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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew HEPBURN Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Prohibited driver charged in Elliot Lake.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Spruce Avenue. Police recognized a black car with a known suspended driver.

A subsequent vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. The vehicle was also towed and impounded.     

Andrew HEPBURN, 28-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Driving while under suspension – while suspended under HTA Sec 41/42
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 12, 2025.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Dawn MOOSE Was Arrested Again

(KENORA, ON) – On April 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief at a local church.

Police were notified that suspect had thrown a brick through a window of the Church, and that the suspect was trying to gain entry to the church. Police located the suspect, who then resisted police direction as she was being placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Dawn MOOSE, 22-years-old of Kenora, Ontario has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Mischief Under $5,000

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was remanded into custody and will appear before the Ontario court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. Anyone with further information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

ALERT: Dylan GREENE Wanted By Police #3Strikes

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – Arrest warrants have been issued for an individual after multiple incidents in Lanark County and Smiths Falls.

A disturbance was reported to Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Thursday, April 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m. at a residence in Mississippi Mills Township. An individual broke in and proceeded to destroy property. The person then fled the scene in a black Nissan Versa with either stolen or no plates attached.

A short time later, an OPP officer from Leeds County located the vehicle at a gas station in the Town of Smiths Falls. When the officer attempted to block the vehicle in, the driver deliberately crashed into the cruiser and then fled the scene.

The investigation has found that the same person had attended the same Mississippi Mills residence on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, when several individuals were assaulted

Arrest warrants have been issued for Dylan GREENE, 24-years-old of Lanark County. Charges include break and enter, mischief, possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm, as well as several probation-related and Highway Traffic Act charges.

The OPP believes these were targeted incidents and there was no risk to public safety.

Lanark OPP County urges Dylan GREENE to turn himself in to police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts, DO NOT APPROACH. Call Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Michael MUNDAY Was Arrested Again

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – An alert from the in-car camera has led to an arrest and multiple charges for the driver.

On April 15, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on general patrol received an alert on the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system for a possible stolen vehicle plate. A traffic stop was initiated with the vehicle on Cockshutt Road in the County of Brant.

As a result, Michael MUNDAY, a 37-year-old of Norwich Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of stolen property
  • Operate a motor vehicle while prohibited
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  • Possess prohibited weapon while prohibited x4
  • Fail to comply with probation

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice then released from police custody with a further court date to appear on May 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to speak to the charges.

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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley NEWMAN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – One person has been charged following a robbery investigation.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a robbery at a gas station located on Toronto Street in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Charged with the following offences is 38-year-old, Ashley NEWMAN, of no fixed address:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 16, 2025.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Shaun PILIPISHEN Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(DRYDEN, ON) – On April 15th, 2025, members of Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) observed a male known to have an outstanding warrant in the area of Orvis Street in the City of Dryden. The male attempted to evade police and fled into a nearby residence.

Shortly after 8:00 pm on April 15th, 2025, members of the Dryden OPP CSCU, with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, Red Lake OPP CSCU, Sioux Lookout OPP CSCU, and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, executed a warrant on a residence on Orvis Street in the City of Dryden.

The wanted male was located within the residence and was subsequently arrested on the strength of his outstanding warrant.

The male was wanted by police for failing to comply with a release order stemming from drug trafficking and weapons related charges from February of 2024.

As a result of the investigation, Shaun PILIPISHEN, 37-years-old, of South Gillies, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Failure to comply with release order (3 counts)

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on April 16th, 2025.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 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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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Martin AYOTTE Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual who was breaching release conditions.

On Tuesday April 15, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Nipissing West OPP were notified that an individual with a court ordered tracking device on their ankle, fled on foot from a residence on Alphonse Road, West Nipissing.

With the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit, the individual was later located and arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Martin AYOTTE, 38 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court and fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

2 Arrested Following Warrant Execution

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested an individual wanted on outstanding charges as well as a second person.

On Monday April 14, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU executed a warrant at a residence in Bridgenorth where they had been made aware that a wanted person had been hiding. Upon execution of the warrant, the individual was located as well as 16 grams of Cocaine, digital scales, Canadian currency, and two saws believed to be stolen. The individual was also wanted for failing to comply with a release order as well as a surety revocation warrant.

Gerald ARCAND (age 58) of Bridgenorth, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court

A second warrant was executed during a traffic stop at which point a small amount of drugs were also located. The individual was also on a release with conditions that included to not associate with the first accused.

