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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

KUMAR & Singh Arrested – Details Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with alcohol related charges on Friday.

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Caledon OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle displaying poor driving behaviour. Shortly after, officers located the vehicle on Highway 10, near Charleston Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. Investigating officers conducted a traffic stop upon the vehicle and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

Following the investigation, Sukhpal Singh, 23, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Just hours later, on the same day, Caledon OPP officers received a report of a single vehicle collision on The Gore Road, near Mayfield Road, in the Town of Caledon. Shortly after 11:45 p.m., officers arrived on scene and subsequently formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Abhinandan KUMAR, 23, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 12, 2025, to answer to their charges. The vehicles were also impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licences were suspended for a period of 90 days.

Drivers continue to take chances. It’s simply not worth the risk. Motorists are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Samantha McCARTHY Was Arrested

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Puslinch Township resident for impaired driving, after conducting a traffic stop.

On May 21, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Concession 11 in Puslinch Township.

As a result, Samantha McCARTHY, a 32-year-old of Puslinch Township was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 6, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob BURTON – Drunk Driving

(HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired operation as part of a RIDE program.

On May 20, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the Municipality of Dysart Et Al. During the initiative, officers met with a driver and grounds were formed that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest.

As a result, Jacob BURTON, 26, of Peterborough, was charged with:

·   Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on July 2, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Riley HICKS Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – A noisy engine attracted attention from an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer in Bloomfield.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, around 2:30 a.m., an officer with the Prince Edward County Detachment was monitoring for traffic issues when she heard a loud dirt bike in the area, followed by an unusual sound and then silence.

The officer located the bike and rider on the sidewalk near the intersection of Bloomfield Main and Stanley Street. Both the bike and the rider’s helmet showed signs of damage. A signpost nearby was also damaged.

The individual indicated he was not injured and was then arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for testing. He was later taken to hospital as a precaution.

Riley HICKS, age 24 of Prince Edward County, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operate a vehicle without insurance – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on June 4, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the dirt bike was impounded for seven days.

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NORTH ALGONA-WILBERFORCE OPP Police Press Releases

Canoeist Charged With Drunk Driving

(NORTH ALGONA-WILBERFORCE TWP, ON) – An individual is facing charges after an incident on Golden Lake in North Algona-Wilberforce (NAW) Township.  

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to call regarding a canoeist in distress on Golden Lake. The individual onboard did not have a life jacket, and the canoe began taking on water, eventually capsizing in high winds. Police arrived on scene and found the man had made it to shore along Island View Drive in NAW.   

The canoeist was taken to hospital for assessment by Renfrew County Paramedics. As part of the investigation a Approved Screening Device was utilized, and further testing was conducted.

 As a result, 40-year-old Jordan WATSON, from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Canada Shipping Act (CSA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Operating a personal watercraft without required personal floatation device on board

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 16, 2025.

Under the Criminal Code, it is illegal to operate a conveyance while impaired. Conveyance broadly means a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft or railway equipment. A vessel encompasses all types of watercraft, regardless of whether they are motorized or not. This includes boats, canoes, kayaks and sailboats. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Gurneet KAUR – Drunk Driving

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – Traffic stop led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On May 17, 2025, just after 12:00 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Forest Road, north of Egremont Road in Warwick Township.

As a result of the investigation, Gurneet KAUR, 27-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day -Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on June 17, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The safety of our community is paramount, and the OPP will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. The Lambton County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Grundy Lake

Drez KESHANE WILSON – Drunk Driving

(GRUNDY LAKE, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges after responding to a complaint in Grundy Lake Provincial Park.

On May 18, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to Grundy Lake Provincial Park where park wardens were dealing with a suspected impaired driver.  

Drez KESHANE WILSON, 28 years-of-age of Scarborough Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on June 19, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Juan AMEZCUA – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Melancthon resident with impaired operation-related offences following a traffic stop.

On May 19, 2025, shortly before 1:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne when they observed a vehicle of concern and initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the male driver, officers observed signs of impairment and began an impaired driving investigation.

Juan AMEZCUA, a 40-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

•     Drive with improper headlights

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Enniskillen OPP Police Press Releases

Natalie VOURIOT Was Arrested

(ENNISKILLEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been charged with impaired operation following a collision.

On May 16, 2025, just after 4:30 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision at the intersection of Petrolia Line and Mandaumin Road in Enniskillen Township.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle off the roadway. There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, Natalie VOURIOT, 25-year-old of Petrolia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 26, 2025.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Maxwell YOUNG – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of an ATV with impaired in Highlands East.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, just after 7:00 a.m., Bancroft OPP officers were responding to a disturbance in the Municipality of Highlands East. While officers were investigating the disturbance a person driving an all-terrain vehicle showed up at the location. An approved screening device was utilized, and as a result, the accused was transported to the detachment for testing.

Maxwell YOUNG, a 53-year-old resident of Highlands East, has been charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on June 3, 2025.

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