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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Rollover Into Hwy 15 Ditch Sends One To Hospital

(ELGIN, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a single vehicle rollover where the driver was transported to hospital for serious injuries.

On December 15, 2024, just after 9:00 a.m., members of the Leeds OPP received reports of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 15, just south of Bush Road.

The 63 year-old driver from Carleton Place was transported to hospital, the passenger, a 26 year-old from Carleton Place, was assessed on-scene for minor injuries.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Leeds OPP was assisted by the OPP Collision Reconstructionists and the Technical Traffic Collision Investigators.

Highway 15 was closed between Bush Road and Jones Falls Road, and was re-opened a few hours later.

If you witnessed the collision, or have relevant dashcam footage, contact the Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Head On Collision – Ryan FREE Charged

(BLIND RIVER)- OPP respond to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision within the 200 block of Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

Investigation determined a westbound white SUV collided head on with an eastbound black car. The driver of the black car suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the white SUV, Ryan FREE, 52 years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Careless driving

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 6, 2025.

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Douro-Dummer OPP Police Press Releases

Serious Collision Closed Hwy 28

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to the scene of a serious single-vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 28 on Thursday night.

Just prior to 8:30pm on December 12, 2024, Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a serious single-vehicle collision on Highway 28 just north of County Road 33 in Douro-Dummer Township. The call was a result of a ‘crash detection’ function on the driver’s cell phone.

Officers and emergency crews attended the scene and found a pickup truck on its side in the ditch, pinned up against a tree. The vehicle appeared to have been travelling northbound when it left the roadway. Highway 28 was closed between Centre Road and County Road 33. Fire crews worked on extricating the lone occupant of the vehicle.

Once removed from the vehicle, the driver, a 17-year-old male from Selwyn, was transported to a local hospital but was later transported by ORNGE Air to a Toronto trauma centre due to the extent of their injuries.

Roads remained closed for several hours while emergency crews dealt with the collision and police members trained in collision reconstruction, measured and documented the scene. The highway has since been re-opened.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Cruiser Involved In Collision

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two-vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On December 7, at approximately 9:40 a.m., members of the Nottawasaga OPP, New Tecumseth Fire Department and Simcoe County Paramedics responded to a collision involving a passenger vehicle and an OPP Cruiser at the intersection of Highway 89 and County Rd 10.

The initial investigation revealed that an OPP Cruiser was travelling West Bound on Highway 89 approaching the intersection on route to a call for service with its lights and sirens activated. A passenger vehicle was travelling South Bound on County Rd 10 approaching the intersection at Highway 89 when the vehicles collided within the intersection. 

The OPP officer and drive of the passenger vehicle were both transported to hospital by EMS precautionary. In conclusion, both drivers sustained no injuries.

The road was closed at the intersection of Highway 89 and County Rd 10 for several hours while the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team processed the scene, and was re-opened at 2:00 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage in the area between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 Ref (E241615676).

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3 Sent To Hospital Following Collision In Arva

(ARVA, ON) – A late night crash in Arva has sent three people to hospital.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a motorist on Highway 4, near Croydon Drive. A collision occurred between two vehicles.

As a result of the collision, three individuals were transported to hospital, two with life-threatening injuries.

Highway 4 was closed in both directions between Medway Road and Sunningdale Road in both directions but has since reopened.

Due to the police interaction with the initial vehicle, the province’s Special Investigations has been notified of the incident and has invoked its mandate. The OPP will not be able to provide any further information, and any media inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at [email protected].

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Involved In Collision

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a Meaford resident for crashing into a school bus.

On November 18, 2024, at 8:16 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 26 near Clearview Crescent in the Municipality when they came upon a collision involving a school bus and motor vehicle. The bus was stopped for another bus that had their lights and stop arm out when a motor vehicle crashed into the rear of it. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old from Meaford was changed under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind drivers of the following:

·      Watch for flashing amber lights indicating the bus will stop to pick up or drop off students.

  • Slow down and prepare to stop when the bus activates its alternately flashing red lights.
  • Do not move forward until the red lights have stopped flashing or the bus begins to move.
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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Plane Crash


(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Three individuals were transported to hospital following a plane crash in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

On November 9, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and local fire services, responded to a report of a plane crash on Olde Drive, between Springfield Road and Melbourne Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the pilot was attempting to land the small aircraft, when the plane crashed and flipped over upon landing.

Four occupants were on board of the small plane at the time of the crash. Three individuals were transported by EMS to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the fourth individual was uninjured.

The Transportation Safety Board has been notified and will continue with the investigation.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Vander LAVIGNE Charged After Vehicle Roll Over

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Driver charged after vehicle roll over on Nordic Mine Road.

On November 2, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grey pickup truck on it’s roof off Nordic Mine Road, just south of Elliot Lake.

Police arrived on scene a short time afterwards. The driver sustained minor injuries and the two passengers were uninjured. The vehicle was towed and driver charged. 

