Prince Edward OPP reports – 2025
Two face charges related to threats made to a school
Two young people are facing charges following an investigation regarding threats made to a school in Prince Edward County.
On Wednesday, April 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Prince Edward OPP received information of threats directed toward a local school (not named) in the County. With assistance from Prince Edward County Crime Unit and the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), two search warrants were conducted at two locations within Prince Edward County.
As a result of the investigation, two young people have been charged with uttering threats. Both accused were held for bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice on.
OPP reminds the community to promptly report any threats or suspicious behavior related to school safety. Reporting these incidents allows for immediate investigation and helps maintain a secure learning environment.
Spring and fall thefts may be related
Prince Edward OPP is investigating a theft that occurred in Picton which they may believe related to another theft.
On April 21, at approximately 12 p.m., officers received information about a theft that had occurred at a commercial facility on McDonald Drive in Picton. The complainant advised that unknown suspects had gained entry to the property and stole various tools and copper wire from the location. It is believed the theft occurred sometime between April 20 and April 21, 2025.
Through investigation it is believed that this theft is related to a similar occurrence that took place at the same location in September of 2024.
People with any information that may be relevant, dash camera footage, or information that may have recorded vehicles or pedestrians in the area, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you have any information and wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.
Off-duty officer observed incident
Prince Edward OPP have charged an individual following a traffic stop April 10, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., after an off-duty officer observed a driver who was known to be on conditions not to occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle.
As a result a 41-year-old from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with Failure to comply with a release order and Drive while under suspension – two counts
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 30. The vehicle was impounded for seven days.
RIDE results in charges
Prince Edward OPP officers conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at approximately 2:15 a.m. on April 9 arrested and transported a driver to the detachment for further testing.
A 19-year-old from Prince Edward County has been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on April 30. Their driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
Drug charge
Prince Edward OPP charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.
On April 1, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 10. As a result, a 44-year-old from Kingston was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule one substance – methamphetamine.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23.
Additional charges in fraud investigation
A 65-year-old Prince Edward County resident faces additional charges in an ongoing fraud investigation.
Prince Edward OPP report an additional victim has come forward, leading to additional charges in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation.
Officers laid charges in July of last year in connection with a lengthy fraud investigation looking into offences dating back several years, with numerous victims. The losses are estimated to be over approximately $500,000.
The additional additional offence charges are Fraud over $5000 and Theft over $5000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on April 9.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information surrounding these incidents is being urged to contact Prince Edward County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Traffic stop results in charges
On Saturday, March 29 at approximately 2:15 a.m., Prince Edward OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 62. The investigation resulted in the driver being arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
A 20-year-old from Belleville, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and Mischief.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1.
Person charged with sexual offences
The Ontario Provincial Police Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, and members of the Prince Edward County Detachment, have arrested and charged an individual with multiple sex-related offences.
On Wednesday, March 19, at approximately 6 a.m., a search warrant was executed on County Road 10 in Prince Edward County.
A 72-year-old from Prince Edward County was arrested and charged with:
Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – three counts
Sexual interference – three counts
Make sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years of age – three counts
Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age – four counts
Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age – three counts
The individual was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16. The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victims.
RIDE results in charges
A Monday night RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program by Prince Edward OPP resulted in one driver being arrested.
Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at County Road 3 at 10:30 p.m. on March 17. Officers conducted a test on one driver with a screening device and as a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
A 72-year-old from Prince Edward County has been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on April 2. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
Drug charges follow RIDE stop
An early morning Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program saw Prince Edward OPP charge and arrest two individuals.
Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at County Road 3 at 1 a.m. on March 13. Officers observed a vehicle attempt to avoid the stop. As a result, two individuals were arrested, and officers seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, other items typically associated with drug use and trafficking, and approximately $1,600 in cash.
A 20-year-old from Trenton was charged with Possession of a schedule one substance; Possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking and Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available.
A 23-year-old from Quinte West was charged with Possession of a schedule one substance; and Possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 2.
Traffic stop leads to impaired driving charge
A traffic stop has resulted in a driver being charged.
On March 10 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Prince Edward OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 49. Further investigation led to a screening device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, a 29-year-old from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with: Operation while impaired – alcohol; Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus); Driving while under suspension – three counts and Driving with improper headlights
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 2. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
Impaired driver charge
A vehicle discovered in ditch has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.
On March 9 at approximately 12 a.m., Prince Edward OPP were dispatched to an incident on Taft Road. Further investigation led to a screening device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, a 44-year-old from Caledon was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 26th. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
Incident results in charges
A single vehicle incident has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.
On Feb. 28, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Prince Edward OPP were dispatched to an incident on County Road 4 in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
Person charged with uttering threats
Prince Edward OPP have charged an individual following a domestic incident Sunday, March 2, at approximately 1:00 a.m., when officers responded to a domestic dispute on Highway 62.
