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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Scott MACDONALD – Was Arrested

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges after a single vehicle collision.

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a vehicle collision notification on Highway 26 in Springwater Township.

Officers located the vehicle and driver in a farm field on Highway 26. Officers spoke with the driver and after noticing an odour of alcohol on the driver, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Scott MACDONALD, 41-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Rudy MARTINOVIC Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Investigation into a single vehicle collision resulted in criminal charges for the impaired driver.  

On March 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 am, officers with the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Hwy 622 and Sumac Road.    

Officers determined that the driver had been drinking and demanded an approved screening device test. The driver failed the test and was taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed by a Qualified Technician.    

Rudy MARTINOVIC, 40-years-old, from Shuniah Ontario is charged criminally with one count operation while impaired drugs and alcohol, and one count of operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over. The involved vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the accused received a 90-day driver licence suspension.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Carson HATHAWAY – Impaired Operation

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic complaint in Lakeshore.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 7:11 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Tecumseh Road near Lighthouse Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Carson HATHAWAY, 21-years-old of Pain Court, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on April 2, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

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 of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Trion JOURDAIN Was Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An impaired driver was charged with several offences after a proactive traffic stop.  

On March 22, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm, an officer with the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle in the Minnie Avenue area of town.  

Roadside investigation determined that the driver was showing obvious signs of impairment. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Fort Frances Detachment for further investigation.   

Trion JOURDAIN, 29-years-old, from Fort Frances is charged criminally with one count operation while impaired drugs and alcohol, and one count of failure or refusal to comply with a demand. The accused was additionally charged with provincial offences related to novice driver and licensing violations as well as having open liquor in the vehicle. The involved vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the accused received a 90-day licence suspension.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on April 28, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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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DAWN-EUPHEMIA OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth CAWLEY Was Arrested

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – A Point Edward resident is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team while conducting traffic enforcement, observed a motor vehicle travelling at what appeared to be a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated on Bentpath Line, east of Oil Heritage Road, after travelling in excess of 160 km/h in an 90km/h zone.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth CAWLEY, 25-year-old of Point Edward was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 21, 2025.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Benninger & Newman Arrested

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with numerous offences following a single motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of West Perth

On March 21, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., police responded a single motor vehicle rollover on Road 164 near Line 55 just outside of Monkton. The two occupants of the vehicle were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigation into the collision has resulted in both occupants of the vehicle being charged.

37-year-old Michael Benninger of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (two counts)
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

38-year-old Ashley Newman of no fixed address has been charged with the following offence:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (two counts)

Both accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 28, 2025.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation 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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

David CURRIE Was Arrested

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving and dangerous driving following a two vehicle collision.

On Friday, March 21, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members attended the scene of a collision between a vehicle and a parked car on Beverly Street in Greater Napanee.

David CURRIE, a 51-year-old from Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 8, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

BRANDSMA Was Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – A complaint of a suspicious person has led to Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substance Charges by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On March 18, 2025, just after 6:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person slumped over in a motor vehicle at a plaza on West Street North in the City of Orillia. Upon arriving on scene, officers noted that the vehicle was on and running, and there was a lone male in the driver’s seat. Speaking with the driver, officers entered into an impaired investigation and ultimately formed grounds to arrest the driver for impaired by drug. The accused was transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). Additionally, it was found that the accused was currently on a Release Order from a different jurisdiction from previous impaired allegations.

As a result of the investigation, Tysen BRANDSMA, 37-year-old from Barrie, has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order (CC) x2, and

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (CDSA)

The accused was held for a bail hearing on today’s date. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Forest Whitlow Facing Numerous Charges

(BRANT, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation into a motor vehicle collision on March 10, 2025, in the County of Brant.

At 10:56 p.m., police observed a vehicle lose control and leave the roadway after being struck by another vehicle. The second vehicle was later located, and the driver showed signs of impairment and had visible injuries. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen.

The driver was transported to hospital for medical assessment. Upon release from hospital, the individual was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Forest Whitlow, 31-years-old of Hagersville, has been charged with multiple Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Impaired operation
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to stop after an accident
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Class G1 license holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the involved vehicle was impounded.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/.

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Moosonee Police Press Releases

Luke MOSES Was Arrested

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A report of a pickup truck in the ditch led to the arrest of the driver for impaired operation.

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pickup truck stuck in the ditch on David Wynne Drive in Moosonee.

Officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol, and as a result of the investigation, Luke MOSES, 37-years-of-age from Moose Factory, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 13, 2025, in Moosonee.

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OPP Police Press Releases TYENDINAGA

Taylor MCDONNELL – Impaired Operation

(TYENDINAGA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving and dangerous driving following a single vehicle collision on Highway 49.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members attended the scene of a vehicle in the ditch, just south of Highway 401 in Tyendinaga Township.

Taylor MCDONNELL, a 30-year-old from Gananoque was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on March 25, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

William GOW Facing Several Charges

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing multiple charges after causing mischief in a parking lot in Ingersoll.

On January 25, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief complaint on Thames Street in the Town of Ingersoll.

As a result of the investigation, William GOW, a 44-years-of-age resident of Ingersoll was charged with the following:

  • Public Mischief
  • Mischief – Damage to Property
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on March 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 or *677.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

KNUFF – Impaired Operation

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged after they were arrested for impaired operation at a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check at the intersection of Barber Street and Queensway Avenue in the town of Espanola. A vehicle went through the RIDE, and police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. Further testing on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, the driver, David KNUFF, 62-years-old from Espanola, was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on March 10, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

HUTTON – Impaired Operation

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A single-vehicle collision has resulted in impaired charges.

On January 5, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to County Road 5 at Elmbrook Road in Prince Edward County for a collision.

As a result of the investigation, Caleb HUTTON, age 35, from Prince Edward County, was charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· Failure to comply with a breath demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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. 

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

South Bruce OPP Arrest One From Owen Sound

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On December 29, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on 1st Avenue North, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped and checked by police. 

As a result of the investigation, Cody ELDER, 35-years-old from Owen Sound, has been charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited, CC 320.18(1)(a)

The involved vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on February 12, 2025.

The South 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.