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OPP LOCATE ATV RIDER LOST IN LAURENTIAN HILLS TWP.
Upper Ottawa Valley 6/2/2026 5:50am
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Renfrew County Paramedic Services located a stranded person after their ATV became immobilized in Laurentian Hills Township. On June 2, 2026, just after 1:00 am, OPP located a party that had become lost while travelling on an OVRT (Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail). The party c...
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SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION
South Bruce 5/26/2026 8:25am
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, South Bruce OPP officers were contacted about a person who had been attending a property in the Municipality of Brockton. The suspect fled from police however was later located and taken into custody without incident after a...
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-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATING WATER EMERGENCY AT PINERY PROVINCIAL PARK Search Efforts Continue
Lambton 5/22/2026 11:45am
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATING WATER EMERGENCY AT PINERY PROVINCIAL PARK Search Efforts Continue (LAMBTON SHORES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues coordinated search efforts for an individual reported outstanding following a water emergency at Pinery Provincial Park involving a raft carrying five individuals in Lake Huron. On May 18, 2026, at approximately 3:00 pm, L...
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THE OPP IS INVESTIGATING A STRUCTURAL FIRE AT A REMOTE LOCATION
North East Region 5/18/2026 12:25pm
One person has died and another has sustained serious injuries following a structural fire in a remote area. On May 17, 2026, at approximately 12:30 am, members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a structural fire on an island located on Little Gabodin Lake, accessible by portage from Panache Lake. Due...
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SIU INVOKES ITS MANDATE IN ELGIN COUNTY
Elgin 5/2/2026 11:00pm
The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in St. Thomas. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 12:15 pm, a member of the Elgin County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and a member of the St. Thomas Police Service were transporting an individual in police custody when the individual exited the movi...
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SIU INVOKES MANDATE IN GREATER NAPANEE
Lennox & Addington 4/22/2026 12:15pm
The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision in Greater Napanee. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 10:55 pm, an officer from the Lennox and Addington (L&A) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Bath Road. Shortly after, the vehicle entered the ditch and then i...
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DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER THREATS CALL RESULTS IN HOME INVASION AND AUTO THEFT -UPDATE
Essex 3/23/2026 12:30pm
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER THREATS CALL RESULTS IN HOME INVASION AND AUTO THEFT # UPDATE (LEAMINGTON, ON) - Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Essex, Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. OPP officers from all four counties were engaged, along with OPP Aviation Services, West Region OPP Emergency Resp...
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DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER THREATS CALL RESULTS IN HOME INVASION AND AUTO THEFT
Essex 3/20/2026 11:40am
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Essex, Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. OPP officers from all four counties were engaged, along with OPP Aviation Services, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and West Region OPP K-9. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Essex County (Le...
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DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER HOME INVASION AND AUTO THEFT IN BLUEWATER
Huron 3/18/2026 5:10pm
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. OPP officers from all three counties were engaged, along with OPP Aviation Services, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and West Region OPP K-9. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Huron County OPP was noti...
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$2.3 MILLION IN FENTANYL SEIZED IN INTERPROVINCIAL DRUG TRAFFICKING
Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau 3/4/2026 12:56pm
Canada-wide Warrant Issued (BRAMPTON, ON) - More than $2.3 million worth of suspected fentanyl, equal to approximately 180,000 potential lethal doses, was seized and four individuals were charged in connection with an interprovincial fentanyl trafficking network operating between Ontario and Alberta. In May 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Border Drug Interdiction Task Force (...
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INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
South Porcupine 1/7/2026 1:05pm
One person has been arrested and charged following an investigation involving a firearm in Iroquois Falls. On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am, members of the Iroquois Falls and South Porcupine Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm being discharged at a residence on Campion Street. No physical injuries wer...
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-UPDATE #1- ILLICIT CANNABIS PRODUCTION SITES DISMANTLED ON TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY
Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau 11/17/2025 12:36pm
-UPDATE #1- ILLICIT CANNABIS PRODUCTION SITES DISMANTLED ON TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY Additional Charges Laid and Illicit Cannabis Plants Seized (TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY, ON) - An additional 46,700 illicit cannabis plants have been seized, and 53 charges were laid against 24 individuals following enforcement efforts on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory between Wednesday, October 1, 202...
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AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES
Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau 10/24/2025 12:31pm
An individual is facing charges following the execution of four search warrants in the Greater Toronto Area. In late 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team began an investigation into individuals allegedly involved in auto theft and the export of stolen vehicles. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, four search warran...
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SIU INVOKES MANDATE IN TEMISKAMING DISTRICT
North East Region 10/5/2025 8:45pm
The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in the Temagami North and Latchford area. On Friday, October 3, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed and dangerous individual at large in the area. An emergency alert and shelter in place ord...
