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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Jason O’MARRA – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver is facing charges after a multi vehicle collision was investigated.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving multiple vehicles on Maple Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that a collision occurred between a moving vehicle and several parked unoccupied vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Jason O’MARRA, 43-years-old of Vanessa, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on July 15, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Wyatt JANZEN – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired after investigating a vehicle in a ditch call.

On Saturday June 14, 2025, at approximately 1:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on Brick Road in Selwyn Township and landed in a ditch upside down.

Officers arrived on scene and observed a pickup truck on its roof in the ditch. An individual that was with the vehicle advised that the driver had gone to get tools to assist in removing the vehicle and a tow had been contacted as well.

Upon arrival of the tow, officers attended the residence of the registered owner and after speaking with them, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Wyatt JANZEN (age 21) of Selwyn Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Operation while impaired

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Fail to remain

·      Fail to report accident

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive motor vehicle no currently validated permit

·      No mudguards

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 15, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Bryon FARR – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – An individual is facing impaired charges following an investigation in Dunnville.

On June 13, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint on Church Street in Dunnville.

Police located the vehicle and took the driver into custody.

As a result of the investigation, 58-year-old Bryon FARR of Lowbanks has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Cayuga on July 29, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

Brian EASTON – Drunk Driving

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving and stunt driving charges.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 400 in Seguin Township. Officers stopped a vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed. Further investigation revealed the driver was impaired by alcohol.   

Brian EASTON, 37 years-of-age of Mississauga Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on July 31, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Nicolas FRANCIS – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On June 14, 2025, at 11:52 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling on Richmond Street in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Nicolas FRANCIS, a 25-year-old of Stratford, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on August 12, 2025.

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

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Lisa-Marie QUICK Was Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On June 14, 2025, at 11:56 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – Highway Safety Division (HSD) while travelling on Mitchell Line in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Lisa-Marie QUICK, a 42-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Fail to signal for turn

·      Drive – hand held communication device

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on August 14, 2025.

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

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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LANARK OPP Police Press Releases

Andy OAKLEY Was Arrested

(LANARK HIGHLANDS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Lanark Highlands Township resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7, in Lanark Highlands Township on Sunday, June 15, 2025, just after 3:00 a.m.

The officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Andy OAKLEY, 24-years-old, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, July 21, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel TRIVERS – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a driver asleep at the wheel of a white car parked on Eldorado Road in Town of Blind River.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver slouched over in the driver’s seat with the engine running, positioned on the shoulder of the road just a few feet from the stop sign at Highway 17. After several verbal cues and knocking on the window, the driver eventually woke up. While speaking with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.

Daniel TRIVERS, 28 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 7, 2025. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Eric WAGENKNECHT – Drive While Suspended, Etc.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – A traffic-stop results in an impaired driver being arrested and charged with three offences.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Wellington Road 7 within Elora.

As a result of the investigation, Eric WAGENKNECHT, a 29-year-old of Tavistock is charged under the Criminal Code, and the Highway Traffic Act with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 27, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Harrow OPP Police Press Releases

Ethan DIDONE – Drunk Driving

(HARROW, ON)- On June 15, 2025, at 10:43 p.m., members of the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint in the Community of Harrow in the Town of Essex.

Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking to the driver, determined that they had consumed alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP detachment.

As a result, Ethan DIDONE, 20-years-of age of Harrow has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on June 24, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP on your mobile device. 

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Dan MOCK Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an impaired driving investigation near Teeterville.

At approximately 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop on Brantford Road, just outside Teeterville.

Following an interaction with the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident.

52-year-old Dan MOCK from Oxford County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Speeding – 1-49 km/h over posted speed limit.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Keith MACKINNON – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

( ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision in Essa Township.

On June 11, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single vehicle in the ditch on the 5th Line, in the Essa Township. Officers located the vehicle and upon initial investigation no persons were located at the scene. During the investigation two individuals returned to the vehicle and met with officers. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Keith MACKINNON 54-years-old of Innisfil was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Fail to remain
  • Occupant – fail to report accident
  • Fail to report damage to property on highway

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Steven HOBSON – Impaired Driving

( NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On June 12, 2025, shortly after 9:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint in Tottenham heading southbound on Tottenham Road. The vehicle was described as being operated in a concerning manner, failing to stop for red lights. Officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle on Tecumseth Pines Drive, in the the Town of New Tecumseth, where they were met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Steven HOBSON 60-years-old of Tottenham was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Red light – fail to stop – community safety zone
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Krystal LACK – Drunk Driving

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a fifth individual with impaired in less than a week.

On June 11, 2025, at approximately 5:15pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding an individual that had been found within a vehicle and was not conscious. The complainant was concerned that the driver may have had a medical episode, so EMS was contacted as well. Officers arrived on scene to find that EMS had already transported the driver to a local hospital for assessment. Officers attended the hospital and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and then later transported to an OPP detachment for further testing where they provided samples of their breath registering over three (3) times the legal limit.

Krystal LACK (age 54) of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·       Operation while impaired

·       Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 15, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua STEINBERG Arrested Following Collision

(LAKESHORE, ON)- On June 11, 2025, at 6:35 a.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to Gracey Side Road near Lakeshore Road 301 in the Municipality of Lakeshore for report of a single vehicle collision.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP detachment.

As a result, Joshua STEINBERG, 47-years-of age \of Lakeshore has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on July 27, 2025.

There were no injuries reported.

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

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.