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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Fatal Pedestrian Collision

A female has died after being struck by a vehicle in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members from Central East Division were called Mary Street North, near Taunton Road for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The vehicle was travelling southbound on Mary Street North when it came to a stop. A female passenger exited the vehicle and was struck by the vehicle as it pulled away. The driver remained on scene. The female was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Members of the DRPS – Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. This collision is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Constable Emily Vander Duim of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 (toll-free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5227.

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.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

79 Year Old Dead After Being Locked Out Of Assisted “Living” Facility

Additional charges have been laid in the death of a 79-year-old resident in the care of an assisted living facility in Oshawa.

On April 1, 2023, members from East Division were called to an assisted living facility in relation to a death at Aspira Traditions of Durham Retirement located at 1255 Bloor Street East. A 79-year-old female resident was located on a bench outside the facility. Paramedics attended and brought the female to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

An investigation revealed the vulnerable female entered a stairwell and exited the building at approximately 7:30 p.m. on March 31, 2023. Over the course of the night, the female attempted to gain access to the building but was unable because the doors were locked. She sat on a bench and was located the following morning without vital signs.

An autopsy was performed and the cause of death of the 79-year-old was as a result of exposure to the elements.

Two employees of Aspira Traditions were charged in December, 2024. Another employee, as well as the business have since been charged.

Jessica WHITE, age 32, of Whitby is charged with: Criminal Negligence Causing Death.

Aspira Traditions of Durham Retirement Living, located at 1255 Bloor Street East, Oshawa is charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Peden of East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1659.

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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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Restaurant Defrauded Out Of $25,000+

A 42-year-old Meaford man has been arrested and charged at the conclusion of an investigation conducted by the Owen Sound Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch after an Owen Sound Restaurant was defrauded out of more than $25,000. 

The investigation determined that the accused was able to steal a bank card and associated pin number for one of the restaurant’s business accounts.  After stealing the card, the accused proceeded to withdraw cash and make numerous unauthorized purchases at various bank machines and businesses in both the City of Owen Sound and the Town of Meaford.   A regularly occurring audit conducted by restaurant staff revealed the transactions and missing funds, and the matter was reported to the Owen Sound Police for investigation.

On February 6, 2025 the accused was arrested and charged with Fraud Exceeding $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card, Unauthorized Possession of Credit Card Data, and Wearing a Disguise with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence.

 This accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound in March of 2025.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update 06Feb2025

Second arrest in robbery, attempted robbery

A second Waterloo man has been arrested for attempting to rob a Guelph business and robbing a Brantford business nearly two years ago.

Shortly after noon June 19, 2023, three males in a stolen vehicle attended a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. They were wearing gloves, masks and sunglasses and carrying reusable shopping bags, but were unable to enter the business as the front doors were locked as a safety precaution.

Later that afternoon the males drove the same stolen vehicle to a Brantford business, where they brandished weapons and stole a large quantity of prescription medication.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, an 18-year-old Waterloo man was arrested in Toronto Wednesday while serving a sentence for an unrelated matter. The accused, who was 16 at the time of these crimes, is charged with robbery, attempted robbery, possessing stolen property over $5,000 and several weapons offences. He will appear in court March 19.

A 19-year-old Waterloo man, who was 17 at the time, was earlier arrested on similar charges and will appear in court later this month. The investigation is ongoing.

Arrest in $50k lotto theft

A Waterloo man has been arrested in connection with the theft of nearly $50,000 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets late last year.

Police were called December 16 to a business on Woodlawn Road West. Investigation revealed a suspect had pried open the front doors to gain entry to the store the previous day. 

They were captured on video a short time later exiting the business with two reusable shopping bags filled with scratch tickets and fleeing in their vehicle. The owner of the business advised the tickets were not activated at the time of the theft and would be flagged so they could not be redeemed. 

An investigation by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation revealed someone had attempted to redeem one of the stolen tickets the morning of December 15 at a business in Waterloo. 

