Ontario Free Press
On January 12, 2026, at approximately 9:59 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Queen Street East near Concession 3 in the Harrow area of the Town of Essex. Robin DRUMMOND, 60-years-old of Kingsville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences: A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License […]
(Wingham, Ontario) — Once again, the Canadian flag at the cenotaph has been left in a state of disgrace. This time, it is flying upside down — an internationally recognized signal of distress. NOTE: There is a council meeting tonight, 271 Frances Street. Arrive 5:30 for the 6pm meeting. “Several observers said the image felt […]
(WINGHAM, North Huron, ON — Residents and members of the press are preparing to attend the January 12 North Huron council meeting in force, arriving early, cameras in hand, determined to record proceedings and ask questions publicly and peacefully. North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer is refusing to enforce any bylaws in North Huron, from recording […]
(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a two vehicle collision that led to an impaired investigation, multiple charges and a drug seizure in the Town of New Tecumseth. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a two […]
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 6, 2026, at approximately 6:21 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver entering a business property along Tie Road, Municipality of Kincardine. Police attended the location and found the vehicle in question. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs […]
(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a property damage incident in Simcoe. On Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 9:58 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported dispute at a residence on Thomson Road in Simcoe. The investigation determined that an interaction […]
(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with possession of stolen property while on snowmobile patrol. On Sunday January 4, 2026, at approximately 1:55 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, were conducting snowmobile patrol on an Ontario Federation Snowmobile Clubs trail, from Sturgeon Falls to […]
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 6, 2026, at approximately 8:31 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a dog bite at a residence along Kincardine-Kinloss Townline, Municipality of Kincardine. Police attended the location with Bruce County Paramedic Services and located two individuals who had sustained bites from a dog, who was […]
(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired driving charges after a traffic stop. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Quinte West OPP conducted a traffic stop, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. Joshua MADDIGAN, age 39, from Frankford, […]
(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following an investigation involving a firearm in Iroquois Falls. On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Iroquois Falls and South Porcupine Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm being discharged at a residence […]