Category: Sables-Spanish Rivers

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OPP Police Press Releases Sables-Spanish Rivers

Stephen PARADIS – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired driving.

On July 29, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Pleasant Valley Road to speak with an individual regarding an unrelated matter. While at the residence, police observed this individual drive an all-terrain vehicle from Pleasant Valley Road up their driveway to where police stood outside of the residence.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Stephen PARADIS, 61-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Fail to securely fasten helmet chin strap
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle, no current validated permit
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 9, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the all-terrain vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Steven GRANBERG Arrested Again

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after police received information about a stolen vehicle.

On June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle from Castle Street in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police made attempts to locate the vehicle, but were unsuccessful.

Later that evening, the stolen vehicle entered the OPP detachment parking lot as the driver wanted to speak with police for an unrelated matter. The driver was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Steven GRANBERG, 47-years-old from Spanish has been charged with: 

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sudbury Bail Court on June 27, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sables-Spanish Rivers

Ryan CHANG Was Arrested

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid 43 impaired driving charges since January 1, 2024.

On June 19, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17. Police received information that the vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed and unable to maintain its lane.

Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine that the driver was impaired. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan CHANG, 26-years-old from Vancouver has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule III substance – two counts
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on August 6, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged for weapon and drug offences in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

On June 15, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified by a member of the public of a possible impaired driver on Grove Street. Police patrolled the area, locating the vehicle parked at a residence on Saubles Street East in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

Police approached the vehicle and observed an individual sitting in the front passenger seat. Upon speaking with this individual, police were notified that they were breaching their release order. This person was subsequently arrested. While arresting this individual, police were then approached by a second individual who attempted to intervene. This person was also subsequently arrested.

Police conducted a search and located suspected cocaine, a dagger style knife, and approximately $16,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Jessie MIGWANS, 25-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Also, Devonte BLAIR, 28-years-old from Scarborough has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Obstruct peace officer

Both accused persons were held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury Bail Court on June 17, 2024.

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Repeat Offenders Arrested In Meth Bust

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been charged after a search warrant was executed in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

On March 19, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of members of the Manitoulin OPP executed a search warrant at a residence on Young Street.

Police arrested two people and located suspected methamphetamine and ecstasy. Police also located a firearm, ammunition, digital scale, packing material, and over $1,500 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Zachary DELISLE, 37-years-old, from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on March 28, 2024.

Darwin FLAMAND, 30-years-old, from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with fail to comply with Probation Order. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

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Carl DICKSON – Drunk Driving

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been charged for impaired driving following a traffic complaint.

On March 9, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

Police were able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, police determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Carl DICKSON, 20-years-old, from Little Current has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle in contravention of conditions
  • Turn – not in safety

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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