On July 18, 2026, around 3:40 p.m. officers responded to the woman’s initial call and advised her that the matter would be investigated.

Over a roughly six-hour period starting around 9:30 p.m., the accused contacted Barrie Police via 911 seven times and the non-emergency number 24 times regarding the same matter. During the repeated calls, she became verbally abusive with Communications staff.

The excessive calls resulted in a public mischief charge for the 38-year-old woman from Barrie.

Calling 911 or the non-emergency line repeatedly will not move an investigation forward. It can, however, tie up resources necessary for a genuine emergency.

If you have an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you need police assistance, but there is no immediate threat, call 705-725-7025. If you have already reported the matter, please allow time for officers to respond and investigate the matter.

More information on when to contact 911 or the non-emergency line is available on the BPS website: https://www.barriepolice.ca/when-to-call-9-1-1/

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On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 6:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Kirkfield Road, Dalton Township. It was reported that an unwanted guest had attended the residence and was refusing to leave. Officers attended and located the individual. Through investigation, impaired driving charges were laid against the unwanted guest.

Kelly Sedore, 62-year-old of Ramara Township, was charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. As a result of the charge, the driver received an immediate 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a tow operator and held at an authorized impound facility in accordance with provincial impaired driving legislation.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

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On July 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., members of the Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team were conducting commercial motor vehicle enforcement at the Gravenhurst Truck Inspection Station on Highway 11 South when an officer noticed a vehicle stopped nearby, alongside Highway 11 South in a concerning manner. The officer conducted an investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 46-year-old James Ball of Barrie, ON with Impaired Driving – Over 80 and Operation while Prohibited. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 8, 2026 to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving has a significant impact on the safety of Muskoka roads, if you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call police. The consequences for driving while impaired are significant and include an immediate 90-day drivers licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.

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On July 19, 2026 at 1:40 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded from a concern from a member of the public about the condition of two drivers who were travelling on Muskoka Road 169 in Muskoka Lakes Township. Officers located the two vehicles near Moon River Road, conducted a traffic stop of both vehicles and subsequently arrested and charged 26-year-old Alexander Toth of Gravenhurst, with Impaired Driving and Over. Police have also charged 26-year-old Thomas Cote of Oakville, ON, with Impaired Driving – Over 80.

Both accused parties will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 1, 2026 to answer to their charges.

Impaired driving has a significant impact on the safety of Muskoka roads, if you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call police. The consequences for driving while impaired are significant and include an immediate 90-day drivers licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.

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On July 19, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Riverside Drive in the Town of Thessalon.

At approximately 12:50 a.m., officers observed a white pickup truck parked partially on the sidewalk and partially on the roadway. While speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed alcohol, resulting in the driver being arrested.

A search of the pickup truck located and seized one open can of beer and three empty beer cans. The vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

Ethan Buhlman, 24-years-old, from Bracebridge was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 3, 2026.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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On Friday July 17, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Huntsville OPP received reports of a single motor vehicle that collided with the guard rail on Highway 11 Northbound at the exit for Highway 60.

The sole occupant was able to exit the vehicle before it caught on fire.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was assessed by ambulance. Huntsville Fire Department attended the scene, and there were lane closures while the fire was extinguished and debris was cleared from the highway.

The OPP reminds motorists to remain vigilant, avoid distractions while driving, and always drive according to road and traffic conditions.

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The joint operation brought together members of the OPP, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with a shared goal of improving road safety and identifying unsafe commercial motor vehicles entering Ontario. During the three-day blitz, 293 commercial vehicles were stopped and inspected after clearing customs at the border. All drivers were subjected to Mandatory Alcohol Screening, and all were found to be compliant.

Enforcement officers conducted nine Level 1 inspections, 67 Level 2 inspections, and 12 Level 3 inspections. The operation resulted in the identification of 23 out-of-service defects, the removal of four plated vehicles from service, and the issuance of 44 Provincial Offence Notices for violations including major defects, false logs, hours-of-service infractions, dangerous goods violations, careless driving, distracted driving, and other Highway Traffic Act offences.

In addition to enforcement activities, the operation provided valuable Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and Commercial Vehicle Driver Enforcement Program (CDEP) mentoring opportunities for participating officers.

Following the conclusion of the initiative, Southern Georgian Bay member, P/C Rolph was called back to the border to assist CBSA with an additional investigation. The subsequent inspection led to further enforcement action, including provincial offence notices and a Part III summons. Both the tractor and trailer involved were placed out of service due to significant safety defects.

The success of the operation was recognized by Ministry of Transportation officials, who highlighted the importance of collaboration among enforcement partners in removing unsafe vehicles and drivers from Ontario roads and strengthening relationships between agencies committed to public safety.

“Operations like these demonstrate the value of collaboration and the strength that comes from combining expertise and resources to keep our roadways safe,” said Ministry of Transportation representatives following the initiative.

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP commends officers for their dedication to traffic safety and professionalism while representing the detachment during this significant enforcement initiative. The relationships established through the operation will also support future commercial vehicle enforcement efforts within the Southern Georgian Bay region.

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On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a boater who had fallen overboard and failed to resurface.

The individual, a 63-year-old male from Markham, was later recovered by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP Marine Unit assisted Bracebridge OPP with the response effort.

The investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols on Highway 94 when they observed a vehicle weaving within its lane and crossing the centre line.

Officers conducted a traffic stop and, while speaking with the driver, observed signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP Detachment for further testing. During a search incident to arrest, officers located open alcohol and cannabis within the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Paul Augustine, 63 years old from Bracebridge has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

·        Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 1, 2026. In addition, the driver received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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On July 12, 2026 at 6:20 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a stolen boat that had occurred sometime between Friday, July 10 and early Sunday morning, July 12, 2026. The boat, a black 24′ 2023 Sea Ray valued at approximately $100,000, had been docked at Dock E at the Gravenhurst Wharf located at 165 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst. The boat was taken away on a trailer that was also stolen from the Gravenhurst Wharf. The boat and trailer were recovered, abandoned, on Sedore Road in Gravenhurst after apparent issues arose with the trailer. Information from members of the public indicates that the boat and trailer had been on Sedore Road since the very early morning hours of July 12.

The police investigation also revealed that a second boat, a 2023 Dayliner VR5, had been tampered with, possibly with the intention of stealing it, at Dock D at the Gravenhurst Wharf.

Police are asking anyone in the area of Steamship Bay Road, North Muldrew Lake Road, James Street and Muskoka Road to check any surveillance cameras for images of the stolen boat, in particular during the overnight to early morning hours of July 11/12, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Incident number E260990992.

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