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(PICTON, ON) – A traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver has led to impaired driving charges in Prince Edward County. On October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Paul Street in Prince Edward County. Officers located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. Further investigation led to an approved screening device being administered. As a result of the investigation, Adrianna LAWLOR, age 33, from Metcalfe, was arrested and charged with: The accused was released from custody and… Read more: Adrianna LAWLOR – Drunk Driving

(KINGSTON, ON) -The investigations into two separate home invasions, one in Kingston and the other on Wolfe Island, are now a joint operation involving the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Kingston Police. On August 22, 2024, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Leeds County OPP officers responded to a home on Road 96 on Wolfe Island, where the residents reported that they had been assaulted by an unknown individual. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. On September 23, 2024, shortly before midnight, Kingston Police responded to a home invasion in the Frontenac Street and Brock Street area.… Read more: More Home Invasions

(NOTTAWASAGA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with multiple weapon and drug offences after executing search warrants. In August 2024, the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation. On October 3, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., search warrants were executed at three residents in Barrie, Essa Township, and Tay Township. The OPP Nottawasaga CSCU executed the warrants with assistance from members of the OPP Nottawasaga Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), Huronia West Detachment, Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment, Orillia Detachment, Southern Georgian Bay CSCU,… Read more: Weapon & Drug Bust

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP charge Guelph resident with several provincial and criminal driving offences. On October 3, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Unit was performing a traffic enforcement initiative and observed a suspicious vehicle at which time a traffic stop was initiated. As a result of the investigation, Kenneth MUNN, a 60-year-old resident of Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with: The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario… Read more: Kenneth MUNN Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County OPP charge Guelph resident with mischief. On October 3, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Gordon Street within the Town of Fergus for a report of a mischief complaint. As a result of the investigation, Abigail TURNER, a 29-year-old of Guelph, has been charged under the criminal code with: The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 08, 2024. The OPP can be reached anytime,… Read more: Abigail TURNER Was Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized a weapon after responding to a report of an impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach. On October 3, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Huronia West OPP received a report of an individual, who appeared to be intoxicated, leave a local store and drive along 45th Street South and Knox Road. Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle matching the complainant’s description. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was arrested. During the investigation, officers discovered… Read more: Nicholas CARRABS – Drinking & Driving

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into an investigation regarding multiple Break and Enters and Thefts which has resulted in an arrest. On Wednesday October 2, 2024, members of the Peterborough County OPP CSCU, assisted by the Peterborough Police Service (PPS), received information regarding a person believed to be involved in a string of Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred in both Peterborough County and Peterborough City. Officers attended a location in Peterborough City, identified the individual and arrested them.… Read more: Dillan FARNELL – Theft, Break & Enter, Etc.

(Orillia, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on October 3, 2024 after reports of an erratic driving complaint. On October 3, 2024 at approximately 6:20 pm, officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers were informed by a member of the public that a White Pickup truck was driving erratically on Highway 12 Southbound from the community of Brehcin. Shortly after, officers located the truck and arrested a male driver.  Benjamin WOLNOWSKI 48 years old of Minden Hills was charged with: Operation While… Read more: Benjamin WOLNOWSKI – Impaired Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop. On October 4, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a member of the Leamington OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Maskew Street, Municipality of Leamington after observing a Highway Traffic Act violation. As a result of the investigation, Jonhy ESCOBAR-FLORES a 39-year-old from Leamington has been charged with: ·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) A 90-day drivers licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the… Read more: Jonhy ESCOBAR-FLORES – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a collision in Waterford. At approximately 12:48 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 24 in Waterford, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported. After conducting a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident. Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Christopher YETMAN of Brantford, Ontario: The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 3:03 p.m. October 3, 2024 after the OPP Communications Centre received a 911 call from a community member was being confronted by an individual with an edged weapon who is also in possession of the callers wallet on Borsa Lane, Midland. The attending officer promptly located the suspect over on Bourgeois Lane and attempted to arrest the individual, who while being arrested, bit the officer and was subdued by assisting officers who removed an edged weapon from the arrested person. A quantity of property was located nearby belonging to the victim… Read more: Robyn Patricia COPEGOG – Armed Robbery

 (Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation related charges. On October 3, 2024, at about 9:50 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was proactively patrolling the area of Colborne St. E in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop having observed a motor vehicle driving aggressively. The resulting investigation led the officer to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested. As a result, Keghan LEPARD, 23-years-old, from Ramara has been charged… Read more: Keghan LEPARD Was Arrested

(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Officers from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual for arson, following a structure fire in the Town of Rainy River. On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at approximately 10:47 pm, officers were dispatched to a structure fire on River Avenue in the Town of Rainy River. Frontline patrol officers assisted, by a Scene of Crime Officer began an investigation into the fire, which resulted in the arrest of. Nicole-Marie BOS, 30 years old, from Rainy River Ontario, has been arrested and charged with the following offence: The… Read more: Nicole-Marie BOS – Arson

