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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 11 Fatal Collision

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On August 3, 2025 at 2:11 p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on southbound Highway 11 at Allensville Road, involving a Chevy Cobalt and a Honda CRV. 

Police, Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department, and Muskoka Ambulance responded to the collision. Highway 11 was closed for a period of time as a result of the collision.

There were 4 occupants of the Honda, three were transported to hospital, with one being air-lifted sent to a trauma Centre in Toronto with life altering injuries. Another occupant has been admitted to hospital. A third occupant of the Honda, a 46 year old female from Campbellville Flamborough Township, Ontario, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The fourth occupant was treated and released from hospital.

The driver of the Chevy Cobalt was treated for minor injuries and released.

The investigation into cause of the collision continues with the assistance of the OPP Central Region Traffic Management Team.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

2 Children Dead Following Incident In Dryden

(Dryden, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a drowning incident that claimed the lives of two children.

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 4:10 pm, officers responded to a report of two youths observed entering the Wabigoon River in the City of Dryden. A 15-year-old male and a 12-year-old female did not resurface from the water.

The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Dryden Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended the location to assist. Both youths were located and recovered from the water by emergency personnel. They were transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The identity of the victims is not being released out of respect for the family’s privacy.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public who provided assistance.

The investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead In Meaford

(MEAFORD, ON)– On Wednesday, July,30, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Paramedic Services and Meaford Fire Department, responded to a report of an individual found unresponsive in the water at a waterfront property on Cedar Avenue, along Georgian Bay in the Municipality of Meaford.

Bystanders were able to recover the individual and initiated CPR until paramedics arrived. Despite resuscitation efforts, the 55-year-old from Ottawa was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Grey Bruce OPP would like to thank all members of the public and emergency responders who provided assistance.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Another Fatal Collision


(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews attended the scene of a serious single vehicle collision on Bensfort Road.

At approximately 2:45pm on Tuesday July 29, 2025, Peterborough County OPP officers along with Otonabee-South-Monaghan (OSM) Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to a serious single vehicle collision on Bensfort Road south of Base Line. Officers arrived and observed a single vehicle in the ditch that had come in contact with the hydro pole resulting in hydro lines being downed. Hydro attended and dealt with the hydro wires allowing First Responders to access the vehicle.

As a result of the collision, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 66-year-old female from Peterborough was pronounced as deceased at the scene.

Bensfort Road remained closed for several hours while emergency crews dealt with the collision and officers trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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Denbigh

2 Drivers Dead Following Collision

(DENBIGH., ON) – Two drivers are deceased after a head-on collision in Denbigh, east of Bancroft.

Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley, Bancroft and Renfrew Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the crash, which happened on Highway 28 near Trout Lake Road, just before 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Members of the Denbigh Fire Department and Renfrew County Paramedics also responded to scene.

Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene and there were no passengers.

The identities of the decreased males have not been confirmed.

Highway 28 remained closed overnight for the on-scene investigation and reopened at approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning.

The investigation is continuing with assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigation Team members.

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OPP Police Press Releases The Nation

One Dead Following Fire & Failed Rescue Attempt

(THE NATION TWP, ON) – An individual has been located deceased after a structure fire in The Nation Township.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., officers with the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Nation Township Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire on Concession Road 20. First responders learned that one tenant of the building was unaccounted for. Another tenant attempted to rescue the individual but was forced out by smoke and flames.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, human remains were located inside the heavily damaged residence. The deceased is believed to be the missing tenant, a 57-year-old-woman/

The fire is not believed to be suspicious but remains under investigation by the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit and Office of the Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

One Dead In Wasaga Beach

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a drowning incident in the Town of Wasaga Beach. 

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., emergency services responded to a residence on River Road East following reports of a missing kayaker. 

A 24-year-old male from Toronto had been kayaking with two others when their vessel overturned. While others quickly resurfaced, the one individual did not. 

Upon arrival, the Wasaga Beach Fire Department located and recovered the missing person and started resuscitation efforts. The individual was transported to hospital by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and was later pronounced deceased. 

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time, out of respect for the family’s privacy. The OPP would like to thank members of the public who provided assistance. 

The investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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GANANOQUE OPP Police Press Releases

One Overboard, One Dead #Preventable

(GANANOQUE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible drowning incident on the St. Lawrence River near the Town of Gananoque.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, shortly after 6:30 p.m., Leeds OPP responded to a report of an individual who had fallen out of a stationary boat. The individual was not wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) and was located in the water several minutes later.

Despite the efforts of the Leeds County OPP Marine Unit, the Leeds and Thousand Islands Fire Department, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), the 20-year-old of Nepean, ON was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A postmortem examination will be conducted. Leeds OPP is continuing their investigation in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

The individual’s identity will not be released to safeguard the privacy of the grieving family.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident E250959400.

