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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Alen BAJRIC Was Arrested

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On January 25, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Highbury Ave, south of Ron McNeil Line, Municipality of Central Elgin. An automated license plate reader (ALPR) notification was received for a suspended driver.

During the traffic stop, it was determined the driver was impaired.

The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to Elgin County Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Alen BAJRIC, a 34-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive while under suspension

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on March 11, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher ASHDOWN – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual for impaired-related offense after conducting a traffic stop for an erratic driver on Main Street in the Town of Huntsville.

On January 26, 2025 at 10:14p.m., the Huntsville OPP were on patrol and observed a vehicle leaving a licensed establishment and observed some erratic driving and a traffic stop was conducted.

The driver failed the Roadside Screening Device and was required to submit to further Breath Testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher ASHDOWN, 40-year-old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 4, 2025.

If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

WATSON – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – Reports of a vehicle in the ditch leads to one person charged with impaired.

On January 14, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11 in Evanturel Township.

The OPP located the vehicle and driver shortly after. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further testing.

Jason WATSON, 51 -years of age, of London Ontario, was charged with:

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

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on February 25, 2025.

OPP reminds the public that if you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” – 911.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher ASHDOWN – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual for impaired-related offense after conducting a traffic stop for an erratic driver on Main Street in the Town of Huntsville.

On November 26, 2026 at 10:14p.m., the Huntsville OPP were on patrol and observed a vehicle leaving a licensed establishment and observed some erratic driving and a traffic stop was conducted.

The driver failed the Roadside Screening Device and was required to submit to further Breath Testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher ASHDOWN, 40-year-old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 4, 2025.

If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.

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Burks Falls OPP Police Press Releases

PALMER-LAMBERT Drunk Driving

(BURK’S FALLS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an impaired call.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police received a call of a small black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the ditch on Highway 11, Burk’s Falls. The complainant spoke to the male driver who seemed to be impaired. Police attended a short afterwards and arrested the driver. The vehicle was also subsequently towed and impounded. 

William (Colby) PALMER-LAMBERT, 33-years-old, Bonfield Township 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 Sundridge on March 13, 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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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey SHAWANA Was Arrested

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing charges after a single vehicle collision in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle rolled over in the ditch on Highway 540 in the NEMI Township. The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services. Through further investigation, police determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage, and an arrest was made.

As a result, the driver, Jeffrey SHAWANA, 38-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 25, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

28 Year Old From Guelph Arrested

(GUELPH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident with a criminal charge stemming from a series of motor vehicle collisions.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were on proactive patrol on Watson Parkway South, Guelph when they were made aware of a motor vehicle sideswiping a city bus, striking another motor vehicle and landing into a nearby ditch. 

As a result of the investigation, Taylor MURRAY, a 28-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

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 February 7, 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 orwww.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Miroslav DEMETER – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation as a result of a RIDE spot check.

On January 23, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., a vehicle entered a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check location setup by officers on Old School Road and Heart Lake Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Miroslav DEMETER, 50, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

In addition to running its annual Festive RIDE campaign, the OPP conducts RIDE spot checks throughout the year, 24/7. 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 and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Moonbeam OPP Police Press Releases

Neil DEJOODE Was Arrested

(MOONBEAM, ON) – A motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision in Moonbeam has resulted in life-altering injuries for the driver and impaired driving charges.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Cochrane District Ambulance responded to a serious single MSV collision on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) “A” Trail in Moonbeam.

The operator was transported to the hospital by ambulance and is being treated for life-altering injuries. As a result of the investigation, Neil DEJOODE, 46-year-old, from Haley Station has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on February 24, 2025.

Additionally, officers determined that another MSV operator at the scene had consumed alcohol. The individual was issued a demand to provide a breath sample into an approved screening device (ASD) and failed to do so. As a result, Nicolas BOND, 37 years old from Phelpston, was arrested and charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on February 24, 2025.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with this ongoing investigation.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Jarrett WOJICK – Drunk Driving

(NIPIGON, ON) Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) has lead to one driver being charged for Impaired Operation.

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program which included MAS on Railway Street in the Township of Nipigon.

Jarrett WOJICK, 45-years old, from Gorham Ontario failed the roadside screening and has been charged under the Criminal Code with;

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon to speak to the charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a serious public safety issue on local roads and highways. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired call 911. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Hanover Haven For Criminal Anonymity

On Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, Hanover Police while on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle around 10th Street. Police attempted to stop the vehicle which continued driving eventually pulling into a parking lot. As a result of police observations, a 20-year-old Brockton man was arrested for Impaired Driving. He later provided samples of this breath which were nearly twice the legal limit of alcohol. The driver’s license was suspended for 90-days, and his vehicle impounded. He was released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

ADAMS – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a traffic stop on Highway 10.

On January 18, 2025, just after 2:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Highway 10 and Forks of the Credit Road in the Town of Caledon conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. During the interaction, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result of the investigation, Kevin ADAMS, 55, of Georgetown, was charged with:

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

• Speeding

• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 6, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

33 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) leads to a driver being charged with impaired driving.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. at the intersection of Tower Road and High Street in the Town of Sundridge, when a vehicle was stopped. Officers detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage. Further testing resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, Calvin Jeffery, 33-years-old from Sundridge, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on February 20, 2025.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Dana MACGREGOR – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 3:52 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Century Drive in the Town of Orangeville. Officers noted a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Dana MACGREGOR, a 48-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Emily Johnston – Drunk Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Monday January 20, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Dale Road east of County Road 45.

A grey pick-up truck was travelling westbound when it left the roadway into the south ditch where it hit a tree causing minor injuries to the driver. While officers were investigating the collision, a second vehicle arrived on scene where the driver claimed to know the driver of the pick-up truck that was involved in the collision. Upon speaking with the operator of the second vehicle, police suspected the driver had been consuming alcohol. The officer administered a roadside screening device test and the operator registered a ‘fail’. The individual was taken into custody and taken to a nearby police station where further testing was conducted which resulted in the driver registering over three times the legal limit.

As a result Emily Johnston, (age 35) from Hamilton Township has been charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in March, 2025. In addition to the future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The OPP remind the public not to drive when planning to consume alcohol or drugs.