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Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

33 Year Old From Fergus Arrested Again – SSPS Witholds Name Of Repeat Offender

Saugeen Shores Police were dispatched to a Port Elgin parking lot for a report of a male unconscious in the driver seat of a running motor vehicle. Police located the vehicle minutes later and observed the male to be slouched over and unresponsive. Officers also observed signs of recent drug use inside the vehicle.

Police were able to wake up the driver and discovered that he was on several court conditions. The male was placed under arrest at that time for failure to comply with with Release Order.

After speaking with the driver he was also arrested for Operation while Impaired. He was transported to a Drug Recognition Expert for additional testing.

As a result of this investigation a 33-year-old of Fergus has been charged with the following offences:

-Failure to comply with release order

-Operation while impaired – Drugs

-Possession of a schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine

His licence was suspended and the vehicle was impounded. The male was held for a Bail Hearing and further remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Spencer WRIGHT Facing Numerous Charges #RepeatOffender

(WAWA, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm.

On July 27, 2025 at approximately 9:37 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police was notified of an assault that occurred on Ontario Street in Wawa. Witnesses reported two individuals had engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical, with one individual pointing a firearm at the second individual.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 30 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Fail to comply with probation order – four counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Speeder Arrested – Meth A Factor

(HEARST, ON) – A driver stopped for speeding on Highway 11 west of Hearst is facing multiple charges, including impaired operation and drug possession, following an investigation by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the James Bay OPP stopped a vehicle travelling at 128 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment and placed the individual under arrest. The driver was transported to the Hearst OPP detachment for further testing.

During a search incident to arrest, officers seized a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine, and an open container of alcohol.

As a result, Joshua D’ASTOUS, 22 years-of-age from Sainte Therese, QC, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Speeding 38 km/h over the posted limit

·        Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 11, 2025, in Kapuskasing. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to road safety and encourages the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Andrew MANCINI Was Arrested – Meth A Factor

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On July 23, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a traffic complaint on Monogram Place, Quinte West, led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been impaired.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment, where charges were laid.

Andrew MANCINI , age 36, from Brighton, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 11, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Manfred BREMER – Meth, Etc.

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired and drug-related charges after a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check at the intersection of Highway 6 and Old Webbwood Road in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE, and an investigation was initiated. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $150, and an amount of suspected methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $500.

The driver, Manfred BREMER, 58-years-old from Brantford, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 22, 2025.

This incident marks the 96th impaired driving arrest by the Manitoulin OPP in 2025 so far. The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. 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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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – WILKINSON, GOODISON & SMISEK,

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- Police have charged four individuals following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

On Friday July 11, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington.

Police seized quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a prohibited weapon and ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, four individuals were arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

Tarra WILKINSON, 43-year-old of Leamington was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

Daryl GOODISON, 47-year-old of Leamington was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

Liam SMISEK, 25-year-old of Leamington was charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 18, 2025.

And a 17-year-old youth was also charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

·        Failure to comply with undertaking (Three Counts)

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

The youth was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP 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 South Dundas

Meth Bust – Eric O’NEIL

(SOUTH DUNDAS TWP., ON) – Two people are facing drug trafficking and other charges after the seizure of dangerous, illegal drugs in South Dundas Township.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation in March into drug trafficking in the area.

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and the Tactics and Rescue Unit, as well as officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence and property on Hanesville Road.

Officers seized nearly 2.5-grams of suspected cocaine, more than nine grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, more than 100 suspected methamphetamine (speed) tablets and over 50 codeine tablets. Officers also seized a 22-calibre rifle, various types of ammunition, a crossbow and arrows, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Eric O’NEIL, age 37 of South Dundas Township, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – two counts
  • Obstructing a peace officer

Jeffrey THOMAS, age 60 of South Dundas has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Both accused were held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Investigators are continuing the investigation, and an additional arrest is anticipated.

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DAWN-EUPHEMIA OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Randolph OSSEL

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – An individual faces multiple charges after failing to stop for police during an early morning traffic stop.

On June 17, 2025, just after 1:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Bentpath Line, west of Annett Road in Dawn-Euphemia Township. The driver failed to stop and made contact with a police vehicle, causing significant damage before fleeing the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Randolph OSSEL, a 33-year-old of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Assault a peace officer with a weapon
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia.

There were no injuries reported.

Bentpath Line was closed for several hours between Shetland Road and Annett Road to allow for the investigation but has since reopened.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – 3 Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – Police have charged three individuals following a traffic stop in Petrolia.

On June 6, 2025, just before 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road, near Derby Street, Petrolia.

As a result of the investigation, Kaitlin EMMONS, 24-year-old of Forest, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Jessie EMMONS, 27-year-old of Lambton County and Hayden MILLER, 22-year-old of Petrolia, have been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

MONGRAIN, MIMEAULT & SCOTT Arrested – Details Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 22, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Elliot Lake.

Police attended a residence on McKeown Road and seized more than 105 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value exceeding $10,500), numerous suspected methamphetamine tablets, cash, packaging materials, digital scales, and cell phones.  

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were arrested and charged with numerous offences.

Jacqueline (Jackie) MONGRAIN, 52-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Zachary MIMEAULT, 29-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Sarah SCOTT, 40-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition 

The accused persons will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Meth Bust – Nicholas MALETTE

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest one person for drug related offences.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP located a vehicle in a snowbank at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 655 in the City of Timmins. Police found the driver inside and was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the OPP seized a suspected amount of crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1,100. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Nicholas MALETTE, 29 years-old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Timmins.

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OPP Paris Police Press Releases

Cathelina Antonissen – Meth, Cocaine

(PARIS, ON) – On April 26, 2025, one individual was arrested and is facing charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an automated licence plate reader (ALPR) hit for a stolen vehicle.

On April 26, 2025, at approximately 10:59 a.m., a Brant OPP officer was patrolling a local parking lot, when the officer received an ALPR hit on a licence plate for a stolen vehicle.

The investigation confirmed the vehicle was stolen and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine were located inside the vehicle.

Cathelina Antonissen, 40-years-old of Woodstock, Ontario is charged with the following:

  • CC Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • CDSA Possession of a schedule 1 substance

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on June 19, 2025. 

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Geraldton OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Was Arrested Again – Meth A Factor

(GERALDTON, ON) – One individual is facing charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Geraldton.

In March 2025 members of the of the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit started an investigation regarding an individual selling illicit substances within the Town of Geraldton. On April 3, 2025 officers executed a search warrant on a residence on 2nd Avenue in the Town of Geraldton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including methamphetamine.

Savannah MESHAKE, 19-years-old of Geraldton, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Methamphetamines
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for bail and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Thunder Bay on April 4, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Patrick MACDONALD – Meth

(Prince Edward County, ON) – – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 10. As a result of the investigation, Patrick MACDONALD, age 44 from Kingston, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule one substance – methamphetamine.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2025.

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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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Annette McKEEN – Meth

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences after investigating a collision.

On Wednesday April 2, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a collision involving two vehicles on John Street, West Nipissing.

No injuries were reported, and one driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Annette McKEEN, 65 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs, and possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in North Bay.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.