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ONE INDIVIDUAL CHARGED AFTER STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED
Stormont Dundas and Glengarry 5/21/2026 2:55pm
The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual in relation to a recovered stolen vehicle. On Monday, May 18, 2026, shortly after 9:30 pm, officers located a stolen vehicle, originally reported by Cornwall Police Service, travelling at a high rate of speed on County Road 43. Officers attempted to bring the...
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ZERO TOLERANCE: FOUR IMPAIRED DRIVERS CHARGED OVER THE WEEKEND
Huron 4/21/2026 12:50pm
The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four individuals with impaired operation. On Friday, April 17, 2026, shortly before 10:00 pm, Huronia West OPP responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Officers located the vehicle a short time later and conducted an...
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SUSPICIOUS PERSON CALL LEADS TO ARREST
Wellington 4/16/2026 10:50am
An individual has been charged after providing false identification to police. On April 16, 2026, at approximately 12:30 am, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a suspicious person at a business on Wellington Road 124 in Guelph-Eramosa Township. Upon police arrival, the individual was located and provided f...
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FIREARMS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES LAID AFTER HIGHWAY 7 TRAFFIC STOP
City of Kawartha Lakes 3/31/2026 12:10pm
The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP have charged four people in relation to a traffic stop on Highway 7 in Ops Township, with offences connected to firearms, the Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). On March 16, 2026, at approximately 12:29 pm, officers conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 7 in Ops Township for an H...
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ONE PERSON ARRESTED IN HAWKESBURY FOR FRAUD
Hawkesbury 3/26/2026 11:50am
The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a fraud investigation. On Thursday March 12, 2026, an individual attended a local financial institution to cash a cheque. Staff determined that the individual used a fraudulent driver's licence, resulting in the account be frozen by staff. On Wednesday March 25, 2026, the sa...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP SEEKING TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL
Nottawasaga 3/25/2026 4:00pm
The Nottawasaga detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the publics help in identifying an individual involved in a fraud investigation. On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Nottawasaga OPP received a call for service from a victim of identity fraud. The victim's information was used to create a fraudulent ID, which was than used at a banking institution in the Town of New Te...
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OPP LAY CHARGES AFTER LENGTHY FRAUD INVESTIGATION
West Parry Sound 3/6/2026 11:10am
The West Parry Sound detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit have arrested and charged one person with fraud related offences after an eight-month investigation. On July 17, 2025, members of the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit received a call regarding a fraud from a construction company in the Town of Parry Sound. A lengthy investigation took place regar...
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PERSON CHARGED AFTER BEING CAUGHT WITH STOLEN PROPERTY
Huron 2/27/2026 2:55pm
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with several criminal offences following a report of a dispute in the Town of Goderich. On Monday, January 26, 2026, Huron County OPP officers responded to a dispute on South Street in Goderich. Officers attended the location and spoke to an individual who was subsequently arrested. A search of the ac...
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R.I.D.E PROGRAM LEADS TO MULTIPLE CHARGES BEING LAID
Renfrew 2/25/2026 3:30pm
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere initiative (R.I.D.E) in Admaston/Bromley Township. On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 2:10 pm, Renfrew OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E initiative in Admaston/Bromley Township. A vehicle attempted to evade the initiative, a...
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FRAUD CHARGES LAID AFTER SEVERAL MONTH INVESTIGATION
Upper Ottawa Valley 2/20/2026 8:50am
A Quebec resident is facing several fraud-related charges after a criminal investigation was launched in September 2025. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after an area resident reported fraudulent activity while attempting to purchase an automobile on an online marketplace. The victim reported paying a deposit t...
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SUSPECT ARRESTED AT DEALERSHIP USING FRAUDULENT ID TO PURCHASE VEHICLE
Nottawasaga 2/11/2026 1:45pm
As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation. On February 9, 2026, shortly after 12:00 pm, police were dispatched to a fraud incident located at the Tri...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO PROPERTY CRIME CHARGES
Kenora 2/10/2026 12:10pm
TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN PROPERTY CHARGES (KENORA, ON) - The Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) infraction on Hwy 17A on February 8th, 2026, resulting in several charges for the Manitoba driver. On February 8th at 10:45 A.M a west bound motor vehicle was stopped after officers observed an HTA infraction. The driver of the vehicle...
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COLLABORATION BETWEEN CALEDON AND DUFFERIN OPP RESULTS IN NUMEROUS CHARGES IN SHOPLIFTING INVESTIGATION
Caledon 1/29/2026 9:25am
Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges after a theft from a local business. On January 26, 2026, at approximately 4:15 pm, officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a report of a shoplift on Riddell Road, near Centennial Road, in the Town of Orangeville. The investigation revealed three individuals attended the store, t...
