Ontario Provincial Police

Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and passenger vehicle drivers need to share the road. To change lanes: -Check your mirrors for space in traffic. If a CMV is behind you, remember to leave lots of extra room in case they need to come to a stop. -Check your blind spot. -Signal.... -Check again. -Steer gradually into the lane and do not slow down. Either maintain the same speed or gradually increase your speed as you change lanes. See more

Everyone’s favourite OPP Canine Calendar stocking stuffer is back for just $10! All proceeds from calendar sales go to charity. Last year we raised over $25,000 for #OPP Youth Foundation and Friends of the OPP Museum. Get yours before it’s sold out, visit: www.oppshop.on.ca/opp-canine-calendar-2021.html

If you know someone who is prone to wandering, then you know how frightening it can be. Get peace of mind by registering with MedicAlert Foundation Canada’s Connect Protect Service. It gives police 24-hour access to a subscriber’s photo, identifying information, past wandering history, triggers, de-escalation techniques and other medical information through MedicAlert identification. Learn more: opp.ca/medicalert

Combat wounds are not always physical, and psychological injuries can affect soldiers long after they’ve left the battlefield. Operation Leave the Streets Behind was developed to support veterans who face homelessness. Working with our partners including Toronto Police, Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs Canada, we can address specific needs which may include food, shelter or clothing.

In honour of Remembrance Day, we recognize the strength and courage displayed by Canada’s veterans as they fought for our freedom, and thank those who continue to serve our country with the Canadian Armed Forces. Join us at 10:45am for the virtual ceremony: facebook.com/canadianlegion

Daylight Savings can be a dangerous time on Ontario roadways. Remember that in order to be safe, you need to see and be seen! Use your full set of headlights from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise, as required under the Highway Traffic Act.

Search and Rescue helicopter transfer from the perspective of the rescue boat

Search and Rescue marine training on Lake Simcoe

Welcome to the new Rainy River District OPP Detachment! The grand opening of this new 19,000 square feet facility features state-of-the-art technology. In addition to serving 19,000 full-time residents throughout the area, officers are also responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of visitors who come to enjoy the hunting, fishing and natural beauty.

It’s been a difficult year without many answers for Frank CHIAPPETTA’s family. The 87-year-old Caledon East resident was reported missing in September 2019. His... remains were discovered by a hiker in March of this year. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of Oloferno (Frank) CHIAPPETTA. Someone out there knows what happened to Frank. Help bring resolution to Frank’s family. If you have any information, please call Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477.

TEST TEST TEST - Rescue of missing boater on Lake Couchiching - Exercise

Inaccurate information spread by protestors at #Caledonia McKenzie Meadows has indicated the OPP is responsible for initiating violence at the site. The OPP have continued to engage in respectful dialogue to peacefully resolve the situation, while arresting those responsible and enforcing the injunction. We continue to follow the Framework for Police Preparedness for Indigenous Critical Incidents and remain professional while confronted with violent, aggressive actions.

TEST TEST TEST - Marine collision and missing boater on Lake Couchiching - EXERCISE

Stunt Driving/Street Racing has real world consequences that include: 6 demerit points $2,000 $10,000 fine Possible jail sentence (up to 6 months)... 7 day impoundment of vehicle 7 day driver licence suspension Possible further 2 year suspension upon conviction Insurance rate increase Young Drivers (age 16-24) are more likely to be speeding at time of a crash than other age groups. This #NTDSW2020, remember that Speed Is No Game!

WANTED: Jimmy NGUYEN, 29 yr old male wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant. Known to frequent Toronto. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ROPE at 1-866-870-7673 or 911.

Drug traffickers arrested, OPP helicopter rescues injured hiker, and several fatal colisions this holiday weekend #OperationImpact

This International Day of Older Persons, ensure your loved ones properly dispose of unused/expired medication to avoid potential misuse and abuse. - Check your medicine cabinet and remove all unused/expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and natural health products. - Bring them to your local pharmacist for proper disposal. - DO NOT FLUSH medicines down the toilet or sink.

The finish line is in sight THIS SUNDAY is Guardians of the Flame Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario! Registration is $25 and includes a free dry-fit t-shirt. Individuals or groups who raise $250 officially draft one athlete to participate in the upcoming Special Olympic games. Learn more at guardiansendurance.com/half-marathon

Watch LIVE as we share details on a joint forces project across the GTA

Ontario’s estimated 1.9 million girls (age 0-24) make a difference in communities across the province and around the world. Happy International Day of the Girl!

Provincial update from across the Province - Q and Eh?

We all have something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving long weekend. From Canine-Jax and all of us at the OPP, have a safe and happy holiday.

Live Media conference from Peel Police will begin at 10am. OPP Deputy Commissioner DiMarco will be speaking along with York Regional Police, Toronto Police and Peel Regional Police

This Orange Shirt Day, we remember the lives lost due to Indian Residential Schools and reaffirm our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. Thousands of the Indigenous youth who attended Indian Residential Schools never returned home. And those who did survive suffered trauma from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. By educating Ontarians on this dark chapter of our history, we can ensure that it never happens again

Proud to partner with the NHL Alumni Association on our mental health campaign. No one is immune to mental health challenges, especially during COVID-19. On World Mental Health Day and every day, we want everyone to feel that they can open up and ask for support. By breaking the silence, we can put the stigma in the penalty box, where it belongs! ConnexOntario can provide supportive listening and help you access services in your community. Call 866-531-2600 or visit www.connexontario.ca.

When approaching a stopped school bus with its stop arm or overhead red lights flashing, you are required to stop. Failing to do so is dangerous and could cost you $400-$2,000. If the road has a median strip separating the directions of travel, traffic approaching from the front is not required to stop.

