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GANANOQUE OPP Police Press Releases

Ashraf MOHAMMED – Drugs

(GANANOQUE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) teamed up with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) at the Gananoque Truck Inspection Station to track down drivers who failed to stop at the inspection station. The initiative saw officers stop the vehicles and escort them back for inspection.

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, members of the Leeds OPP and the MTO, assisted by OPP Emergency Response Team members, located multiple commercial vehicles on secondary roads, avoiding a truck inspection station, which is against the law.

Over a dozen commercial vehicle inspections were conducted, six of which occurred after vehicles were located bypassing the station. A total of 15 charges were laid, and four commercial vehicles were taken out of service.

One driver, 27-year-old Ashraf MOHAMMED of Woodstock, was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid, contrary to the Controlled Drug Substances Act, amongst many other traffic-related offences.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility – including transport drivers.

If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – In the spring of 2025 members of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) commenced an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity in the Town of Huntsville, ON.

On July 24th, 2025, Muskoka Community Street Crime members, with assistance from members of the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Orillia CSCU, City of Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton CSCU, Southern Georgian Bay CSCU, Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU, Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region K9 Unit, and Bracebridge OPP Detachment executed search warrants at several residences in the Town of Huntsville and City of Thorold, ON. Numerous different controlled substances were seized.

As a result, several persons were arrested and have been charged with the following offences:”

Courtney JESHURON, 34 yrs old of Thorold ON;

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Trafficking in a Sch I substance

·      Fail to Comply with Recog x 2

·      Possession of Sch I substance

·      Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

·      Possession of prohibited firearm knowing possession unauthorized

·      Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Careless storage of a firearm CC 86(1)

Accused was held for a Bail Hearing

Michael Pham, 34 yrs old of Toronto ON

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Possession of a Sch I substance for the purpose of trafficking x 3

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Fail to comply with Release Order x 2

Accused was held for a Bail Hearing

Jonathan Kaye, 64 yrs old of Huntsville ON

·      Participate in a criminal organization

·      Conspiracy

·      Trafficking in a Sch I substance

Was released and is to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario at a later date.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Four individuals have been arrested and multiple charges laid following the execution of two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants in Kapuskasing, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and methamphetamine.

On Thursday July 24, 2025, members of the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed search warrants on Sheppard Street and Byng Avenue in Kapuskasing.

During the Sheppard Street search, officers seized suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, and oxycodone, with an estimated street value of approximately $4,000. Police also recovered approximately $1,070 in Canadian currency, along with digital scales and packaging materials.  

As a result of the investigation, Brian LEBEL, 37 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on July 28, 2025.

Further, Danny RODRIGUE, 42 years-of-age of Kapuskasing was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

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

Further, Eric ROULEAU, 37 years-of-age of Kapuskasing was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on July 28, 2025.

During the Byng Avenue search, officers seized suspected Lorazepam with an estimated street value of approximately $1,700, along with scales and packaging materials.

As a result of the investigation, Richard TREMBLAY, 62 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking.

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

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

$55 Million “Drug” Bust

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – Several individuals were arrested following an illicit cannabis grow operation investigation in Haldimand County.

On July 16, 2025, members of the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), and several OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), executed a Cannabis Act search warrant at a property on Highway 3, Jarvis.

More than 100,000 cannabis plants and over 900 pounds of dried cannabis bud as well as a large quantity of marihuana processing equipment and other property was seized.

The total value of seized cannabis is estimated to be over $55 million dollars.

The following individuals are charged under the Cannabis Act with Production – Cultivate Cannabis Without Authorization and Possession for the Purpose of Distribution: 

·        Thi BACH, 46 -years-old

·        Thi CU, 58-years-old

·        Minh HOANG, 56-years-old

·        Dung LEVAN, 54 years-old

·        Chang LIN, 55-years-old

·        THI LUU, 48-years-old

·        Hong NGUYEN, 48-years-old

·        Minh NGUYEN, 53-years-old

·        THI NGUYEN, 45-years-old

·        Trong NGUYEN, 24-years-old

·        Trung NGUYEN, 38-years-old

·        Thi TRINH, 52-years-old

·        Hai XU, 40-years-old

·        Hai XU, 44-years-old

·        Zheny YU, 41-years-old

All of the accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on a later date.

