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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust

(ORILLIA, ON) – An investigation led by the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the arrest of three individuals and a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, hydromorphone pills and Canadian and American currency.

On May 14, 2025, at approximately 9:00 pm, members of the Orillia CSCU, Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) including the Canine Unit, as well as Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) assisted in executing a search warrant at an address on West Street South in the City of Orillia.

As a result of the investigation, three people were arrested and face numerous Criminal and Controlled Drugs and Substances related charges.

Dorthy DARES, 50-year-old of Orillia, was charged with:

–       Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC),

–       Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition (CC),

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA), and

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid x2 (CDSA)

Daniel MCMANUS, 29-year-old of Orillia, was charged with:

–       Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC),

–       Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition (CC),

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA), and

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid x2 (CDSA)

Trent VOLLICK, 24-year-old of No Fixed Address, was charged with:

–       Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (CC),

–       Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition x2 (CC),

–       Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order x2 (CC),

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA), and

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid x2 (CDSA)

All three individuals were held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia the following day.

Over 300 grams of Cocaine, over 120 grams of Fentanyl, over 450 pills of Hydromorphone, and over $4000 of Canadian currency, along with drug trafficking paraphernalia and prohibited weapons were seized as part of the investigation, as shown in the attached photo.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. 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.crimestopperssdm.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. 

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Delamere

$30,000 Drug Bust

(DELAMERE, ON) – Two people are facing multiple charges after the Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious persons call on Highway 69, leading to the seizure of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, and cash.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting two individuals walking in the middle of the divided portion of Highway 69, approximately 45 kilometres south of Sudbury.

Officers located the individuals, who explained that they had run out of gas and parked their vehicle on the shoulder. The pair were transported back to their vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service detachment for further testing.

A search of the vehicle, conducted incident to arrest, resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine, with an estimated street value of $30,000, along with approximately $2,745 in Canadian currency.

Zachary ANDERSON, 30 years-of-age of Oakville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

Abas SHIRE, 32 years-of-age of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on May 16, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Katelynn HARPELL – Drug Trafficking

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – One person is facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed in Quinte West, connected to an incident earlier this week.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit arrested and charged a 26-year-old male for drug and weapons offences.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, as a result of the ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Dundas Street West, in Quinte West where a small quantity of suspected fentanyl was seized. One person was arrested a short time later in downtown Trenton, where officers seized over 4.8 grams of suspected fentanyl, as well as a quantity of suspected heroin.

Katelynn HARPELL, age 29 of Quinte West, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – seven counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Some of these charges relate to the earlier drug seizure.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Melissa SEVERIN

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Petawawa resident is facing charges after an impaired driving investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamines.  

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with occupants parked at a location on John Street in the City of Pembroke. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver police entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was taken into custody, and testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. A quantity of suspected methamphetamine was seized during the investigation.  

As a result of this investigation 38-year-old Melissa SEVERIN has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 9, 2025.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Drug Bust

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested an individual as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

In April of 2025, the Peterborough / Northumberland CSCU along with Kawartha Lakes CSCU and the City of Kawartha Lakes Police, began an investigation into trafficking of Fentanyl and Cocaine.

On Thursday May 14, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU located and arrested an individual in Selwyn Township related to the investigation.  

Christoff BROWN (age 29) of Pickering, ON., 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 – Opioid

·      Fail to comply Release Order – Five counts

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

As a result of the arrest, the following items were seized;

·      280 grams Cocaine

·      56 grams Fentanyl

·      Two cell phones

At the time of the arrest, the accused was also wanted by the Toronto Police Service.

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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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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

$100,000 Drug Bust

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – One person is facing a long list of charges after a significant seizure of illegal drugs in Quinte West and Belleville.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit and Belleville Police Service Project Renewal began an investigation in April into drug trafficking in the Quinte area.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 2 in Belleville. One person was arrested without incident and a loaded handgun with an over-capacity magazine was seized.

Officers also searched the pick-up truck and located nearly 400-grams of suspected fentanyl, nearly 29-grams of suspected heroin, over 230-grams of suspected cocaine, more than two dozen hydromorphone pills, nearly two dozen hydrochloride pills, as well as more than $5000 in cash, items typically associated with drug trafficking and ammunition for the seized handgun.

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is well over $100,000.

Investigators then executed a search warrant at an apartment on Creswell Drive in Quinte West, where additional ammunition and other items were found.

Charles CARLOS, age 26 of Calgary, Alberta is charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – five counts
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Occupant of a vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The investigation is continuing into an apparent breach of conditions related to firearm possession.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Weapon & Drug Bust

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – A nightshift Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program conducted by the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in the seizure of multiple illegal drugs and a handgun. Two individuals have been arrested, and several charges have been laid.

Shortly after 1:30 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE program in the Municipality of Grey Highlands when the first vehicle that entered the RIDE check was further investigated.