Congratulations to Class 484! Today marks the beginning of an exciting and rewarding career in community safety for 96 OPP and 4 First Nations Constables.

WANTED: Koua Steven YANG (44 y/o). Believed to frequent the Waterloo area. Any information regarding the whereabouts of Koua Steven YANG, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, the ROPE Squad Main Office at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE), or 9-1-1.

Retirement can be life changing, and also challenging. It can cause a sense of loneliness, especially during the COVID-19 health crisis, which can impact a person’s mental health. No one is immune During Mental Illness Awareness Week, it is important to remember to establish a support network and reach out to anyone who needs assistance. And if you need help, there are mental health resources available. ConnexOntario can provide supportive listening and access to services in your community. Call 866-531-2600 or visit www.connexontario.ca.

Through intelligence-led policing, OPP has dismantled significant illegal cannabis production networks. These large-scale, sophisticated illegal cannabis operations exploit Health Canada registrations and pose serious public safety risks. Photos and more: http://opp.ca/news/#/viewmediakit/5f8f2e04d8cda

One bad decision can affect you for the rest of your life when it comes to dangerous driving. In partnership with Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Operation Impact is a traffic safety initiative designed to remind drivers to share the road responsibly

1,163 lives lost due to opioid overdoses in Ontario as of September 2019. And behind each individual, there are friends, family and even children who will forever grieve their loss. The OPP have released the 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies report highlighting statistics, trends and impacts, what the OPP is doing to curb the impacts of substance use disorder, and how we’re holding drug traffickers accountable. Learn more: www.opp.ca/opioids

A Burlington OPP officer rescued an injured swan from the lanes of the #QEW this week, and we are pleased to report that the bird is expected to make a full recovery. It is currently at the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge. Officers considered charges for jay-walking. ^dh

Update from Wasaga Beach over the weekend and other significant investigations.

Do you know where Danick Miguel BOURGEOIS may be located? OPP are asking for your help locating the accused, who faces a Second Degree Murder charge. Do not approach BOURGEOIS directly if you see him. Call the OPP Tipline (toll-free) at 1-833-517-8477. Alternatively you can call your police service of jurisdiction or CrimeStoppers if you wish to remain anonymous.

With kids spending more time online, parents must take preventative measures to keep them safe and continuously monitor their online activity. Follow Canadian Centre for Child Protection for more safety yips or visit Cybertip.ca

Water temperatures are dropping and hypothermia can be a real threat. Make a smart choice and wear your PFD.

11kg of cocaine, 40,000 meth pills and 5 firearms are among items seized following 9-month OPP investigation called Project New Haven. OPP Organized Crime Enfor...cement Bureau was assisted by the other OPP units, as well as the Sûreté du Québec - page officielle. and Hamilton Police Service Canine Unit. 16 people were arrested October 15th at locations around the City of Ottawa and in Province of Quebec. They face a total of 138 charges. See more

OPP officers responded to an unlawful assembly in Wasaga Beach on Sept 25-27, 2020 and were subjected to assaults, taunts and a complete disregard for public safety.

WANTED: Nadder MOHAMED (26 y/o). Believed to frequent the Kingston, Toronto Thunder Bay areas. Any information regarding the whereabouts of Nadder MOHAMED, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, the ROPE Squad Main Office at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE), or 9-1-1.

$18 million lost to fraud and more tragedy this weekend across the Province

OPP responded to a massive unsanctioned gathering in Wasaga Beach Sept 25-27, 2020. Some of what we witnessed as seen from #OPPAviation

Unable to assemble in Ottawa as we have in year’s past, the OPP held a small gathering on September 18th to pay tribute to the Canadian Peace and Peace Officers Memorial, and to remember RCMP Constables Allan Poapst and Heidi Stevenson. With families of fallen OPP officers in attendance, the ceremony was a solemn reminder of the inherent risks that officers take each day to serve and protect their communities.

COVID-19, what you need to know. The OPP will be enforcing provisions of social gathering limits in efforts to limit transmission of COVID-19

New Off Road Vehicle laws in Ontario - who can drive on our roads and highways? Do you know them? Don't cut your life short for the love of the sport. Protect yourself - always wear a helmet.

This Franco-Ontarian Day, we celebrate over 400 years of history since French explorer Samuel de Champlain arrived on the shores of what is now called Georgian Bay in 1613. He was greeted by Chief Aenon of the Wendat (Huron), and spent the next 8 months with the Wendat and Anishinaabe guides mapping lands that would one day become Ontario.

6-year-old reported missing and his family suspected he was lost in the woods. Grey Bruce OPP, OPP Aviation, Canine and Emergency Response Team all worked together alongside South Bruce Peninsula and Saugeen First Nation Fire Services to locate the child in good health. Reuniting a missing child with their family is one of the highlights of an officer's career.

UPDATE: Suspect has been arrested. WANTED: Canada-Wide Warrant for Dillon NOBLE-ALBERTSON, 22 yrs old, 5'9", 181lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, several tattoos. Known to frequent Ottawa and Kingston area. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ROPE at 1-866-870-7673 if you have any information.

Additional Suspects Arrested in Brantford Homicides - Media Conference

$56 million in estimated losses as a result of a complex, international fraud. Victims believed that they would receive a royalty on purchases made via point of-sale debit terminals- only these terminals never actually existed. 515 victims are known to police at this time, but more are believed to have been affected by this scam. If you invested money into a business called Debit Direct, contact: [email protected]

Do you need a Criminal Record Check? Go to opp.ca/criminalrecordchecks to begin the process online

WANTED: Canada-Wide Warrant for Kenneth PEEVER, 45 yrs old, 5'11", 171lbs, shaved head, hazel eyes and numerous tattoos. Known to frequent Ottawa area. Call Crime Stopper at 1-800-222-8477 or ROPE at 1-866-870-7673 if you have any information.