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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Wilfred LOWE Facing Numerous Charges

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to multiple charges.

On February 28, 2025, at 11:52 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, for the report of a traffic complaint.

Officers located the vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Iroquois Road.

The driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest.

As a result, Wilfred LOWE, a 32-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was held for bail.

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 Sydenham

Justin Towers – Impaired Driving

(Sydenham, ON) – A vehicle lost control on the road and ended up in the ditch on its roof, the result was the driver was charged with impaired driving.

Frontenac OPP responded to the vehicle collision just after 7:00 pm March 01, 2025 when a citizen reported the crash occurred in front of their residence on Alton Road, South Frontenac Township. No injuries were reported to police.

Justin Towers, a 32-year-old male from Godfrey, was arrested at the scene and taken to the Lennox and Addington detachment for further testing. He was charged with:

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

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston at a later date. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Councillor Arrested For Impaired Driving – Name Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Treaty Three Police assist Fort Frances OPP to recover a stolen vehicle with an impaired driver.  

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Fort Frances. Treaty Three Police located and stopped the vehicle in Couchiching First Nation Territory.   

Investigation determined that there was open liquor in the vehicle and the driver was obviously impaired.  The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional impaired driving testing was completed. The driver submitted to a drug recognition evaluation and was found to be impaired.

Ashley Councillor, 37-years-old, from Couchiching First Nation is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, and one count of take motor vehicle without consent. The accused was also charged provincially with an open liquor and driver’s licence offence.   

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was returned to the registered owner. The accused was released by the Fort Frances OPP and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Colin LIDDIARD – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Traffic complaint led to an impaired charge.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a white pickup truck driving erratically westbound on Highway 17. The vehicle was reported to have crossed into oncoming traffic before pulling into a local gas station at the east end of Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

Officers arrived at the location and observed the vehicle with the driver seated in the driver’s seat. Next to the driver, on the passenger seat, was a container containing suspected cannabis. Believing the driver to be impaired by drugs, police arrested the individual. The driver was then transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.

Colin LIDDIARD, 52 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with: Operation while impaired – drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Aprill 10, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Jonathan EVANS Was Arrested

(GUELPH/ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Rockwood resident in relation to an impaired driving arrest.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a motorist attended the south Wellington County OPP Operations Centre on Wellington Road 27 in Rockwood. The motorist was looking to speak with police regarding an unrelated matter. 

Police spoke with the driver and as a result of the investigation, Michael Jonathan EVANS, a 29-year-old of Rockwood is charged under the Criminal Code with: Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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 March 11, 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 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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OPP Police Press Releases Tweed

Austin CHAMPMAN Arrested After Rolling Vehicle In Ditch

(TWEED, ON) – A single vehicle collision in Tweed has resulted in impaired driving charges.

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, just after 10:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the collision on Crookston Road.

The officers located a car, upside down in the ditch, with no one inside. The investigation determined that the occupant of the car had been picked-up by another vehicle.

The driver was located at a residence in the area, arrested and transported to the detachment. The individual was not seriously injured but was transported to hospital to be checked-out.

Austin CHAMPMAN, age 22 of Norwood, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 13, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Ethan WELLS – Impaired Driving

( ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio.

On March 2, 2025, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single motor vehicle in the ditch on 20 Sideroad Tosorontio.

Upon arrival, officers located a single pickup truck facing eastbound with its passenger side tires in the ditch. During the investigation the officer began to suspect that the driver had been under the influence of alcohol and as a result, issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). Subsequently the driver provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 10:00 p.m., the driver: Ethan WELLS 29- years-old, of Innisfil, was arrested and charge with:  

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford at a later date to answer to the charges.

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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Kaleb Harlow-McGrath: Impaired Driving

(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 following multiple calls for service reporting a possible impaired driver.

On Friday February 28, 2025 at approximately 5:52 pm officers responded to reports from other motorists regarding a possible impaired driver which was northbound on Highway 35. Officers located the motor vehicle on Macal Drive in Fenelon Township in a snowbank. The driver was found to be on a driving prohibition from a previous impaired driving conviction.

Kaleb Harlow-McGrath, 25-year-old of Fenelon Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

In addition to the charges the motor vehicles were impounded for 45 days.

The accused were released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

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 Renfrew

Hans MERTINS – Impaired Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after receiving a traffic complaint in Greater Madawaska.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver who was last seen on Calabogie Road. Officers located and stopped the vehicle.

Officers completed a roadside breath test with an Approved Screening Device. The individual was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Hans MERTINS, age 70 of North Grenville was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 19, 2025. The individual’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Brayden BULLOCK – Impaired Operation

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing charges after police received a traffic complaint.

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint about a pickup truck that was unable to maintain its lane. Police located the vehicle on Highway 540 in M’Chigeeng First Nation, and conducted a traffic stop. Police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

As a result, the driver, Brayden BULLOCK, 18-years-old from Grey Highlands, was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 1, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected 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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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Autumn CANTIN – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A 911 call reporting a suspected impaired driver has resulted in charges against a Hearst resident.

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call regarding a suspected impaired driver in Kapuskasing. Officers located the vehicle on Government Road and conducted a traffic stop. Upon investigation, they determined the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance and placed them under arrest. The individual was transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Autumn CANTIN, 20 years of age of Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 17, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

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CENTRAL MANITOULIN

Terri-Lynn DEBASSIGE – Impaired Driving

(CENTRAL MANITOULIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person is facing charges after police received a report of a single vehicle collision.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a vehicle in the ditch on John Street in the Central Manitoulin Township. Police arrived on scene and confirmed that the driver was not injured. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

Terri-Lynn DEBASSIGE, 46-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 1, 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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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Jack IRWIN – Impaired Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing charges after traffic stop at OPP Ride Program in Middlesex Centre.

On February 25, 2025, at 12:14 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were performing a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program on Glendon Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

A vehicle entered the RIDE Program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Jack IRWIN, a 19-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Novice driver – presence of drug

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 March 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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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents.

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Sarah PROKSCH of Pembroke is charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

•             Operation while impaired – drugs

•             Driving while under suspension

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 18, 2025.

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., police were called to a single vehicle collision on Saars Lane in Laurentian Valley Township. Investigation found the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch; no injuries were reported. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted at the detachment.    

As a result of this incident 37-year-old Chandell REYNOLDS of Oshawa, Ontario is charged with the following CC and HTA offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs and alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Possess more than one licence

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 25, 2025.

Both accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three drivers with impaired-related offences within one night shift.

On February 21, 2025, just before midnight, officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiative in the area of Mclaughin Road and Tim Manley Avenue. At that time, a vehicle was observed attempting to avoid the location and was stopped by police a short distance away. During the encounter, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol leading to their arrest.

Devon FRANCIS, 44, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Novice driver refuse to provide breath sample

• Obstruct peace officer

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

• Drive while under suspension

• Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

On February 22, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., an officer patrolling Mayfield Road, near Dixie Road, initiated a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Akisha DUNDAS, 29, of Sudbury, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Later that same morning, just after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Mayfield Road, near Chinguacousy Road. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  

NITESH, 20, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The three accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 13, 2025, to answer to their charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles 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’re planning to drink or use drugs, make sure you don’t drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, use public transportation, or find another safe way home. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, it’s important to call 9-1-1 to report it. If the situation is not urgent or currently ongoing, you can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through their website at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.