Arian ZAMAN 25-years-old of Toronto, is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Adult Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Adult Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Adult Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was firearm
  • Adult Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (3 counts)
  • Adult Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

Rune Nahj MATHURIN 31-year-old of Toronto, is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (3 counts)
  • Adult Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Adult Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was firearm
  • Adult Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

The accused are schedule for a bail hearing on May 12, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On May May 5, 2025 at 3:26 a.m., Huntsville OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. checkpoint on Main Street West in Huntsville. A vehicle drove up and the driver was recognized as being a suspended driver and a male passenger was identified as being wanted on a warrant. There was also a female passenger in the vehicle.  

The males were arrested and during a search a quantity of suspected cocaine was located.  As a result of the investigation the three occupants were arrested and charged.

Daniel EARL, 53 years old of Huntsville is charged:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

·        Driving while under suspension

Stuart ADAMSON, 32 years old of Huntsville is charged:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

Shannon McEACHERN, 43 years old of Huntsville is charged:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

·        Fail to comply with probation order

The accused were all released from police custody and are all to attend court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on June 17, 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.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Name Released

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- Police have charged an individual following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

On May 9, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) Unit, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Clark Street West in the Municipality of Leamington.

During the search, officers seized a quantity of illicit drugs suspected to be cocaine and Canadian currency. Total value of items and cash seized is estimated to be over $19,000.

As a result of the investigation, Ezechiel THOMPSON, 22-years-of-age of Leamington was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada

The accused has been held pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

The matter remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP 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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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

$185,000 Drug Bust

(KENORA, ON) – One individual is facing drug trafficking charges after a two-month investigation in Kenora.

In March 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Kenora OPP Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, Kenora OPP, Kenora OPP Regional Support Team, Winnipeg Police Service and Treaty Three Police began an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription drugs in Kenora and the surrounding area.

On May 6, 2025, the investigative team arrested an individual for alleged drug trafficking activity. Officers executed a search warrant on a residence and a vehicle, which was seized as offence-related property. The following items with approximate quantities were also seized:

  •         370 g of suspected cocaine
  •        350 g of suspected methamphetamine
  •         235 oxycodone tablets
  •         3,000 hydromorphone tablets
  •         $5,630 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $185,000.

Larry SNOW, age 64 of Kenora, has been charged with the following five offences contrary to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on May 9, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

$10,000 Drug Bust

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – A traffic stop conducted by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) results in the seizure of approximately $10,000 worth of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Two individuals have been arrested, and several charges have been laid.

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Second Line near Tower Street South in Fergus. The traffic stop resulted in two individuals being taken into custody without incident. Police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, cash, and other offence-related property.

The estimated street value of the illicit drugs is approximately $8,800.

As a result of the investigation, Kemo CAMARA, 24-year-old of Kitchener, has been arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Breach of Recognizance

Juwan OSEI, 27-year-old of Brampton, has been arrested and charged with,

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 6, 2025.

The Wellington 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Thedford

Drug Bust – Names Released

(THEDFORD, ON) – Police have charged two individuals following a drug investigation that began in March 2025

On April 30, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with Lambton OPP uniform members, conducted a traffic stop on Deacon Street in Thedford as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

Police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, Canadian currency, and other offence-related property.  

The combined estimated value of the items seized is over $6500.00.

As a result of the investigation, Deshawn WILLIAMS, 25-year-old of Ajax, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offence:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl. 

Karl PILZ, 31-year-old of Thedford, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine

The accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 4, 2025.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Stirling

Drug Bust – Names Released

(STIRLING, ON) – An investigation has led to a drug seizure and arrests in Stirling.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began a drug trafficking investigation in April.

On Thursday, May 7, 2025, Street Crime Unit members, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team members and officers of the Central Hastings Detachment, conducted a traffic stop on Church Street. Two people were arrested without incident.

Search warrants were then executed at two residences on Church Street, as well as the car the individuals have been in.

Officers seized more than 100 grams of suspected cocaine, over seven grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine and over $700 in cash, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Roy MILLEN, age 56 of Stirling-Rawdon Township and Christopher MATHIEU, age 44 of Quinte West, have each been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 8, 2025.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Jessica BEASLEY

(GEORGIAN BAY TWP, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver after responding to a traffic complaint in Georgian Bay Township.

On May 7, 2025 at 11:35 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint made by a member of the public in Mactier. Officers located the vehicle on Elizabeth Street, conducted a traffic stop and determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. During the course of their investigation, officers located a suspected controlled substance and subsequently charged 33-year-old Jessica BEASLEY of Georgian Bay Twp, ON with Possession of Schedule I Substance- Cocaine. She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 24, 2025 to answer to her charge.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP detachment and the Treaty Three Police Service has led to charges being laid against several individuals.

On May 7, 2025, just after 1:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 594 west of the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of three individuals from Wabigoon Lake First Nation and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Clarissa MACHENDAGOOS, 29-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Traffick in Schedule I substance – cocaine

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

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

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Siarra JONES, 28-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

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

Justin GORDON, 34-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

·        Fail to comply with Probation Order

Shortly after 2:00 pm, another related traffic stop was conducted on Highway 11, east of Couchiching First Nation, resulting in the arrest of two individuals from Couchiching First Nation and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Kristen BOSHEY, 36-years-old, and Richard MORRISSEAU, 69-years-old, have both been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following:

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

All the accused individuals have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 8, 2025.

Members of the Dryden OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing within our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).