Ontario Free Press
On Thursday, May 15th, 2025, Hanover Police responded to an unwanted person call in the 800 block of 10th Street. On arrival, police observed a well-known 32-year-old Hanover man walking on the property of a business he was on court ordered conditions not to attend. The man was arrested without incident and charged under the Criminal Code with breaching his probation. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Walkerton.
(COCHRANE, ON) – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver has been charged after police discovered the individual was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code during a traffic stop south of Cochrane.
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 for a speeding violation. During the investigation, officers determined the driver was subject to three active criminal driving prohibitions. Officers also identified minor mechanical defects with the vehicle.
As a result, Satnam SINGH, 25 years-of-age from Edmonton, AB, was charged with:
· Operation while prohibited under the criminal code – three counts
· Speeding – 108 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone
· Improperly drive commercial motor vehicle with a minor defect in it – two counts
· Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report – two counts
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 17, 2025, in Cochrane. The tractor portion of the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance in a death investigation in the City of Quinte West.
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Quinte West Fire and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services attended a residence on Westmount Court, where a 49-year-old male from Quinte West was located deceased.
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, following a lengthy investigation, Shannon BROOKS, 36 years old of Quinte West, was arrested with the assistance of the Belleville Police Service Emergency Response Unit, and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:
In relation to separate investigations, the accused was also charged with the following CC offences:
The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call 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.
(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested one individual following a break and enter and theft of motor vehicle in the Municipality of West Perth
On May 23, 2025, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Perth Road 179 for a break and enter in progress where an unknown person was attempting to flee after stealing the homeowner’s vehicle.
26-year-old David KUNZLE of the Municipality of South Huron is facing the following charges under the Criminal Code:
KUNZLE is being held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date.
This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Perth County OPP at 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.
Break & Enter – David KUNZLE Arrested
Assault – One Sent To Hospital – David KUNZLE Arrested
David KUNZLE Arrested Again – Methamphetamine, Breach, Drive While Prohibited
KUNZLE Was Arrested Again- Theft, Trespass at Night, Etc.
3 Police Vehicles Damaged In Lengthy Police Chase – 3 Arrested – GNEMMI, KUNZLE & 17 Year Old
Wanted 20 Year Old Arrested By Police – KUNZLE
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 22, 2025, at approximately 6:54 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a break and enter to a residence along Kincardine Avenue, Municipality of Kincardine.
Officers attended the area and discovered that an individual had broken into a rear door to the residence to gain entry while occupants were inside. They were placed into custody without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old resident of Kincardine was charged with:
The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.
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.
(CENTRAL MANITOULIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 22, 2025, the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in Mindemoya who had multiple outstanding arrest warrants.
On May 21, 2025, police were called to a motel in Mindemoya pertaining to a disturbance involving a tenant and employee. Police learned that the tenant was wanted on numerous warrants and there was information he was in possession of a gun.
The OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and Canine assisted, and the person was safely arrested on the morning of May 22.
Calvin BRIFFETT, 63-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:
· Unauthorized possession of weapon
· Failure to comply with Undertaking – two counts
· Failure to comply with Probation Order
The accused had an arrest warrant from East Algoma OPP for three counts of failing to attend court and failing to comply with an Undertaking. In addition, there was another warrant from Manitoulin OPP for two counts of operation while prohibited. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Little Current on May 23, 2025.
(BRANT,ON) -On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols in the area of Cockshutt Road in the County of Brant.
Officers initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle on Old Greenfield Road. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.
As a result, Dakota LEWIS, 35 years old, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on July 24, 2025.
The Brant County OPP would like to remind all drivers of the importance of complying with licensing conditions and court-imposed driving prohibitions. Safe roads start with responsible and legal driving behaviour.
Anyone who suspects illegal or unsafe driving is encouraged to contact police. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersbb.com.
(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after traffic stop in the Town of Renfrew led to a foot chase.
On Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP conducted a traffic stop on Lochiel Street South. Officers identified a passenger as being wanted. When officers attempted to make an arrest, the wanted person fled on foot. The officers were able to outrun the suspect and took the individual into custody after a physical altercation.
As a result of the investigation, James Harley DEACON, age 31 of Arnprior, was charged with:
· Resist peace officer
· Obstruct peace officer
· Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
The accused was held for bail.
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person after an early morning call for service of a suspicious person possibly armed with a weapon.
On May 15, 2025, just after 8:30 am, officers of the Orillia OPP were dispatched to a call for service of a person walking on West Street South in the City of Orillia possibly armed with a weapon. Numerous officers attended the area and located the suspect where they were quickly taken into custody without incident. Through investigation, it was learned the suspect allegedly broke into a nearby garage and had taken items prior to their arrest, before being confronted by the homeowner.
As a result of the investigation, Robert FELTS, 44-years-old of Orillia, was charged with the following:
– Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (CC),
– Break and Enter (CC),
– Mischief Under $5,000 (CC),
– Theft Under $5,000 (CC),
– Resist Peace Officer (CC),
– Fail to Comply with Release Order x2 (CC), and
– Being Intoxicated n a Public Place (LLCA).
The accused was held in custody on May 15th, 2025, to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia for a bail hearing.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. 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 of up to $2,000.00.
(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual in connection with a fully engulfed stolen vehicle on the 401.
On May 15, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m. Officers with the Quinte West OPP, the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) and Quinte West Fire were dispatched to a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flame on the Eastbound shoulder of the 401 at mile marker 517. There were no individuals in the vehicle or at the scene. An investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen from the Durham Region earlier.
As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old from Oshawa has been charged with:
· Theft of a Motor Vehicle
· Failure to comply with Release Order – other than to attend court
· Failure to comply with Undertaking
· Failure to comply with Probation Order x2
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
The name of the accused cannot be released under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.