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OPP ADDRESSES CIRCULATING VIDEO MISATTRIBUTED TO CALEDON
Central Region Headquarters 6/1/2026 1:05pm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a video currently circulating online that appears to show an individual discharging a firearm, with accompanying claims that the incident occurred in Caledon. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch has reviewed the video and investigated its origin. Investigators have determined that the video did not occur in Caledon or anywhere w... -
OPP ADVISES PUBLIC OF CONTRACTOR AND VEHICLE SALE SCAMS
Central Region Headquarters 5/26/2026 12:15pm
The Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising community members to be cautious of two separate types of scams currently impacting residents across the province: door-to-door contractor scams and the emerging "dirty oil" vehicle sale scam. Contractor / Paving Scams: As warmer weather approaches, the OPP continues to receive reports of in...
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ON‑DUTY OPP OFFICER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION
Central Region Headquarters 1/18/2026 2:00pm
The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an OPP officer with impaired operation while on duty. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers initiated an impaired operation investigation involving one of their members. As a result of the investigation, Christopher PROUT, a 39-year-old Southern Georgian Bay O...
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-UPDATE 2- SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN EFFECT IN SEVERN
Central Region Headquarters 11/14/2025 10:40am
-UPDATE 2- SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN EFFECT IN SEVERN OPP Confirms Safe Resolution of Incident; Individual in Custody (SEVERN, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded its response to the incident in the area of Maple Valley Road and Telford Line in Severn. The situation has been safely resolved, and there is no threat to public safety. The shelter...
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COLLABORATIVE OPP–MNR PATROL RESULTS IN CRIMINAL CHARGE
Central Region Headquarters 11/5/2025 4:15pm
COLLABORATIVE OPP-MNR PATROL RESULTS IN CRIMINAL CHARGE (WASAGA BEACH, ON) - Members of the Central Region Snow Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement and Education (SAVE) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting joint patrols with a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Conservation Officer in Simcoe County. During the patrol, a routine stop led...
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CORRECTION NOTICE - HUNTSVILLE O.P.P. TO ASSUME MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALGONQUIN PARK - Media Release Published in Error – No Boundary Changes
Central Region Headquarters 10/31/2025 2:50pm
-CORRECTION NOTICE- HUNTSVILLE O.P.P. TO ASSUME MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALGONQUIN PARK Media Release Published in Error - No Boundary Changes (ORILLIA, ON) - The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) published information earlier stating that the detachment would be assuming additional responsibilities within Algonquin Park. This was published in error. Ple...
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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOLLOWING COMMUNITY-POLICE COLLABORATION
Central Region Headquarters 6/12/2025 11:55am
Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual following a residential break and enter. On June 1, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress on Escarpment Side Road, in the Town of Caledon. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Thanks to the swift action...