On Wednesday morning a 39-year-old Waterloo man was arrested and charged with break and enter and possessing stolen property over $5,000.

One Tundra located, another stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Toyota Tundra stolen over the weekend was recovered but another was stolen.

Approximately 7:30 a.m. Saturday, a resident near Flanders Road and Devere Drive reported his grey 2024 Tundra had been stolen from the driveway sometime overnight. It was described as having a grey fiberglass cap on the back. The truck was one of two Tundras stolen in Guelph over the weekend, while attempts were made on four others.

Early Tuesday morning the truck was located by police in Brampton and will be returned to the owner.

Approximately 4:20 a.m. Thursday, a resident near Whitelaw Road and Paisley Road reported his 2024 grey Tundra had just been stolen from the driveway. The complainant said he was watching TV and heard a noise outside. When he went to investigate he saw his truck being driven towards Fife Road followed by a black pickup.

Anyone with information about the most recent theft is asked to call Detective Sergeant Ian Smith of the Guelph Police Break Enter Auto Theft Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7125, 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 – 207

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Police Press Releases West Grey Police

West Grey Police Weekly Update 28Jan-04Feb2025

On Feb 2, 2025 West Grey Officers received a report that a 39 yr old male from West Grey had uttered threats against his 35 year old spouse.
The male was located, arrested and then released on conditions. He will appear in court in February to answer to the charges.

On January 30, 2025 a West Grey officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on Grey Rd 4. The driver of the vehicle, a 33 year old male from Sauble Beach, was found to be on conditions to not be in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle after having been convicted of driving while disqualified. He was under a number of other conditions and once placed under arrest and searched he was discovered to be in possession of numerous weapons, contrary to one of those conditions. He was transported to the West Grey Police station, held for a bail hearing and subsequently released with conditions and a court date in March of this year.

On February 3, 2025 West Grey officers executed an arrest warrant on 57 year old from Ayton. This male currently faces twenty nine criminal code charges. He was held for bail and released with conditions and a stern warning from the judge that any further breaches of his conditions will result in him being held in custody. He will appear in court later this month.

On February 4, 2025 West Grey officers arrested two males on outstanding bench warrants for failing to attend court. A 37 year old male was released with a new court date. A 26 year old male was held for bail after missing multiple court dates. Status of release is unknown at press time.

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Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

Fatal Fire In Port Elgin

The Saugeen Shores Police Service, in Partnership with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall, the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario and the Saugeen Shores Fire Department are investigating a fire that involved a fatality in Port Elgin.

On February 6th, 2025 at approximately 11:30am police and fire were alerted to possible house fire at a residence in Port Elgin. Emergency Services arrived on scene and confirmed that there was a working fire at the residence. Members of the Saugeen Shores Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire. Firefighters located a male without vital signs.  The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This investigation is ongoing.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

One From Wasaga Beach Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On February 05, 2025, a citizen reported a possible impaired driver to the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident happened in the East end of the Town of Collingwood around 4:00 pm. The driver, it was reported, was in a Ford Escape driving with the hatch open and had committed several traffic violations.

An officer of the Collingwood OPP responded and found the vehicle halfway into a snowbank at Beachwood Road and Bellholme Lane. Further investigation led to the officer arresting the female driver for impaired driving.

55-year-old Rhonda Norlander of Wasaga Beach, ON has been charged with:

·        Failure or Refusal to comply with Demand (Criminal Code)

·        Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)

·        Fail to Yield to Traffic (Highway Traffic Act)

The motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days, and the accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 18th, 2025

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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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Cornwall OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicles Recovered – Ihor KRAVETS Arrested

(CORNWALL, ON) – A Toronto resident has been charged after stolen vehicles were located in a tractor trailer near Cornwall.

Officers from the Ministry of Transportation initially stopped the transport on shortly before 10:0:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to ensure the safety of the vehicle. They called in the SD&G OPP and OPP Highway Safety Division when it was discovered that two stolen vehicles were inside the sea container on the trailer.

