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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Michael LESSARD – Impaired Driving, Meth, ETc.

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person with multiple offences.

On July 23, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Oliver Side Road near County Road 1 West in Greater Napanee. It was reported that a vehicle had been parked in a live lane, running, for an extended period of time. Officers responded and located the vehicle and driver. Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. As part of the investigation, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer was utilized.

Further investigation revealed the vehicle to have been stolen. A baton and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine was also seized.

As a result, Michael LESSARD, age 40, of Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code – 17 counts
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers with impaired driving.

On April 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Highway 401 eastbound. Police located and stopped the vehicle just before the County Road 41 exit. Police arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Raviendran SOMASUNDARAM, age 57, of Scarborough, with:

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

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on a later date. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On April 16, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a vehicle that was all over the road before it pulled into a business at County Road 41 and Community Road . Police attended the scene and arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged John BABULA, age 64, of North Frontenac Township, with:

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

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

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Repeat Offender Paul CATENA Arrested Again

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The East Region County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and arrested a male who was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

On March 14, 2024, just before 11:00 am CSCU members located the male in Springside Park in Greater Napanee. CSCU members arrested the male and during a search incidental to arrest police found approximately 1 gram of suspected fentanyl and a digital scale.

As a result of the investigation, Paul CATENA, 38 years old, of Greater Napanee, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was remanded into custody after being held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on a later date. 

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William LABELLE – Impaired Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired driving.

On March 13, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a vehicle that was stopped, blocking the intersection of Dundas Street West and Richmond Park Drive, in Napanee. Reporting that the lone driver of the vehicle was passed out. Police attended the scene and Paramedic Services were already on scene checking the driver. Police arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged William LABELLE, age 43, of Deseronto, with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 2, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Repeat Offender Cody BROOKS Arrested Again – Meth A Factor

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male for multiple offenses.

On March 13, 2024, just before 10:00 pm CSCU members located a male who was walking on John Street in Greater Napanee. CSCU members arrested the male and during a search incidental to arrest police found approximately 24 grams of suspected cocaine, 2 grams of suspected fentanyl, 1 gram of suspected methamphetamine, a cell phone, digital scales, plastic bags, and cash were also seized.

As a result of the investigation, Cody BROOKS, 29 years old, of Greater Napanee, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts

The accused was released from custody after being held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on a later date. 

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