On October 2, 2024 at approximately 7:06 a.m. Southern Georgian Bay Detachment officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver behind the steering wheel of a white and black Mini Cooper in the Huronia Mall, Midland parking lot. The vehicle was stopped by dispatched officer at 7:07 a.m. and located the driver slumped over the steering wheel. The officer was able to awaken the driver who was known to officer and attempted to flee the scene once out of the car. An impaired driving investigation was commenced at the scene resulting in the seizure… Read more: Tyler SYLVESTER – Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual after a report of a theft from a local business in the Town of Huntsville. On September 30, 2024, officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment began an investigation into a reported theft. A local business reported an employee stole over $60,000 in construction materials. On October 2, 2024, the Huntsville OPP with assistance from the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) recovered the stolen property in Haliburton. As a result, Andy CLAYTON, a 62-years-old of Algonquin Highlands Township, was arrested and charged… Read more: Andy CLAYTON – Theft, Fraud

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after a collision in Arnprior. On September 29, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Arnprior officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Russett Drive in the Town of Arnprior. As a result of the investigation, Ryan Jonathan McNulty, age 39 of Arnprior was charged with: ·      Dangerous operation ·      Resist peace officer ·      Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm, three counts ·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs ·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand ·      Fail to surrender insurance ·      Fail to surrender permit for motor… Read more: Ryan Jonathan McNulty Was Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic complaint on September 14, 2024, in the Town of Goderich.  Just after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle after a traffic complaint was received by police. An observant driver became concerned about the driving of the vehicle ahead of them in traffic. The vehicle was observed travelling westbound on Huron Road in Central Huron, and eventually into Goderich where police conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke… Read more: Daniel BOURQUE-DEROCHIE – Impaired Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a complaint of a suspicious vehicle.      On October 2, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Huntsville OPP responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle near Muskoka Road 10 in the community of Port Sydney. Police attended and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  As a result Mark LOVEGROVE, 37, from the Town of Huntsville, was charged with: ·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and… Read more: Mark LOVEGROVE – Drunk Driving

(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth East Township resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on September 14, 2024, in Howick Twp.  Just after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle on Fordwich Line in Howick Twp. Police spoke to the driver and conducted a roadside screening device test, which resulted in a failure. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath… Read more: Nicole BAILLIE – Impaired Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop for speeding on September 13, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron.  Just after 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Huron Road in Central Huron. Police spoke to the driver and conducted a roadside screening device test, which resulted in a failure. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath… Read more: Tyler BERRY – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – On October 1, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Kimball Road, St. Clair Township, after observing a motor vehicle towing a trailer. Investigation revealed that the trailer was reported stolen out of the Municipality of Lakeshore on October 15, 2023. As a result of the investigation, Marc REGNIER, 48-year-old of Chatham-Kent has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences: The accused… Read more: Marc REGNIER – Drugs, Etc.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one male with numerous sex related offences. On September 30, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP detachment, Major Crime Unit received information regarding a historical sexual assault, sexual interference incident. Police were advised in June 2024, the accused party advised a group of younger female youths that he was 17 years old, provided alcohol and had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old female. Since the investigation began, additional victims have come forward. Police believe there could be further victims.   As a… Read more: Child Sexually Assaulted – Ty ARENDS Arrested

(Harrowsmith, ON) – A vehicle driving at an excessive speed was stopped by an officer, which resulted in charges laid for the driver being impaired. Just after 11:30 pm on October 2, 2024, a Frontenac detachment member tracked the vehicle travelling north on Road 38, near Murton Road at an excessive speed of One-hundred-fifty-three kilometres per hour, in a posted Eighty kilometre per hour zone. The officer stopped the vehicle and determined that the driver was impaired. He was arrested and taken back to the detachment for further breath testing. Jeffrey Laird, age 35, of Kingston was… Read more: Jeffrey Laird Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with failing to comply with their release order following an incident in the City of Dryden. On October 2, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m. officers responded to a call for service on Queen Street in the City of Dryden. As a result of the investigation, Justin GORDON, 32-year-old of Wabigoon Lake First Nation has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:   ·        Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court -three counts The accused has been held… Read more: Justin GORDON Was Arrested Again

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Accused arrested on outstanding warrants and while in custody more charges added. On October 1, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assist call on Beckett Boulevard in the City of Elliot Lake.  At approximately 8:00 p.m., police attended the residence and were met by an individual who was requesting a ride to southern Ontario.  Investigation determined the individual had outstanding warrants and was subsequently arrested. The accused was later transported to Blind River detachment and held for bail court. While in custody the accused took a blanket and… Read more: Stephen LAWRENCE – Assault, Mischief

(HORNEPAYNE, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm in Hornepayne. On October 1, 2024 at approximately 8:24 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call at a business on Becker Road. Witnesses reported an individual attending the business with a firearm. As a result of the investigation, John FORT, 45 years-of-age, of Hornepayne was arrested and charged with: The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody.

