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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Chatsworth Motorcycle Collision – James Robinson Arrested

(CHATSWORTH, ON)- The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid multiple charges in connection with a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred on June 23, 2025, in the Township of Chatsworth.

At approximately 10:37 a.m. on that date, emergency services responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Concession 3A between Massie Road and Holland Sydenham Townline. The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.

On August 12, 2025, James Robinson, 37-years-old, of Owen Sound, was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, Highway Traffic Act, and Automobile Insurance Act:

  • Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
  • Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 25, 2025.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 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 West Elgin

Nelson AGUEDA Was Arrested

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Dangerous operation and Flight from police.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Elgin OPP with the assistance from Middlesex OPP, West Region Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 401 that lead police to an abandoned vehicle in the Municipality of West Elgin. Police arrested an individual without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Nelson AGUEDA, 51-years-old from Leamington was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on Tuesday, October 7, 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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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Luke SUSZTER Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Wasaga Beach resident with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision.

On August 28, 2025, shortly before 1:00 a.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision in the area of County Road 17 in the Township of Melancthon. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and spoke with the male driver. During the interaction, officers observed signs of impairment and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Luke SUSZTER, a 25-year-old male, from Wasaga Beach has been charged with:

•      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

•      Dangerous operation

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin 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.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Officers Struck – Teen Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – There was a major traffic safety initiative in Ottawa Friday night, which included support from the sky.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division and Ottawa OPP Detachment joined forces with an aircraft from OPP Aviation Services to target dangerous driving. One incident saw two officers struck by a fleeing vehicle.

A group of drivers, gathered in the Alti Place area of Ottawa, near Highway 416, had their plans for illegal racing shutdown. Officers converged on the area, while the OPP plane circled above. When two vehicles started street-racing, officers attempted to stop them. One vehicle stopped, while the other struck two OPP officers and fled. The officers were not seriously hurt, and the aircraft was able to track the fleeing vehicle until other officers could successfully stop it and arrest the driver.

Pramod PERSAD, age 19 of Kanata has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic and Cannabis Control Act with:

  • Assaulting a police officer with a weapon – two counts
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Race a vehicle
  • Stunt driving
  • Driving with cannabis readily available
  • Driving without two licence plates
  • Obstructing a licence plate
  • Colour coating obscuring interior (window tint was too dark)

The other driver, who did stop, also faces Highway Traffic Act charges.

In another incident, officers observed two motorcycles driving at high speeds on Highway 417 and Highway 416. The OPP aircraft tracked them, recording speeds up to 230 km/h. The plane followed them off the highway and through Barrhaven, where they could be seen lane splitting, weaving through traffic and running red lights. One motorcycle was successfully tracked to a residence in Barrhaven. 20-year-old Anthony NAJM of Ottawa was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Dangerous driving
  • Stunt driving
  • Speeding
  • No insurance
  • Use a licence plate not authorized
  • Driving a motorcycle with no motorcycle licence

Officers on the ground were busy, even without support from above:

  • A 17-year-old G2 driver was caught traveling 185 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 417. They were charged with stunt driving. Vehicle was impounded, licence suspended and a date in court.
  • A 37-year-old driver was stopped for traveling at 155 km/h in a 100 km/h on Highway 417 and was also charged for improper use of an HOV lane. Vehicle was impounded, licence suspended and a date in court.

“This was an outstanding example of teamwork, with a goal of making our highways and streets safer. This involved not only officers on the ground and in the air, but also excellent work by our OPP Communications Centre professionals.”

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

4 Injured – Lin-zee JENSEN-GIESBRECHT Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges as a result of a serious collision that occurred last month.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers with Quinte West OPP, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and Quinte West Firefighters responded to a multiple vehicle collision on Hamilton Road in Quinte West.

A driver of one of the vehicles was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Three other individuals sustained minor injuries.

Lin-zee JENSEN-GIESBRECHT, age 41, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

·        Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

·        Dangerous operation

·        Drive left of centre – approaching crest of grade

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 24, 2025

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Pawaninder Singh SANDHU Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a driver following a single-commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collision that temporarily shut down Highway 17 in Dryden.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Dryden OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 between Johnston Road and Glengold Road, where a CMV trailer had rolled over and caught fire. The fire was contained and both CMV occupants were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Pawaninder Singh SANDHU, 38 years old of Guelph, was charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Highway 17 was closed in both directions between Highway 594 and Leach Road as members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team assisted with the investigation. The roadway reopened shorty before 1:00 p.m.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Dryden OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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BOSANQUET OPP Police Press Releases

1 Sent To Hospital: James KOWALL-HAGGART Arrested

(BOSANQUET TWP, ON) – One person is charged following a three-vehicle collision in Lambton Shores.

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lambton Shores Fire  responded to collision on Lakeshore Road involving two passenger vehicles and a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

A 46-year-old male from Plympton-Wyoming was transported by EMS to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

James KOWALL-HAGGART, 20 years old of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation was charged under the Criminal Code with Dangerous Operation and Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm.

If anyone was driving in the area at the time and have dash cam footage or may have witnessed the collision, please contact the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://stthomascrimestoppers.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

SINGH Facing Numerous Charges

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Temagami Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid multiple charges after stopping a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 11 in Temagami. 

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., OPP observed a commercial motor vehicle with obvious tire defects travelling along Highway 11. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the officer conducted a thorough inspection and identified multiple serious mechanical and administrative defects with the vehicle.  