A 32-year-old from Prince Edward County was charged with uttering threats. The name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday, March 26.
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault should contact the Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that respond 24/7 to all four Quinte Health hospitals.
For urgent treatment, please go to one of Quinte Health Emergency Departments or calling 613-969-7400, dialing 0, and asking for a DVSARP nurse to be paged.
Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington Counties is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced intimate partner violence. They can be reached at 613-771-1767 or toll free at 1-866-680-9972. Again, in an emergency call 9-1-1.
Two arrested for trafficking
On Feb. 14 the OPP reported the East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged two individuals with drug trafficking.
On Thursday, Jan. 30 at approximately 1 a.m., with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Reichswald Court in Picton. As a result, two individuals were arrested, and officers seized suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl and items typically associated with drug trafficking.
A 27-year-old and a 26-year-old, both from Prince Edward County, were each charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19.
Search warrant results in charge
On Feb. 14, the OPP reported the East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged an individual after a search warrant was executed.
On Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., with the assistance of the East Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Disraeli Street in Picton. As a result, one individual was arrested, and officers seized a quantity of Canadian currency and two cellphones.
A 36-year-old from Toronto was charged with possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on Feb. 26.
Late night RIDE results in charges
A Tuesday late-night RIDE program by members of the Prince Edward County OPP resulted in one driver being arrested.
Officers were conducting a RIDE program on County Road 10 at County Road 22 at 3 a.m. Feb. 12. During the RIDE, officers conducted a screening test on a driver and as a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
A 45-year-old from Prince Edward County has been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol; Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton March 5. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
A traffic complaint has resulted in a driver being charged
On Feb. 9 at approximately 12 p.m., Prince Edward OPP responded to a call about a possible impaired driver on Gardenville Road. Further investigation led to a screening device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, a age 46-year-old from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Fail or refusal to comply with demand.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Feb. 26. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
A vehicle discovered in ditch has resulted in a driver being charged
On Feb. 3 at approximately 7 p.m., Prince Edward OPP were patrolling County Road 22 when they discovered a vehicle several meters off the shoulder of the roadway. Further investigation led to a screening device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, a 55-year-old from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Feb. 19. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
Charges at traffic stop
Prince Edward OPP charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.
On Jan. 31 at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 49. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old from Belleville, was arrested and charged with Failure or refusal to comply with demand; Speeding and Possession of unmarked cigarettes
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Feb. 19. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
Arrest warrant issued for second person following restaurant break-in
The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested one person and is searching for another, following report of a Picton restaurant break-in.
The incident was reported Tuesday, Feb. 4 indicating someone had entered the business on Main Street sometime overnight and made-off with a large quantity of alcohol.
As a result of the investigation one individual has been arrested by members of the Street Crime Unit and Prince Edward County detachment, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit.
A 29-year-old from Picton, has been charged with Break and enter to commit an indictable offence and Theft under $5000.
This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 19.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 37-year-old from Prince Edward County, on charges of Break and enter to commit an indictable offence, Theft under $5000 and Fail to comply with a probation order.
Person charged in lottery fraud
Following a fraud investigation this week, Prince Edward OPP remind the public that you never have to pay to collect winnings from a legitimate lottery.
On Jan. 27, officers began a fraud investigation after it was reported an elderly person was potentially being duped into believing they had won the lottery.
As a result, a 56-year-old of Sutton West, Ontario man has been charged with Fraud over $5000, Possession of a weapon – two counts, Drive motor vehicle – no licence and Fail to have insurance card.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Prince Edward County on March 12.
“Fraudsters frequently target vulnerable individuals,” reminds Nicole Cordingley, PEC OPP Community Safety Officer. “To help prevent victimization, please share this information, especially with those who may be at risk.”
For more details, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you have lost money due to fraud, report it to police at 1-888-310-1122.
Break and enter arrest
Prince Edward OPP have arrested one person in connection with an early morning break and enter.
On Jan. 15, officers were investigating an unrelated matter which led them to the discovery of a break and enter at a business on Wellington Main Street in Prince Edward County. An individual was located inside the business and subsequently arrested.
A 41-year-old from Prince Edward County was charged with Theft under $5000, Break and enter, Mischief and Possession of a Schedule 1 substance.
The accused was released from custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Prince Edward County on Feb. 5.
Impaired driving charges follow traffic stop
Prince Edward OPP charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.
On Jan. 12 at approximately 2 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 8. Further investigation led to a screening device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, a 31-year-old from Prince Edward County was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Feb. 12. They also had their driver’s license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
Incident results in impaired driving charge
A single-vehicle incident has resulted in impaired driving charges.
On Jan. 5 at approximately 7:40 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to County Road 5 at Elmbrook Road.
As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old from Prince Edward County, was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Failure to comply with a breath demand
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Jan. 22. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