Vander LAVIGNE, 19-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with – Careless driving.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

School Bus Collision

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A school bus driver has been charged after a two-vehicle collision in Pembroke involving a school bus and passenger vehicle.

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the collision at the intersection of Pembroke Street East and William Street just before 4:00 p.m. on October 30, 2024.   

The school bus, which was northbound on William Street, collided with a minivan as it attempted to cross Pembroke Street East. In addition to the driver, there were 14 elementary school-aged students on the school bus. Renfrew County Paramedics attended the scene and medically cleared all the occupants. The occupants of the minivan were not injured, and it was towed from the scene.

As a result of this incident the school bus driver, a 66-year-old from Pembroke, was charged with failing to yield to traffic on a through highway under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).  

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Kristy THOMPSON Charged Following Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged as a result of a collision investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Norfolk Street North when it veered off the road and collided with a hydro pole. No injuries were reported.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 48-year-old Kristy THOMPSON of Norfolk County:

  • Dangerous operation.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

Collision Closed Lucknow Line

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Serious collision closes Lucknow Line at Nile Road in ACW Township.

On October 28th, 2024, at 12:20 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lucknow Fire Department, Goderich Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving two motor vehicles at the intersection of Lucknow Line and Nile Road.

A pickup truck and passenger car were involved in the collision. The intersection is controlled by stop signs on Nile Road for traffic travelling east and west.

Emergency responders located five injured vehicle occupants who were transported to local hospitals, one of which was later transported to a London Hospital with more serious injuries. A sixth vehicle occupant was not injured.

The OPP closed sections of Lucknow Line and Nile Road for the investigation. Roads were later re-opened. Thankfully, all injuries were reported to be non-life threatening.

The cause of the collision is being investigated.

The OPP would like to remind all motorists to pay attention to posted traffic signage, stay alert, and always wear your seatbelts. “You never know when you may need them!”, states Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron OPP.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Truck Vs House Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – ATransport truck collided with a house in Thames Centre resulting in roads being closed for hours.

On October 23, 2024, at 3:10 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Thames Centre Fire were dispatched to the intersection of Westchester Bourne at Bradley Avenue in Thames Centre for the report of a transport truck that collided with a house.

A tractor trailer travelling Eastbound on Bradley Avenue, lost control and struck a house on Westchester Bourne. There were no residents inside the house at the time.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital with serious injuries, however, were later determined to be non-life-threatening.

The roads were closed for hours as police and engineers investigated the collision.

The truck has since been removed and the roads have opened.

The investigation is continuing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Longlac OPP Police Press Releases

Another Pedestrian Struck

(LONGLAC, ON) – On September 27th at approximately 9:24 p.m., members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving one commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and one pedestrian along Highway 11 in Longlac.

The injured pedestrian has been identified as a 24-year-old male, from Thunder Bay. The male was transported to the Geraldton District Hospital and flown to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation remains on-going.

Anyone from the public with information related this investigation may contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca 

A friendly reminder for pedestrians, cyclists and travelers to wear reflective and high-vis clothing when on roadways and highways. Wearing proper clothing is important for visibility and safety.

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GOULAIS RIVER

Parked Cruiser Involved In Collision

(GOULAIS RIVER, ON) – Police charge ATV operator with impaired.

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service at a residence on Sand Bay Road in Goulais River. 

While on route, police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) approaching them with two occupants not wearing helmets and the driver holding a bottle of liquor. The operator attempted to evade police by approaching the parked cruiser, then quickly accelerating past. While doing so, the ATV struck the cruiser’s front bumper in attempting to make a righthand turn, thus causing loss of control and flipping into the ditch.

After speaking to the driver, police determined alcohol had been consumed and was therefore arrested. 

Orlando NAHWEGAHBOW, 25 years-of-age from Batchewana First Nation was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Driver-no helmet or improper helmet
  • Litter highway

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on October 21, 2024.

The next day, September 22, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Orlando NAHWEGAHBOW contacted the Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment regarding a property issue. While on the phone with the call taker, the accused threatened to attend the Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment with a firearm to shoot all the officers there as well as the call taker. 

Later that day, the Sault Ste Marie Police Service (SSMPS) and the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a traffic stop on Bay Street and the accused was arrested again.

Orlando NAHWEGAHBOW, 25 years-of-age from Batchewana First Nation was charged with: Three counts of Utter Threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on September 23, 2024.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Morrison Line Collision Sends Two To Hospital

(HURON EAST, ON) – On September 22, 2024, at 2:28 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Morrison Line between Mill Road and Roman Road, Municipality of Huron East.

Two individuals were transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital; one with significant injuries.

Road closures were placed at the scene for the protection of emergency responders; the roadway remains closed at this time.

The Huron County OPP is continuing to investigate the collision with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME).

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.