The two high end vehicles in the sea can had been reported stolen in Toronto in late January.

Ihor KRAVETS, age 61 has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on April 22, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal House Fire

(BANCROFT, ON) – Human remains have been located following a residential fire in Bancroft.

Officer with the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other emergency services were called to the fire on Meadow Court on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, shortly after 8:00 p.m.

The homeowner remains unaccounted for at this time, but investigators cannot speculate on the identity of the deceased. A postmortem examination will be required in order to confirm the identity of the individual.

The Bancroft Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, Bancroft OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FIS) are continuing the investigation, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information regarding the fire should contact the Bancroft Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Spousal Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On January 31, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 56-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (9 counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

70 Year Old Facing Spousal Abuse Charges #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On January 31, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.

A 70-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 10th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Pervert Alert – Franco PILEGGI Arrested – Details Released

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – On January 31, 2025, at approximately 1:36 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie and Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Units made an arrest following an extensive investigation into online child sexual exploitation. The arrest is also in relation to a search warrant police executed at a Rossmore Road residence in Sault Ste. Marie in December 2024. 

The investigation began when police received a complaint alleging the accused was having inappropriate online relationships with two individuals, one aged 12 years old and one aged 13 years old. 

As a result of the investigation, Franco PILEGGI, 42 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Luring a person under 16 years old by means of telecommunication – eight counts
  • Make sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years old – eight counts
  • Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years old – two counts
  • Extortion – two counts
  • Access child pornography – two counts
  • Possess child pornography

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

The Sault Ste. Marie and Superior East OPP Crime Units were assisted in this investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Technological Crime Unit, the OPP North East Region Emergency Response Team and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit.

The OPP encourages parents and caregivers to speak to children about online safety and to monitor their online activity. Child predators use online chat rooms and social media applications to gain access to children, as these platforms are used by millions of children every day.

If you believe a child is in danger, always call 9-1-1. If you have information related to child sexual exploitation, contact your local police. If that is the OPP, please call the 24hr non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122.

Visit the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at www.protectchildren.ca for more information and resources.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Red Lake OPP CSCU and members of the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against two individuals.

On February 5, 2025, just before 4:30 p.m., a search warrant was executed on a residence on Mary Avenue in City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, hydromorphone, and oxycodone, as well as over $51,000 in Canadian currency and further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Alicia SKY, 35-years-old of Dryden, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – 4 counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Additionally, a 17-year-old, of Toronto, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – 4 counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Breach of recognizance

The accused individuals have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Dryden on February 7, 2025. 

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 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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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Homicide – Jordan PARKES Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – The Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a third person in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation.

On June 8, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment responded to a shooting at a location on Second Street East.

The victim was identified as Ernest RENAUD, 47 years old of Kirkland Lake.

On June 9, 2023, two individuals were arrested and charged with Criminal Code (CC) offences. One individual was charged with first-degree murder, section 235(1) CC and the second individual was charged with accessory after the fact (murder), section 240 CC.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, a third individual, Jordan PARKES, a 27-year-old of Vaughan, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, section 236(a) CC.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on February 7, 2025.

The Kirkland Lake OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.

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Ignace OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – Sukhdeep SARAN Arrested

(IGNACE, ON) -The Ignace Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a fatal collision that occurred on March 17, 2023.

On March 17, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Ignace OPP Detachment along with Emergency Medical Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Ignace Township involving a commercial motor vehicle and a snow plow. The occupant from the snow plow was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the commercial motor vehicle has been arrested and charged under the criminal code.

Sukhdeep SARAN, 42-years-old, from Calgary Alberta is charged criminally with:

·      Causing Death by Criminal Negligence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on March 3rd, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Traffic safety remains a top priority of the OPP and is a key component of the OPP’s public safety mandate. Investigations resulting in the loss of life and serious injuries can be complex to investigate. As the vast majority of fatal collisions are preventable, thorough and accurate investigations help ensure that motorists who cause these collisions are held accountable for their driving behaviours. The victims and their families deserve no less.