(PICTON, ON) – A traffic stop in Picton has led to drug related charges. On October 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment stopped a motorist on Hill Street in Prince Edward County. Through investigation, officers learned that the driver was suspended from driving and further investigation led to a search of the vehicle. Robert PAKUL, age 52, from Odessa was arrested and charged with: The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 30, 2024.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On October 2nd, 2024 at approximately 6:47 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 61, near Arthur Street, within the City of Thunder Bay. Through the investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers involved in the collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests. As a result of the investigation, Leonard BEAVER, 42, of Webequie First Nation was charged with: The accused has been released from… Read more: More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LATCHFORD, ON) – A traffic complaint in Latchford led to the arrest of one person for driving while impaired. On September 30, 2024, at approximately 10:48 a.m., the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) responded to a traffic complaint involving a southbound Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that was all over the road on Highway 11 in Latchford. The CMV was located and through investigation, officers determined that the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing. As a… Read more: Ravinder RAI – Drunk Driving

(RED LAKE, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged with impaired operation. On September 23, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Howey Street within the Municipality of Red Lake.  Through investigation, officers patrolled, located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. It was determined that two individuals had operated the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Both operators were subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP… Read more: 2 More Impaired Drivers

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking related charges and seized a quantity of drugs. Orillia CSCU began investigating individuals who were allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation. On October 2, 2024 – satisfied with the information gathered the Orillia CSCU proceeded to the next steps in their investigation. With the assistance of Nottawasaga OPP CSCU, Orillia OPP Community Mobilization Unit (CMU), Orillia OPP officers and… Read more: Drug Bust – Names Released

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Shelburne resident with alcohol related offences as the result of a motor-vehicle collision. On October 1, 2024, just after 4:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a three-vehicle collision on County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon.  Officers arrived on scene and were quickly led into an impaired driving investigating.   Justin GRAHAM, a 28-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with: •      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) •      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs The… Read more: 3 Vehicle Collision – Drunk Driver Arrested

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP,ON) – An observation of suspicious persons and vehicles in Georgian Bay Township by community members has resulted after investigation has resulted in the recovery of stolen property and charges for three involved individuals. A call reporting suspicious persons within the grounds of Six Mile Provincial Park to the OPP Communications Centre at approximately 8:04 p.m. September 29, 2024 resulted in officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  being dispatched. the officers located within the park, three persons along with a white Ford van with an attached U-Haul trailer of interest and entered into an… Read more: Stolen Property Recovered

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – An Ajax resident has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC) following a search warrant in Thunder Bay. The warrant was executed at a residence on Sleeping Giant Parkway in Thunder Bay on September 25, 2024, by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG). As a result, police seized approximately 380 grams of suspected cocaine, more than $20,000 in Canadian currency and fraudulent identification. Shaquille EVELYN, age 32 of Ajax, was arrested for the following three CDSA and CC offences: The accused… Read more: Shaquille EVELYN Was Arrested

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On September 29, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver on Haldimand Road 20, Hagersville.  The investigation determined that a vehicle brought attention to the officer and a traffic stop was conducted.  As a result, 18-year-old Xavier CUNNINGHAM of Hagersville was charged with: The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on October 15, 2024.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One individual was taken into custody after a suspicious vehicle was reported.  On September 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on Lock Street, Dunnville.  The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was initiated.  As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old William SOJOURNER from Ohio is facing the following charges: The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on today’s date.

(EAST HAWKESBURY TWP., ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision. OPP officers, United Counties of Prescott Russell Paramedics and East Hawkesbury Fire Department were called to the head-on collision on County Road 17 in East Hawkesbury Township, east of Tupper Street, around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. A vehicle had crossed the centre line and collided with an oncoming vehicle. One driver was pronounced deceased after being transported to hospital. He is identified as a 63-year-old man from Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk, Quebec. The other driver, a 34-year-old woman… Read more: Fatal Collision

(ARCHIPELAGO, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two people with drug related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Archipelago Township. On September 25, 2024, just before 12:00 a.m. officers stopped the vehicle as a result of an Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) hit. A wanted person from southern Ontario was located in the vehicle and arrested. Officers searched the vehicle and located a large amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $100,000.    Anthony RATTRAY,24-years-old from North York was arrested and… Read more: Drug Bust

