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Dorion OPP Police Press Releases

Missing Person Located And Charged

(DORION, ON) – Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and charged one individual with impaired operation. 

On July 4, 2025 at approximately 10:00 p.m. members of the Nipigon OPP were notified of a missing person, the person was somewhere on the rail bed driving an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). At approximately 11:00 p.m. officers located the driver on the rail bed near Black Bay Drive in Dorion ON.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the ATV had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver Failed the ASD (Approved Screening Device) was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Nipigon Detachment for further testing.

Robert PRICE 67-years-old, of Pearl, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Thomas FINDLAY – Impaired Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a traffic stop on River Road in the Township of Horton.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 8:55 a.m., a Renfrew OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on River Road in the Township of Horton.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas FINDLAY age 70 of Kinburn was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

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

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Alexander GOLDBERG – Impaired Driving

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

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 12:05 a.m., a Renfrew OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Barnet Boulevard in the Town of Renfrew.

As a result of the investigation, Alexander GOLDBERG age 40 of Renfrew was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

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

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

More Impaired Drivers Arrested – RYAN, RIGHTMEYER & CHERRETT

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in three more impaired driving investigations.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers were responding to a traffic complaint on Johnstown Road, Quinte West. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for being impaired and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Marie RYAN, age 66, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

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

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a single vehicle collision on Loyalist Parkway, Quinte West, leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Carter RIGHTMEYER, age 19, from Quinte West was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to remain
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Fail to have insurance card

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a collision on North Murray Street, Quinte West, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired.

Dallas CHERRETT, age 29, from Trenton, was charged with the following offence:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

18 Year Old Arrested After Parked Car Incident

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle collides with two parked cars in Dorchester.

On July 13, 2025, at 1:51 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Huntington Crescent in Dorchester in the Municipality of Thames Centre for report vehicle that collided with two cars that were parked, unoccupied on the side of the road.

The suspect vehicle fled the scene, however, was later located at an address on Parkview Drive in Dorchester.

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

As a result, Gabriel BRAN, an 18-year-old of Dorchester, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Failure to stop after accident

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Fail to report damaged vehicle

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 September 8, 2025.

There were no injuries reported.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Strathroy-Caradoc

Keanna ALATE Arrested Following Collision

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle enters ditch on Highway 402.

On July 11, 2025, at 6:31 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Westbound lanes of Highway 402 in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, for the report single vehicle collision at the Longwoods Road on-ramp.

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

As a result, Keanna ALATE, a 28-year-old of Ingersoll has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Fail to have insurance card

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 25, 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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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested – Emma Carter

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after being alerted to a possible impaired driver in Verulam.

On Sunday July 13, 2025 at approximately 9:10 pm officers were notified of a possible impaired driver that had driven through Bobcaygeon causing concerns. Officers entered into an impaired driving investigation and the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving related charges.

Emma Carter, 22-year-old of Verulam, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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OPP Police Press Releases WHARNCLIFF

23 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested For Assault, Breach, Etc.

(WHARNCLIFFE, ON) – A person was arrested after police were called to a resort on Highway 129.

On July 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a disturbance between numerous people. Police spoke to the people involved and after investigation, one intoxicated person was arrested. 

Owen BOUDREAU, 23-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault
  • Mischief
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

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

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Chelsea COLLINS – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – The public continues to assist police with locating impaired drivers.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to traffic complaint in Picton where a member of the public suspected that a driver was impaired.

Officers located the vehicle and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized on the driver. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Chelsea COLLINS, age 34 of Picton, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on July 30, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

More Impaired Drivers – BANVILLE, WATSON & STYLES

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in 3 more impaired driving investigations.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Loyalist Parkway, where an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a novice driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Hannah BANVILLE, age 23, from Carrying Place, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C above zero

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a traffic stop on the 401 led to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired as well as other offences. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Giovanni WATSON, age 28, from Bowmanville was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted speed limit.
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt.
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a collision leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.

With the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Unit and OPP Canine Unit, the driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing, resulting in charges being laid.

Becky STYLES, age 54, from Carrying Place, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Fail to report accident

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 31, 2025. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher POLCZ – Drunk Driving

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- An officer conducting speed enforcement on Highway 400 entered into an impaired driving investigation early this morning after stopping a vehicle for a speeding offence on Highway 400.

At approximately 7:34 a.m. July 10, 2025, an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped the south bound Highway 400 vehicle in Georgian Bay Township and upon speaking with the driver and quickly entered into a driving investigation which was continued at the Detachment.

Upon completion of the investigation, 36 year old Barrie resident Christopher POLCZ has been charged with the following criminal driving offences of –

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

And further with the following Provincial Offence

  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on July 24, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Nicholas SKIPPON – Dangerous Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop on Highway 401.

On July 8, 2025, at 5:10 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol in the Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Dorchester Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Nicholas SKIPPON, a 26-year-old of Burlington, 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 28, 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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Coleman OPP Police Press Releases

Bryhton CHESWORTH Arrested Following Collision

(COLEMAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – One driver was arrested after a single vehicle collision on Highway 11.

On Tuesday, July 1,2025 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Coleman Township. 

The driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. 

As a result of an investigation, the driver, Bryhton CHESWORTH, 28 years-of-age of Englehart, was charged with 

  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt 

The vehicle was towed and impounded. 

The accused received a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on Tuesday August 5, 2025. 

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Darren MOIR Was Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Bluewater on June 22nd, 2025. 

Just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Richmond Street North in Bluewater. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Darren MOIR, 59 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 21, 2025. 

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Golf Cart In Goderich Ends With Impaired Charge

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a St. Clements, Ontario resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic stop in the Town of Goderich on June 22nd, 2025. 

Just after 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Huron County OPP officers observed a golf cart being driven with no lights activated on Victoria St. N. in Goderich.  Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver. Police discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and had also been issued a 3-day driver’s licence suspension the previous day after registering a “WARN” on the Approved Screening Device (ASD).

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

David CRAIG, 40 years-of-age from St. Clements ON. has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with Driving While Under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.

The golf cart was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 21, 2025.