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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect?

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the theft of a quantity of alcohol from a business in Petawawa.

The incident took place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10, 2025, after two adults males entered the store and stole bottles of alcohol.

Investigators have not yet been able to identify the persons of interest in this case. Police are now seeking assistance from the public to identify the individuals in the attached photos. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 2 Arrested, Names Released #3Strikes

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On April 13, 2025, around 2:00 pm, members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a motor vehicle theft from a parking lot in Collingwood, ON. The theft of a black Dodge Ram 1500 had occurred within the past hour. The vehicle was left unlocked with keys inside, and additional stolen items included a pre-paid credit card, a debit card, and the complainant’s driver’s licence.

The Collingwood OPP gathered evidence and reviewed video footage from both the theft location and a local gas station, where a transaction was made using the victim’s debit card. During the investigation, police were able to identify the suspects as a 44-year-old, Michael Churchill and a 39-year-old, Tammy Carson, both of Collingwood. 

Both individuals have since been located, arrested and were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on April 14, 2025. The stolen vehicle has been recovered and returned it to its owner.

In addition, CHURCHILL has been charged in connection to a theft investigation that stemmed from incidents at the Living Water Resort in Collingwood. Information on that investigation was released to the media earlier this month. 

Michael Churchill has been charged with:

  • Theft Under $5000 (2 counts)
  • Possession under $5000
  • Use of Credit Card s342(1)(c)
  • Possession Break & Enter Instruments s351(1)
  • Breach of Probation Order s733.1

Tammy Carson has been charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle s333.1

The Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP is dedicated to safeguarding our communities and upholding justice against offenders. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Fergus OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects?

(FERGUS, ON) – On Friday April 11, 2025, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a theft that had occurred on April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:35 p.m. at a business located on St. David Street North in Fergus.

Two involved individuals described as one female and one male entered and exited the store separately, both filling shopping carts with product and grocery items. The male walked out the front doors near the produce area with no attempt to pay. The female placed the product into a rolling laundry hamper and walked out past the register area making no effort to purchase. Both parties were observed walking to a white Ford SPE.

The total amount of stolen property is approximately $1100.00.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference occurrence number E250438001. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

The photo of the suspects is attached.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Glengarry

Kerby DANIELS – Theft, Trafficking, Etc.

(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) – Members of the Stormont, Dundas (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle on Highway 401.

On, April 1, 2025, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers from SD&G OPP, located the vehicle on the highway in South Glengarry Township. The 2025 Jeep Wrangler had been reported stolen from Peel Region.

A tire deflation device (spike belt) was successfully utilized, and driver was arrested.

Kerby DANIELS, 23-years-old from St-Hubert, Quebec was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000
  • Possession of device for purpose of committing theft
  • Fail to surrender a driver’s licence

The accused was held in custody and will appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Amanda JACKSON – Theft

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with theft.

On February 23, 2025, police received a report of a theft from a commercial premises on Oliphant Street where a person had stolen an automated cleaning device. Officers began an investigation, and an individual was sought in relation to the incident.

On March 8, 2025, OPP received a report of a theft from a commercial premises on Main Street, Brighton where the individual stole almost $1,000 worth of cosmetic products. An investigation into the incident was undertaken.

On March 26, 2025, staff from one of the commercial premises recognized the person sought by investigators and contacted police to notify that the individual was close by the location. Officers arrived and took the accused into custody in relation to both occurrences.

As a result, Amanda JACKSON (age 44), from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000 – Shoplifting – two counts.

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.      

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Etobicoke OPP Police Press Releases

Ilie IONCILA & Nicoleta GEORGESCU Arrested – Details Released

(ETOBICOKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has charged two people in connection with fraudulent activity at a Greater Toronto Area casino.

On February 24, 2025, members of the IEB, attached to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), initiated an investigation into allegations of fraud involving payouts using counterfeit tickets.

