Media Release
(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a missing 87-year-old deceased.
On August 21, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce OPP, with the assistance of OPP Aviation, OPP Marine Unit, OPP Canine, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Neyaashiinigmiing Police Service, located the missing female deceased.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, and no foul play is suspected.
The OPP would like to thank members of the public and media for their assistance during this matter, and no further details will be provided out of respect and privacy for the family.
The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Driver Charged With Impaired Following Collision
(WIARTON, ON) – A resident of Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation is facing impaired driving-related charges following a single-vehicle collision south of Wiarton.
On August 17, 2025, at approximately 7:22 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a white Ford Fusion travelling southbound on Highway 6 toward Wiarton. The vehicle was reportedly driving erratically, entering oncoming lanes and displaying inconsistent speeds. Officers located the vehicle in a ditch just south of Wiarton.
A 19-year-old, of Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:
·Operation while impaired- (80 plus) CC
·Operation while impaired- alcohol CC
·Dangerous operation CC
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 11, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
DRIVER CHARGED FOLLOWING INCIDENT AT RIDE PROGRAM
(SAUBLE BEACH, ON) – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 7:37 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere(R.I.D.E.) program at the intersection of Second Avenue North and Third Avenue North in Sauble Beach.
During the initiative, officers encountered a white BMW enter the RIDE check. Following an interaction with the lone driver, the vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed, narrowly missing a uniformed officer.
Police initiated a follow-up investigation and later located the suspect and vehicle at a nearby residence.
A 59-year-old, of Sauble Beach, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Flight from Peace Officer
· Dangerous Operation
· Resist Peace Officer
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 11, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
