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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Aalaa ABDELGADIR Was Arrested – Details Released

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested after a drug investigation by the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) into drug trafficking in the Quinte West area. 

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region CSCU, assisted by the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit and Quinte West OPP officers, executed a search warrant on Nash Road in Courtice.  

Two people were arrested at the scene. Officers seized over $20,000 in cash, a cash counter, cellular phones and other items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Daniel LEWIS, aged 30 from Courtice, has been charged with: 

  • Traffick in Schedule I substance
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Aalaa ABDELGADIR, aged 26 of Ottawa, has been charged with one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000. 

Both the accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 13, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair St. Clair

John BRADSHAW – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 11, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 40, north of Holt Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, John BRADSHAW, 44-year-old of Wallaceburg, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

BAILEY Arrested Again!

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged a prohibited driver with multiple criminal offences.

On February 10, 2025, members of the Dufferin County OPP were patrolling the area of Fourth Ave, in the Town of Orangeville. A traffic stop was initiated due to the absence of a front license plate. Upon approach and after an initial interaction, it was discovered that a fictitious name was given. An investigation revealed that the true driver of the motor vehicle was driving while prohibited.

Sanjay BAILEY, a 24-year-old male from Dundalk has been charged with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Adult Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Anik KARMIJEE – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A vehicle discovered in ditch has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were proactively patrolling County Road 22 when they discovered a vehicle several meters off the shoulder of the roadway. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Anik KARMIJEE, age 55 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • 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 February 19, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Jacqueline EDDY – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On February 9, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver on Gardenville Road. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jacqueline EDDY, age 46 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Fail or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 26, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Travis GRAHAM Was Arrested – Details Released

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 49.

As a result of the investigation, Travis GRAHAM, age 34 from Belleville, was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Speeding
  • Possession of unmarked cigarettes

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 19, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Gordon BROUGH – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A Tuesday late-night RIDE program by members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in one driver being arrested.

Officers were conducting a RIDE program on County Road 10 at County Road 22 at 3:00 a.m. on February 12, 2025. During the RIDE, officers conducted a test on one driver with the Approved Screening Device. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Gordon BROUGH, age 45 of Prince Edward County has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 5, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Robert NOOTCHITAI – Drunk Driving

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged the driver of a parked vehicle with impaired driving.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

The vehicle was located, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Robert NOOTCHITAI, 58 years-of-age, from Atikameksheng First Nation, was charged with,

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

$1,000 In Baby Formula Stolen From Kincardine – Photos Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On February 11, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a business in the area of Durham Street and Highway 21, Municipality of Kincardine.

At approximately 6:50 p.m., two males were observed in the store before stealing approximately $1,000 of baby formula, then departing in a red & tan coloured pick-up truck with a burnt out drivers side headlight.

The individuals are described as the following:

  • Middle eastern, mid 20’s, average height, slim build, unshaven, short dark hair, blue puffy jacket, grey hoodie with a black hood.
  • Middle eastern, 30’s, average heigh, medium build, short black hair, close shaven beard, black jacket

If you have any information on this matter, or any dash camera footage from the area at that time, please contact the OPP.

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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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon GYORI – Drunk Driving

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving following a collision in Kingsville.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment, responded to a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of Kingsville. 

Brandon GYORI, 27-years-old of Blandford-Blenheim, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Dangerous Operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on February 19, 2025.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

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 of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Charles

Lisa CHRISTIANSON – Drunk Driving

(ST. CHARLES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle in a ditch on Highway 535, St. Charles.

The vehicle was located, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Lisa CHRISTIANSON, 52 years-of-age, from St. Charles, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 5, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora OPP have charged two individuals following two collisions within one hour of each other.

On February 9th, 2025, just before 2:00 a.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision. Police arrived on scene and located a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Chipman Street.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Edmond JACK, 30-years-old, from Kenora is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

He was further charged with:

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

On February 9th, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Kenora OPP responded to another single motor vehicle collision behind a local bar.