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Pembroke resident has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) after a traffic stop in Pembroke during the noon hour on September 29, 2024.  Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street East in Pembroke after a stolen vehicle alert was received from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) integrated with the police cruiser’s In-Car Camera (ICC). The vehicle had been reported stolen in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on September 19, 2024.      As a result of this investigation 60-year-old Thomas Alexander PATRICK is… Read more: Thomas Alexander PATRICK Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON)- Driver arrested and charged after narrowly causing a head on collision. On October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving an eastbound dark blue pick-up truck travelling at an excessive high rate of speed, swerving all over the road and narrowly causing a head on collision on Highway 17 near Pronto Road within the Township of the North Shore.  At approximately 13:10 p.m., police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Woodlawn Drive in the… Read more: Adrian ST DENIS – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment have made an arrest in a recent break and enter to a Midland waterfront restaurant. Officers responded to a report of a break / enter & theft to a King Street, Midland restaurant which occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. September 29, 2024 involving two persons in which a significant amount of liquor was stolen. Through investigation using electronic surveillance, one person was identified and charged after being located later in the morning intoxicated at a nearby coffee shop. Officers continue to investigate in an effort to identify the second… Read more: Christopher Robin MACLEOD Was Arrested Again

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 29th, 2024 at approximately 8:06 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay & Shabaqua Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service regarding a motor vehicle collision along Highway 588, near Blaikie Road, within the Township of O’Connor. Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver involved in the motor vehicle collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & further testing was administered. As a result of the investigation, Ashley RICHARD, 39, of Thunder Bay, was charged with: The accused has been released from… Read more: Ashley RICHARD – Impaired Driving

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – Two drivers are facing impaired driving charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to two separate collisions in the County of Brant on Saturday evening. On Saturday September 28, 2024, at approximately 5:53 p.m., officers with the Brant County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Bethel Church Road. It was determined a vehicle was traveling on Bethel Church Road when it left the roadway and struck a utility pole. One person was arrested and taken to Oxford OPP detachment for testing. Police have charged 63-year-old David SCOTT, from Brant County with… Read more: David SCOTT – Drunk Driving

(CHARLTON-DACK, ON) – Additional charges have been laid and the accused identified following a shooting incident in Charlton. On September 23, 2024, shortly before 5:00 a.m., members from the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a shooting incident at a residence on Agnes Street in Charlton. As a result of the investigation, three people were charged contrary to the Criminal Code. Amanda BATISSE, 44 years of age of Otto Township, has been charged with: Ronald BLUEBIRD, 49 years of age of Otto Township, has been charged with: Deanna RAMTHUN, 51 years of age of… Read more: Shots Fired – 3 Arrested

(ENNISKILLEN, ON) – On September 30, 2024, around 8:30 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road, Enniskillen Township. As a result of the investigation, Robert HATHAWAY, 43-year-old of Alvinston, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence: A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on October 28, 2024, in the City of… Read more: Robert HATHAWAY – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – One person is facing a criminal charge after the Wellington County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of an assault in Centre Wellington. On September 30, 2024, at approximately 07:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on Elora Street, within the town Fergus. As a result of the investigation, Blake COOK, 36-year-old of Fergus, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence: The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later… Read more: Blake COOK – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged in connection with separate assault investigations. At approximately 9:21 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on John Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County. It was determined that the victim was approached by an individual on the property and subsequently physically assaulted. The victim was then transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The suspect was later taken into custody without incident. Charged with the following alleged offence is 64-year-old Kenneth LUCAS of Norfolk County: The accused remains… Read more: 3 Facing Assault Charges

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid various charges following arrests over the weekend. On September 25, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., OPP responded to a neighbour dispute in the Township of Cramahe. The caller advised police that since early August 2024, they are experiencing an on-going issue with their neighbour playing loud music for extended periods of time and recently with the complainant’s dwelling being illuminated with a strobe light. On September 29, 2024, a 43-year-old, from the Township of Cramahe, was arrested and charged with: –      Mischief –… Read more: Northumberland Weekend Update

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after member of the public reports a traffic complaint. On September 28, 2024, at 11:34 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a business on Centre Road in Adelaide Metcalfe, for the report of a possible impaired driver. It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was placed under arrest without incident. As a result, Michael MANN, a 63-year-old of Thedford, has been charged under the Criminal Code with: ·      Operation while impaired – alcohol ·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration… Read more: Michael MANN – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after members of the public report a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 401. On September 28, 2024, at 1:29 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the City of London, for reports of a vehicle in the ditch near Highway 402. It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was placed under arrest. As a result, Julia HUGHSON, a 23-year-old of Chatham, has been charged under the Criminal Code with: ·      Operation while impaired… Read more: Julia HUGHSON – Drunk Driving

