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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Indignity To Dead Body – Shannon BROOKS Arrested Again

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance in a death investigation in the City of Quinte West.

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Quinte West Fire and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services attended a residence on Westmount Court, where a 49-year-old male from Quinte West was located deceased.

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, following a lengthy investigation, Shannon BROOKS, 36 years old of Quinte West, was arrested with the assistance of the Belleville Police Service Emergency Response Unit, and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Indignity to dead body – section 182(b)
  • Theft of credit card – section 342(1)(a)
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 – section 354(1)(a)
  • Possession of a credit card – section 342(1)(c)

In relation to separate investigations, the accused was also charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while prohibited – section 320.18 (1)(a)
  • Fail to comply with probation order – section 733.1(1) – three counts

The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 3 Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Three people face trafficking charges after a drug seizure in Faraday Township.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation earlier this spring.

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Community Street Crime Unit and Bancroft OPP members, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 28 South in Faraday Township.

Officers seized:

  • Almost 20 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Over 160 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Over 20 grams of suspected heroin
  • Suspected crystal methamphetamine
  • Over 20 grams of suspected MDMA
  • Suspected Psilocybin
  • 20 suspected methamphetamine (speed) pills
  • Over 300 suspected hydromorphone pills,
  • 50 suspected oxycodone pills
  • Over 20 suspected morphine pills
  • Suspected lorazepam pills
  • Over $900 in cash
  • 1 cell phone
  • 3 scales

Roseanne HARRIS of Faraday Township, age 46, Jordan MORIN of Peterborough, age 28, and Erica OLMSTEAD of Hastings Highlands, age 30 have each been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – 9 counts
  • Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Additionally, HARRIS was charged with two counts of breach of a release order and OLMSTEAD was charged with breach of a probation order.

All three accused were remanded into custody. OLMSTEAD and MORIN have a court date in the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 27, 2025, while HARRIS has a court date of May 29, 2025.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Stephen Patrick JOLICOEUR Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a significant quantity of a substance believed to be Crack Cocaine from the driver of a parked vehicle in a Fifth Street, Midland driveway while patrolling the neighborhood.

The officer was patrolling in the area conducting follow up to an outstanding investigation in the area when the parked vehicle and driver was observed and after speaking to the driver a number of prohibited weapons were located in the vehicle which led to the officer locating a quantity of an illegal substance which was also seized from inside the vehicle.

Charged in relation to this investigation is Stephen Patrick JOLICOEUR 44 years of Midland with the following offence contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act as follows.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

and further with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition (three counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

Officers always advise that persons with information of criminal activity are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Austin LLOYD Facing Numerous Charges Following Firearm Incident

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an incident involving a firearm in Trenton.

On May 19, 2025 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP and OPP Canine Unit responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Trenton Street, Quinte West. Police received information that an individual had entered a residence and assaulted the occupants brandishing a firearm. Only minor injuries were sustained in this incident.

An investigation conducted by Quinte West OPP and the Quinte West Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) led to the arrest of a 29-year-old from Quinte West on May 23, 2025.

Austin LLOYD, 29-years-old, from Quinte West, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Pointing a Firearm x2
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Assault with a Weapon x2
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm x2
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  •  Possession of Weapon for dangerous Purpose
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order x2
  • Assault

The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

David KUNZLE Was Arrested Again #RepeatOffender

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested one individual following a break and enter and theft of motor vehicle in the Municipality of West Perth

On May 23, 2025, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Perth Road 179 for a break and enter in progress where an unknown person was attempting to flee after stealing the homeowner’s vehicle.

26-year-old David KUNZLE of the Municipality of South Huron is facing the following charges under the Criminal Code:

  • Break and Enter
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle

KUNZLE is being held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date.

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Perth County OPP at 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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Break & Enter – David KUNZLE Arrested

Assault – One Sent To Hospital – David KUNZLE Arrested

David KUNZLE Arrested Again – Methamphetamine, Breach, Drive While Prohibited

KUNZLE Was Arrested Again- Theft, Trespass at Night, Etc.

3 Police Vehicles Damaged In Lengthy Police Chase – 3 Arrested – GNEMMI, KUNZLE & 17 Year Old

Wanted 20 Year Old Arrested By Police – KUNZLE

20 Year Old Wanted By Police Arrested – KUNZLE

20 Year Old Arrested After Crashing Into Parked Car

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

33 Year Old From Kincarding Arrested Again #RepeatOffender

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 22, 2025, at approximately 6:54 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a break and enter to a residence along Kincardine Avenue, Municipality of Kincardine.

