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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 22April2024

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 164 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven person was arrested and six on outstanding warrants.

Man Arrested for Mischief CK24017667

At 8:46 a.m., police located the man on Grand Avenue East in Chatham. The officer confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant resulting from an October 2023 mischief investigation.

The 48-year-old Chatham man was arrested and released with a future court date of May 27, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: break and enter and mischief.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24017687

At 11:18 a.m., police located the man on Wellington Street in Chatham. The officer confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court in relation to a February 2023 theft investigation.

The 41-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing. He is currently facing the following charges: two counts of failing to attend court, two counts of theft and two counts of possession of stolen property.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24017711

At 1:54 p.m., police located the man on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg. The officer confirmed the man was wanted on outstanding warrants for an August 2023 fraud investigation and failing to attend court in relation to an October 2020 sexual assault investigation. The man was also wanted by the Ontario Provincial Police.

The 52-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was released to the OPP with conditions and a future court date of May 27, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: sexual assault, unlawful in a dwelling, break and enter and fraud.

Woman Arrested for Theft CK24017738

At 5:19 p.m., police responded to a business on Wellington Street in Chatham for a theft investigation.

A woman entered the store, removed items from the shelves and exited without paying for the items. She was located a short distance away.

The 43-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was arrested and released with a future court date. She is currently facing the following charges: theft and possession of stolen property. She was trespassed from the business.

Man and Woman Arrested for Fraud CK24017749

At 5:58 p.m., the man and the woman attended Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and turned themselves in to the police.

The man and the woman were wanted in a March 21, 2024, fraud investigation that occurred in Orford Township. They were arrested and released with conditions and a future court date of May 27, 2024.

The 19-year-old Watford woman is charged with theft, possession of stolen property, 22 counts of uttering forged documents, and 22 counts of fraud under $5000.

The 23-year-old Watford man is charged with theft, possession of stolen property, 27 counts of uttering forged documents, and 27 counts of fraud under $5000.

Woman Arrested for Bail Violations CK24017803

On April 22, 2024, at 12:13 a.m., police located the woman on Murray Street in Chatham. The officer confirmed she was wanted on an outstanding warrant for bail violations.

The 47-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested and released with a future court date of May 27, 2024. She is currently facing the following charges: failing to comply with an appearance notice, two counts of failing to comply with a release order.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Weekend Update

Arrest after assault by stranger

A Guelph man was arrested after another man was kicked in the back by a stranger while out for a morning walk.

Approximately 9 a.m. Saturday a man in his 50s was walking near Eramosa Road and King Street when he saw a younger man walking the other way. As they passed, the younger man drove his shoulder into the victim, causing him to fall against a railing.

They exchanged a few words and continued on their way, but the suspect turned and ran at the victim, kicking him in the back and causing him to fall down. The victim sustained injuries including scrapes and soreness in his back and hips but declined medical attention.

A short time later, officers were called to a business in the area for a shoplifting report and identified the assault suspect based on descriptions provided by the victim and witnesses.

A 25-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault and theft under $5,000. He will appear in court June 7.

Wire, motors stolen in break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after wire and motors were stolen during a break and enter.

The break-in was reported Friday afternoon. Approximately 3:30 a.m. April 17, suspects arrived at the business near Watson Road South and Airpark Place in a white van. They attended the rear of the business before breaking into a storage container.

Approximately $1,000 worth of copper wire and several electric motors valued at $200 each were stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Former co-worker choked

A Guelph man was arrested after a former co-worker was choked at work Friday morning.

Just after 10 a.m. the female victim was working at a business in the west end when a former co-worker attended and the pair became involved in a verbal dispute. The victim was grabbed by the throat and pushed against a table, temporarily being unable to breathe.

She reported pain in her throat and torso but did not seek medical attention.

Saturday morning the suspect was located and arrested. A 23-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault causing bodily harm. He will appear in court May 31.

Hyundai and tools stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Hyundai sedan – and the approximately $1,000 in tools inside – were stolen Friday evening.

Shortly after 9 p.m. the owner of a black 2015 Hyundai Sonata reported he had parked his car near Willow Road and Dawson Road approximately 45 minutes earlier and when he came back the car was missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Special Constable Thomas Randell at 519-824-1212, ext. 7194, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Three impaired arrests on weekend

Three motorists face impaired driving charges following separate incidents over the weekend.

Just after 11 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a parking lot on Kortright Road West for a report of a female sleeping in a running vehicle for the past two hours. Officers arrived and found a woman sleeping in the driver’s seat.

Officers woke her and noted a glass pipe under the driver’s seat. Quantities of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine were located in the driver’s purse. The woman had difficulty staying awake during the interaction with officers and was transported to the police station, where an officer trained in drug evaluation determined her ability to operate a vehicle was impaired.

A 27-year-old Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving and two counts of possessing a controlled substance.

Approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, police were called for a collision at Victoria Road North and Eramosa Road. One of the drivers reported he had been rear-ended and he believed the other driver was impaired.