(LONGLAC, ON) – On September 27th at approximately 9:24 p.m., members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving one commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and one pedestrian along Highway 11 in Longlac. The injured pedestrian has been identified as a 24-year-old male, from Thunder Bay. The male was transported to the Geraldton District Hospital and flown to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains on-going. Anyone from the public with information related this investigation may contact… Read more: Another Pedestrian Struck

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a transport truck driver with Dangerous operation. On September 30, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., officers received a report of a transport truck and trailer that had entered Highway 401 the wrong direction at Palace Road. Multiple people reported seeing the vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes on the north shoulder. The vehicle was reported to have turned around at the westbound service centre and was located by police driving westbound and stopped by police. The… Read more: Balwinder DHALIWAL Was Arrested

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON)- SUV with no plates pulls out of driveway and driver charged with multiple offences. On September 28, 2024, the Mississauga First Nation Police Service was on patrol duties on Village Road in the community of Mississauga First Nation. At approximately 5:00 p.m., police observed a black SUV with no plates backing out of a driveway on Village Road and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and a subsequent arrest was made. With the assistance from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) the… Read more: Dainith TOULOUSE – Drunk Driving

(PUMMER ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON)- Driver attempts to reverse out of a ditch prior to police arrival. On September 28, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a black car in a ditch on Highway 17 near Garden Bay Road in Plummer Additional Township (east of the Town of Bruce Mines). While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and an arrest was made. The driver was then transported to Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for further testing. As a… Read more: Thomas HOLLAND – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – On September 27, 2024, at 8:40 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Baseline Road in St. Clair Township. As a result of the investigation, David DAY, 64-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence: A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 4, 2024, in the… Read more: David DAY – Drunk Driving

(IGNACE, ON) – On September 26th, 2024, at approximately 10:14 a.m., members of the Ignace, Dryden, Shabaqua & Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments along with the Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a fatal collision involving one commercial motor vehicle (CMV) & one pedestrian along Highway 17, approximately 5 kilometers west of English River. As of September 26th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., the highway was opened, the investigation remains on-going & charges are not being considered at this time. The deceased has been identified as a 58-year-old male, from Scugog Township.

(ELDERSLIE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Line was closed for a collision but has since re-opened. On September 29, 2024, at 4:39 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to threats call that occurred on September 14, 2024, in Park Head, South Bruce Peninsula. The accused threatened the victim at which time a be on the lookout (BOLO) was issued to surrounding police agencies. On September 29, 2024, at 7:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on the Grey Bruce Line. The officer observed a vehicle travelling 129 km/hr in an 80 zone. The officer conducted a U-turn… Read more: David Ward-Stott Facing Numerous Charges

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver facing charges as a result of a collision investigation. On September 24, 2024, at 12:52 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Townline Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for a for the report of a collision. The driver collided with a parked vehicle and fled the scene prior to police arrival, however, was located a short time later not far from the scene at which time… Read more: Navanna DOXTATOR Was Arrested

(NIPIGON, ON) – On September 28th,2024 at approximately 8:47 p.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had left the road and become stuck in the ditch. Investigation revealed that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, the driver was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests. Dean MAYHEW, 53, of Dawson Creek, British Columbia was charged with: The accused’s driver’s license was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The accused has been released… Read more: Dean MAYHEW – Drunk Driving

(ERIN, ON) – On September 28, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Side Road 17, Erin. As a result of the investigation, Telfer H., BEVERIDGE , 24-years-old of Caledon, was charged with: The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please… Read more: Telfer H. BEVERIDGE – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -Traffic complaint leads to one impaired driver removed from the road. On September 27th, 2024, at 6:00p.m Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a vehicle driving through a closed gate on County Road 121. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver asleep behind the wheel. 57-year-old, Robin Crate from Georgina was arrested and charged with –      Operation while impaired –      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80plus) In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor… Read more: Robin Crate – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – A local resident was arrested and charged for operation while impaired and additional charges. On September 27th, 2024, at 4:30p.m Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling Sturgeon Road. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor-vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed. After speaking with the driver, officers entered an investigation for operation while impaired. As a result, 39-year-old, Michael Lamb from Dunsford was arrested and charged for -operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80plus) -possession of a… Read more: Michael Lamb – Impaired Driving

On September 28, at approximately 11:00am, members of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP with assistance from MTO and EMS responded to a report of a serious collision with one bicycle and commercial vehicle on Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road. The commercial vehicle failed to remain on scene. A passer by located the male and contacted the police. As a result of the collision, 60-year-old male operating the bicycle was airlifted by ORNGE to a hospital for life threatening injuries. Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road was closed for several hours but has since been reopened. As a result,… Read more: One Airlifted, One Arrested For Hit & Run

