 3 Teenage Dirtbags Arrested #3Strikes

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged Five individuals in connection to recent break and enters and property damage in the Township of Perth East.

On April 13th 2025, the OPP launched an investigation after receiving information of a rash of break and enters and property damage over the weekend including Churches and a school in Perth East.

As a result of the investigation Martin ENNS and Daniel NIEKOLEY as well as three youth’s whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) have been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

–      Break and Enter (Two Counts)

–      Mischief Under $5,000 (Three Counts)

In addition, two of the Youth’s were also charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation or video footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested For Break & Enter

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The report of a break and enter has resulted in multiple charges for two Kirkland Lake residents.  

On Friday April 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter on Highway 66, in the Township of Larder Lake. The residence of a senior had been unoccupied at the time of the break and enter, over $25,000 of household items had been stolen and many items have since been recovered.

As a result of the investigation, Stephanie WINCIKABY, a 45-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief over $5,000

·      Theft under $5,000

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on May 15, 2025.

Additionally, Richard MCDONALD, a 47-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief over $5,000

·      Theft under $5,000

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was released from a bail hearing and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on May 15, 2025.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Listowel Break & Enters – Do You Recognize These Suspects

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking assistance with identifying two persons of interest in relation to a break and enter in the Municipality of North Perth.

In early hours of April 20th 2025, the OPP were called to a break and enter at a local business in the Town of Listowel.

The persons of interest are described as:

Person of Interest #1

Caucasian, dark hooded sweater (small white logo on left chest), light-coloured undershirt, dark pants, dark shoes, red bandana over mouth, and holding a yellow drill.

Person of Interest #2

Large build, dark hooded sweater, carrying black bag, red and black

plaid pants, tan boots.

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation or video footage of persons of interest to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Mark GRIEVE – Break & Enter

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Essex County OPP has charged an individual as a result of a break and enter investigation in Kingsville.

On April 12, 2025, at 12:14 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Canine (K9) and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to an abandoned building at 125 Talbot Street West in Kingsville, Essex County, for the report of a break and enter in progress.

An individual was located within the building and placed under arrest.

As a result, Mark GRIEVE a 40-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 21, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Mark GRIEVE – Break & Enter

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Essex County OPP has charged an individual as a result of a break and enter investigation in Kingsville.

On April 12, 2025, at 12:14 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Canine (K9) and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to an abandoned building at 125 Talbot Street West in Kingsville, Essex County, for the report of a break and enter in progress.

An individual was located within the building and placed under arrest.

As a result, Mark GRIEVE a 40-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 21, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Christopher ROBERTSON Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with multiple offences after responding to a break and enter.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break, enter and theft from a garage earlier that morning from a property on Arthur Street, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, police identified and located the involved individual. 

Christopher ROBERTSON, 29 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Break and enter a place and steal a firearm
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2025, in North Bay.