Wingham Free Press
(ORILLIA, ON) – Two separate traffic stops have resulted in vehicle impoundments in one evening after investigations completed by officers of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). On March 9, 2026, just before 8:40 pm, an officer was conducting proactive patrols along Highway 11 Southbound in Oro-Medonte Township when they observed a vehicle […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – An individual has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in relation to a threat made against the Premier of Ontario. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the OPP Protective Services Section (PSS) began an investigation into a threat made against Premier Doug Ford. As a result of the investigation, Lucas BAUER, 25 […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding has led to impaired related charges laid by members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). On Mar 05, 2026, at 12:14 am, officers from the Orillia OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Colborne St E, in the City […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – A proactive traffic stop conducted by a member of the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the arrest of three individuals for Criminal and Drug related offences, as well as a seizure of suspected drugs. On March 3, 2026, just after 12:30 am, an officer was patrolling in the area of […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged two individuals during separate theft from motor vehicle investigations after early morning calls for service. On February 22, 2026, just after 2:30 am, members of the Orillia OPP responded to a call for service of a party going through […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one individual with Robbery and other Criminal Offences after an early morning call for service. On February 21, 2026, at around 1:20 am, members from the Orillia OPP responded to a call for service of an unwanted person at […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one individual after a months long investigation into stolen property. On January 2, 2026, Orillia OPP members responded to a report of a theft occurrence at Horseshoe Valley Ski Resort in Oro-Medonte Township. Officers from the detachment attended to conduct the investigation, […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is alerting residents across the region to an emerging scam trend involving suspects who pose as police officers to defraud victims of substantial amounts of money. In recent reports, fraudsters have contacted victims by phone while claiming to be members of the OPP. In each case, the suspect […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driver examinations in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area. In January 2024, at the request of the Ministry of Transportation, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) began an investigation into suspected irregularities in the driver […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged one individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, police began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the City of Orillia. As a result of this investigation, Chris BRONSON, […]