Officers arrived and spoke to the male, who has a strong odour of alcohol on his breath and other signs of impairment. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where testing confirmed he had more than three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 48-year-old St. Clements man is charged with impaired driving.

Just  before 8 p.m. Sunday, police were notified of a possible impaired driver leaving an address on Woolwich Street. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop a short time later. While speaking to a male officers noted a strong odour of alcohol on his breath and that he had urinated himself.

He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 48-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and driving while suspended.

Each of the accused had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days. They were all released with upcoming court dates.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 597

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers over the weekend with impaired driving.

On April 19, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to attend a commercial parking lot on Wellington Street near Monck Road in Bracebridge after a vehicle was seen scraping along another vehicle in an apparent attempt to park. Officers attended and subsequently arrested and charged 19-year-old Shane HOULE of Port Carling, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 14, 2024 to answer to his charges.

On April 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a driver’s well-being after they pulled into a service centre on Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst. Officers arrived and arrested and charged 41-year-old Kendra HISSON of New Tecumseth, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 28, 2024 to answer to her charges.

Information from concerned and attentive members of the public is key in efforts to take impaired drivers off the road and create safer driving conditions for everyone. The consequences for impaired driving in the province of Ontario, beyond the criminal charge, includes a 90 day drivers license suspension and a 7 day vehicle impound.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Repeat Offender Arrested Near Wingham

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kenilworth resident with Prohibited Driving offences, along with other charges following a traffic stop on April 4th, 2024. 

On Thursday, April 4th, just after 12:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a suspected prohibited driver on Amberley Road, just outside of Wingham, in the Township of North Huron.  

The investigating officer confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The accused was further found to be violating a term of his probation along with two separate driving suspensions.

Wayne FERRIS, 34 years of age from Kenilworth has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited – (two counts),

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was additionally charged with two counts of Driving while under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and now has a court appearance scheduled for May 13th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Smiths Falls

Gregory BRADFORD Was Arrested

(SMITHS FALLS, ON) – A Smiths Falls resident faces charges after incidents including threats and vandalism.

The Smiths Falls Police Service requested assistance April 19, 2024, from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual had made threats against two members of the police service and committed multiple acts of vandalism in the form of graffiti.

Members of the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit and Lanark OPP Crime Unit began an investigation which resulted in an arrest warrant being issued. On April 20, 2024, officers, assisted by members of the OPP ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) Squad made an arrest in Ottawa.

 Gregory BRADFORD, age 28, has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Criminal harassment
  • Intimidation of a justice system participant
  • Mischief under $5000 – four counts

The accused remains in custody. The bail hearing is scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 23, 2024.

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Martin NDUNG’U Was Arrested

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver has been charged with impaired after being stopped due to their erratic driving. 

On April 15, 2024, just shortly after 8:30pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was patrolling westbound on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township when they observed a vehicle ahead swerve nearly striking a transport that was directly beside it. The officer activated that emergency lighting on their cruiser to conduct a traffic stop and after a short period of time, the vehicle pulled to the shoulder. The officer approached the diver and after a short conversation, read them the Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of their breath and as a result was arrested. Upon arrest, containers of alcohol were found to be within reach of the driver.

Martin NDUNG’U (age 47) of East York, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Unsafe Move – lane or shoulder

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

·      Fail to stop – nearest edge of roadway – for emergency vehicle

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on May 28, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LENNOX & ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two other drivers with impaired driving, bringing the total to five impaired drivers charged over the weekend.

On April 21, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP responded to a call of a single vehicle collision with a lone male occupant on Beechwood Road by Drive In Road. When police arrived Paramedic Services was already on scene. The male was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. The male suffered minor injuries from the collision. Police arrested the male at the hospital for impaired driving. The male became violent and assaulted police.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Thomas MARK, age 66, of Napanee, with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault a peace officer – three counts

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on May 7, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On April 22, 2024, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers from the L&A County OPP responded to a call of an unwanted female in a residence who was being assaultive. Police attended and located the female in a vehicle outside of the residence. Police arrested the female for impaired driving and assault

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Skylar LAPPAN, age 25, of Loyalist, with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on May 14, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

William HARRIS Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a shoplifting incident.

At approximately 12:41 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft at an address on Queensway East in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual entered a business, concealed a quantity of alcohol on their person, and attempted to leave without paying.

The responding officers located the individual inside the premises and took them into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 56-year-old William HARRIS of Oxford County:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Matthew MACLEAN Was Arrested

(WARWICK, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation as a result of traffic stop.

On April 20, 2024, at 11:29 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling on Quaker Road in Warwick Township, performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Matthew MACLEAN, a 25-year-old of Thedford, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 28, 2024.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Enniskillen OPP Police Press Releases

Elijah NOLAN Was Arrested

(ENNISKILLEN, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation as a result of traffic stop.

On April 20, 2024, at 1:49 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling on Mandaumin Road in Enniskillen Township, observed a suspicious vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Elijah NOLAN, an 18-year-old of Wyoming, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 14, 2024.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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