Police arrived on scene and located the driver attempting to pull the motor vehicle out of the snowbank where it had become stuck.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Lamont GARDNER, 36-years-old, from Kenora is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

Both males had their driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle impounded. The accused are scheduled to appear in the Kenora Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to answer to the criminal charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that 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 Russell

Another Home Invasion

(RUSSELL, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a reported home invasion robbery in the community of Russell.

Officers responded to the residence on Duncanville Street just before 9:30 p.m. last night (February 11, 2025). The resident reported that three unidentified individuals had entered his home and tied him up. The male was able to free himself and flee to a neighbouring residence.

The robbers had fled the area by the time police arrived.

The investigation is ongoing. Police believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information should contact the Russell County Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250173807. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at OntarioCrimeStoppers.ca.

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

STPS Daily Update – 11Feb2025

A 15 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called in regards to a stolen vehicle. On Monday February 10th 2025, police were called by the vehicle owner who reports a member of their family had taken their vehicle without consent. Through investigation, officers reviewed home surveillance video showing the teen leaving the address in the vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle and the accused at an address on Sunset Drive. As a result, the 15 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with:

  • 1 count of take motor vehicle without consent
  • 1 count of drive motor vehicle- no license

The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court. The vehicle was returned to the rightful owner. ST25002297

Warrant Arrests 

A 36 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday February 10th 2025, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service on an outstanding warrant for Mischief, dating back to May of 2024. In addition, the 36 year old was identified as the person responsible for causing damage to a downtown business over the weekend. The accused was transported to police headquarters where they were processed to attend court and were remanded into custody. ST25002300

A 53 year old London resident has been arrested. On Monday February 10th 2025, the individual attended police headquarters to turn themselves in on an outstanding warrant with our service stemming for an incident in 2023 where they had been charged with Impaired Operation and Dangerous Operation. The individual was processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25002323

A 72 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday February 10th 2025, officers on community patrol conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle being driven by the accused. Police were notified of an outstanding warrant with our service for Breach of Probation and Failure to Comply with Release Order. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an appearance notice. ST25002330

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update – 10Feb2025

Three expensive bikes stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three expensive bicycles were stolen from a home near downtown.

On Monday morning a resident near Norfolk Street and Liverpool Street reported his garage had been entered and the bikes removed. It is believed the theft occurred between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

The stolen bikes were described as a burgundy 2022 Trek Checkpoint 12-speed road bike with a yellow seat bag and frame-mounted pump, a cream-coloured 2021 Devinci Kobain 12-speed mountain bike and a black and lime green KHS Winslow 12-speed mountain bike. They are collectively worth almost $7,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Srigley at 519-824-1212, ext. 7298, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Stabbing suspect back in custody

A Guelph man arrested after another man was stabbed outside his own home last summer is back in custody.

Approximately 9:20 p.m. June 2, police were called to a residence near Eramosa Road and Speedvale Avenue East. The caller advised two males had attacked her 25-year-old son when he went outside to speak to them. 

He sustained lacerations to his abdomen and arm and was transported to a Hamilton trauma centre for treatment. The incident was targeted.

A week later a 27-year-old Guelph man turned himself in to police and faces numerous charges including aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He was released on bail, but Monday was rearrested after his bail guarantor revoked. He is scheduled for another bail hearing on Friday.

Nearly $1,000 in alcohol stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after nearly $1,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from a downtown business.

Approximately 5:45 p.m. Sunday a man and woman entered a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street. Each picked up several bottles of alcohol and walked out of the store without paying.

The man was described as 30-35 years, six feet tall with dark receding hair. He was wearing a grey jacket, red hoodie and black shoes with white soles. The woman was described as 45-50 years, 5’2” to 5’5”, with black hair and wearing a green jacket, black pants, a grey striped toque with glasses on top and light brown boots.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Srigley at 519-824-1212, ext. 7298, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 235