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MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
East Region Headquarters 7/10/2026 3:40pm
Six individuals have been arrested and charged after a drug trafficking investigation in Napanee. On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, and members of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment executed a search warrant at a residence on Dunda...
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WARNING ABOUT DISTRACTION THEFT
East Region Headquarters 6/19/2026 9:48am
Distraction thefts involve suspects using deception and quick actions to steal valuables, most commonly jewelry, without the victim immediately realizing what has happened. These incidents often unfold in a matter of seconds and can occur in public spaces, parking lots, or even on private property. While seniors are frequently targeted, anyone can become a victim. How These Thefts Occur S...
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OPP WARNS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT ONLINE CHILD LURING
East Region Headquarters 5/11/2026 3:35pm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding parents, caregivers, and guardians to remain vigilant about online child luring, an offence where individuals use the internet or digital platforms to target and manipulate youth. Online luring can occur on a wide range of apps and platforms that children and teens use daily for gaming, chatting, or social interaction. Offend...
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SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED FOLLOWING RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY
East Region Headquarters 4/13/2026 3:50pm
One person is facing charges after a significant amount of stolen property was recovered by police. On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on McCrea Road in Prescott to follow-up on a break and enter investigation. Officers located an individual in possession of property which had previously...
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT INVOKES MANDATE
East Region Headquarters 1/30/2026 4:00pm
The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Lennox and Addington County. On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, shortly after 8:00 pm, members of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person causing a disturbance. Upon police arrival, a male...
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DRUG TRAFFICKING AND WEAPON CHARGES IN SOUTH DUNDAS
East Region Headquarters 11/25/2025 10:20am
Two people are facing charges after a seizure of drugs and firearms in South Dundas Township. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the area this fall. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, officers with CSCU, assisted by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team me...
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INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT - SIU Invokes Mandate
East Region Headquarters 11/2/2025 9:35pm
INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT SIU Invokes Mandate (GREATER NAPANEE, ON) - The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a theft investigation in Napanee. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, just after 6:15 pm, members of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft at a retail locat...
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OPP RESPONDS TO VIDEO SHOWING OFFICER IN RESTAURANT
East Region Headquarters 10/4/2025 10:20am
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a video showing an officer responding to a request from restaurant staff to remove an individual who was filming inside their business. In Ontario under the Trespass to Property Act, property owners or those responsible for a property have the legal right to ask someone to leave if they are doing something that is considere...
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON WOLFE ISLAND RESULTS IN CHARGES - Over 300 Vehicles Checked in RIDE Programs, One Impaired Charge
East Region Headquarters 9/8/2025 12:25pm
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON WOLFE ISLAND RESULTS IN CHARGES Over 300 Vehicles Checked in RIDE Programs, One Impaired Charge (WOLFE ISLAND, ON) - A weekend traffic initiative, including RIDE programs, on Wolfe Island, has resulted in multiple charges including one driver who was charged with impaired. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, members of the East Region Traffic Incident Managemen...
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LONG WEEKEND TRAFFIC INITITIVE RESULTS - Over 1500 Charges Laid
East Region Headquarters 9/2/2025 11:35am
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 Provincial...
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BOATER FACING IMPAIRED CHARGES
East Region Headquarters 7/7/2025 2:05pm
A boater on Graham Lake, southeast of Athens, has been charged with impaired operation. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, shortly before 2:30 pm, officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Snow Vehicle, All terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement / Education (SAVE) team were conducting marine patrols when they stopped a small boat for a safety check. It was not...