The PJFCET is responsible for enforcing the cannabis laws and investigating criminal enterprises that exploit or abuse the legal cannabis market.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Dylon SMITH-AWEDA Was Arrested Again

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with drug related and other offences, following an investigation in Quinte West.

On Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP, the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit and Belleville Police Service (BPS) arrested an individual at the Quinte Mall, in the City of Belleville, stemming from an incident that occurred in Quinte West. As a result, cash, Fentanyl, Xannax, a forged document and an unauthorized weapon were confiscated.

Dylon SMITH-AWEDA, 26 years old from Quebec, was charged with the following:

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Traffick in Schedule IV substance – Other Drugs
  • Possession of a forged document with intent
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x5

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 23, 2025

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Daniel HULME

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) -The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a suspicious vehicle.

On May 21, 2025, at around 6:15 p.m., a concerned member of the public advised police that there was a vehicle parked on Birch Road which had also been there earlier in the day.

While on their way to the location, officers stopped a vehicle matching the description provided by the caller. Through investigation, it was found that the driver was wanted on a warrant.

The individual was taken into custody and returned on the strength of the warrant. A search yielded a quantity of Canadian currency, approximately 360 grams of suspected Cocaine and around 150 suspected opioid pills.

On July 17, 2025, Northumberland OPP arrested the individual in relation to the items found in the search.

As a result, Daniel HULME (age 46), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Members of Northumberland 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – TAYLOR & MCNEIL

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, two individuals were arrested and a quantity of items seized after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a Collingwood residence on July 17, 2025.

Officers from the OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from the Collingwood and Huronia West Detachments executed the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at an apartment in a multi-unit residential complex in Collingwood.

Two individuals were taken into custody at the scene. Investigators seized approximately 100 grams of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency totaling $1,115, and other items associated with drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Chloe MCNEIL, aged 21, and Shawn TAYLOR aged 25, both of Collingwood, have been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

Both individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on September 16, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Dennis CHURCHILL – Robbery, Threats, etc.

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – One person is facing several charges following an incident at a Bush Line address in Southwold Township.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 6:17 a.m. member of the Elgin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address on Bush Line in Southwold Township where they encountered a barricaded person.

Charged with the following Criminal Code offences is Dennis CHURCHILL a 38-year-old, of Elgin County, Ontario:

  • Robbery with Theft
  • Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Nabilone
  • Possession of Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on the July 17,2025.

Members of the Elgin OPP Crime Unit are assisting with the investigation, and is asking anyone with information surrounding this incident to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or if they wish to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit htps://www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca/ to leave an anonymous tip and be eligible for a cash reward.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

$145,000 Drug Bust – Name Released

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The North East Region Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On July 15, 2025, members of the North East Region CSCU assisted by West Parry Sound OPP Detachment and West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit executed a drug warrant at a residence on Gibson Street in the Town of Parry Sound.

A search of the residence, officers seized Canadian currency along with gold bars valued at over $30,000 and a quantity of drugs suspected to be cocaine, heroin and Hydromorphone with an estimated street value of $145,000.

Also located was silverware stolen from Trinity Anglican Church in Parry Sound in February 2024. 

Larry FENTON, 50-years-of-age of Parry Sound was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other opioid – 6 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00 – 2 counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00

The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and is scheduled to appear on July 16, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Alexander HERBERT – Drugs

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a traffic stop on Lochiel Street in the Town of Renfrew.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Renfrew OPP officer observed an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) traveling on the roadway without a plate.  The ATV was later located on Lochiel Street in the Town of Renfrew and a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Alexander HERBERT age 28 of Renfrew was charged with possession of a schedule 1 substance.

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Pembroke Court of Justice on August 13, 2025.

