(ALLISTON, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Intelligence Unit and the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), have arrested an individual in connection with a series of distraction thefts in the Nottawasaga and surrounding areas. On June 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Alliston, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Pimentel GONZALES, 40, of Alliston, was arrested and charged with: • Theft of credit card • Possession, use, or trafficking of a stolen or forged credit card • Possession of property obtained by crime • Laundering proceeds of crime • Fraud under $5,000 • Fail to comply with probation order The OPP is reminding the public to remain vigilant as organized crime groups continue to target individuals at ATMs and retail points-of-sale. These distraction thefts typically involve two or more suspects who observe victims entering their PIN codes, then use distraction techniques to steal their banking cards. The OPP urges all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety and to shield their PIN when using ATMs or payment terminals. If you suspect suspicious activity, report it immediately to police. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a distraction theft, or anyone who has information regarding these thefts, is encouraged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Source: OPP
Date: Mon Jun 9 10:51:19 MST 2025

(MEAFORD, ON) – Two people have been charged in connection with a break-in at a business in Meaford.



On Friday June 6th, 2025, at approximately 12:47 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an alarm call at a business located on Highway 6-10.

Uniform members, with the assistance of the OPP Canine Unit, took two individuals into custody without incident.

Garrett DONOVAN-COTURE, 35-years-old from Owen Sound, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

· Obstruct Peace Officer

· Failure to Comply with Release Order

· Break and Enter

· Possession of Break In Instruments

· Mischief Under $5,000

D’angelo MCWATCH, 28-years-old from Owen Sound, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

· Failure to Comply with Prohibition Order (x2)

· Break and Enter a Place

· Mischief Under $5,000

· Obstruct Peace Officer

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 10, 2025.

If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Grey County OPP at 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.