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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

2 Dead, Amanda MONTEITH-SERGERIE Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in relation to the head-on collision, which resulted in the death of two people.

On January 23, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

A 69-year-old-person from Wawa was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other people were transported by Air ORNGE with serious life-threatening injuries to a local hospital, where a 74-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie, later succumb to their injuries. Three other people were treated at the scene with minor injuries.

The highway was closed in both directions for just over eight hours during the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Amanda MONTEITH-SERGERIE, 36 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing death – two counts
  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm – two counts
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Fail to notify change of address
  • Fail to Provide Necessaries of Life – Child or Spouse
  • Improper muffler – motor vehicle
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 18, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Involving Cyclist

The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, May 21st at Bank Street and Daze Street.

Around 2:40 p.m., emergency services responded to a call of a vehicle collision involving a male cyclist.

The cyclist was transported to the hospital with injuries at that time.

On May 25, 2025, the cyclist succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident.

Anyone with information should contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Perth East Police Press Releases

Fatal E-Bike Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred in the Township of Perth East.

On May 15, 2025 around 10:00 p.m. the Perth County OPP were called to a collision involving an e-bike on Perth Line 42 that lost control. The lone occupant of the e-bike, a 30-year-old individual from the Township of Perth East, was transported by air ambulance to a local trauma centre where they later succumbed to their injuries.

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage, please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead In Workplace Incident, One Hospitalized

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 23, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Brockton Fire and Emergency Services attended an address along Concession 6 of Greenock for a workplace incident.

Police attended the scene and discovered that an individual was trapped under a concrete wall.

As a result of the incident, a 37-year-old resident of Hanover was pronounced deceased. Additionally, a 35-year-old resident of Arran-Elderslie was injured and transported to a London area trauma centre.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has been notified and will continue the investigation.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Belleville Police Service Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(BELLEVILLE, ON) – The Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 37 in the City of Belleville.

Highway 37 was closed between Denyes Road and Hoskin Road following a collision between a pickup truck and a car just prior to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Two southbound vehicles were attempting to overtake another southbound vehicle. The passing vehicles made contact, and both drivers lost control of their vehicles. The car left the road and entered the ditch.

The driver of the was rushed by Hastings-Quinte EMS to a local hospital, where the 85-year-old woman from Quinte West was pronounced deceased.

Central Hastings OPP continues to investigate the collision, in conjunction with OPP Collision Reconstructionists and other members of the Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or who may have relevant dashcam video, is asked to contact the Central Hastings OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Death In Red Lake – Details Released

(RED LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a suspicious death in the Municipality of Red Lake.

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, members of the Red Lake OPP Detachment began investigating an incident that led to one individual being taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the individual was pronounced deceased in hospital. 

The deceased has been identified as Myrna MASON, 40 years old, of Red Lake.

This investigation is being led by the OPP North West Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Red Lake OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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GOULAIS RIVER OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(GOULAIS RIVER, ON) – The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing their investigation into a fatal collision that occurred in Goulais River.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 6:39 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a serious single-vehicle collision on Four Seasons Drive. A 31-year-old person from Goulais River was confirmed deceased at the scene, as a result of the collision.

Members of the North East Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team are assisting with the investigation.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motorcycle (MC) incident that occurred on Monday May 19, 2025, in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On May 19, 2025, just before 1:27 p.m., Orillia OPP, Simcoe County Paramedic Service and Township of Oro-Medonte Fire, were dispatched to Lakeshore Road East, Oro-Medonte Township for a report of an individual on a motorcycle that had struck two vehicles. The individual was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as a 64-year-old male of Oro-Medonte Township.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

Members of Orillia 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 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.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Glengarry

95 Year Old Found Deceased Following Fire

(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) – The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a residential fire.

On Monday, May 19, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers, along with the South Glengarry Fire Department, responded to a residential fire on Fourth Line Road in South Glengarry Township. The home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived.    

A 73-year-old male was able to escape with minor injuries. A 95-year-old female was located deceased inside the residence.

The fire remains under investigation by the SD&G OPP Crime Unit and the office of the Ontario Fire Marshal. The OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit is assisting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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GANANOQUE Police Press Releases

Human Remains Located

(GANANOQUE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after human remains were located on an island on the St. Lawrence River.

On Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Leeds OPP responded to the island near Gananoque when an individual reported making the discovery.

The identity of the deceased has not been determined, and it is not known how long the individual has been deceased. A postmortem examination will be conducted.

The OPP does not believe there is any indication of a risk to public safety.

The Leeds County OPP Crime Unit is investigating, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit is assisting.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250634280. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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