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Willard MARION

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, an arrest has been made along with a seizure of drugs and Canadian currency after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a Penetanguishene residence at approximately 11:45 a.m. July 8,2025

Officers from the OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West and Collingwood Detachments along with OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit (K-9) and detachment uniform members executed the search warrant at a Main Street, Penetanguishene apartment building resulting in the arrest of a Midland resident.

Officers arrested a total of six persons found inside and seized a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine, an assortment of pills, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia.

Upon the completion of the investigation four individuals were released unconditionally, one individual remained in custody on outstanding investigative warrants and 54 year old Willard MARION has been charged criminally with the following property and drug related offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 7, 2025.

Anyone who is aware of criminal drug and property crime can anonymously report it by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – GORRY & PORTELANCE

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after the seizure of illegal drugs in Hawkesbury.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation earlier this year into drug trafficking in the area.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Higginson Street in Hawkesbury. Two people were arrested at the scene.

Officers seized suspected cocaine, suspected methamphetamine, suspected hydromorphone pills, and an unknown opioid powder. They also seized nearly $1700 in cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Richard GORRY, age 60 and Alexandre PORTELANCE, age 33, both of Hawkesbury, have been charged with:

  • Traffick in a Schedule 1 substance – four counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused were release from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on August 20, 2025.

The investigation is continuing.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Fentanyl Bust – Paul CATENA

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – A search warrant in Greater Napanee has led to two people facing charges.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, officers from the Emergency Response Team (ERT), officers from the Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment and the OPP Canine Unit, attended a residence on Dundas St West to execute a search warrant.

Police located just over 185 grams of suspected fentanyl, just under three grams of suspected methamphetamine, just under one gram of suspected cocaine as well as just over $1500 in Canadian currency, cell phones, scales and packaging material associated with drug trafficking.

Paul CATENA, a 39-year-old from Napanee and Nicole HILLSON, a 37-year-old also from Napanee were charged jointly with:

  • Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000

CATENA was additionally charged with two counts of breach of probation.

CATENA was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on July 11, 2025.

HILLSON was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on August 19, 2025.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON)- The Rainy River District Detachment Community Street Crime Unit ( CSCU) in partnership with Dryden Detachment CSCU along with members of the Treaty Three Police Service CSCU have arrested two individuals for trafficking suspected cocaine in District of Rainy River

On the 9th of July 2025 , at approximately 6:22 p.m. police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along Highway 11 in the Township of Alberton just west of Fort Frances.

Upon police stopping the motor vehicle, two occupants in the motor vehicle were arrested for Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I Substance

Upon completion of the investigation, a 47 year old Fort Frances resident Robert GOULIQUER has been charged with the following

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

Police have also arrested a 41 year old female from Rainy River First Nation. Tiffany BOMABY has been charged with the following

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

Police were able to recover approximately 110 grams of suspected cocaine along with $1200 in Canadian Currency

Duing the investigation, police were able to recover a stolen flat screen television which had been previously been reported to police.

Both accused were held in police custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on the 10th of July 2025

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 2 Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON)  – On July 3,10:23 p.m.., Huntsville OPP officers were advised of an erratic driver northbound on Highway 11 approaching Huntsville. Officers patrolled the highway and the main arteries into Huntsville, eventually locating the vehicle on West Road.

Officers identified two male occupants inside the vehicle. The driver was quickly identified as being a suspended driver and was arrested. During the arrest, officers observed suspected controlled substance in the vehicle. Both males were arrested and during a search a quantity of suspected cocaine and fentanyl was located. Sums of Canadian currency were also located on the two males.

 As a result of the investigation, the two occupants were arrested and charged.

Shemar LOVELL, 22 years old of Huntsville ON is charged:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking  X 2

Jamol WINT, 29 years old of St. Catherines ON is charged:

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking  X 2

·      Drive motor vehicle while suspended

·      Fail to stop at stop sign

The accused were all released from police custody and are all to attend court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on August 5, 2025. 

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.