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Bonfield OPP Police Press Releases

ALERT: Body Found -Remain Vigilant

(BONFIELD, ON) – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in Bonfield. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Trunk Road where one person was located deceased.

While the cause of death cannot yet be confirmed, the OPP is urging local residents to remain vigilant and report any recent or ongoing suspicious activity to police.

Residents of Bonfield can expect to see an increased police presence as officers continue the investigation.

This investigation is being conducted by the North Bay OPP, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Response Team, OPP Aviation and Canine Unit.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and/or 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

2 Deceased Following Fire

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a residential fire in St-Charles.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Nipissing West OPP, the St-Charles Fire Department and the French River Fire Department responded to a residential fire on King Street East in St-Charles, where two people have died.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services in partnership with members from the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM). 

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

One Dead In Canoe Incident

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services, responded to a report of a capsized canoe on Lake Huron, near Howdenvale.

Three individuals were canoeing when their vessel overturned. Two individuals managed to swim safely to shore. A third individual, a 32-year-old male, did not immediately resurface.

Bystanders were able to recover the male from the water and attempted to administer CPR. Upon the arrival of emergency responders, he was then transported to hospital by EMS, where he was pronounced deceased.

Grey Bruce OPP would like to thank all members of the public and emergency responders who provided assistance.   

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Train Vs Pickup Collision

(BRIGHTON, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision between a train and a pickup truck.

On Monday, July 14, 2025, at about 8:15 a.m., officers and emergency crews responded to a collision between a train and a pickup truck on Hunt Road in the Municipality of Brighton. The driver of the pickup truck, a 69-year-old male of Frankford, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Hunt Road was closed for several hours while the OPP and Canadian Pacific Railway conducted their investigations, between County Road 2 to approximately one kilometre south on Hunt Road.

The road reopened just after 1:00 p.m. that same day.

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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Body of 22 Year Old Recovered – Dawson LOWES Arrested

(ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS, ON) – Members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges on a boater after a passenger fell overboard early yesterday morning and did not resurface.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, OPP received a call that an individual had fallen into the water at Weslemkoon Lake in the Township of Addington Highlands.

A coordinated response was launched involving units from the OPP’s L&A County and Bancroft Detachments, Marine Unit, Aviation Services, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, as well as the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

Later that day, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the body of a deceased 22-year-old male from Toronto was recovered.

As a result of the investigation, Dawson LOWES, a 21-year-old male also from Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation causing death
  • Dangerous operation causing death
  • Operating while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The investigation is ongoing and the identity of the deceased is not being released at this time.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southgate

2 Killed – Nirmal KUMAR Arrested

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On January 27, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Grey Road 9 and Southgate Sideroad 71, Township of Southgate. A 49-year-old and a 15-year-old from Kitchener were pronounced deceased, a 19-year-old sustained serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the commercial motor vehicle has been arrested and charged with several Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Nirmal KUMAR, 52-years-old, of the City of Brampton has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing death, CC 320.13(3) – two counts
  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm, CC 320.13(2)
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect, HTA 107(11) – three counts
  • Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect, HTA 107(12)
  • Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report, HTA 107(5)
  • Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report, HTA 107(8)(a) – four counts
  • Fail to report defect to operation, HTA 107(8)(b)
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle without required inspection, HTA 107(9)
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit – CMV, HTA 7(1)(a)
  • Window obstructed, HTA 73(1)(a)
  • Improper means of attachment, HTA 80
  • Push rod stroke exceeds prescribed limit, HTAReg 587 5(1)

The owner of the involved commercial motor vehicle, a 41-year-old resident of Bolton, also faces charges of:

  • Fail to ensure performance standards are met, HTA 107(3) – three counts
  • Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly, HTA 107(4(b)
  • Fail to ensure daily inspection report is accurately completed, HTA 107(4)(d)

The accused driver is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charges. The accused owner is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 14, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The Grey Bruce 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) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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BONNECHERE VALLEY OPP Police Press Releases

81 Year Old Dead – Randal STEWART Arrested

(BONNECHERE VALLEY TWP., ON) – One person is deceased, and another is facing multiple charges after a collision near Eganville.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, just after noon, officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department and the County of Renfrew Paramedics were called to the scene on Highway 41, just south of Eganville.

It happened in an area where vehicles had been stopped in a construction zone when one vehicle failed to stop and struck the others. Four vehicles were involved in the collision.

An 81-year-old male from the area was pronounced deceased at the scene. None of the other drivers suffered serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, one individual was arrested at the scene and

Randal STEWART, age 61 of Haliburton, has been charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death
  • Refusal to comply with a demand for a breath sample – death
  • Driving with an open container of liquor
  • Having care or control of a vehicle with open liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 5, 2025. Their drivers’ licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

Highway 41 was closed until approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday for the investigation and removal of vehicles.