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OPP INVESTIGATING SHOOTING INCIDENT IN CALEDON - Three People Injured, Four Individuals in Custody
Caledon 8/23/2025 8:10pm
OPP INVESTIGATING SHOOTING INCIDENT IN CALEDON Three People Injured, Four Individuals in Custody (CALEDON, ON) - The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a shooting incident in Caledon. On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 5:15 am, members of the Caledon Detachment responded to reports of gunshots at a residence on Finnerty Side R...
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CORRECTION - OPP ENFORCEMENT IN OTTAWA FOCUSES ON RACING, DANGEROUS DRIVERS - Corrects Spelling of Surname of Accused
Ottawa 8/23/2025 3:40pm
-CORRECTION- OPP ENFORCEMENT IN OTTAWA FOCUSES ON RACING, DANGEROUS DRIVERS Corrects Spelling of Surname of Accused (OTTAWA, ON) - There was a major traffic safety initiative in Ottawa Friday night, which included support from the sky. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division and Ottawa OPP Detachment joined forces with an aircraft from OPP Aviation Services...
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OPP ENFORCEMENT IN OTTAWA FOCUSES ON RACING, DANGEROUS DRIVERS - Teamwork By Ottawa OPP, Highway Safety Division and OPP Aviation
Ottawa 8/23/2025 2:15pm
OPP ENFORCEMENT IN OTTAWA FOCUSES ON RACING, DANGEROUS DRIVERS Teamwork By Ottawa OPP, Highway Safety Division and OPP Aviation (OTTAWA, ON) - There was a major traffic safety initiative in Ottawa Friday night, which included support from the sky. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division and Ottawa OPP Detachment joined forces with an aircraft from OPP Aviati...
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UPDATE #1 - OPP CHARGE THREE PEOPLE IN RELATION TO ONLINE FRAUD - Two Additional People Arrested
Prince Edward 8/22/2025 9:40am
-UPDATE #1- OPP CHARGE THREE PEOPLE IN RELATION TO ONLINE FRAUD Two Additional People Arrested (PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) - Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam. In October 2024, the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began the investigating an incident in which an individu...
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OPP CHARGE THREE PEOPLE IN RELATION TO ONLINE FRAUD
Prince Edward 8/15/2025 2:00pm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three people in relation to a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam. In October 2024, Prince Edward County OPP responded to a call where the victim had been defrauded for over $100,000 in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The year-long investigation continued with the assistance of the Prince Edward County OPP Cri...
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OPP ARREST WANTED PERSON
Almaguin Highlands 8/1/2025 4:50pm
Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a person with outstanding in warrants in another jurisdiction. On Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:30 am, Almaguin Highlands OPP was on patrol in South River. Police observed a person known to be wanted in other jurisdictions. They fled on foot. An arrest was made with the assistance of the OPP E...
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OPP MAKE ARREST AFTER SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN PARRY SOUND
West Parry Sound 8/1/2025 1:50pm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person for brandishing a knife. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a weapons call near James Street in Parry Sound. It was reported the individual was shouting and walking around with a knife. The person was located, a short time later, with the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Te...
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- UPDATE#1 - ARRESTS MADE IN ARMED BANK ROBBERIES ACROSS ONTARIO, Additional Charges Laid, One Individual Remains Wanted
Criminal Investigation Branch 6/27/2025 2:36pm
- UPDATE #1 - ARRESTS MADE IN ARMED BANK ROBBERIES ACROSS ONTARIO Additional Charges Laid, One Individual Remains Wanted (ORILLIA, ON) - Police have laid additional charges in a multi-jurisdictional bank robbery investigation named Project Opal. Between Thursday, December 8, 2022, and Saturday, March 16, 2024, a series of eight armed bank robberies occurred in jurisdictions polic...
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THREE PEOPLE ARRESTED AND CHARGED AFTER FAILING TO STOP FOR POLICE
West Parry Sound 6/16/2025 10:05am
Police arrested and charged three people after a vehicle failed to stop for police. On Sunday June 15, 2025, shortly after 9:30 am, the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a stolen vehicle from Sudbury that was traveling north on Highway 400. The vehicle failed to stop from police and continued n...
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A BOATING ACCIDENT RESULTED IN TWO DROWNING VICTIMS
City of Kawartha Lakes 6/8/2025 7:50pm
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a boating incident on Sunday afternoon that took the lives of two male adults. City of Kawartha Lakes OPP along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a boat that had capsized on Sturgeon Lake at approximately 3:06 pm on June 08, 2025. The canoe was carrying...