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Goualis River OPP Police Press Releases

Michael POZZEBON Was Arrested

(GOULAIS RIVER, ON) – One individual is facing a criminal charge after failing to comply with their court-ordered conditions.

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a family dispute on Thielman Road in Goulais River. Investigation revealed an individual attended the residence of family members, while on conditions not to do so. 

As a result, Michael POZZEBON, 47 years-of-age, of no fixed address was arrested and charged with one count of Breach of Recognizance.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 19, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Lugor L JADA – Impaired Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – On April 8, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Brock Road South, in Puslinch Township. 

It was reported that a white sedan was driving in an erratic manner on Brock Road South north of Highway 401. Just prior to police arrival, the same vehicle was involved in collision with a passenger van. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Lugor L JADA, 53-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code

– Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

– Adult Novice Drive- blood alcohol concentration above zero

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on April 25, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Tracy AYRES – Cocaine

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A local individual is facing a drug possession charge after a disturbance was reported in Pembroke.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on John Street due to an individual disturbing the peace and possibly using drugs. Police located an individual in possession of drugs and an arrest was made. Suspected cocaine was seized during the investigation. 

Tracy AYRES, age 43 of Pembroke, has been charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offence:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance – cocaine

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 12, 2025. 

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Brendon OHRI – Dangerous Operation

(BRANT, ON) – Members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a motor vehicle collision investigation.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision in the center median on Highway 403 East.

As a result of the investigation, Brendon OHRI, a 31-year-old male from London, has been charged with the following:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to road safety and reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: James DAW Arrested

A 72-year-old is facing charges following a child luring investigation.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, members from the DRPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) concluded an investigation concerning an adult male communicating with whom he believed was a 13-year-old girl. The male sent sexually explicit messages and images to the girl, asking her to send him photos.

A Criminal Code search warrant was executed at two residences in Hamilton and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The suspect communicated with the username: “JuniorJohnson”. 

Police are concerned there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward.

A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

James DAW, age 72, of Hamilton is charged with: Luring a Person Under 16 to Facilitate the Offence of Sexual Assault; Luring a Person Under 16 to Facilitate the Offence of sexual Interference; Luring a Person Under 16 to Facilitate the Offence of Exposure; Luring a Person Under 18 to Facilitate the Offence of Making Child Pornography and Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 for the Purpose of Making Child Pornography.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Tyrell of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5544.

For more information on our ICE unit and resources that are available please visit our website at https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/crime-prevention/internet-safety-and-child-exploitation/

The Durham Regional Police would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Canadian National and Ontario Provincial Strategies to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Newborn Baby Found On Porch

LONDON, ON (April 10, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the mother of a newborn baby located outside of a residence north of the downtown core.

Shortly before 1:30 p.m., yesterday afternoon, a citizen called police after locating a newborn baby left on the porch of a residence in the area of Sterling Street and Oxford Street East.

The baby was transported to hospital by paramedic services, where it remains in good condition.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of the baby’s mother and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating her.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Sterling Street and Oxford Street East yesterday between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with dash-cam, residential and/or business video surveillance, or that may have information in relation to the investigation to contact the London Police Service.

The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be provided as appropriate.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update 09April2025

Driver struck pole, reversed, went for coffee

The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify a driver who struck a light post Tuesday evening, then left the scene and went through a nearby drive-through.

Just after 9 p.m., a witness reported a white sedan had struck a light post at Silvercreek Parkway North and Willow Road. The driver reversed and then continued northbound and pulled into a Tim Hortons drive-through near Speedvale Avenue West.

Officers followed a trail of coolant on the road until it dried up.

The involved vehicle was believed to be a Kia Optima four-door sedan which was white with a black roof. It sustained heavy front-end damage.

Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has more information is asked to call Constable Tim Paneghel of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7529, or email [email protected].

Daycare entered, laptops later recovered

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a west-end childcare centre was entered and stolen laptops later recovered downtown.

Staff were called to the daycare at 7 a.m. Monday after staff arrived to find a rear door unlocked. Several laptops and chargers were reported stolen.

On Monday afternoon, officers patrolling downtown entered a social service agency and observed two males sitting at a table with a number of laptops in front of them. The males claimed they had found the laptops discarded in a bag. They were seized by police and further examination confirmed they had been stolen from the daycare.

The investigation is ongoing.

Man arrested for defrauding former boss

A Grey County man has been arrested after more than $2,000 in building supplies was fraudulently charged to his former employer last year.

On November 30, a man entered a building supply business and claimed he was the owner of an established Guelph business. He ordered and received more than $2,000 in materials, which were charged to the company’s account. Investigation revealed the man is a former employee.

A 39-year-old Grey County man has been charged with fraud under $5,000. He will appear in court May 16.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 219

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Pervert Alert: Loran Lazar – Child Luring & Pornography

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Sexual Abuse Material and Luring investigation.

