The officer stopped a black Chevrolet Colorado on King Street, near Elizabeth Street and entered into a Highway Traffic Act investigation. Further interaction with the driver by the officer led to the seizure of approximately 30 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine, $3200 of Canadian currency along with an assortment of drug trafficking related paraphernalia after a search at the scene.

Charged is Brian Beausolfil 63 years of Midland with the following offences.

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And further with the following Provincial Offences Act charges

• Drive motor vehicle – No insurance
• Drive motor vehicle while under suspension

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the August 7, 2025. The involved vehicle was towed in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Anyone who may have information on drug related activity and wants to make a difference in making our communities safer is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online

The post OPP ALPR Led Investigation Leads To Drug Trafficking Charge For Midland Area Resident appeared first on Muskoka411.

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Orillia OPP received a call from a concerned neighbor reporting a strong smell coming from a near by residence. Upon arriving on scene police observed an extensive amount of pet food outside the residence. After several negative attempts to contact anyone, police were forced to make entry. Once access was gained police were unable to make full entry into the residence and requested Orillia Fire to attend with Hazmat suits. After further investigation Animal Welfare was contacted to assist with the removal of several animals in distress in need of medical attention.

Investigation is ongoing with the assistance from the Animal Welfare Services.

If you have any concerns with animals you can contact Animal Services 2-833-9-ANIMAL

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you were in the area around the mentioned time and may have dashcam footage or any information about this incident, please contact the OPP’s non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

The post Animal Complaint Investigated In Orillia After Strong Smell From A Residence appeared first on Muskoka411.

On May 2, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the town on Gravenhurst and observed a vehicle on Phillip Street commit a traffic infraction. The officer followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop nearby and subsequently arrested and charged 62-year-old David Horton of Oakville, ON with Operation While Impaired – Over 80 and Careless Driving.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 27, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Bracebridge OPP has charged 37 drivers to date in 2025 as impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of Muskoka roads. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.

The post OPP Find Impaired Driver On Phillip Street In Gravenhurst appeared first on Muskoka411.

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m., Orlllia OPP and Orillia Fire responded to a call for a motor vehicle collision in front of a Monarch Drive business. Police were advised that the vehicle had sustained extensive damage and was on fire. With assistance from an off-duty officer the driver a white pickup truck was detained until Orillia OPP arrived on scene. After further investigation police determined the driver was impaired and was arrested.

As a result of this investigation, Nicholas Kloc, 29-year-old of Ramara Township has been charged with:

• ·      Dangerous Operation
• ·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The post Arrest Made For Impaired Driving After Parking Lot Collision In Orillia appeared first on Muskoka411.

Officers detected an odour of alcohol. Officers issued an Approved Screening Device Demand (roadside breath testing) but driver flat out refused.

As a result of the investigation, Roberta Orban, 73 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 13, 2025.

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension.

The post Wide Turn And No Lights Leads To Impaired Charges For Huntsville Resident appeared first on Muskoka411.

On April 4, 2025, just after 1:30 pm, a sharp-eyed member of the Central Region Time Team conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles travelling together northbound on Highway 400. The officer noted the vehicles travelling at a rate of 174 km per hour in a posted 100 km per hour zone.

As a result, two 19-year-olds from Sudbury both face charges for:

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, and

·      Speeding 50+ km/h over posted speed limit.

Both drivers received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicles were impounded for 14 days. Both accused drivers are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The post OPP Charge Two With Stunt Driving In One Traffic Stop On Hwy. 400 In Oro-Medonte appeared first on Muskoka411.

On March 14, 2025, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team of the OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 69, Magnetawan First Nation.

The vehicle was travelling at a speed of 124 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 90 km/h zone. During the investigation, police located and seized about 50,000 of unmarked cigarettes from the vehicle.

A 69-year-old person, from Thessalon, was charged with:

• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
• Purchase unmarked cigarettes for sale
• Possess unmarked cigarettes

The driver was issued a Provincial Summons and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 15, 2025, in Parry Sound.

The post OPP Seize About 50,000 Unmarked Cigarettes From A Vehicle On Hwy. 69 appeared first on Muskoka411.

In November of 2024, Orillia CSCU began investigating an individual who was allegedly trafficking drugs and in possession of a firearm. With assistance from Muskoka CSCU police were able to utilize investigative techniques and confirm the information.

On January 15^th, 2025, satisfied with the information gathered, the Orillia CSCU with assistance from Collingwood CSCU and the Orillia Community Mobilization unit executed a search warrant at a Young St. address in Mactier. One person was arrested and safely brought into police custody

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized

Glock 19x handgun (loaded)

9mm ammunition

.223 ammunition

Crossbows (3) and bolts

624 grams – Cocaine

220 grams – Cannabis Marihuana

32 tabs – LSD

$6250 Canadian Currency

Money Counter

Kyle Matts, 35-year-old of Georgian Bay Township, has been held for a bail hearing and charged with:

Possession of prohibited device and unauthorization possession of a weapon X2

Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm

Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

Possession of firearm of ammunition contrary to Prohibition order X 10

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – LSD

Possession of illicit Cannabis for the purpose of selling

Trafficking in a schedule 1 substance.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

The post Search Warrant In MacTier Leads To Several Charges appeared first on Muskoka411.

Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc., and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada and the U.S. – incidents which seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people each year. The event is held annually during Rail Safety Week from September 23 to 29, 2024.

The OPP is participating in Operation Clear Track this year to promote rail safety by having conversations and sharing tips with drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. These tips include:

• Stay at a safe distance from trains and off railway property and tracks
• Don’t use train tracks as a shortcut
• Always obey railway signs and signals

For more information about Operation Clear Track, Rail Safety Week and other rail-safety initiatives and tips, please visit: www.operationlifesaver.ca.

OPP Central Region Detachments:

Bracebridge, Caledon, City of Kawartha Lakes, Collingwood, Dufferin County, Haliburton Highlands, Huntsville, Huronia West, Northumberland County, Northumberland County (Campbellford), Northumberland County (Brighton), Nottawasaga, Orillia, Orillia (Barrie), Peterborough County, Southern Georgian Bay, Southern Georgian Bay (Midland)

The post Local OPP Joining Fores For Rail Safety Week From Sept. 23-29, 2024 appeared first on Muskoka411.

On September 16, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., the complainant was driving and turned onto McKay Street from Bobcaygeon Road when they encountered an individual waving their arms, prompting them to stop the vehicle. The individual claimed to need help and asked the complainant to exit the vehicle. At the same time, the complainant noticed a second individual attempting to open the rear passenger door. As a result, the complainant honked the horn and drove away.

The first individual is described as a male in his 30s, approximately 6 feet tall, clean-shaven, wearing all black, and a hat with a brewery logo.
The investigation is ongoing. If you’ve experienced a similar incident, police encourage you to come forward and report it.

The OPP is requesting that if anyone was in the area during the timeframe of the incident and saw anything suspicious or has any information, dash cam or surveillance footage that may assist investigators, to please call Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.khcrimestoppers.com.
Reference Number: E241241411

The post Suspicious Person In The Township Of Minden Hills appeared first on Muskoka411.