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Goualis River

Joseph REVILLE Was Arrested

(GOUALIS RIVER, ON) – A traffic stop in Goulais River has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 13, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 near Pine Shores Road, when officers observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and failing to maintain its lane.     

A traffic stop was conducted, where investigation determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. A search of the vehicle located both sealed and open containers of alcohol. As a result, Joseph REVILLE, 29 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding – 1-49 km/hr over posted limit
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 3, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Terrace Bay

Andrew Hepburn Was Arrested – Details Released

(TERRACE BAY, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in one individual facing multiple charges including both impaired and stunt driving.

On April 2, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a traffic complaint regarding an erratic driver travelling along Highway 17 near Terrace Bay.

Officers observed the vehicle to be travelling at 146 Kilometers per hour in a posted 90 Kilometers per hour zone. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver failed a roadside test and was subsequently placed under arrest for impaired driving. The driver was also found to be a suspended driver.

The driver was brought back to the Schreiber OPP Detachment for further testing.

Andrew Hepburn, 27-years-old of Elliot Lake has been charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

·        Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt

·        Driving While Under Suspension

The accused is now facing a 90-Day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-Day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on a later date.  

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Devinder DHALIWAL Arrested – Details Released

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver from Illinois charged with stunt driving on Highway 401 in Thames Centre.

On April 1, 2024, at 9:29 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) while on general patrol, observed a vehicle on Highway 401 in the Eastbound lanes in Thames Centre, travelling in excess of 50km/h over the posted 100 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Devinder DHALIWAL, a 45-year-old of Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

·      Driving while under suspension

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

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 June 18, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

SB OPP Enforce Law For One Weekend A Year – Caught 54 Speeders

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – All available members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in an Easter Long Weekend traffic safety campaign. From March 29 – April 1, 2024 South Bruce OPP officers were highly visible on area roads watching for traffic safety violations and closely watching for seatbelt use.

During the long weekend, South Bruce officers charged 3 motorists and 2 passengers for failing to wear a seatbelt. Other charges laid this past weekend include:

  • 54 charges for Speeding
  • 2 charges for Driving while under Suspension
  • 1 motorist charged with Impaired Driving
  • 1 motorist charged with Distracted Driving
  • 123 total charges, 53 warnings issued

There were no Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) reported during the traffic safety initiative.

The long weekend traffic safety campaign has ended, but the South Bruce OPP remains committed to road safety and officers will continue with traffic education and enforcement.

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OPP Police Press Releases Strong

DUPONT & KEMBLE

(STRONG TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with numerous offences after conducting a routine traffic stop.

On March 29, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was speeding, on Highway 11 in Strong Township. An investigation led to the arrest of the two occupants, and a subsequent search of the vehicle.

Police seized drugs suspected to be cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphine tablets, fentanyl, and approximately $1700 dollars in Canadian currency. The street value for the drugs seized was approximately $ 10,000. Police also seized a loaded rifle, ammunition, brass knuckles, break and enter tools, numerous knives, and a mask.

As a result of the investigation, Cassandra KEMBLE, 31-years-old of Whitby was charged with the following:

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution of obstruct justice (Identity Fraud)

·      Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

·      Driving while under suspension – two counts

·      Speeding 1- 49 Km/h over posted limit

Further, Kenneth DUPONT, 40-years-of-old of Windsor was charged with:

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution of obstruct justice (Identity Fraud)

·      Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·      Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – three counts

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession weapon

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

94 in a 50 – Wayne ISAACS

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the City of Orillia.

On March 30, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Atherley Rd in the City of Orillia, an officer of the Orillia Detachment conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 94km per hour in a posted 50km per hour zone.

Wayne ISAACS, 58-year-old of Brampton, was charged with:

Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed.

Adult Use plate not in accordance with Act.

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

152 in a 90 – Feifan YANG

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On March 31, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Hwy 11 North bound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, an officer of the Orillia Detachment conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 152km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone.

Feifan YANG, 22-year-old of Markham, was charged with:

Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed.

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

David Painter Caught Going 168 in an 90

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On March 29, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Hwy 11 South bound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, an officer of the Orillia Detachment conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 168km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone.

David Painter, 41-year-old of Barrie, was charged with:

Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed.

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

161 in a 90 – Anastacia Mohamed

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On March 24, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Hwy 11 North bound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, an officer of the Orillia Detachment conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 161km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone.

Anastacia Mohamed, 19-year-old of Scarborough, was charged with:

Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed.

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Near Goderich – PATTISON – Details Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Sarnia area resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop on Friday March 1st, 2024. 

Police were patrolling and using speed measuring equipment on Bluewater Highway, south of Goderich in the Municipality of Central Huron at 3:25 p.m. on March 1st, 2024. A northbound motor vehicle on Bluewater Highway was travelling more than 160 km/hr in the posted 80 km/hr speed zone. The investigating officer attempted to stop the offending vehicle, however the driver failed to stop and attempted to evade police. Officers patrolled the area and were able to locate the suspect vehicle in a parking lot in the Town of Goderich.

The driver exited the vehicle and was placed under arrest. Officers had reason to believe the driver was impaired and they were transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician which resulted in breath samples exceeding the legal limit.

Brian PATTISON, 25 years of age from Sarnia has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Operation while Prohibited – (two counts),

–      Flight from Peace Officer,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody. The accused has a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

If you suspect anyone is driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, please call 911 immediately and provide as much information as you can to police. Safe roadways are everyone’s responsibility.

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