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Christopher MATEMBA Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Driver from North York facing multiple charges after traffic stop for stunt driving.

On September 7, 2024, at 7:47 a.m., a member of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while performing a speed enforcement initiative on Mersea Road 1 in the Municipality of Leamington, observed a vehicle travelling over 100km/h in the 60km/h zone.

Initially, the driver failed to stop for police, however the vehicle did come to a stop at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver resisted arrest and assaulted the police officer. As a result, the officer utilized the Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) to gain control and arrested the driver.

As a result, Christopher MATEMBA, a 36-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Assault with intent to resist arrest

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Traffic Court on October 17, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

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

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Drug & Weapon Bust – Tanya SMITH

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Search warrant in Leamington leads to drug possession, drug trafficking and possession of stolen property charges for two individuals.

On August 22, 2024, members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine (K9) and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on Russell Street in the Municipality of Leamington.

CSCU members recovered just over $8,400 worth of illicit drugs, approximately $2,000 in recovered property and just under $300 in Canadian currency.

Tanya SMITH, a 46-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

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 October 4, 2024.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have information that can assist with the investigation, please call the Essex County OPP 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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Another Pedestrian Fatality

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment with the assistance of the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian.

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 11:56 a.m., members of the OPP Leamington Detachment and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a collision at on Erie Street South at Mill Street, Municipality of Leamington.

A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on the roadway. The pedestrian, an 86-year-old female, was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased a short time later.

West Region OPP TIME Team members are actively conducting an ongoing investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

 The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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Justin JACOBS: Drug Trafficking

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – An individual with outstanding warrants is now facing an additional charge after being observed walking in Leamington.

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment spotted an individual with outstanding warrant for their arrest while patrolling Victoria Avenue North in the Municipality of Leamington. 

The warrant is in relation to an assault investigation that occurred in the Town of Kingsville in November of 2023.

As the individual was taken into custody, officers located a quantity of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl.

As a result, Justin JACOBS, 39-year-old of Kingsville has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Cesar CUBIAS-GONZALEZ Was Arrested Again

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One individual is facing charges following an investigation into a disturbance in Leamington.

 At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment responded to a disturbance on Clark Street East in the Municipality of Leamington.

It was reported that an individual was observed with an edged weapon. Officers arrived on scene and located the individual, who was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Cesar CUBIAS-GONZALEZ, 39 years of age from Leamington has been Charged with the following offences: 

·        Assault with A Weapon (two counts)

·        Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm (two counts)

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)

·        Mischief Under $ 5,000

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Windsor.

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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$365,00 Drug Bust

(LEAMINGTON) – One person is facing numerous charges after police executed two search warrants at residences in the Municipality of Leamington. Police executed two additional search warrants on motor vehicles.

On June 18, 2024, at 4:30 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Essex County (Leamington) detachment, and the OPP Canine Unit executed warrants at locations on Elliott Street and Talbot Street East in Leamington.

Police seized significant quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and Xanax with an estimated street value in excess of $365,000. A photo of the seized drugs, drug trafficking paraphernalia, currency, mobile phones and body armour is attached to this media release.

Shelldon STEWART, 41-years-old of Leamington, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl CDSA S. 5(2) (two counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine CDSA S. 5(2) (two counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine CDSA S. 5(2) (two counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Xanax CDSA S. 5(2)
  • Possession of Proceeds of Crime – CC Section 354(1)(a)

The accused appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor for a bail hearing on June 18, 2024, and will be held in custody to make another court appearance on June 25, 2024.

The OPP wish to thank the Peel Regional Police Specialized Enforcement Bureau Guns and Gangs Unit for their cooperation and assistance with this investigation.

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Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person died of injuries sustained following a collision near Leamington.

On May 1, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to a report of a motorcyclist who left the road and struck at guardrail on Mersea Road 2 and Mersea Road 19. 

The coroner pronounced the motorcyclist, a 28-year-old individual from Leamington, deceased at the scene.

Mersea Road 2 was reopened at approximately 8:15 p.m.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and are assisting Essex County OPP with the investigation.

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Break & Enter – DAMM & CLARK Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Multiple charges have been laid in relation to a break and enter in the Municipality of Leamington.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 7:33 p.m., the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Mersea Road E in Leamington.

Officers arrived on scene and located and arrested two individuals inside the residence.

Dylan DAMM, 29 years-of-age of Kingsville has been charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Theft Under $5000

·        Possession Break In Instruments

Robin Marilyn CLARK, 58 years-of-age of Kingsville has been charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Theft Under $5000

·        Possession Break In Instruments

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Windsor at a later date.

The Essex County OPP is requesting that anyone with information on this or any other investigation 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.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Nicole GUERARD – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On February 27, 2024, at 01:52 p.m., members of the Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Erie Street South in Leamington.

A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. and the driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) testing.

As a result, Nicole GUERARD, 43-years-old, from Harrow was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs S.320.14(1)(a) CC

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 13, 2024, to answer to the charges.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

The Essex County 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.

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