Officers attended the area and discovered that an individual had broken into a rear door to the residence to gain entry while occupants were inside. They were placed into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old resident of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house – CC 348(1)(a)
  • Fail to comply with probation order – CC 733.1(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Two Arrested, One At Large

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged, and one suspect remains at large in connection with an ongoing home invasion investigation in Delhi.

At approximately 11:31 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a reported home invasion on Ann Street in Delhi.

The investigation determined that three individuals unlawfully entered the residence and were involved in an interaction with several occupants inside. During the encounter, the suspects brandished weapons – including at least one edged weapon – and physically assaulted two people.

The suspects fled the scene in a white sedan, and the victims were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers later located the suspect vehicle on West Street in Simcoe and conducted a traffic stop, taking the driver into custody without incident.

As a result, 34-year-old Kerri FERRIS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indicatable offence,
  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Assault causing bodily harm.

Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, officers located the second suspect at an address on Grove Street in Simcoe and took them into custody without incident.

As a result, 25-year-old Jahvon LASALLE from Brantford, Ontario, has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indicatable offence,
  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Assault causing bodily harm,
  • Disguise with intent,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.
  • Failure to comply with Release Order – other than to attend court. 

The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Friday, May 23, 2025.

The search for the third suspect, described as a male wearing black clothing and a face covering, is ongoing.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is actively conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Area residents are asked to review any home surveillance or doorbell camera footage for suspicious activity that may be related to this incident. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – Suspects At Large

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 22, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery at a LCBO store on Parkside Drive, Fergus. It was reported that two suspects had entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of alcohol.  During the robbery, one of the suspects brandished a weapon before fleeing. The suspects were last observed entering a black Nissan Rogue which fled northbound on Highway 6.

There were no reported injuries.

The first suspect is described as, male, dark complexion, approximately 20-30 years-old, thin build, approximately 5’5”, 120 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, black facial hair.

Clothing: GAP Athletics brown hoodie with the hood up, grey athletic track pants with white stripes down the sides and white and black

running shoes, black baseball cap worn with the brim forward, and a white medical mask.

The second suspect is described as, male, dark complexion, approximately 20 to 30 years-old, thin build, approximately 5’5”, 120 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, beard

Clothing Description: brown Balenciaga hoodie with the hood down, grey athletic pants with a red logo on the left thigh and Nike air on leg near the ankle, black baseball cap with a grey logo on backwards, blue athletic shoes with gum-coloured soles, black backpack with red camo straps.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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AGCO

Trainer Gets $40,000 Fine Following FBI Investigation

TORONTO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a 10-year suspension and $40,000 penalty to Standardbred trainer Jeffrey Gillis following an investigation by its Equine Drug Unit.

The AGCO has been actively investigating potential violations of Ontario’s horseracing anti-doping rules stemming from an international criminal investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI investigation resulted in 27 horseracing trainers, veterinarians, and others being charged in the United States with offenses relating to the systematic shipment and administration of illegal performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) to racehorses competing across multiple jurisdictions.

Records recently obtained by the AGCO include evidence that Gillis purchased illegal PEDs – including a substance held out to be an illegal, blood-boosting synthetic erythropoietin (EPO) – from Seth Fishman. Fishman was a U.S.-based veterinarian who was among the 27 individuals charged by U.S. federal prosecutors for his role in the manufacture and distribution of PEDs designed specifically to evade equine anti-doping controls.

The AGCO’s Rules of Racing explicitly state that no individual will possess or attempt to possess banned, non-therapeutic substances or medications. The AGCO has quickly moved to issue this ruling in order to protect the integrity of the sport and to safeguard horse welfare.

The AGCO’s Equine Drug Unit is staffed through a partnership between the AGCO and the Ontario Provincial Police Investigations and Enforcement Bureau. The unit routinely collaborates with local, national and international authorities to detect the use of illegal, and performance-enhancing drugs in Ontario.

A licensed horse racing participant issued a Ruling under the Rules of Racing has the right to appeal the AGCO’s action to the Horse Racing Appeal Panel (HRAP), an independent adjudicative body mandated to hear appeals of the Registrar’s decisions made under the Rules of Racing.

