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Another Home Invasion

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a home invasion on The Gore Road, in the Town of Caledon.

On April 12, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a home invasion at a residence on The Gore Road, near Old Church Road. One occupant was home at the time. Preliminary findings indicate that five male suspects entered the residence and displayed a firearm, believed to be an imitation. After a confrontation with the occupant, the suspects fled in two vehicles: a newer model black or grey Acura TLX sedan and a black Volkswagen Tiguan. Minor injuries were sustained during the incident. Attached are images from surveillance footage.

The investigation is ongoing by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FIS). Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Hit & Run – Karanvir MANN Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a failed to remain collision and charged a driver with over four times the legal limit with impaired operation.

On April 10, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a collision on Dotchson Avenue, where a vehicle had failed to remain at the scene. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Karanvir MANN, 33, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

• Dangerous operation

• Fail to remain

• Fail to report damage to property on highway

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 1, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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One Dead – KARANVIR SINGH Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating fatal single-vehicle collision on Bramalea Road, in the Town of Caledon.

On April 13, 2025, shortly after 1:30 a.m., Caledon OPP and emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision on Bramalea Road, near Boston Mills Road. Three occupants were in the vehicle. One passenger, a 21-year-old from Brampton, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another passenger, a 20-year-old from Brampton, was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries. The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was later arrested after officers formed grounds that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, KARANVIR SINGH, 23, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Impaired operation causing death

• Impaired operation causing bodily harm

• Obstruct peace officer

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing.

Bramalea Road between King Street and Boston Mills Road was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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Jose SACRAMENTO – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint, leading officers to charge a driver with impaired operation.

On April 5, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Mayfield Road and Bramalea Road, in the Town of Caledon. The vehicle was described as being operated in a concerning manner. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Jose SACRAMENTO, 47, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 24, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Stolen Vehicles Recovered – SINGH & SINGH Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered two stolen vehicles and charged two individuals.

On March 27, 2025, a stolen vehicle investigation led officers to a residence on Old School Road, in the Town of Caledon. The Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) was engaged to assist.

A search warrant was authored and executed on the same day and the following items were seized:

• Stolen 2024 Range Rover

• Stolen 2017 Nissan M3S

• A vehicle reprogramming computer

Jagveer SINGH, 21, and Kulwinder SINGH, 24, both of Caledon, were charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. The accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 1, 2025, to answer to their charge. 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For tips on preventing auto theft, visit https://opp.ca/autotheft. 

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AI Alert Results In 2 Arrests

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle identified by ALPR alerts and laid charges against two individuals.

On March 25, 2025, a stolen vehicle was identified by the police vehicle’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Just after 2:00 p.m., it led officers to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of Innis Lake Road and Atchison Drive in Caledon East. The driver and passenger were placed under arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Varindersingh JOBANPREETSINGH, 23, of Brampton, and Sukhpreet SINGH, 21, of Caledon, were both charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. The accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 24, 2025, to answer to their charge. 

Over the last few years, there has been a surge in vehicle crime; auto thefts being the most prevalent. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity by calling 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

If you observed someone attempting to steal your vehicle, do not confront them. Call 9-1-1 immediately and remain in a place of safety. Provide information to police such as your vehicle make, model, year and colour, any tracking devices associated to the vehicle as well as the VIN number. If possible, share physical descriptions of the suspects and anything else that was observed, such as other vehicles in the area at the time of the theft. If you have a tracker installed in your vehicle, do not follow the suspects as doing so may pose a treat to your safety. Instead, relay the whereabouts of your vehicle to police.

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Prabveer SANGHA – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a single motor vehicle collision.

On March 15, 2025, shortly before 3:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of McLaughlin Road and Tim Manley Avenue came across a single motor vehicle collision. During the investigation, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest. 

As a result, Prabveer SANGHA, 18, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Notice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 3, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Under Ontario’s zero tolerance law for young, novice and commercial drivers, you cannot have any alcohol in your system if you are:

• age 21 or under

• a driver of any age who holds a G1, G2, M1, or M2 licence

• driving a vehicle that requires an A-F driver’s licence or Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR)

• driving a road-building machine

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Stolen Vehicles Recoverd – Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with fraud and public mischief following two stolen vehicle investigations. 

On January 29, 2025, just after midnight, a vehicle was reported stolen on Old Church Road in Caledon East while unoccupied on the side of the road. On January 30, 2025, just after 9:00 a.m., a second vehicle was reported being taken from a residential driveway on Centreville Creek Road.

The investigation was carried out by the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit. Investigators found no evidence of thefts. However, grounds were formed to arrest and charge both complainants.

RAJAT KUMAR, 31, and Aarshdeep KAUL, 27, both of Brampton, were both charged with:

• Public mischief

• Fraud over $5000

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 10, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

March is Fraud Prevention Month. Educate yourself to recognize the signs of fraud. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre provides many resources, including information on all types of scams. Visit https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca for more details.

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Michael RICCI – Impaired Operation

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation by drugs following a single motor vehicle collision.

On March 13, 2025, just before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch on Old School Road, near Winston Churchill Boulevard, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result of the investigation, Michael RICCI, 42, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 7, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Stephen Wallace Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a suspicious vehicle investigation.

On March 11, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Kingsview Drive. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Stephen Wallace, 63, of Holland Landing, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concertation (80 plus)

• Having care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 27, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for a period of 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven. 

Did you know? No person shall drive or have the care of a motor vehicle (whether or motion or not) with liquor, except:

• In a container that is unopened and the seal unbroken; or

• Packed in baggage that is fastened closed or not otherwise readily available to any person in the vehicle

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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