NetNewsLedger Dryden Crime Update: Weekly OPP Report for March 31–April 6
DRYDEN, ON – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 300 occurrences between Monday, March 31 and Sunday, April 6, 2025, highlighting a busy week for police across the region. Officers dealt with everything from traffic violations to wellness checks, mental health calls, and several Criminal Code infractions.
Top Categories of Calls for Service
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Community Engagement & Patrols:
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Community services: 53
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Property checks: 36
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Police observations: 8
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Traffic-Related Incidents & Enforcement:
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eTickets (Vehicle): 45
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Traffic complaints: 30
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R.I.D.E. programs: 8
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Motor vehicle collisions: 9
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Traffic hazards (debris, pedestrian, animal): 7
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Public Safety & Support Calls:
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Mental Health Act: 8
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Attempt or threat of suicide: 6
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Ambulance assistance: 5
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Person well-being checks: 5
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Domestic disputes: 4
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Unwanted persons: 4
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Noise complaints: 4
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Criminal Code and Investigations:
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Bail violations: 8
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Warrants: 3
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Assaults: 2
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Drug offences, weapons, shoplifting, cyberbullying, and stolen vehicle: 1 each
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Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images: 1
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In total, 26 charges were laid under the Criminal Code, and 67 under the Highway Traffic Act during this reporting period.
Online Reporting for Minor Incidents Still Encouraged
The OPP continues to promote the Citizen Self Reporting (CSR) system for non-urgent, minor incidents. This online platform allows citizens to report certain crimes from the convenience of a computer or mobile device — no officer dispatch required.
Eligible incident types include:
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Theft under $5,000
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Mischief/damage to property or vehicles under $5,000
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Theft from vehicles
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Lost or missing property
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Stolen license plates
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Driving complaints
Residents are encouraged to use the tool when appropriate to help keep front-line officers available for higher-priority calls.
Visit opp.ca to access the reporting system.