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OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Charged In Homicide

(NAOTKAMEGWANNING FIRST NATION, ON) – Two additional individuals have been charged in connection with a homicide investigation near Naotkamegwanning First Nation (Whitefish Bay First Nation).

On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Buifford COWLEY, 45 years old of Whitefish Bay First Nation, was reported missing to the Treaty Three Police Service. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was requested to assist with the search. Four days later, police discovered human remains in the Northwest Angle #33 First Nation. The postmortem examination confirmed that the remains were that of the missing man.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, two more individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the investigation.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Aliyah REDSKY-COWLEY, 24 years old of Whitefish Bay, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Indignity to a dead body, section 182
  • Obstruct justice, section 139

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Kyle McLEOD, 38 years old of Kenora, was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:

  • Second degree murder, section 235(1)
  • Indignity to a dead body, section 182

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Friday, May 23, 2025.

The Treaty Three Police and the OPP North West Region Crime Unit are continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Greenstone OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Murder Charge

(GREENSTONE, ON) – The Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a death investigation in the Municipality of Greenstone. 

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a medical emergency. One individual was transported to the hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Brandin RITCH, 32 years old of Greenstone.

As a result of the investigation, Alexis AGGAMWAY, 19 years old of Greenstone, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

·      Second degree murder, section 235(1)

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay and remains in custody.

The OPP North West Region Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Emergency Response Team.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Greenstone OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

MONGRAIN, MIMEAULT & SCOTT Arrested – Details Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 22, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Elliot Lake.

Police attended a residence on McKeown Road and seized more than 105 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value exceeding $10,500), numerous suspected methamphetamine tablets, cash, packaging materials, digital scales, and cell phones.  

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were arrested and charged with numerous offences.

Jacqueline (Jackie) MONGRAIN, 52-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Zachary MIMEAULT, 29-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Sarah SCOTT, 40-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition 

The accused persons will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

3 Collisions, 3 Impaired Charges

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to three separate motor vehicle collisions in Oro-Medonte and Ramara Township.

On May 22, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers from the Orillia detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle in the ditch on Lakeshore Rd. E Oro-Medonte. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges.

As a result, Ragulan VIJAYARATNAM; 25-year-old, from Pickering, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – 80 plus
  • Adult Mischief – destroys or damages property

Furthermore, at approximately 8:10 p.m., officers from the Orillia Detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle rollover on Ramara Road 46, in Ramara Township. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges.

As a result, Mark FALBY; 63-year-old, from Brechin, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – 80 plus

Lastly at 03:10 a.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle in the ditch on Line 15 S Oro-Medonte. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges.

As a result, Jennie BECKSTEAD; 27 -year-old, Oro-Medonte ON, has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by drug

All three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licences have been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Kalie EKOMIAK Arrested – Assault & Harassment

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 21, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after numerous complaints to police regarding threatening phone calls. 

At approximately 10:15 a.m. police received complaints regarding multiple threatening phone calls placed by a known person to a school, daycare and residence. Police ensured the safety of all recipients and facilities and located the caller a short time later on Hillside Drive South. The caller was extremely confrontation, uncooperative, and assaultive with police during the arrest.

Kalie EKOMIAK, 35-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Assault a Peace Officer

·      Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate

·      Mischief – obstructs, interrupts, or interferes, with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 10, 2025.

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CENTRAL MANITOULIN OPP Police Press Releases

Calvin BRIFFETT Was Arrested Again #RepeatOffender #3Strikes

(CENTRAL MANITOULIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 22, 2025, the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in Mindemoya who had multiple outstanding arrest warrants.

On May 21, 2025, police were called to a motel in Mindemoya pertaining to a disturbance involving a tenant and employee. Police learned that the tenant was wanted on numerous warrants and there was information he was in possession of a gun.

The OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and Canine assisted, and the person was safely arrested on the morning of May 22.

Calvin BRIFFETT, 63-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

·      Failure to comply with Undertaking – two counts

·      Failure to comply with Probation Order

The accused had an arrest warrant from East Algoma OPP for three counts of failing to attend court and failing to comply with an Undertaking. In addition, there was another warrant from Manitoulin OPP for two counts of operation while prohibited. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Little Current on May 23, 2025.