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TWO ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING
Quinte West [227 words] 11/21/2025 9:45pm (0 image)
- The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired driving charges in two separate investigations. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, the Quinte West OPP located a vehicle involved in a traffic complaint, the driver was found to be impaired and operating a stolen vehicle. Pierre COUTURE, age 63, from Quebec, was c...
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TWO MOTORISTS CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING
Russell [303 words] 11/21/2025 10:45am (0 image)
- Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving. On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 1:55 am, officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Calypso Road. Upon arrival on scene officers observed the vehicle to be partially submerged in water. Dur...
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DUFFERIN OPP LAY MULTIPLE CHARGES OVER THANKSGIVING LONG WEEKEND
Dufferin [135 words] 10/16/2025 8:00am (1 image)
Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents and visitors in Dufferin County over the Thanksgiving weekend. Between October 10 and October 13, 2025, members of the Dufferin OPP laid a total of 250 traffic-related charges. Officers conducted several R.I.D.E. spot checks and traffic enforcement i...
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OPP RESPONDS TO FATALITIES, LAYS THOUSANDS OF TRAFFIC CHARGES DURING OPERATION IMPACT
Corporate Communications [352 words] 10/15/2025 11:26am (0 image)
Four people died in separate collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, as the OPP joined Canadian policing partners for [Operation Impact](https://www.cacp.ca/operation-impact-2020eng.html). The OPP's commitment to keeping roads safe was reflected in the more than 8,800 traffic charges they laid across the provin...
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Southern Georgian Bay OPP Enforces Road Safety Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Southern Georgian Bay [213 words] 10/14/2025 2:01pm (2 images)
Southern Georgian Bay OPP Enforce Road Safety Over Thanksgiving Weekend (Midland, Penetanguishene, Townships of Tiny, Tay & Georgian Bay, ON) - Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were actively engaged over the Thanksgiving long weekend as part of Operation Impact, a national traffic enforcement initiative supporting Canada's Road...
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OPP Conduct Traffic Enforcement In The Midland Area
Southern Georgian Bay [166 words] 10/8/2025 6:16am (2 images)
Over 35 Vehicle Stops Result in Tickets and Warnings (MIDLAND, ON) - Officers from the [Southern Georgian Bay Detachment](https://www.shopmidland.com/sgbopp) of the [Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)](https://www.opp.ca/) were actively enforcing traffic laws on Midland area roads recently. Their efforts resulted in over 35 vehicle stops, with drivers receiving a combination of warnings and Provi...
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OPP Conduct Traffic Enforcement Across North Simcoe
Southern Georgian Bay [212 words] 9/28/2025 8:21am (1 image)
Over 21 Vehicle Stops Result in Tickets and Warnings (MIDLAND, ON) - Officers from the [Southern Georgian Bay Detachment](https://www.shopmidland.com/sgbopp) of the [Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)](https://www.opp.ca/) were actively enforcing traffic laws across North Simcoe on September 26 and 27, 2025. Their efforts resulted in over 21 vehicle stops, with drivers receiving a combination o...
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OTTAWA OPP REPORTS SURGE IN CHARGES AGAINST NOVICE DRIVERS
Ottawa [172 words] 9/19/2025 12:15pm (0 image)
Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have noticed that novice drivers in the Ottawa area are being charged with Provincial Offences Act (POA) charges at an increased rate compared to the same period last year. The OPP compiled statistics from January 1 to August 31, 2024 and January 1 to August 31, 2025. During that time, Ottawa OPP has seen an...
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COMMERCIAL DRIVER CHARGED WITH DANGEROUS DRIVING
James Bay [238 words] 9/17/2025 8:45am (0 image)
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver is facing multiple charges after being observed switching seats with a passenger in an attempt to avoid charges during a traffic stop in Hearst. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm, the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Front Street after observing a CMV driver using a handheld communic...
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OPP Traffic Notes In Review For The Week In North Simcoe
Southern Georgian Bay [708 words] 9/13/2025 8:31am (3 images)
Officers from the [Southern Georgian Bay Detachment](https://www.shopmidland.com/sgbopp) of the [Ontario Provincial Police](https://opp.ca/) (OPP) were kept busy with traffic investigations during the past week on roadways in North Simcoe. With students back in school, drivers had extra vehicular traffic to contend with including school buses and pedestrian traffic and communit...
