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Plummer Additional Police Press Releases PUMMER ADDITIONAL

Council & Staff Threatened #StandYourGround

(PLUMMER ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON)- Threats made to township employee and council members.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving threats made via text message to the township’s building official and council members. The message originated from an individual on Copper Bay Road in Plummer Additional Township.

The investigation revealed that the person threatened to shoot the township employee and council members. On Tuesday September 2, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., OPP made an arrest.

Garry TRIPPLETT, 78 years old from Plummer Additional Township was charged with:   Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua DEVLIN Arrested For “Threatening” Police

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP., ON) – An individual has been arrested for making threats toward police officers.

The investigation began on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, when it was reported to the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) that threats had been made toward OPP members.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Lanark County OPP officers, assisted by members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed an arrest warrant at a residence on Munlaren Road in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. One person was arrested.

Joshua DEVLIN, age 40, has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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Alvinston

Michael GREEN – Arson & Threats

(ALVINSTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following an arson and threats investigation in Alvinston.

On August 23, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Brooke Fire Rescue, responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Morrell Street in Alvinston. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

On August 25, 2025, police received information that at approximately 1:00 a.m., two individuals attended the Morrell Street property, resulting in a disturbance with a resident.

As a result of the investigation, Michael GREEN, a 63-year-old of Brooke-Alvinston, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Arson – Damage to Property

·        Uttering Threats – Damage Property

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 29, 2025.

Members of the Lambton OPP, along with the Lambton OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance, particularly from residents in the area who may have captured suspicious activity on video surveillance along Morrell Street and surrounding area on the afternoon / evening hours of August 23, 2025, as well as the early morning hours of August 25, 2025.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Threats In Walkerton Leads To Arrest – Details Released

(BROCKTON, ON) – On August 20, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a threatening phone call made to a financial institution in Walkerton, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended the financial institution and confirmed the well being of employees inside. Investigation revealed that an individual contacted the location and is alleged to have made threats to harm employees on site.

As a result, a 42-year-old resident of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, CC 264.1(1)(a)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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 Renfrew

Robert SLEMKO Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to a neighbour dispute in the Township of Horton.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a neighbour dispute, in the Township of Horton.  

As a result of the investigation, Robert SLEMKO age 65 of Renfrew was charged with:

–      Three counts of uttering threats- Cause bodily harm or death

–      Resist peace officer

–      Uttering threats- Damage or Injure Animal

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Kristine WALKER – Threats

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- A disturbance at a local clinic prompted a police response in the City of Elliot Lake.

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at a clinic on Ontario Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers learned that an individual had become verbally abusive toward staff and refused to leave the premises when directed to do so.

During their interaction with police, the individual made threatening comments, indicating intent to harm the complainant and the complainant’s children. While attempting to effect the arrest, officers were met with resistance, leading to a brief struggle.

As a result, Kristine WALKER, 44 years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm

·      Resist peace officer

·      Fail to leave premises when directed

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 11, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Susan QUINTON – Threats

(THESSALON, ON)- Former acquaintance makes threats during grocery store incident.

On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats complaint that occurred at local grocery store in the Town of Thessalon.

While inside the grocery store, a former acquaintance approached the complainant and began yelling. As the confrontation escalated, the individual clenched their fist and threatened to harm the complainant.

As a result, Susan QUINTON, 55 years-old from Thessalon, was charged with: Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm. 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 4, 2025.

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Tyson WELLS – Threats

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – One individual has been charged in relation to a threats’ investigation.

On August 3, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats’ complaint at an address on London Line in Plympton-Wyoming.

Investigation determined that a disturbance had occurred between two individuals. As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Tyson WELLS, 50-year-old of Sarnia, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on September 25, 2025.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Crown Corporation Employee Threatened – Erik ADLER Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in relation to threats made against an elected member of the Ontario government.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the OPP launched an investigation into threats made against Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As a result of the investigation, Erik ADLER, age 40 of Burlington, was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death, under section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton on Monday, August 11, 2025.

This investigation was led by the OPP Protective Services Section (PSS), with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Burlington OPP and Halton Regional Police Service.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP through the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

About OPP Protective Services Section

As part of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, PSS provides intelligence-led, risk-informed protection for government dignitaries in the province of Ontario. PSS is responsible for the protection of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier and members of the Executive Council.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Huron-Kinloss Resident Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – Police have made an arrest in an ongoing threats investigation.

