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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Amanda MURDOCK – Impaired Operation

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – A driver is facing several charges after Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle travelling at high rates of speed near Salem.

On July 24, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 7 north of Salem in the Township of Centre Wellington. 

At this time, the officer observed a vehicle travelling well above the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated and as a result of investigation, Amanda MURDOCK, 34-years-old from Cambridge, has been charged with:

  •   Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  •  Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  •  Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  •  Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, on August 8, 2025.

*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

Ricardo TEIXEIRA Was Arrested

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- An officer conducting speed enforcement on Vasey Road in the village of Waverly entered into an impaired driving investigation this afternoon after stopping a vehicle for a speeding offence.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. July 24, 2025, an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped an east bound mini-van occupied by two adults and five children in Tay Township in the 60 km/hr zone and upon speaking with the driver and entered into a driving investigation which was continued at the Detachment.

Upon completion of the investigation, 52 year old Bradford resident Ricardo TEIXEIRA 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 Offences

  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
  • Drive while under Suspension

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 7, 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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Ian WILLIAMS – Impaired Operation

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation.

On July 24, 2025, at around 8:45 a.m., OPP received a complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on County Road 28 in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Members from the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were patrolling Highway 401 westbound and observed a pick-up truck matching the description provided by the caller.

The vehicle was stopped, and police entered an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Ian WILLIAMS (56), from Port Perry, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

In addition to a future court date in September, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Laird OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler MOISES Arrested Following Collision

(LAIRD TOWNSHIP, ON) – A person was charged after crashing car into median on Highway 17 near Townline Road.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to a vehicle stuck in the median and a loan male driver in an intoxicated state.  Police attended, arrested the driver and the grey car was towed and impounded.   

Tyler MOISES, 31-years-old, from Echo Bay was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 4, 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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Sukhjeet Singh SEKHON – Impaired Operation, Etc.

(SHEDDEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – A person was charged with impaired after police were called to Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Highway 17, west of Spanish.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a black Jeep all over the road travelling east bound on Highway 17. A short time later, another call reported the black Jeep had crashed into the ditch. Police attended and subsequently arrested the driver. It was also learned the black Jeep was stolen, which was later towed and impounded.  

Sukhjeet Singh SEKHON , 20-years-old, from Calgary Alberta, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by drugs
  • Careless driving
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 4, 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 Pembroke Police Press Releases

Johnathan WIESENBERG-MOSS Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after multiple traffic complaints in the City of Pembroke.

On July 17, 2025, just before 11:30 p.m., OPP received multiple 911 calls about a vehicle on a road with the driver who appeared unconscious. Police located the vehicle, and driver. The driver was then transported to a local hospital by Renfrew County Paramedic Services. The driver was later transported to the detachment for further testing.

Johnathan WIESENBERG-MOSS, 42 years old, of Whitewater Region Township was charged with impaired operation as well as possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule II.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 12, 2025. 

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Shekhar PHOGAT Was Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision in Bracebridge.

On July 14, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers along with Muskoka EMS, responded to reports of a singe-vehicle collision that occurred on Carlsmount road in Bracebridge. A member of the public came upon the collision after the vehicle had left the roadway and collided with a tree, the occupants then fled the scene.

Police were able to locate the occupants and arrested and charged 40-year-old Shekhar PHOGAT of Brampton, ON with Impaired Operation and Failure/Refusal to Comply with Demand (breath). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on August 19, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of Muskoka roads. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

23 Year Old Arrested Following Social Media Post

(ORILLIA, ON) – Several traffic complaints were reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual posted several videos of dangerous driving behaviour on their social media account, resulting in numerous traffic and criminal charges by members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP.

On July 15, 2025, around 9:30 pm, officers from Dufferin, Bracebridge, and Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint after a member of the public reported observing several videos posted to social media showing dangerous driving behaviour, including improper tires, excessive speeds, and concerns for impairment. Officers from all detachments began patrolling the highways for the suspect vehicle. 

The vehicle was ultimately located on Highway 11 Northbound as it travelled through Severn Township, where officers observed the vehicle travelling at speeds of 150km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone. The vehicle was ultimately stopped off the highway on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area by officers, the driver was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Myles CROWLEY, 23-year-old from Gravenhurst, has been charged with the following:

–       Operation while impaired (CC),

–       Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC),

–       Dangerous operation (CC),

–       Perform stunt – excessive speed (HTA),

–       Improper muffler (HTA),

–       Improper tires (HTA),

–       Unnecessary noise (HTA),

–       Window obstructed (HTA),

–       Drive – hand held communication device (HTA), and

–       Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. 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 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Brittney HARKER – Impaired Operation

(CHATSWORTH, ON)– An individual from Priceville, Ontario is facing an impaired driving-related charge.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an individual passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on highway 6 just South of Chatsworth.

Brittney HARKER, 28-years-old, of Priceville, is charged with the following criminal code offence:

·      Operation while Impaired – Drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Aug 7, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Robert GARLAND Was Arrested – Details Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge an Acton resident with two criminal charges stemming from a traffic complaint.

On July 13, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting proactive traffic enforcement when a traffic complaint came in, informing officers of a motor vehicle displaying signs of impaired driving. Officers quickly attended to the area, located the motor vehicle in question, and performed a traffic stop on Sixth Line within Centre Wellington Township.

As a result of the investigation, Robert GARLAND, a 40-year-old of Acton is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 July 22, 2025.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call / assistance in keeping our streets safe.

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.

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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Howick OPP Police Press Releases

26 Year Old From North Huron Arrested – Details Released

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with criminal driving offences following a single-vehicle ATV collision in the Township of Howick on June 29th, 2025. 

Just before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of an injured male that had fallen off an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at an address on Harriston Road in Howick Twp. Police located the ATV driver and they were arrested for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

Mitchell TOPHAM, 26 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on August 11th, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

David VIOLETTE Was Arrested

(THESSALON, ON)- Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a red car travelling eastbound on Highway 17 within the Town of Thessalon. The vehicle was reported to be weaving in and out of traffic.

While stopped in a construction zone, the driver of the red car was observed waving a baseball bat out of the window and smoking from a pipe. Police located the vehicle near Melwel Road and conducted a traffic stop.

Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the individual was impaired by an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Blind River Detachment for further testing.

David VIOLETTE, 55 years old from Campbell River, BC was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 4, 2025. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

Christopher Short Was Arrest

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- A Port McNicoll resident became the subject of a drinking and driving investigation after driving up and stopping behind two parked OPP cruisers on Triple Bay Road, Tay Township in the early hours of July 8, 2025.

Officers of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spoke with the driver and quickly entered into an impaired driving investigation which was continued at the Detachment.

Upon completion of the investigation, 35 year old Christopher Short has been charged with the following criminal driving offences of –

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

And further with the following Provincial Offences

  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 7, 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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London OPP Police Press Releases

Fares BA SAAD – Impaired Operation

(LONDON, ON) – Driver charged with impaired by drug as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On July 5, 2025, at 3:10 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Highway 401 at Wellington Road in the City of London.  

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

As a result, Fares BA SAAD, a 27-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 18, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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 anytime, 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 Parry Sound Police Press Releases

$15,000 Cocaine Bust

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple charges including impaired driving and drug trafficking.

On July 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP stopped a vehicle on William Street in the Town of Parry Sound for several Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violations. Further investigation revealed the driver to be impaired by drug as well as a large quantity of suspected cocaine with a street value of over $15,000.       

Everett WATKINSON, 37 years-of-age of Parry Sound was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Traffick in schedule I substance- cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Driving motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Drive motor vehicle no currently validated permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on August 14, 2025.