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DUFFERIN OPP LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND WRAP-UP
Dufferin [71 words] 9/4/2025 2:30pm (1 image)
Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked diligently to ensure the safety of residents and visitors throughout Dufferin County over the Labour Day weekend. Between August 29 -September 1, 2025, members of the Dufferin OPP laid 198 total traffic related charges, which consisted of the following: - Speeding charges - 105 - Stunt/Racin...
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LONG WEEKEND TRAFFIC INITITIVE RESULTS - Over 1500 Charges Laid
East Region Headquarters [197 words] 9/2/2025 11:35am (0 image)
LONG WEEKEND TRAFFIC INITITIVE RESULTS Over 1500 Charges Laid (SMITHS FALLS, ON) - A long weekend traffic enforcement initiative resulted in over 1,500 charges being laid on roads and highways across eastern Ontario. The goal of the Labour Day weekend enforcement was to increase and improve safety on the roadways, waterways and trails. The preliminary results show that Ontario Provinci...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES
Wellington [124 words] 8/12/2025 12:00pm (1 image)
The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Rockwood resident with several provincial offences. On August 12, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Highway 7 within Guelph-Eramo...
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IMPAIRED DRIVERS FEATURED IN RECAP
Northumberland [945 words] 8/12/2025 9:05am (1 image)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to a number of incidents and speeding charges are among highest in central region through the Civic Day Long Weekend. From August 1 through August 4, 2025, the focus was on the following offences and number of charges are as follows: - Speeding...
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DUFFERIN OPP LAY MULTIPLE CHARGES OVER CIVIC LONG WEEKEND
Dufferin [118 words] 8/7/2025 8:10am (1 image)
Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors in Dufferin County over the Civic Holiday weekend. Between August 1 - August 4, 2025, members of the Dufferin OPP laid 163 total traffic related charges. Officers conducted several R.I.D.E. spot checks as well as conducting traffic enfo...
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R.I.D.E. CHECK RESULTS IN CHARGES
Oxford [137 words] 7/21/2025 4:15pm (0 image)
A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check point in Norwich Township results in charges. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 10:45 pm, members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) set up a R.I.D.E. check point on Stover Street in Norwich. A driver who entered the check point displaying signs of impairment failed a roadside Approved Screenin...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES
Wellington [111 words] 7/17/2025 9:30am (1 image)
The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Milton resident with two provincial offences stemming from a traffic stop, just north of Belwood Lake. On July 17, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at a hi...
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DRIVER CHARGED AFTER VIDEOS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Orillia [268 words] 7/16/2025 9:00am (0 image)
Several traffic complaints were reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual posted several videos of dangerous driving behaviour on their social media account, resulting in numerous traffic and criminal charges by members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP. On July 15, 2025, around 9:30 pm, officers from Dufferin, Bracebridge, and Orillia OPP were di...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES
Huron [187 words] 6/24/2025 8:40am (1 image)
The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with impaired driving related charges after an officer stopped a vehicle due to the driver seen using their cellphone. On June 21, 2025, shortly after 12:30 pm, Huronia West OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Mosley Street at 18th Street in the town of Wasaga Beac...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVER
Middlesex [136 words] 6/16/2025 1:05pm (0 image)
Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop. On June 14, 2025, at 11:56 pm, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Highway Safety Division (HSD) while travelling on Mitchell Line in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Deta...
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BRANTFORD RESIDENT CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED-RELATED OFFENCES
Dufferin [150 words] 6/11/2025 1:20pm (1 image)
Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Brantford resident with impaired driving-related offences following a traffic complaint. On June 10, 2025, shortly after 10:00 pm, Dufferin OPP officers received a traffic complaint in the area of Airport Road in the Township of Mulmur. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic...
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DRIVER ARRESTED AND CHARGED TWICE IN THREE DAYS
Highway Safety Division [268 words] 6/9/2025 9:40am (0 image)
A resident of North Dundas Township was arrested and charged twice in three days for driving offences. On Friday, June 6, 2025, just after 10:00 am, officers with the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Notre Dame Street in Russell Township after the ALPR indicated that the licence plates should not be in use. The driver was arrest...