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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

2 Charged Following Collision

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On January 30th, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 61 near Loch Lomond, outside of the City of Thunder Bay.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals have been charged:

Etan PERIARD, 19-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt;

Travis FRASER, 31 years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Dangerous operation;

Both individuals were released with court dates to present themselves in front of the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to said charges.

If you have any information about the above incident & would like to provide details, please call the Thunder Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) & reference the police incident # E250123791

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report impaired, aggressive or careless driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Woman Shoveling Snow Struck in Chain Reaction Collision

On Tuesday January 21, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a 2010 Mercedes travelling westbound on 8th Street East struck the rear of an unoccupied Chevrolet Cruz that was parked on the side of the roadway with its hazard lights activated.  The Chevrolet Cruz was pushed forward by the impact of the collision and subsequently struck a 24- year-old female who was shoveling snow. The vehicle also hit a Volkswagen Jetta that was parked in the driveway.

The female victim was taken to Brightshores Hospital by ambulance and was later transferred to a London hospital for further treatment of what preliminary information would suggest are serious injuries. 

 All three involved vehicles were towed from the scene.

 The 29-year-old male driver of the Mercedes, who remained at the scene, was charged with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm.

 Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the investigating officer, Constable Vokes at [email protected] or by calling 519-376-1234 X 0.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Snowmobile Collision: 21 Year Old Sustains Serious Injuries

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On January 18, 2025, at approximately 11:46 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a snowmobile along Concession 8, Municipality of South Bruce.

Members of the South Bruce OPP attended the area with Paramedic Services and located a single snowmobile involved, a short distance off the roadway.

A 21-year-old female operator sustained serious injuries and was transported to a London area trauma centre.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the South Bruce OPP.

The South Bruce 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 Perth East Police Press Releases

Snowmobile Collision – Life Threatening Injuries

(PERTH EAST, ON) – An individual sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) in the Township of Perth East.

On January 16th, 2025 members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Perth East Fire Department attended a collision on the OFSC trail near Road 145.

The collision involved the lone driver of a motorized snow vehicle that was ejected after colliding with an obstruction.

The 59-year-old male driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma centre.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by members of the Perth County OPP.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind all users of MSVs to always be aware of your surroundings, check the OFSC trail conditions, and have proper safety equipment prior to heading out on the trails.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

School Bus Collision – Serious Injuries

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have opened the highway in both directions.

On January 20, 2025, shortly before 8:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision in the north bound lane of Highway 69, Sudbury.

The driver and 12 students were on the bus at the time of the collision. Eight people were transported to the local hospital by EMS – five students as a precaution, two students received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, while the bus driver received serious life-threatening injuries.

There were no reported injuries to the other students or the driver of the CMV.

The investigation is still ongoing with the OPP Collision Reconstructionist, and members of the Traffic Collision Investigation Team who are assisting the Nipissing West OPP officers to determine the cause of the collision.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

24 Year Old Arrested After Rolling Over

(BRANT, ON) – On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at approximately 4:05 a.m., the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403 near Bishop’s Gate. The vehicle was reported to have rolled into the ditch while travelling eastbound.

Officers patrolled the area and located an overturned vehicle in the eastbound ditch at approximately 4:16 a.m. A male pedestrian was observed walking along the highway and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle.

Further investigation led officers to form reasonable grounds to believe the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Michael Boyle, 24, of Brant County, has been charged with:

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

In addition to the charge, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and his driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Brantford Court of Justice in February at a later date.

The OPP reminds drivers that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, puts everyone on the road at risk. Please drive responsibly and report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

27 Year Old Arrested Following Collision

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Single vehicle collision leads to refusal charge.

On January 15, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, were dispatched to Irish Drive in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

The driver of the vehicle and lone occupant was placed under arrest.

As a result, Brett TYRRELL-HATHAWAY a 27-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 March 20, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

TREMBLAY Facing Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after they rear-ended another vehicle.

On January 5, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision, where a person was rear-ended by a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Highway 17 in the town of Walden. During their interaction with the driver, police determined that an intoxicating substance had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the Espanola detachment for further testing.

No injuries were sustained.

As a result, the driver, Chelsea TREMBLAY, 25-years-old from Markstay, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 3, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Hwy 7 Collision

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – One of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle collision in Innisville, east of Perth, has now died.

Officers with the Lanark Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lanark County Paramedics and Drummond-North Elmsley Firefighters responded to the collision on Thursday, December 26, 2024, shortly after 2:30 p.m.

Both of the drivers were transported to hospital. One of them, an 87-year-old woman from Carleton Place, died in hospital on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

The collision was investigated by the Lanark Detachment, in conjunction with OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigation team members. That investigation found that one vehicle had pulled onto Highway-7, colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

The investigation into the collision is continuing.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Joseph CASTONGUAY Arrested Following Collision

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences, after a report of a motor vehicle collision.

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical services (EMS) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 64, West Nipissing.

EMS transported the driver to the local hospital, with non-life threating injuries. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and was also found to be a suspended driver.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph CASTONGUAY, 63 years-of-age, from Cache Bay, was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southgate

10 Year Old Sent To Hospital Following Collision

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision that closed the highway for several hours.

On January 1, 2025, at 3:34 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 6, north of Mount Forest. A 10-year-old child was transported to a trauma center in London with life-threatening injuries, which were later reassessed as non-life-threatening.

The highway was closed for several hours while the OPP investigated the crash but has since re-opened.

The Grey Bruce 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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Cruiser Collision

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – There were no serious injuries in acollision involving an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser and another vehicle in Greater Napanee.

It happened on December 25, 2024, around 6:00 p.m., on Bridge Street West.

An officer from the Lennox and Addington County Detachment was responding to a priority call and was attempting to locate a suspect’s vehicle when the collision happened. Both vehicles were travelling slowly at the time.

The officer was transported to hospital as a precaution but returned to work. One of the two people in the other vehicle was checked out by Lennon and Addington County Paramedics.

The investigation is continuing.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

1 Horse Dead, 2 Sent To Hospital Following Drawn Carriage Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A collision in Norwich Township sent two individuals to hospital with serious injuries.

On Friday December 27, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Oxford Road 13 for the report of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a horse drawn carriage.

The two occupants of the carriage were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The lone occupant of the passenger vehicle was uninjured.

The horse died at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Police Service

Police Crusier Involved In Collision

A driver has been charged after being involved in a motor vehicle collision with a police cruiser.

A Thunder Bay Police Service officer with the Primary Response Branch was operating an unmarked police vehicle that was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Oliver Road and High Street shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, when it was struck by a passenger vehicle.

The officer and driver of the vehicle were both treated and assessed for minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage.

Members of the Traffic Unit were involved in the investigation.

The 35-year-old driver of the passenger vehicle is charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver has been issued a summons to appear in court at a future date.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

ATV Crash Leaves Man with Life-Threatening Injuries

A 29-year-old male remains in life-threatening condition after a single-vehicle collision in Clarington.

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members from East Division were called to Station Street in Orono for a single-vehicle collision. A 29-year-old male from Orono had been operating an off-road vehicle (ATV) when he lost control and was ejected from the vehicle. 

As a result of the collision, the male suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local area hospital by paramedics. The male what then transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre by ORNGE Air where he remains with life-threatening injuries.

Members of the DRPS – Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene and investigated the circumstances of the incident. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Sergeant Dave Ashfield of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll-free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5262.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.