Julia MCGUGAN (age 49) of Bridgenorth, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

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

·      Failure to comply with Undertaking (two counts)

·      Driving while under suspension (two counts)

Both accused were held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Police are looking to return the saws to their rightful owners. If you are the owner or know who they belong to, contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact the Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Erica CHYNOWETH Was Arrested Again

(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.

On April 13, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Parry Sound. Officers observed a person showing signs of impairment leave a gas station on Bowes Street on an All-Terrain vehicle (ATV). The ATV was quickly stopped by officers to determine the sobriety of the driver.   

As a result of the investigation, Erica CHYNOWETH, 26 years-of-age of Parry Sound Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Drive off-road vehicle – no insurance
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on May 29, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Michaelia CALLAN Was Arrested Again

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On April 10, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on Mosley Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle which was pulled over facing northbound on Sunnidale Road. After speaking with the owner/driver, officers noticed an odour of alcohol on the individual’s breath and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Michaelia CALLAN, 58-year-old of Springwater Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court

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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OPP Police Press Releases

2 Charged With Theft #3Strikes

(EAST REGION) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has laid charges following a month-long investigation in eastern Ontario.

CSCU in officers Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties began an investigation in March 2025, when several incidents across the region were reported. A vehicle, its driver and passengers were involved in several thefts as well multiple incidents in which the individuals refused to stop for police.

As part of the investigation, officers were able to identify suspects through surveillance video. On Thursday April 10, 2025, officers located the vehicle in a parking lot in Kemptville and were able to block the vehicle from leaving and preventing further risk to the public. Three people were arrested at the scene.

Trevor MURRAY, 22-years-old, of Perth, has been charged with:

·        Theft under $5000

·        Dangerous operation

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Flight from police

·        Fail to comply with probation

Cole FERGUSON, 18-years-old, of Montague Township has been charged with theft under $5000.

Samantha COLLES, 19-years-old, of Oxford in Grenville County, has been charged with:

·        Theft under $5000

·        Fail to comply with undertaking – two counts

MURRAY remains in custody for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on April 15, 2025. COLLES was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on May 23, 2025. FERGUSON was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on May 9, 2025.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

WHITEHEAD Arrested AGAIN! #3Strikes

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 13, 2025, at approximately 8:09 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person acting aggressively towards a homeowner, at a residential property along Highway 9, Municipality of Kincardine. 

Officers attended the area and located the individual, who brandished an edged weapon towards police. The individual was eventually taken into custody without injury to the subject or to responding officers.

As a result of the investigation, Michael WHITEHEAD, 30-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine has been charged with:

·      Assault police with a weapon, CC 270.01(1)(a)

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, CC 88

·      Fail to comply with Probation, 733.1(1) – four counts

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

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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Ashley Swick Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle was located, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members from the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment observed a stolen vehicle in the Town of Tillsonburg on Broadway Street. Police were able to stop the vehicle and speak with the driver.

Ashley Swick, 38-year-old of Shedden, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while impaired – Drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Fail to comply with probation order – Two counts

Additionally, the accused was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Obstruct plate

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Drive motor vehicle – No licence

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

A quantity of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were also seized.

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The accused has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on May 13, 2025. 

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 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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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Shot(s) Fired – Repeat Offender Arrested Again #3Strikes #SS&S

(MOOSONEE, ON) – One individual is in custody following a firearms incident in Moosonee that prompted a coordinated police response and the execution of a warrant in Moose Factory.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call reporting that a firearm had been discharged into a residence on Bert Trapper Drive in Moosonee.

The suspect fled the scene on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) prior to police arrival.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, police identified a residence on Niska Way Street in Moose Factory connected to the suspect. With the assistance of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), officers established containment of the residence. Members of the James Bay OPP Crime Unit, Critical Incident Command (CIC), Crisis Negotiators, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) were engaged to assist.

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police executed a warrant at the residence. As a result, Justin SKINNER-WITHERS, 47 years-of-age of Timmins, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·        Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – eight counts

·        Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner

·        Criminal harassment – threatening conduct

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Intimidation – use or threatens use of violence

·        Mischief under $5000

·        Fail to comply with probation order

·        Firearm – use while committing an offence

·        Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm

·        Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

·        Possession of a loaded or restricted firearm

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on Sunday April 13, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Mitchell HARRISON Was Arrested Again

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

On April 10, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop after an off-duty officer observed a driver who was known to be on conditions not to occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell HARRISON, age 41 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure to comply with a release order
  • Drive while under suspension – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 30, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for seven days.