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after numerous traffic complaints were reported in Elliot Lake. On September 28, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints on Paris Drive about a female driving erratically in a small grey Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV). The complainants also reported that the girl driving looked to be high on drugs and almost hit them. Police later located the SUV at a known residence on Tokyo Crescent and the female driver was subsequently arrested. Also, in her possession was approximately 3 grams of suspected methamphetamine.… Read more: Myra SOUTHWIND – Meth

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) caught a crook red-handed this morning when they responded to a possible theft in progress. At approximately 9:35 a.m. on the 29th of September 2024, officers responded to a call for service about a suspicious male who appeared to be taking property from a neighbours home while they were away. Once on scene, officers located a male exiting a shed at the back of a private residence on Baker Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach. The contents of the shed had… Read more: Michael CARNOVALE – Theft

(BALA, ON) – A pedestrian has died after a collision in Bala involving an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser. The incident happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala. The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital as a precaution. The OPP has ensured that victim services has been engaged for the male’s family. Resources are also in place for the officer involved. Muskoka Road 169 remains closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road… Read more: Police Cruiser Involved In Fatal Pedestrian Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Township of Zorra has claimed the life of one individual. On September 28, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members from the Oxford and Middlesex detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Zorra Fire and Emergency Services, Oxford County Emergency Medical Services, and Middlesex-London Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 17th Line and 19th Line, in the Township of Zorra. Eight occupants were transported to area hospitals, where one individual was later pronounced deceased. All other passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Road closures are… Read more: Fatal Collision

(LAKESHORE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore Detachment, has charged an individual following a collision investigation. On September 27, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., emergency services including Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a two vehicle collision on Puce Road between Walls Road and Highway 401, Municipality of Lakeshore. A pickup truck with a lone driver and a sedan with two occupants, all were transported to a local hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.  As a result of the investigation, Paul SABUTSCH, a 32-year-old from Lakeshore was charged with: ·        Operation… Read more: Paul SABUTSCH Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop. On September 28, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., a member of the Lakeshore OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Manning Road near Amy Croft Drive, Municipality of Lakeshore after observing a Highway Traffic Act violation. As a result of the investigation, Erick Ibrahim KAMBULA, a 29-year-old from Windsor has been charged with: ·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs S. 320.14(1)(a) CC ·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(a) CC ·        Drive without proper rear light –… Read more: Erick Ibrahim KAMBULA Was Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment arrested a Christian Island male twice overnight as they investigated several theft related calls for service from community members in the Town of Midland. A community member called the OPP Communication Centre at approximately 9:36 p.m. September 27, 2024 reporting the theft of a Black Ford Fusion that was parked in a Midland restaurant parking lot. Through investigation, the vehicle was located parked on the street in front of a Ottawa Street, Midland residence. Through further investigation with the assistance of video surveillance, officers were able to identify a suspect who… Read more: Repeat Offender Jonathan SYLVESTER Arrested Again, & Again

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop. On September 27, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Mitchell Road near Heritage Line, Municipality of Bayham receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. As a result of the investigation, Tyler BUTLER, a 26-year-old from Oshweken was charged with: A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 22, 2024.… Read more: Tyler BUTLER Was Arrested

(NIPIGON, ON) – An investigation led by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Northwest Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), has resulted in charges against two individuals. On September 26, 2024, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Highway 628, in the town of Red Rock, a quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine (crystal meth), hydromorphone and Canadian currency were seized. Officers also located a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle that had been reported stolen in the City of Thunder Bay in 2022. Kevin… Read more: Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred on September 27, 2024. On September 27, 2024 at 3:30 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers and emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Aspdin Road near Gross Road in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The motorcycle was travelling westbound on Aspdin Road when it collided with an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle, a 72 year-old man from Wakefield Quebec, was transported to West Parry… Read more: Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 26, 2024, at approximately 1:19 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Bruce Road 15. During the operation, a vehicle fled from the area. The driver was identified by police and arrested at a later time. As a result of the investigation, Brailin HAYS, 18-years-old from Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences: The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released from custody. The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on October… Read more: Brailin HAYS Was Arrested

