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Breaking News Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Claim Driver Impaired By Drugs, Then Charge For Failure To Provide Sample

(BROCKTON, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 7:11 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Bruce Road 3 in Brockton.

One of the involved drivers displayed signs of impairment. Officers believed that the driver was impaired by drug; they were subsequently placed under arrest.

Cheyenne FORTUNE, 31-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Donald MASON: Sexual Assault

(TORONTO, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault investigation.

On October 5, 2023, the OPP received a complaint regarding a historical sexual assault from 2007.

As a result, of the investigation, on April 15, 2024, Donald MASON, 43 years of age, from Cambridge was charged with one count of sexual assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on May 31, 2024.  

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London Police Press Releases

Darryl HORAN Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Traffic stop on Highway 401 leads to impaired charge.

On April 17, 2024, at 1:38 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, performed a traffic stop on Highway 401 at Wonderland Road in the City of London.

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

As a result, Darryl HORAN, a 35-year-old of Woodstock, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

·      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 June 4, 2024.

The Middlesex 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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Breaking News North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Hit & Run: One From Listowel Arrested – Name Released

(NORTH PERTH) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual after a fail to remain collision on Line 87 in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 14th, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle collision on Line 87 east of Road 175. It was reported that a pickup truck left the roadway, and the driver was observed leaving the area. 

Justin SAGE, a 33-year-old resident of Listowel has been charged with:

    -Dangerous operation

    -Fail to remain

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 13th, 2024.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of this collision and witnessed the pickup truck is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust

(SD&G, ON)- The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and OPP Community Street Crime Unit have charged one individual with trafficking illegal drugs. 

On April 17, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and SD&G OPP officers, executed a warrant at a residence on the 100 block of Montreal Road in Cornwall. One individual was arrested. Investigators seized suspected opioid (Percocet) and cocaine, along with firearms and Canadian currency.

Ryan BALSTON, age 32 of Cornwall was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition- three counts.
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation-Store firearm or restricted weapon- two counts
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – two counts.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Cornwall Court at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Fake Gold Scammers Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a complaint of two individuals selling fake gold jewellery.

On April 18, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Quinte West OPP received a complaint whereby the victim was defrauded of over $3700. The victim was approached by the accused, at a service station on the 401, selling gold jewellery. After spending $3735 on rings and chains, the victim advised they wished to purchase more, leaving the service station with the agreement the accused would follow them to a destination where the victim could retrieve more funds. Upon closer inspection of the purchased jewellery the victim contacted the OPP, whilst the accused were still following their vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Glen Miller Road, Quinte West, and as a result of the investigation two individuals were arrested, resulting in a further $3116 cash, 9.8oz of fake gold jewellery and five counterfeit Apple Air Pods being confiscated.

Sergiu OINESCU, 43 years old from Scarborough, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
  • Fraud under $5000

Ionela BOCEANU, 42 years old from Scarborough, has been charged with Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 16, 2024.

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Breaking News Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Brandishing Weapon Leads To Arrest

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into an assault involving the brandishing of an edged weapon.

At approximately 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on Evergreen Hill Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that four individuals were involved in a dispute on public property, during which one of them brandished an edged weapon. No injuries were reported.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 20-year-old Donato D’AGOSTINO of Norfolk County:

  • Assault with a weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Lyndhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Police Seize Numerous Weapons

(LYNDHURST, ON) – TheLeeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 50 year-old male for several offences, including harassment and firearms charges.

On March 16, 2024, members of the OPP began an investigation, and the accused was subsequently warned with trespassing and warned regarding criminal harassment.

In the following weeks, incidents continued, including several attempted to break-ins at the victim’s residence. The investigation also determined the accused possessed at least one firearm, but was not a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) holder.

On April 14, 2024, a search warrant was executed, and the accused was arrested without incident. Officers seized the following:

  •        1 x crossbow
  •        1 x air handgun
  •        1 x air rifle
  •        1 x bolt action rifle
  •        1 x semi-automatic rifle
  •        1 x semi-automatic shotgun
  •        1 x lever action rifle
  •        1 x pump action rifle
  •        Various ammunition
  •        Over 1.5 grams of Psilocybin (aka “Magic Mushrooms”)

As a result of the investigation, the accused is now facing the following Criminal Code charges:

  •        Break-and-enter dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
  •        Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  •        Criminal harassment
  •        Harassing communications
  •        Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  •        Unauthorized possession of a firearm

The following charges were also laid:

  •        Enter the premises when entry prohibited – two counts (Trespass to Property Act)
  •        Possession of a Schedule III Substance (Controlled Drug and Substances Act)

The accused was held into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the City of Brockville on April 19, 2024. The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

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Breaking News Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

One Brandishing Weapon Arrested In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 3, 2024, at 9:53 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male brandishing a handgun outside of a business along Queen Street in Kincardine.

On April 16, 2024, the South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit assisted by the West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (WR TRU) and the West Region Emergency Response Team (WR ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence in South Bruce.

As a result of the executed search warrant, police seized three imitation firearms and ammunition.

The OPP has charged Gerry SIMOES, 42-years-old, of the Municipality of South Bruce with:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Imitation Firearm – Use while committing offence
  • Possession of an imitation firearm weapon for a dangerous purpose

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was subsequently remanded into custody.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Breaking News OPP Paisley Police Press Releases WFP

$36,000 Drug Bust In Paisley: RITCHIE, DOWLING & FLEMING

(PAISLEY, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 2:31 a.m., officers with the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Queen Street North in Paisley.

Three occupants were identified by officers where one was found to be in contravention of their release conditions, another was subject to an active warrant. A search incident to arrest led to the seizure of a large quantity of illicit drugs.

As a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP have charged:

William DOWLING, 59-years-old, from the Municipality of Saugeen Shores with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance

Brendan FLEMING, 39-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance

Joanna RITCHIE, 29-years-old, from Saugeen First Nation with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $36,600.00 – The accused parties were held for a bail hearing in Walkerton.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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