As a result of the investigation, two people have been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

Ilie IONCILA, age 52 of Thornhill, has been charged with:

• Uttering forged documents

• Theft over $5,000

• Fraud over $5,000

Nicoleta GEORGESCU, age 41 of Thornhill, has been charged with:

• Uttering forged documents

• Theft over $5,000

• Fraud over $5,000

The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on June 25, 2025.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The IEB is an OPP division, embedded within the AGCO, responsible for conducting criminal, provincial and regulatory investigations to ensure integrity and public safety within AGCO regulated industries.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested For Theft

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge two suspects in relation to a shoplifting investigation. 

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of an in-progress theft at a local retailer on St David Street North within the Town of Fergus. It was reported that two individuals were attempting to shoplift approximately over $1,300 worth of items with no attempt to pay and proceeded to flee the area when police arrived. Both individuals were located and arrested without incident.

James IRONSIDE, 32-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5000 – Shoplifting
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house

The accused has been released form custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 29, 2025.

Jules RODRIGUES, 27-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5000 – Shoplifting

The accused has been released form custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 2, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Firearm & $10,000 In Tools Recovered – Dylan COMEAU Arrested

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP lay charges after break and enter investigation in North Middlesex.

On March 19, 2025, at 11:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Sylvan Road in North Middlesex, for the report of a break and enter.

Investigation revealed an unknown individual(s) forced entry into two storage sheds sometime during the overnight hours and proceeded to steal approximately $10,000 worth of tools, including a firearm. 

On March 21, 2025, members of the Elgin-Middlesex and Lambton Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine (K9) executed a search warrant at an address in Warwick Township, Lambton County.

The stolen firearm along with other property was recovered.

As a result, Dylan COMEAU, a 29-year-old of Arkona, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was held for bail.

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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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested For Theft

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested three individuals in connection to a series of LCBO thefts in the Town of New Tecumseth.

In May 2024 Nottawasaga CSCU began an investigation as they received various calls from several LCBO locations in our area that the same individuals were shoplifting high value amounts of alcohol from several locations.

Nottawasaga CSCU with the assistance of the LCBO have identified and arrested a network of individuals committing the thefts that were occurring not only in the Nottawasaga detachment area, but throughout Huronia West, Collingwood, Caledon, and Dufferin OPP areas, reaching a total loss of $32,307.15.

On March 18 and 19, 2025 the following individuals have been arrested and charged by the Nottawasaga OPP.

Sharndeep SINGH 25-years-old of Brampton

  •  Theft over $5000.00 Shoplifting – Two counts
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence 
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order -seven counts

Jagroop SINGH 30-years-old of Brampton

  • Theft over $5000.00 Shoplifting- Two counts
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence 
  • Theft Under $5,000.00, Shoplifting 

Simranjeet SINGH24-years-old of Brampton

  • Theft over $5000.00 Shoplifting-Two counts
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Fail to Comply With Probation Order -five counts

All accused parties have been held for a bail hearing and are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

This investigation is ongoing, If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, and request to speak to CSCU. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan SKIDMORE -Theft

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual after a report of a shop lift in progress at a local LCBO.

On March 19, 2025, at 5:18 p.m. Officers from the Nottawasaga OPP detachment were dispatched to a report of a shoplift in progress at 22 Dunham Drive in Alliston. The complainant reported that loss prevention services had one male in their custody for attempting to shoplift whiskey from the store.

Officers arrived on scene and located the individual who had attempted to steal one bottle of Canadian Club Premium (1750 ml) – $69.75 and one bottle of Alberta Premium Whiskey (1750 ml) – $69.75 a total value of $139.90 was returned to the store.

Initially, the accused provided officers with a false identity and upon further investigation, officers were able to positively identify the accused individual.

As a result, 44-year-old Bryan SKIDMORE, of Southgate Township has been arrested and charged with:

·      Theft Under $5000 – shoplifting

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on May 1 2025 to answer to the charges.

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

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Shoplifter Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) –  On March 15, 2025 at approximately 1858 hours The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a Theft at various businesses at 111 Howland Drive, Huntsville. 