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MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID IN ONGOING TELECOMMUNICATION WIRE THEFT INVESTIGATION
Grey Bruce 1/19/2026 3:20pm
The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals in connection with telecommunication‑wire thefts that have affected several OPP detachment areas across southwestern Ontario. Throughout 2025, the theft of telecommunication wire has been a recurring issue in the Grey Bruce, Wellington, and Dufferin OPP detachment areas. Suspects have been cutting pole...
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SUSPICIOUS PERSONS CALL LEADS TO ARREST
Huron 12/29/2025 1:25pm
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with a criminal offence following a suspicious persons call on December 24, 2025. On Wednesday, December 24, just after 11:00 pm, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of suspicious persons on Princess Street East in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron. Officers locat...
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SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT: A TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO 32 CHARGES
Leeds 12/18/2025 10:25am
A traffic stop for a vehicle travelling in the passing lane led to over 30 charges for the two occupants. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, shortly before 4:00 pm, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division observed an SUV with obscured windows travelling in the passing lane for an extended period of time on Highway 401 near the City of Brockville. T...
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COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGE
West Parry Sound 12/15/2025 9:50am
The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving. On December 13, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Pickerel River Road in Henvey Inlet First Nation. Officers attended and initiated an impaired driving investigation and disco...
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FRAUDSTERS CAUGHT AT AUTO DEALERSHIP
Huron 12/1/2025 9:20am
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraudulent attempted vehicle purchase following a report to police on October 30th, 2025. On October 30th, 2025, police were contacted by staff at an automotive dealership in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. Staff members had discovered discrepancies in the documents provided by a potential vehic...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO SIGNIFICANT DRUG SEIZURE IN BANCROFT
Bancroft 11/10/2025 12:05pm
An individual from western Ontario is facing drug trafficking charges after a significant drug seizure in in Bancroft. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, shortly before 2:00 pm, officers with the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Mill Street. Christopher HULSMANS, age 43 of London has been charged with: - Possession of a Schedule...
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FRAUDSTER ARRESTED IN MOUNT FOREST
Wellington 10/29/2025 9:45am
A Toronto resident has been charged with nine offences following an identity fraud attempt in Mount Forest. On October 28th, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, the Wellington County OPP, received a report from a local bank, suggesting the accused was attempting to use false documents to open a bank account. As a result of the investigation, Sukhvinder SINGH, a...
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SHOPLIFT COMPLAINT RESULTS IN MULTIPLE CHARGES
Bracebridge 10/10/2025 10:10am
The Bracebridge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with several offenses after investigating a shoplift complaint in Gravenhurst. On October 9, 2025, at 2:40 pm Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a theft from a local licensed retailer located on Edward Street in Gravenhurst. Store staff were quick to gather key information,...
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SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR THEFT FROM VEHICLES
Brant 10/10/2025 9:40am
Brant County OPP were called to investigate several incidents regarding vehicle entries and theft from vehicles in the village of St. George and possibly Pleasant Ridge and Oakhill. On October 10th, 2025, at 1:30 am Brant County OPP were called to attend the village of St. George regarding individuals that appeared to be checking vehicle doors as they were walking. Upon arrival on...
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ORILLIA OPP SEIZE WEAPONS AFTER OFFICERS OBSERVED SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Orillia 9/29/2025 2:15pm
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple weapon related charges after officers, while on routine patrol, observed suspicious activity in the City of Orillia. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm officers on routine patrol observed individuals standing near an outgoing mailbox on Memorial Avenue, using flashligh...
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MISSISSAUGA RESIDENT CHARGED FOLLOWING CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATION
Orillia 9/18/2025 10:01am
A Mississauga resident is facing criminal charges following a cybercrime investigation. In May 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cybercrime Investigations Team (CIT) launched an investigation into fraudulent activity used to access cryptocurrency accounts. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, OPP CIT members executed a search warrant at a residence in Mississauga, where inve...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGES
Northumberland 9/17/2025 10:35am
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a fraud in progress. On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 am, OPP were notified that a person was attempting to open an account at a financial institution on Front Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The representative believed the indivi...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO THE ARREST OF AN IMPAIRED DRIVER AND DRUG RELATED OFFENCES
Nottawasaga 9/16/2025 1:25pm
Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver with impaired driving and one passenger with drug related offences after failing to stop for a stop sign in Essa Township. On September 14, 2025, shortly after 11:00 pm, members of the Nottawasaga OPP were conducting general patrols when they observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop s...
