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FROM: Professional Standards UnitDATE: August 27, 2026OPP OFFICER CHARGED WITH FIREARM OFFENCES (ORILLIA, ON) - The Onta...
08/27/2026

FROM: Professional Standards Unit

DATE: August 27, 2026

OPP OFFICER CHARGED WITH FIREARM OFFENCES

(ORILLIA, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Professional Standards Unit (PSU) has charged an OPP officer in relation to an on-duty incident.

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an OPP officer discharged a firearm during a training exercise, where firearm use was neither required nor authorized. The OPP PSU launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

On Monday, August 10, 2026, Harinder THAKUR, 34 years old of Gravenhurst, who is a Provincial Constable with seven years of service, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

Careless use of a firearm, section 86 (1)
Reckless discharge of a firearm, section 244.2(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Provincial Constable THAKUR is a member of the OPP Emergency Response Team and is currently suspended from duty with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act.

FROM: Caledon Detachment DATE: August 25, 2026CALEDON OPP LAY CHARGE IN ASSAULT INVESTIGATION(CALEDON, ON) - ...
08/26/2026

FROM: Caledon Detachment
DATE: August 25, 2026

CALEDON OPP LAY CHARGE IN ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

(CALEDON, ON) - Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following an assault investigation. Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to come forward.

On Monday, August 24, 2026, shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault outside a business near the intersection of King Street West and Queen Street North in Bolton. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and, through the initial stages of the investigation, identified and arrested a suspect. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

As a result of the investigation, Oleh MILCHENKO, 32 years old of Etobicoke, was charged with aggravated assault, contrary to section 268 of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

At the time of the incident, numerous witnesses were observed in the area. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence number E261227001. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. peelcrimestoppers.ca.

FROM: Huntsville Detachment DATE: August 25, 2026HUNTSVILLE DETACHMENT CHARGED TWO DRIVERS WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION OFFEN...
08/26/2026

FROM: Huntsville Detachment
DATE: August 25, 2026

HUNTSVILLE DETACHMENT CHARGED TWO DRIVERS WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION OFFENCES

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) - Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired-related offences in separate incidents over the past week.

On August 20, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 northbound. The involved vehicle did not remain at the scene and continued driving. Officers subsequently located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Following an impaired driving investigation, Scott WEST, a 39-year-old resident of Huntsville, was charged with:

· Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
· Failure to stop after accident

On August 22, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle swerving on Highway 11 in the Town of Huntsville. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Ravenscliffe Road.

An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver registered a "FAIL". As a result, the driver was arrested.

Eric LAUZON, a 41-year-old resident of Smooth Rock Falls was charged with:

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

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge at a later date.

Drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911. In doing so, you may save a life.

FROM/DE: Caledon Detachment DATE: August 25, 2026CALEDON OPP APPEALING FOR...
08/25/2026

FROM/DE: Caledon Detachment
DATE: August 25, 2026

CALEDON OPP APPEALING FOR WITNESSES FOLLOWING COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 10

(CALEDON, ON) - Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Highway 10.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, south of Old School Road, in the Town of Caledon. As a result of the collision, one driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Highway 10 between Old School Road and Highway 410 was closed for several hours while the investigation was underway.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838 or online at www.cdvs.ca.

FROM: Child Sexual Exploitation Unit DATE: August 24, 2026OPP CHARGE INGLEWOOD RESIDENT IN...
08/24/2026

FROM: Child Sexual Exploitation Unit
DATE: August 24, 2026

OPP CHARGE INGLEWOOD RESIDENT IN CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATION

(INGLEWOOD, ON) - Police have arrested and charged an Inglewood resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Inglewood. Assistance was provided by members of the OPP's Caledon Detachment and Digital Forensics Unit. Several electronic devices were seized.

As a result of the investigation, James GILBERT, 53 years old of Inglewood, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The OPP will continue to identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by educating them on internet safety. Resources are available at cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation or online child exploitation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.

FROM/DE: Dufferin Detachment DATE: August 23, 2026DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING A SERIOUS THREE-VEHICLE...
08/24/2026

FROM/DE: Dufferin Detachment
DATE: August 23, 2026

DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING A SERIOUS THREE-VEHICLE COLLISION IN MELANCTHON

(DUFFERIN COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Dufferin County EMS attended a serious three-vehicle collision in Melancthon Township.