On July 15, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an altercation along Queen Street in Kincardine.

Investigation revealed that an altercation took place between two individuals in the area of Queen Street and Durham Street, Municipality of Kincardine, where one individual is alleged to have uttered threats to cause death.

Multiple tips from members of the public assisted investigators in identifying a person of interest. As a result of the investigation, police made an arrest in relation to this incident on July 17, 2025.

David RUXTON, 60-years-old, of the Township of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, CC 264.1(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on August 27, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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 Southwold

Dennis CHURCHILL – Robbery, Threats, etc.

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – One person is facing several charges following an incident at a Bush Line address in Southwold Township.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 6:17 a.m. member of the Elgin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address on Bush Line in Southwold Township where they encountered a barricaded person.

Charged with the following Criminal Code offences is Dennis CHURCHILL a 38-year-old, of Elgin County, Ontario:

  • Robbery with Theft
  • Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Nabilone
  • Possession of Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on the July 17,2025.

Members of the Elgin OPP Crime Unit are assisting with the investigation, and is asking anyone with information surrounding this incident to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or if they wish to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit htps://www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca/ to leave an anonymous tip and be eligible for a cash reward.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Councillor Arrested For Assault – Details Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male from Fort Frances after police were called to a residence in the Town of Fort Frances.

On the 12th of July, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m.., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment were dispatched to reports of an ongoing domestic assault taking place in the Town of Fort Frances. Police responded to the address and located the subject male at the address. Upon approaching the male he produced what appeared to be a firearm and pointed it towards officers. Police de-escalated the male and he was arrested without incident and injury.

Through investigation, police learned the male had assaulted two parties within the residence.

As a result, John Councillor , 28-years-old male, of Fort Frances was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  •  Possession of Imitation Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
  • Imitation Firearm – Use while committing offence CC 85(2)
  • Resist Peace Officer CC 129(a)
  • Assault x2 – CC 266
  • Assault Peace Officer with an imitation of a weapon CC 270.01(1)(a)
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order x 2 CC 145(5)(a)
  • Assault – Choke, Suffocate or Strangle CC 267(c) x2
  • Forcible Confinement CC 279(2)
  • Utter Threats to cause Bodily Harm – CC 264.1(1)(a) x2
  • Mischief CC 430(1)(a)

COUNCILLOR is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on the 13th of July 202 for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can provide information to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at. www.p3tips.com/273

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Chase Involving Long Gun – 3 Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Three people have been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences after police received a call of a person chasing someone with a long gun in a residential area of the City of Pembroke.

On July 9, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call in the area of Victoria Street in Pembroke.

Police engaged in a short foot pursuit which resulted in the arrest of three people. During the incident a firearm, and ammunition were located and seized, along with suspected methamphetamine, ecstasy, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Nigel REIS has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·        Possession of a loaded, prohibited, or restricted firearm

·        Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

·        Careless use of firearm

·        Carry concealed weapon.

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·        Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order – two counts

·        Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm

·        Possession of a schedule lll substance and,

·        Fail to comply with probation order – two counts.

As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Corey POPKIE has been charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition and,

·        Possession of schedule l substance – four counts.

As a result of the investigation, 29-year-old Bejamin Dalton LECLAIRE has been charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

·        Failure to comply with release conditions – two counts, and,

·        Possession of a schedule l substance.

Police also seized a motor vehicle, bicycle and other items reported in earlier thefts and are continuing to investigate. There were no reported injuries in this incident.

All accused remain in custody pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on July 10, 2025.

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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

ACW Assault – Repeat Offender Arthur BUDARICK Arrested Again #3Strikes

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly assaulted and threatened two persons.

The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Arthur BUDARICK, 35 years-of-age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Lakes

Xin HE Arrested For Threats, Etc.

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – A fisherman on Lower Buckhorn Lake was threatened while out on the water.

On Sunday June 29, 2025, just prior to 10:00am, members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from an individual stating that they had just been threatened by an unknown person.

Officers attended and spoke with the complainant who advised that while fishing a short distance from shore, an individual exited a residence and began shouting at them. After a brief exchange of words, the individual went back into the residence and came back out holding what was believed to be a weapon.

Officers spoke with the accused and after a brief investigation, the individual was arrested.

Xin HE (age 55) of Scarborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Intimidation – use or threatens use of violence
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Pointing a firearm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 29, 2025.