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police were called to an address in the Town of Tillsonburg for a theft investigation that resulted in multiple charges. On Thursday September 26, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on John Pound Road in the Town of Tillsonburg for a theft investigation. Jordan HELMER-TAYLOR, a 23 years-of-age resident of Tillsonburg was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences: The accused has been held in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Summer has turned to fall, and during the first five days of the new season, Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged their fourth driver with impaired driving related offenses. On September 26, 2024 at 8:40 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to concerns from a member of the public about a vehicle traveling on Highway 11 North that exited at Highway 118 in Bracebridge. Officers patrolled extensively and located the vehicle on Ecclestone Drive in Bracebridge and conducted a traffic stop. Shortly after engaging with the driver, officers arrested and charged 57-year-old Lisa YOUNG of… Read more: Lisa YOUNG Was Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has taken another impaired driver off the road in the Town of Huntsville. On September 23, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver at a business on Aspdin Road, in the Town of Huntsville. Upon arrival, the police investigation resulted in the arrest of the individual. As a result of the investigation, Jeremy BAYNES, a 41-year-old of Acton, was charged with: ·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs ·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80… Read more: Jeremy BAYNES – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with identity theft and credit card fraud.    On September 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a potential identity theft and credit card fraud at a local business. Through investigation, it was determined that the suspect contacted the vendor with fraudulent identification and credit card to place a deposit for a personal watercraft with an estimated valued of $30,000. The individual planned to attend the business on September 25, 2024, to pick… Read more: Joshua INWOOD Was Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON) – Two individuals are facing numerous firearm and drug-related charges after a search warrant was executed in Tecumseh. In July 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine and opioids in Essex County. On September 24, 2024, a search warrant was executed in Tecumseh by OPP OCEB and Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit. As a result of this investigation, officers seized: Refaat FARRIS, age 47 of Tecumseh, has been charged with the following 30 offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances… Read more: Drug & Weapons Bust

(LONDON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has shutdown two illegal cannabis storefronts operating in London, and seized illegal cannabis valued at more than $350,000. The OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), in partnership with the Middlesex OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), began an investigation in June 2024 into the sale of illegal cannabis from a storefront located on Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (FN). This investigation revealed two other illegal cannabis storefronts operating under the name “Spirit River Cannabis” located in London. These storefronts were not authorized by the Alcohol and… Read more: Police Close “Illegal” Cannabis Stores

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews reported to a fail-to-remain collision involving a passenger vehicle and pedestrians in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. On September 25, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a witness who advised they had located two individuals in the ditch on the north side of County Road 36 near Moon Line Road. Members of the OPP Peterborough County Detachment, City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to… Read more: 19 Year Old Pedestrian Killed By 86 Year Old Hit & Run Driver

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Five individuals, including two from Toronto and one from Montreal, are facing a total of 31 firearms and drug trafficking charges after police executed search warrants at two residences in the east end of Thunder Bay. Earlier this month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), comprised of members of 20 police services, including Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) began an investigation into drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On September 19, 2024, two search warrants were executed at two… Read more: 3 Facing Numerous Firearms Charges

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Officers from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals for drug trafficking, thanks to an investigation conducted by Frontline Patrol Officers of the Fort Frances OPP. On Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a local hotel, they began an investigation into three individuals located there. The investigation resulted in the arrest of.  Ronald DESCHENES, 48 years old, from Thunder Bay Ontario, has been arrested and charged with the following offences: Micaela GRAVELLE, 27 years old, from Thunder Bay Ontario, has… Read more: Drug Bust – Names Released

(ROCKLAND, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with sexual assault. The incident happened on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at a park in Rockland. The victim was not injured and did not know the other individual. Members of the Russell County OPP launched an immediate investigation resulting an in arrest.   Harry TCHINDA II MBETE, age 22, from Rockland, has been charged under the Criminal Code with sexual assault.  The accused was held for a bail hearing. Police are encouraging anyone with any information regarding this investigation to contact Russell… Read more: Harry TCHINDA II MBETE – Sexual Assault

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – One person is facing impaired driving charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members investigated a single-vehicle collision early Thursday morning in the County of Brant. On Thursday September 26, 2024 at approximately 1:24 a.m., Brant County OPP members responded to a collision on Highway 403 in the County of Brant. It was determined a vehicle had left the roadway and collided with a tree. There were no reported injuries. One person was arrested and transported to Brant OPP detachment for testing. Police have charged Mary LAPOINTE, 27-years-of-age from London with the following… Read more: Mary LAPOINTE – Drunk Driving

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized fentanyl, cocaine, two loaded semi-automatic handguns and charged four individuals in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.  The investigation, with the assistance of the Barrie OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), was initiated when investigators were able to identify suspects engaged in the trafficking of drugs in the Collingwood and Owen Sound areas.  With the assistance of the OPP Physical Surveillance Unit (PSU) and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit… Read more: Drug Bust – Names Released

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with an impaired driving offense on September 26, 2024. On September 26, 2024 at 1:15 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to concerns from a member of the public about the condition of the occupants of a vehicle after they threw a beer can out of their window while driving on Muskoka Beach Road in Gravenhurst. Officers located the vehicle at a quick service restaurant near Bethune Drive and subsequently arrested and charged 33-year-old Fraser MECKIFFE of Mississauga with Operation While Impaired-Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He… Read more: Fraser MECKIFFE – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  responded in the afternoon of September 16, 2024 to report by Midland Foodland store security of the theft of a large box of beer by a known Midland resident. The dispatched officer through investigation was able to confirm the identify the suspect and the accused was later arrested in the morning hours of September 26, 2024, while riding his bicycle on Hartman Drive, Midland. Charged is Nathan FONTAINE 32 years with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused was released from police custody… Read more: Nathan FONTAINE Was Arrested Again