It is alleged that:

  • the suspect was communicating with victims through social media platforms
  • he received, posted, and sold a quantity of child pornography 

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as part of an investigation into the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, members of the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Eglinton Avenue East and Hurontario Street area.

Loran Lazar, 26, of Mississauga, was arrested and charged with:

  1. two counts of Possession of Child Pornography
  2. Access Child Pornography
  3. Make Child Pornography Available
  4. Sell Child Pornography
  5. two counts of Luring

Police believe there are more victims. He went by usernames: Bop4teens, Teensboop, and ibangedyourmom_#000 on different social media platforms. 

He was scheduled to appear in court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Ave West, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

The Toronto Police Service recognizes that parents and caregivers are the frontline when it comes to protecting children on the Internet and electronic devices. We encourage you to remain vigilant in your efforts – the safety tips outlined below are recommended for children of any age.

Reporting of any online exploitation can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at cybertip.ca.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

There are also resources available through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for those who have a sexual interest in children. The new Talking for Change program is the first of its kind in Canada and provides national and all-ages help for those concerned about their risk to use child sexual exploitation material or offend sexually against a child.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP

Jennifer DEAN – Sexual Assault

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently laid charges in relation to a sexual assault investigation. On May 2, 2024, the Wellington County OPP began an investigation into a report of a sexual offence that occurred between an employee and a young person at a community living residence on Irvine Street, Centre Wellington.    

As a result of the investigation, on April 9, 2025, Jennifer DEAN, 24 years old of Rockwood was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Sexual Interference

·        Sexual Exploitation

·        Sexual Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice in Guelph on May 13, 2025.   

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·        Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·        Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

4 Charged In Drug Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Four area residents are facing drug charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Pembroke.  

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers stopped a passenger vehicle on Everett Street. Suspected cocaine, along with items typically associated with drug trafficking, were seized by police during the traffic stop. 

As a result of this investigation 31-year-old Aaron LANCE of Chalk River, 23-year-old August LOVE-McCOURT of Arnprior, 28-year-old Sarah PROKSCH of Laurentian Valley Township, and 27-year-old Eric YARASKAVITCH of Pembroke are each facing the following charge under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

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

LANCE faces an additional charge under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) for failing to surrender his licence. 

The accused individuals were all released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 5, 2025.  

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – 65 Year Old From Ailsa Craig Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with impaired after vehicle leaves road and rolls.

On April 6, 2025, at 7:22 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to Hedley Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre for the report of a single vehicle rollover.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.

Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine (K9) were dispatched to assist with the search and located the accused not far from the scene.

The accused was placed under arrest and transported to the Strathroy Caradoc Police Service.

As a result, Ross MCLACHLAN, a 65-year-old of Ailsa Craig, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Fail to remain

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 11, 2025.

The driver was not injured.

The Middlesex 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.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

18 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – An early morning disturbance led to impaired driving charges for one individual.

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., an officer from the Thessalon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was travelling through Sault Ste. Marie, when they heard yelling and screaming on Queen Street East near Fournier Road. Concerned for public safety, the officer attended the scene and located multiple individuals standing near three vehicles, two which were parked on the travelled portion of the road and one which was partially stuck in a snowbank. The officer observed one of the individuals place what appeared to be a beer can in the snowbank, enter the driver seat of the stuck motor vehicle and attempt to drive it. The officer detained the individual and formed grounds to believe they had consumed alcoholic beverages.

As a result of further investigation, Logan SCOTT, 18 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)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 12, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP was assisted in this investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Collision – 24 Year Old Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – On April 8, 2025, at approximately 8:50 a.m. The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment responded to report of a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a school bus on Wellington Road and McBain Line in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of one of the involved vehicles, a 24-year-old from the city of St. Thomas, was charged with:

  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

If anyone was driving in the area at the time and have dash cam footage or may have witnessed the collision, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://stthomascrimestoppers.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Dominic ALARY Facing Numerous Charges

(HEARST, ON) – A traffic stop south of Hearst resulted in an impaired driving arrest, and several charges.

On Tuesday April 8, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting patrol south of the Town of Hearst, when the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system flagged a vehicle with an unregistered licence plate.

The vehicle then drove onto a Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) trail – OFSC L167, adjacent to Dillon Road, and police initiated a traffic stop.

Officers spoke with the driver and determined they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The individual was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result, Dominic ALARY 43 years-of-age from Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drug

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Fail to obey lane sign

·        No licence – drive on a public trail

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2025, in Hearst. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Southwest Oxford

Paul Sookrit Was Arrested Again

(SOUTHWEST OXFORD, ON) – One person is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop on Highway 401 in the Township of Southwest Oxford.

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol on Highway 401 in the Township of Southwest Oxford, where Oxford OPP members conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.

Paul Sookrit, 30-years-old of Markam, has been charged with:  

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Possession of an identity document

Additionally, the accused was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

Police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and suspected cannabis. Police also seized a quantity of Canadian currency and identity documents.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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.