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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

MONGRAIN, MIMEAULT & SCOTT Arrested – Details Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 22, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Elliot Lake.

Police attended a residence on McKeown Road and seized more than 105 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value exceeding $10,500), numerous suspected methamphetamine tablets, cash, packaging materials, digital scales, and cell phones.  

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were arrested and charged with numerous offences.

Jacqueline (Jackie) MONGRAIN, 52-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Zachary MIMEAULT, 29-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Sarah SCOTT, 40-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition 

The accused persons will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

Meth Bust – Nicholas MALETTE

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest one person for drug related offences.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP located a vehicle in a snowbank at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 655 in the City of Timmins. Police found the driver inside and was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the OPP seized a suspected amount of crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1,100. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Nicholas MALETTE, 29 years-old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Timmins.

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OPP Paris Police Press Releases

Cathelina Antonissen – Meth, Cocaine

(PARIS, ON) – On April 26, 2025, one individual was arrested and is facing charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an automated licence plate reader (ALPR) hit for a stolen vehicle.

On April 26, 2025, at approximately 10:59 a.m., a Brant OPP officer was patrolling a local parking lot, when the officer received an ALPR hit on a licence plate for a stolen vehicle.

The investigation confirmed the vehicle was stolen and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine were located inside the vehicle.

Cathelina Antonissen, 40-years-old of Woodstock, Ontario is charged with the following:

  • CC Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • CDSA Possession of a schedule 1 substance

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on June 19, 2025. 

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Geraldton OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Was Arrested Again – Meth A Factor

(GERALDTON, ON) – One individual is facing charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Geraldton.

In March 2025 members of the of the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit started an investigation regarding an individual selling illicit substances within the Town of Geraldton. On April 3, 2025 officers executed a search warrant on a residence on 2nd Avenue in the Town of Geraldton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including methamphetamine.

Savannah MESHAKE, 19-years-old of Geraldton, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Methamphetamines
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for bail and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Thunder Bay on April 4, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Patrick MACDONALD – Meth

(Prince Edward County, ON) – – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 10. As a result of the investigation, Patrick MACDONALD, age 44 from Kingston, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule one substance – methamphetamine.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2025.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Annette McKEEN – Meth

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences after investigating a collision.

On Wednesday April 2, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a collision involving two vehicles on John Street, West Nipissing.

No injuries were reported, and one driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Annette McKEEN, 65 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs, and possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Meth Bust – 4 Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Four individuals have been charged after search warrant executed in Glencoe.

On March 26, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Elgin-Middlesex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Lambton OPP CSCU, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at an address on Ewen Avenue in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

CSCU members recovered multiple firearms, including a loaded shotgun, a bolt action rifle, three pellet guns, a replica Glock Pistol, a starter pistol and multiple rounds of ammunition.

Police also seized just over $3,000 worth of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, hydromorphone and oxycodone.

Kimberly BAHRO, a 58-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Ryan LEGARY, a 35-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Ashley HAWLEY, a 34-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The three accused were held for bail.

A fourth individual, a 47-year-old of London, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 8, 2025.

“The Middlesex County OPP is committed to and are actively investigating those individuals who are trafficking in illicit drugs, possessing illegal weapons and committing property crimes in an effort to keep our communities as safe as possible.” Detachment Commander, Ross STUART.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

David LENTING – Meth, Impaired Operation

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on March 20th, 2025. 

On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Exeter, South Huron. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Stratford Police Service to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

David LENTING, 29 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of Methamphetamine.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 14, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Champlain

160,000 Suspected Methamphetamine Pills Taken Off Streets

(CHAMPLAIN TWP., ON) – A routine traffic stop on Highway 417 near Hawkesbury has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

A member of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was on patrol on the 417 westbound on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, shortly before 10:30 a.m., when he saw a vehicle being driven erratically.

The officer stopped the car and spotted suspicious material inside. Further investigation, in conjunction with the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit, resulted in a search warrant being issued, leading to the discovery of approximately 160,000 suspected methamphetamine pills (photo attached).

Emmanuel LALLIER, age 30 of Rawdon, Quebec, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with a probation order
  • Unsafe move – lane or shoulder
  • Drive with window coated – view obstructed
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

Keven MANNO, age 31 of Montreal, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – three counts

Both of the accused were held for bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal. MANNO is scheduled to be in court on March 24, 2025. LALLIER is scheduled to appear March 25, 2025.

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Geraldton OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Ashton THOMPSON

(Geraldton, ON) – A local resident is facing impaired driving charges following a complaint of a motor vehicle stuck in the snowbank.

On March 1st, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle in the snowbank along Highway 11, near Tractor Tire Road.

Through investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired by drug and was subsequently placed under arrest. The driver was then transported back to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

A result, Ashton THOMPSON, 24-years-old, of Beardmore, ON, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with,

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

–      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on April 17, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. It is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 

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