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TWO PEOPLE FACING DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES BY OPP
Dryden 9/12/2025 4:45pm
An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from members of the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against two individuals. On September 9, 2025, just after 2:30 pm, a traffic stop was conducted on Van Horne Avenue, in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP MAKE AN ARREST FOLLOWING A FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Nottawasaga 9/12/2025 10:50am
As a result of a police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation. On September 11 2025, shortly before 4:00 pm officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 2 Queen Street South, in the Town of New Tecumseth. The complainant advised off...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE FOR DRIVER
Middlesex 9/9/2025 10:50am
Traffic stop results in drug trafficking charge for driver. On September 8, 2025, at 2:27 pm, a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. Investigation revealed the driver was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest, at which...
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CONCERNED CALLER LEADS TO DRUGS CHARGES
Northumberland 8/20/2025 12:35pm
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a report from a concerned member of the public. On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:00 am, officers responded to a report of two individuals observed slumped over inside a vehicle on a commercial property on Elizabeth Street. Upon arrival,...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO SIEZURE OF FIREARM AND DRUGS
Quinte West 8/19/2025 9:55pm
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has obtained a warrant for the arrest of an individual who fled a traffic stop. On Monday August 18, 2025, at approximately 7:45 pm, the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Highway 401 eastbound near Wooler Road, after observing it operating at...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP MAKE AN ARREST FOLLOWING A FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Nottawasaga 8/13/2025 9:00am
As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation. On August 12 2025, shortly after 12:30 pm officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 4 King Street North, in Alliston. The complainant advised officers that t...
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DRIVER ARRESTED FOR BEING IMPAIRED IN A STOLEN VEHICLE
Sault Ste. Marie 8/6/2025 6:25pm
An individual is facing numerous criminal charges after a single motor vehicle collision north of the city. On July 17, 2025, at approximately 3:37 am, the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stolen vehicle occurrence at the Searchmont Community Centre and Fire Hall. While en route to the call, officers were notified that Searchmont Community Vol...
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LOADED FIREARM AND DRUGS SEIZED IN THUNDER BAY
Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau 7/31/2025 11:26am
Four individuals are facing several firearms and drug-related charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. In April of 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began an investigation into a drug trafficking network allegedly supplying methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl to the Thunder Bay area and surroundin...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IDENTITY FRAUD AND AMMUNITION SEIZURE – RECAP
Northumberland 7/24/2025 8:35am
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to several incidents, including a traffic stop that led to multiple charges involving public mischief and prohibited driving. Campbellford - Assault Investigation On July 22, 2025, shortly after 3:00 pm, officers responded to a report of an earlier altercation at a location...
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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGE
Middlesex 7/21/2025 2:30pm
Driver facing impaired charge after traffic complaint in North Middlesex. On July 20, 2025, at 3:44 pm, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Elginfield Road in Middlesex Centre for the report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located on Nairn Road in North Middlesex, at which time a traf...
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-UPDATE #1- COLLISION SENDS OFFICER TO HOSPITAL (Accused Identified)
Elgin 7/21/2025 11:35am
-UPDATE #1- COLLISION SENDS OFFICER TO HOSPITAL (Accused Identified) (ELGIN COUNTY, ON) - Elgin OPP investigating a collision that sent on-duty officer to hospital with serious injuries. On July 20, 2025, at 10:45 am, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety division (HSD), observed a suspicious vehicle travelling on Highway 3 in Elgin County, at which time a traffi...
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DRIVING CHARGED FOR PROVIDING FALSE IDENTITY TO POLICE
Sault Ste. Marie 7/4/2025 3:00pm
A suspended driver is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop east of Sault Ste. Marie. On June 20, 2025, at approximately 2:21 pm, an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in Garden River First Nation, when they observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travelling at a...
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FALSE IDENTIFICATION LEADS TO ARREST
South Bruce 7/3/2025 8:20am
On July 2, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person at a business along McNab Street in Walkerton, Municipality of Brockton. Police attended and learned that the individual was attempting to complete a driving test while using an identification that did not match their appearance; they were subsequ...
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FIVE PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR WEAPONS CHARGES
South Porcupine 7/2/2025 4:15pm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged five people following a traffic stop. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly before midnight, the Iroquois Falls OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 101, east of Matheson. During the course of the investigation, police located a loaded firearm. As a result, five people have been arrested and charged. Samuel ETIENNE,...