(STIRLING, ON) – Investigators have arrested another individual in connection with stolen classic cars recovered in May 2024. On September 18, 2024, Michael MCCRORY, age 58 of Central Hastings was charged with the following six offences contrary to the Criminal Code: ·      Possession of property obtained by crime ·      Theft over $5,000 ·      Fraud over $5,000 ·      Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – two counts ·      Use, deals or acts on forged document The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 3, 2024. The investigation is ongoing. As this… Read more: Michael MCCRORY – Theft, Fraud, Etc.

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a complaint from a concerned motorist. On September 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint where a vehicle was described as operating in a concerning manner on Valleywood Boulevard. Officers located the vehicle, and during the investigation, formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. As a result of the investigation, Michael FEDORA, 61, of Caledon, was charged with:… Read more: Michael FEDORA – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a complaint from a concerned motorist. On September 19, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a report of a vehicle that had stopped on Highway 10, near King Street, in the Town of Caledon. There were concerns that the driver may be impaired. Officers located the vehicle and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. As a result, GURPREET SINGH, 27, of… Read more: GURPREET SINGH – Drunk Driving

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a male with theft of motor vehicle and flight from police. On September 24, 2024, just after 9:00 a.m., an officer was conducting general patrols and noticed a suspicious vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 401 in Loyalist Township. The officer conducted checks of the licence plate and it came back as a stolen vehicle from Thornhill. Police followed the vehicle off of Highway 401 and onto Sharpe Road where they attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle fled from… Read more: Mamadou LY – Theft

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – Two drivers are facing impaired driving charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to traffic complaints in the County of Brant over the weekend. On Friday September 20, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Brant County OPP responded to a reported collision on Laurel Street. It was determined a vehicle was traveling on Laurel Street when it struck several parked vehicles. The driver was subsequently located and taken into custody and transported to Brantford Police Service for testing. Police have charged 19-year-old Joshua MARRIN, from Ancaster with the following offences:… Read more: 2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person with impaired operation following an initial call regarding threats. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., OPP responded to a business premises on County Road 45 in Alderville, regarding a person who threatened staff and refused to leave the premises. Officers arrived and located the subject of the complaint in their vehicle. Cannabis and liquor were also observed in the passenger vehicle. Upon speaking with the person, police entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the individual was… Read more: Todd ROBERTSON Facing Numerous Charges – Alcohol A Factor

(LONGLAC, ON) – A traffic stop in Longlac has resulted in three individuals being arrested and charged under the controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).  On September 19th, 2024, at 4:03 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police from the Greenstone Detachment, initiated a traffic stop on Highway 11 just west of Longlac. The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine, the driver and two occupants were arrested. Other items associated with drug trafficking including crack pipes and cell phones were also seized. As a result, Aarisen ABRAHAM, 22-years-old, of Longlac, ON,… Read more: Drug Bust – Names Released

(NIAGARA FALLS, ON) – Two individuals are facing Cannabis Act (CA) charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed two search warrants at illegal cannabis storefronts in Niagara.  The OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), in partnership with the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), began an investigation in August 2024 into the sale of illegal cannabis from two storefronts located in Niagara Falls. These storefronts were not authorized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to sell cannabis or cannabis products. On September 10, 2024, search warrants… Read more: “Drug” Bust

(COCHRANE, ON) – Two drug related search warrants were executed in Cochrane, leading to the arrest of three people, and large drug seizure. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed search warrants at two residences in Cochrane, one on Thirteenth Avenue and one on Huron Road.  During the investigation, three people were arrested, and police seized drugs suspected to be fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, methamphetamine tablets, lorazepam, and oxycodone with a total estimated street value of $25,000. Police also seized two firearms, cell phones, scales, packaging, and approximately… Read more: Another Drug Bust

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a traffic stop. On September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a member of the OPP Traffic Incident Enforcement Team (TIME) stopped a passenger vehicle on Grand Avenue East, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, following a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. As a result of the investigation, Nicholas ROBINSON, a 28-year-old from Oro-Medonte Township was charged with: A further 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in… Read more: Nicholas ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On September 18, 2024, members of the Essex County and Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Heritage Garden Crecent, Municipality of Lakeshore. CSCU members recovered a quantity of illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia and Canadian currency. As a result, Melinda EMBERLEY, a 62-year-old of Lakeshore, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with: ·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA The accused has been released from police… Read more: Meth Bust – Melinda EMBERLEY