Police located the suspect and discovered various stolen items. In addition, a quantity of drugs were found on the male as well. During this investigation, officers uncovered details that the male may be responsible for several acts of vandalism in the community recently. The vandalism is related to spray painting walls and signs.

Charged is Scott James HAMPSON, 29 years old of Huntsville Ontario.

·      Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING  x 2

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

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

The Huntsville O.P.P. is continuing with the investigation into the vandalism and ask that anyone with information on similar acts of vandalism contact the Huntsville O.P.P. detachment at 705-789-5551

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Douro-Dummer OPP Police Press Releases

Darren ROBSON – Theft

(DOURO-DUMMER, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in relation to alleged misappropriation of funds at a not-for-profit sporting facility.

In February of 2023, the Peterborough County OPP received a call in relation to a possible fraud that had been occurring over an extended period of time at a local not-for-profit sporting establishment in Douro-Dummer Township. Information had been provided with allegations of money collected by the organization from various events, not being able to be accounted for.

After two years, the continued investigation has led to the arrest of one individual.

Darren ROBSON (age 49) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

·      Theft over $5,000

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

If you have any information that can assist in this investigation, you can contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you want to remain anonymous, you can provide information through 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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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon TONNA Facing Numerous Charges

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Gravenhurst resident with multiple property crimes.

On March 5, 2025, at 4:27 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to break and enter and theft reports at residences in the Kilworthy area of Gravenhurst. The suspect entered vehicles and garages where he removed several items including cash, identification and credit cards. Officers conducted an investigation and with the assistance of surveillance footage determined that the suspect used a stolen credit card at a nearby establishment.

Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Orillia CSCU executed a search warrant in the City of Barrie where the suspect was located and property belonging to the victims was recovered.

As a result of their investigation, police arrested and charged Brandon TONNA of Gravenhurst with the following:

·      Operation While Prohibited CC 320.18(1)(a)

·      Trespassing at Night CC 177 X 2

·      Theft of Credit Card CC 342(1)(a)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a) X 2

·      Theft Under $5000 from a Motor Vehicle CC 334(b)

·      Break, Enter dwelling house CC 348(1)(b)

·      Theft Under $5000 CC 334(b)

·      Mischief CC 430(1)(a)

·      Fraud Under $5000 CC 380(1)(b)

The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice on Friday, March 14, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Thieves Avoided Spike Belts and Fled on Foot When Car Gets Stuck

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY, ON) – Two people face numerous charges after the recovery of a stolen vehicle and a search near Perth.

The incident began on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m. when officers with the Leeds County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detected a stolen vehicle on Highway 15 in Rideau Lakes. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled at high speed.

The vehicle moved onto backroads to evade additional officers who converged on the area. It was later located in a parking lot in Perth, but it fled when an officer approached. Spike belts were unsuccessfully utilized on Highway 7 and the vehicle sped away.

The SUV was later found on an unplowed trail, east of Perth, where it had gotten stuck. At the same time, two suspicious people were reported by residents of the area. A search by Lanark County OPP officers, the Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit was unable to locate the pair.

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, additional reports of suspicious people were received and officers located and arrested two individuals on Miller Drive near Highway 7.

Clayton HARTSELL, age 43 of Woodstock, is charged with:

  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Common nuisance – endanger life
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

Caitlin MEYER, age 41 of Woodstock, is charged with:

  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Mischief – interfere with lawful use of property over $5000

Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear for bail hearings today (Thursday, March 13, 2025).

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old Facing Theft & Trespasing Charges

(KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male following reports of suspicious activity and thefts from vehicles in the area.

On March 8, 2025, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Kenora OPP officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious male in the area ofSouth Park Drive in Kenora. The complainant reported observing a male attempting to access parked vehicles. CCTV footage of the incident was provided.

Officers patrolled the area and observed the interior lights of a pickup truck turning on. Upon arrival, officers located a male matching the suspect description removing items from the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation Phillip KAKEKAGUMICK, 35-years-old of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Trespassing at Night x2
  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The Kenora OPP would like to remind residents to secure their vehicles and report suspicious activity. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.