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers attended Highway 89 in the area of 4th Line in Melancthon for the report of a three-vehicle collision involving two sedans and a minivan.

As a result of the collision, a total of seven individuals were transported to a local hospital. Two individuals sustained serious injuries.

Highway 89 between 4th Line and 5th Line will remain closed for several hours while officers conduct their investigation.

The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has video footage is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) are seeking additional victims f...
08/21/2026

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) are seeking additional victims following an extortion investigation in Brampton linked to an online dating setup.

In July, the victim was contacted on a messaging platform by an individual using a name Manisha Sharma. After agreeing to meet in person in August, the victim attended a residential basement apartment near Torbram Road and Peter Roberston Boulevard in Brampton. Shortly after, a male suspect entered the room, and the victim was allegedly threatened and extorted of $6,000 through e-transfer.

Following a thorough investigation, investigators identified the suspects as Harwinder Singh, a 35-year-old man from Brampton, and Riya Riya, a 23-year-old woman from Brampton. Both were arrested and charged on Aug. 12 with:

Forcible Confinement x2
Robbery
Extortion x2
In addition to the above charges, Harwinder was also charged for Utter Threats.

Both suspects were held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone who experienced a similar incident under the pretext of a casual date to come forward and contact police.

Anyone targeted by extortion, or with information about extortion, is encouraged to report it to Peel Police. Call 911 in an emergency. For non-emergencies, call 905-453-3311. To learn more, please visit www.peelpolice.ca/extortion.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 21 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.

FROM/DE: Caledon Detachment DATE: August 20, 2026CALEDON OPP TRAFFIC STOP ...
08/20/2026

FROM/DE: Caledon Detachment
DATE: August 20, 2026

CALEDON OPP TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO OPERATION WHILE IMPAIRED CHARGE

(CALEDON, ON) - Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with numerous offences following a traffic stop.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop upon a loaded Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that was travelling upon a no truck route in the area of Mountainview Road and Escarpment Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, the investigating officer formed grounds that the driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Chamkaur SANDHU, 33, of Brampton, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
• Disobey sign

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 24, 2026, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver's vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver's licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

If you are driving a commercial vehicle, you must have no alcohol and no drugs in your system when you drive. You can face the impaired driving penalties like any other fully licenced drivers and further additional penalties. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

FROM: Dufferin Detachment DATE: August 18, 2026NINE FI****MS SEIZED FOLLOWI...
08/18/2026

FROM: Dufferin Detachment
DATE: August 18, 2026

NINE FI****MS SEIZED FOLLOWING REPORTS OF UNSAFE FIREARM DISCHARGE IN MELANCTHON TOWNSHIP

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized numerous fi****ms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and a knife following multiple calls for service at a property in the Township of Melancthon.

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of Highway 10 in the Township of Melancthon after receiving numerous calls regarding the unsafe discharge of multiple fi****ms.

Officers arrived at a vacant property and located five individuals. Two of the individuals admitted to discharging the fi****ms. As part of the investigation, officers spoke with the complainants, who reported hearing numerous gunshots fired in their direction and described hearing bullets whistling overhead.

Through the investigation, Dufferin OPP officers identified all involved parties at the property and seized four fi****ms, all associated ammunition, and two Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs).

As a result of the ongoing investigation, officers also attended a residence in Brampton, where they seized an additional five fi****ms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, numerous magazines, and a knife.

As a result of the investigation, Gurcharn SINGH, a 31-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with:

• Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

As a result of the investigation, Sharanjit KAUR, a 32-year-old female from Brampton, has been charged with:

• Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition

The OPP would like to remind firearm owners that safety must always be the top priority when using fi****ms. In addition to maintaining a valid and up-to-date fi****ms licence, shooters are responsible for knowing their target, what lies beyond it, and ensuring a safe backstop is present. Fi****ms must only be discharged in a lawful and safe manner that does not place people, property, or the public at risk. Unsafe firearm use may result in criminal charges, firearm seizures, and the suspension or revocation of fi****ms licences.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

ROAD CLOSURE (7:57 a.m.): Highway 10 is fully closed between Highway 410 and Old School Road in Caledon. Emergency crews...
08/18/2026

ROAD CLOSURE (7:57 a.m.): Highway 10 is fully closed between Highway 410 and Old School Road in Caledon. Emergency crews are responding to reports of a two-vehicle collision. Occupants is being assessed. Please use alternate routes.

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