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Brian REID Was Arrested Again

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual following an investigation involving firearms.

As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant at a location on George Street in Haliburton on January 21, 2025. Multiple firearms, ammunition, other weapons, and suspected drugs were seized. One person was arrested.

As a result, Brian REID, 41, of the Municipality of Dysart et AL, has been charged with:

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition order – four counts

·        Careless Storage of Firearm – three counts

·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – three counts

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – three counts

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – six counts

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay.

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63 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Haliburton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Minden resident with an impaired operation related offence as the result of a R.I.D.E. program.

On January 9, 2025, at approximately 11:59 a.m., Haliburton OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the area of Water Street in the Township of Minden Hills. A vehicle entered the area and was met by the officers. After a brief conversation, officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, James COUSINS, a 63-year-old resident of Minden was charged with the following offence:

Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date. Until then the accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days.

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Robert CONNORS Was Arrested Again

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – The Haliburton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for numerous driving related charges and criminal offences in the Township of Highlands East.

On January 3, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m. Haliburton OPP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a pickup truck that was travelling on County Road 503. The driver fled from police at a high rate of speed and in a dangerous manner. Due to risk of safety to the public, the officer did not continue the pursuit.

Police continued to search for the vehicle and driver. Officers located the vehicle that was had been involved in a motor vehicle collision, but the driver had left the scene and fled on foot. Officers continued to search the area and located the driver of the motor vehicle who was arrested by officers. 

As a result of this investigation, Robert CONNORS, a 41-year-old from Highlands East Township has been charged with:

·        Flight from Peace Officer

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Dangerous Operation

·        Fail to Stop for Police

·        Operation While Prohibited

·        Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

·        Fail to Report Accident

·        Driving While Under Suspension – 5 Counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing to appear on video before the Ontario Court of Justice.

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7 Distracted Drivers In 2 Days

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged seven drivers with distracted driving related charges in two days.

Between December 12 – December 13, 2024, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP laid numerous traffic related charges. Officers conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks as well as conducting traffic enforcement with a focus on the “Big Four” which included impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, and lack of seatbelt use.

The statistics speak for themselves in relation to distracted driving. Seven drivers were charged with driving while on their cellphones. The fine for driving while using a handheld communication device as outlined in the Highway Traffic Act results in a total payable fine of $615 and 3 to 6 demerit points.

While you are driving, including when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light, it is illegal to:

·        Use a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial – you can only touch a device to call 911 in an emergency.

·        Use a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console.

·        View display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video.

·        Program a GPS device, except by voice commands.

You are allowed to use hands-free wireless communications devices with an earpiece, lapel button or Bluetooth. You can view GPS display screens as long as they are built into your vehicle’s dashboard or securely mounted on the dashboard.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Haliburton Highlands OPP is committed to serving our province, including Haliburton County. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or submit your information online at www.khcrimestoppers.com. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward up to $2000. 

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Fatal ATV Collision


(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision involving one occupant in the Municipality of Highlands East.

On September 13, 2024, at approximately 6:53 p.m., the Haliburton Highlands OPP and Highlands East Fire responded to a report from Haliburton EMS regarding a single ATV collision on Bryans Road. The ATV reportedly collided with a tree resulting in serious injuries.

The driver, a 44-year-old male from Lindsay, was pronounced deceased prior to police arrival.

The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario attended the scene and assisted with the investigation.

Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP are committed to delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com.

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Robin KIRCHEN Was Arrested

(HALIBURTON, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have changed an individual with impaired driving in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation in the Township of Minden Hills.

On July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on St. Germaine Street. While police patrolled the area, a concerned motorist called 9-1-1 to report a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed, matching the description of the stolen vehicle.

At 7:10 p.m., an officer located the vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 35 at Davis Lake Road and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, who matched the victim’s description, the officer was also led into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was arrested and charged, and the vehicle was returned undamaged to its rightful owner.

Robin KIRCHEN, a 40-year-old from Peterborough, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Theft of Motor vehicle
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on August 7, 2024.

The Haliburton Highlands OPP wish to thank community members who assisted in the investigation. The OPP values its relationships with our communities, and we will continue to focus on our mission to serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1.

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2 Arrested Following Break & Enter

(HALIBURTON COUNTY) – Members of the Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) / Haliburton Highlands Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have made two arrests following an investigation into two reported break and enters in the County of Haliburton.

On April 12, 2024, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP were at a residence in Haliburton and observed property and a vehicle related to prior reported break and enters in the County of Haliburton. The vehicle was seized, and a search warrant was obtained. This resulted in the recovery of stolen property.

Through this investigation two people were identified and later arrested.  

Katlyn HOLLANDS (age 32) of Haliburton has been charged with:

·        Possession of stolen property under 5000

·        Possession of stolen property over 5000

This accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on June 5, 2024.

Joseph BELL (age 32) of Peterborough has been charged with:

·        Possession of stolen property under 5000

·        Possession of stolen property over 5000

·        Fail to comply with probation order (2 counts)

This accused was held for a bail hearing. 

The investigation is ongoing. Investigators are asking that anyone with any information and have not spoken to police to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP at 705-286-1431 or the OPP Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

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More Impaired Drivers

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers, that had been travelling in the wrong lane, in two separate incidents in the last week.

On March 1, 2024, shortly before 10:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP stopped a passenger vehicle that had been driving in the oncoming lane towards a police cruiser on Bobcaygeon Road in Minden.

As a result of the investigation, Tabbitha WATTS, 35 years of age, of Peterborough was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired-alcohol

·        Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.

On March 5, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP, stopped a passenger vehicle driving in the oncoming lane on County Road 21 in the Municipality of Dysart et al.

An investigation was commenced and as a result, Robert KRZECZKOWSKI, 60 years of age, of St. Catharines was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.

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