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$32,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(MOOSONEE, ON) – Three individuals were arrested, and a significant quantity of suspected fentanyl was seized following an unwanted person call in Moosonee.

On Jan 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of three unwanted persons inside a residence on Moose Drive. Officers located and arrested three individuals inside the home for trespassing. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of approximately 80 grams of suspected fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $32,000, as well as approximately 130 grams of cannabis.

As a result of the investigation, Michael JOHNSON, 31 years old of Brampton, was charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid – two counts

·        Obstruct a peace officer

·        Unlawfully in a dwelling house

·        Trespassing – fail to leave premises when directed

·        Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on January 31, 2025.

Additionally, Leonard KOOSTACHIN,42 years old of Moosonee has been charged with:

·        Obstruct a peace officer

·        Failure to comply with release order

·        Failure to comply with probation order

This accused person was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on March 11, 2025.

Tyler WABANO, 36 years old of Moosonee has been charged with:

·        Obstruct a peace officer

·        Trespassing – fail to leave premises when directed

This accused person was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on March 11, 2025.

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Yonis AHMED Was Arrested Again

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A 27-year-old individual is facing multiple charges after the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of reporting the individual threatening another person with a knife.

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance on Hutchison Road in Moosonee.

Officers learned that the accused had allegedly threatened the victim with a knife and uttered threats. Upon being arrested, the individual refused to provide any identification. However, through the use of fingerprint identification technology, police confirmed the identity of the accused and discovered that they were bound by multiple active probation orders.

As a result, Yonis AHMED, 27 years of age, from Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – four counts

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on March 5, 2025.

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Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision.

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., emergency services responded to a report of a single MSV rollover on Moose River. The James Bay OPP was assisted on the scene by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) Ambulance, and Moose Factory Fire Rescue.

The driver, a 74-year-old resident of Moose Factory, suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital via ambulance. Despite medical efforts, the individual succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased on January 19, 2025.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is supporting the ongoing investigation.

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Adrian CHAKASIM – Drunk Driving

(Moosonee, ON) – A 911 call reporting a ditched vehicle in Moosonee resulted in an impaired driving arrest by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On December 14, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had driven a vehicle out of a ditch in Moosonee.

The driver and vehicle were located shortly after, and officers determined the individual had been operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Adrian CHAKASIM, 25 years of age of Moosonee, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 14, 2025, in Moosonee. Additionally, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

The OPP remains committed to ensuring road safety and encourages the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911.

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Samaria ETHERINGTON – Drunk Driving

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A 911 call to the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in the arrest for impaired driving.

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Police located the subject vehicle and driver in a commercial parking lot on Ferguson Road in Moosonee. Upon investigation, officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol and placed them under arrest.  

As a result, Samaria ETHERINGTON, 18 years of age, of Moosonee, has been charged with:

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

·        Failure to comply with undertaking

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 14, 2025, in Moosonee.

In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

The OPP reminds the public that impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of death on Ontario’s roads. Young drivers (under 22 years-of-age) in Ontario are subject to a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drugs, meaning they must maintain a blood alcohol concentration of zero while driving.

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John TOZER Was Arrested

(MOOSONEE, ON) – One person was arrested on nine criminal weapons offences after a warrant was executed in Moosonee.     

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant on Quarry Road in Moosonee. As a result of the search, police located several firearms, various types of rifle ammunition including 292 live rounds, and ammunition reloading equipment.

As a result of the investigation, John TOZER, 49 years of age from Moosonee, was arrested and charged with:

·        Careless storage of ammunition

·        Careless storage of a firearm (four counts)

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm (four counts)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on November 12, 2024.

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Lamar JOHNSON Was Arrested Again

(MOOSONEE, ON) – An arrest was made in Moosonee for a breach of probation after a traffic stop was conducted on a bicycle.

On June 28, 2024, the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple calls reporting a suspicious person, getting off the train approximately 20 km south of Moosonee.

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., James Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on two bicycle riders on Hutchison Road in Moosonee, who were observed to be without proper lights. One person failed to identify themselves and failed to stop for police.

Officers continued the investigation at a residence on Hutchison Road and located the person, who then provided police with a false name. Police arrested the individual, who was confirmed to be the same person from the suspicious person calls from June 28.

As a result of the investigation, police were able to identify the person, Lamar JOHNSON, 24 years of age of Brampton, who was charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer (two counts)
  • Failure to comply with a probation order (two counts)
  • Failure to comply with a release order
  • Improper bicycle lighting
  • No horn – bicycle

Further, during the investigation one other person was located and arrested at the same residence on outstanding warrants. Wilbert Joshua JEFFRIES, 36 years of age of Moose Factory was charged with three counts of failure to comply with a release order.

Both accused persons remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee.

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Spenser MOORE Was Arrested

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver led to multiple criminal charges.

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver in the area of Quarry Road in Moosonee.  

Police located and stopped the subject vehicle on Quarry Road, and upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Moosonee detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Spenser MOORE, 22 years of age of Moosonee, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Resist peace officer

·        Dangerous operation

·        Take motor vehicle without consent

·        Obstruct peace officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 6, 2024, in Moosonee.

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Dwayne EDWARDS Arrested After Foot Pursuit

(MOOSONEE, ON) – An arrest made on an existing warrant, led to further charges.

On June 11, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Moose Drive in the town of Moosonee, when an officer observed a person known to have an active arrest warrant.

When the officer advised the person they were under arrest, the person then began to flee the area on a pedal bike. The officer then commenced a short foot pursuit and arrested the individual.

During a search incident to arrest, police located a pellet gun.

As a result of the investigation, Dwayne EDWARDS, 40 years of age of Moosonee, was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Disguise with intent
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of illicit cannabis
  • Failure to attend court while on release order

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 14, 2024.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made their third impaired driving arrest of 2024 in Moosonee.

On March 14, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver, on the community ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.

Police located the subject vehicle, which was stuck on the ice adjacent to the ice road. Police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Moosonee detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kristin WABANO, 36 years of age of Moose Factory, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

Also during this investigation, the passenger of the vehicle was actively obstructing police and as a result, Jessie GUNNER, 39 years of age of Moose Factory was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Resist peace officer

The two accused persons were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2024 in Moosonee.

This arrest was the third arrest related to impaired driving made by the Moosonee detachment this calendar year.

On January 25, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m. the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a stolen taxi from a driveway on Hutchison Road in Moosonee. 

When police attended the scene, the suspect had already returned with the stolen vehicle, and was still sitting in the driver’s seat. Police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Moosonee detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Melanie SUTHERLAND, 24 years of age of Fort Albany was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts

The accused was released and the matter is still before the courts. The accused is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2024 in Moosonee.

On February 11, shortly after 6:00 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in Moosonee, that was reported to be driving onto the community ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.

Police located the stolen vehicle a short time later on the ice road, stuck in a snowbank with minor damage (photo attached), however the driver had left the scene prior to police arrival.

An extensive search and patrol of the surrounding area led to the arrest of a 16-year-old person from Moosonee, who was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to stop after an accident
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2024 in Moosonee. The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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