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for dangerous operation of a conveyance and charged with Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences. The vehicle was towed and impounded.  

Amanjot SINGH, 26 years-of-age of Edmonton Alberta was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Operate unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
  • Improper tires-drawn vehicle-commercial motor vehicle
  • Insecure load-commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report
  • Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof -three counts
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle without required inspection
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender permit
  • Fail to surrender permit for trailer
  • Draw trailer no plate

The company from Calgary Alberta was charged with:

  • Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
  • Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
  • Permit operation of vehicle-fail to display inspection sticker or proof -three counts
  • Insecure load – commercial motor vehicle
  • Improper tires – commercial motor vehicle
  • Fail to ensure performance standards are met
  • Permit operation of unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday September 23, 2025. 

The company is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court in Temiskaming at a later date.  

Anyone with information about unsafe commercial vehicles or driving behavior is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Bike Ride Ends With Numerous Charges For Blake GODFREY

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Highway Safety Division (HSD) have laid charges against an individual from Ottawa in relation to an incident from May 13.

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on May 13, Ottawa OPP and HSD OPP attempted to stop a motorcycle that was driving on the shoulder of Highway 417 near Woodroffe Avenue. The rider accelerated away at high speeds and an officer suffered minor injuries during the incident. 

As a result of the investigation, Blake GODFREY, 33 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
  • Careless Driving
  • Fail to Stop for Police
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Plates
  • Operate Unsafe Vehicle
  • Pass – Off Roadway

The accused had his drivers licence suspended for 30 days and will appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

The OPP would like to extend their appreciation to all the members of the public who responded to our social media posts, providing us with the information necessary to locate and arrest the individual.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Mitchell GRAVEL Was Arrested

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On May 14, 2025, at approximately 8:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision along Bruce Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

On arrival, officers observed a single motor vehicle had left the roadway and rolled. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. 

Mitchell GRAVEL, 24-years-old, of Orangeville was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation, CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on June 25, 2025.

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 Police Press Releases Sydenham

Seth AUCOIN Was Arrested

(Sydenham, ON) – A disturbance at a residence, where a driver fled operating a motorcycle at an excessive speed, has been charged.

A Frontenac OPP officer was patrolling in the area just after 3:30 p.m. when a motorcycle was observed, traveling north on Sydenham Road, which sped away from the officer at an excessive speed when it was attempted to be stopped for a traffic violation.

Several more traffic complaints were received from other citizens that observed the motorcycle speeding, passing and driving dangerously on Road 38 through the village of Verona.

Officers received information that the driver was now parked at a residence with the motorcycle. Frontenac OPP members located the accused, who was arrested as a result of the investigation into the driving complaints and damage to the residence where the initial disturbance took place.

Seth AUCOIN, a 34 year-old from Kingston was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a conveyance.
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.
  • Mischief under $5000.
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.
  • Drive motor vehicle – no plates.
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance.

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on July 15, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Marathon OPP Police Press Releases

Aryan SHARMA Was Arrested

(MARATHON, ON) – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after failing to stop for police as a result of a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Laberge Township.

On April 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17. The vehicle fled at an extremely high speed. In the interest of public safety, the officers did not engage in a pursuit. Police made attempts to spike belt the vehicle, however were unsuccessful.

The vehicle and driver were located a short distance away, and as a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested.

Aryan SHARMA, 22-years-old of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Flight from peace officer – three counts

·      Dangerous operation – two counts

·      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

·      Speeding

Further to this, the accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 30 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on the 25th of June 2025.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Marathon OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Taiwo ADEDEJI Was Arrested

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver after receiving complaints from other motorists.

On April 12, 2025 at 5:37 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers received several traffic complaints about the concerning behaviour of a vehicle travelling south on Bethune Drive in Gravenhurst. Officers quickly located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however the driver failed to follow the officers’ instructions and minor damage was caused to one police cruiser. The vehicle was brought to a safe stop and police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Taiwo ADEDEJI of Gravenhurst, ON with Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1) and Flight from Peace Officer CC 320.17, along with several Highway Traffic Act offenses. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 20, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Spanish

Travis BUDGE – Dangerous Operation

(SPANISH, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigate damage to hydro poles.

On Tuesday April 8, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the OPP responded to a mischief complaint on Beckerton Shooting Range Road in the Town of Spanish after a power company reported multiple copper wire thefts from utility poles over the past several weeks.

Investigation revealed that on Monday April 7, a yellow side-by-side vehicle with an extension ladder was seen in the area, with two occupants. About an hour later, the vehicle was seen leaving. An employee later discovered that the ground wire of a utility pole had been cut off, though it wasn’t copper, resulting in about $1,000 in damage.

On April 8, police observed the same side-by-side at a local gas station in Spanish, but it fled at high speed when approached.

On Wednesday April 9, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police made an arrest and as result, Travis BUDGE, 35 years-of-age from Spanish was charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000
  • Dangerous operation

The accused appeared is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5, 2025.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Brendon OHRI – Dangerous Operation

(BRANT, ON) – Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a motor vehicle collision investigation.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision in the center median on Highway 403 East.

As a result of the investigation, Brendon OHRI, a 31-year-old male from London, has been charged with the following:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Dangerous Operation

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

The OPP remains committed to road safety and reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.