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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

3 Collisions, 3 Impaired Charges

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to three separate motor vehicle collisions in Oro-Medonte and Ramara Township.

On May 22, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers from the Orillia detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle in the ditch on Lakeshore Rd. E Oro-Medonte. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges.

As a result, Ragulan VIJAYARATNAM; 25-year-old, from Pickering, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – 80 plus
  • Adult Mischief – destroys or damages property

Furthermore, at approximately 8:10 p.m., officers from the Orillia Detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle rollover on Ramara Road 46, in Ramara Township. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges.

As a result, Mark FALBY; 63-year-old, from Brechin, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – 80 plus

Lastly at 03:10 a.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle in the ditch on Line 15 S Oro-Medonte. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges.

As a result, Jennie BECKSTEAD; 27 -year-old, Oro-Medonte ON, has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by drug

All three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licences have been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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 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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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Onkar SINGH Was Arrested In Fergus

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – On May 21, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that was observed on Tower Street South in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Onkar SINGH, 50-years-old of Fergus, was charged with:

·      Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drug

·      Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code

·      Having care and control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Lakes

Christopher SHAW Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

On May 17, 2025, just prior to 1:30pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were patrolling on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Officers observed an individual operating an ATV and stopped to speak with them. During the course of their conversation, officers determined the driver to be impaired and arrested them.

Christopher SHAW (age 36) of Buckhorn, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Driver – No helmet or proper helmet

·      Drive with passenger not wearing proper helmet

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused had their driver’s licence further suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 10, 2025

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Four individuals have been charged as a result of separate investigations into incidents involving impaired driving.

At approximately 7:23 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call after a motorist fled the scene of a collision in Haldimand County.

The vehicle was later located on Concession 8 Townsend in Waterford. After conducting a roadside sobriety test, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

29-year-old Alexander ARROWSMITH from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

At approximately 3:18 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop and initiated an investigation on Highway 24 near the outskirts of Waterford.

Following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

48-year-old Howard RICHARDS from Brantford, Ontario, has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Norfolk County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 3 near Cockshutt Road. No injuries were reported.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

59-year-old Roger CRAWFORD from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

At approximately 10:29 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop and initiated an investigation on Scott Street in Delhi.

After speaking with the driver, the officer took them into custody without incident.

A 36-year-old from St. Catharines, Ontario, has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand,
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Take motor vehicle without consent,
  • Obstruct plate,
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence,
  • Fail to have insurance card.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two more drivers during the holiday long weekend.

On May 17, 2025, just before midnight, Bracebridge OPP officers had Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst temporarily closed in order to conduct an investigation and while doing so, a vehicle attempted to travel through that section of road. Officers conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 59-year-old William ROBINSON of Don Mills, ON with the following:

  • Operation while Impaired
  • Over 80
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive on Closed Highway
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Fail to Move into Another Lane for Emergency Vehicle

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge in June to answer to his charge.

On May 18, 2025, at 9:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Muskoka Road 169 in Muskoka Lakes Township. A vehicle proceeded to the RIDE program and officers began an investigation into the presence of alcohol, subsequently arrested and charged 72-year-old David HOLMES of Etobicoke, ON with Operation while Impaired- Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 17, 2025, to answer to his charge.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor impacting the safety of Muskoka roads, if you are concerned that someone is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to notify police.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

29 Year Old From Brockton Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 16, 2025, at approximately 10:54 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a vehicle travelling on Bruce Road 19, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended the area and located the subject vehicle. When speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The individual was arrested and transported for further testing.

Christopher FERGUSON, 29-years-old, resident of Brockton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80 plus, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear on June 25, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

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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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Francis MILLER Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 17, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along McNab Street, Municipality of Brockton.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Francis MILLER, 69-years-old, resident of Brockton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80 plus, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear on June 25, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice to answer to the charge.

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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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Linda CRAWFORD – Impaired Driving

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ottawa resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7, in Carleton Place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, just after midnight, after the officer observed the vehicle being driven erratically.

The officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Linda CRAWFORD, 67-years-old, of Ottawa, Ontario, has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on June 30, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Richard James PIPER Was Arrested

(BRANT,ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following an impaired driving investigation on East River Road.

On May 18, 2025, officers responded to a report involving a person near a vehicle along the roadside. Following an investigation, one individual was taken into custody.

Richard James PIPER, 52 years old, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on May 29, 2025. The individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the involved vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds all motorists that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drug, is a serious offence that poses a threat to everyone on our roadways. Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers during the first day of the holiday long weekend.

On May 16, 2025, at 8:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers along with officers from the Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team were conducting a RIDE program on Kanien’keha:ka lohatatie, formerly Muskoka Road 38, near Muskoka Road 169 in Muskoka Lakes Township. A vehicle proceeded to the RIDE program and officers began an investigation into the presence of alcohol, and subsequently arrested and charged 34-year-old Michael QUESNEL of Gravenhurst with Operation while Impaired- Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 17, 2025, to answer to his charge.

On May 17, 2025, at 12:25 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to reports of loud vehicle driving in an unsafe manner in Annie Williams Park, on Santas Village Road in Bracebridge, as well as along side streets in the same area. Officers located the vehicle nearby and subsequently arrested and charged 18-year-old Landen KEOWN of Bracebridge with Operation while Impaired, Over 80, Dangerous Operation, Mischief and Novice Driver- B.A.C. above zero. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 10, 2025, to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor impacting the safety of Muskoka roads, if you are concerned that someone is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to notify police.

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