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Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(Keewaywin, ON) – Police arrested three people, including a Winnipeg man, after seizing cocaine and cash from a home in Keewaywin First Nation Friday.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit and Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residential address in Keewaywin First Nation in the morning hours of Friday, Jan. 31.

The warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity within the community of Keewaywin First Nation.

As a result of their search, police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

Three suspects, including a male from Winnipeg, was located and arrested at the scene without incident.

Habte TEGEGNA, 26, of Winnipeg, is charged with:

·         Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Kyler Kris KAKEKAGUMICK, 27, of Keewaywin First Nation, is charged with:

·         Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Lexus FROGG, 22, of Keewaywin First Nation, is charged with:

·         Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

FROGG and KAKEKAGUMICK were released with conditions and a future appearance date. TEGEGNA appeared in court for a bail hearing on Feb. 1 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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Belleville Police Service Police Press Releases

BPS Daily Update 03Feb2025

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 190 calls for service between 5:00 am on January 31, 2025 to 5:00 am on February 3, 2025.

Arrested on Warrants

On the 31st of January at 1:10pm, an officer on patrol in the city’s downtown core observed a male known to them and currently wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants held by the Belleville Police Service.  As a result, the 54-year-old Belleville man was arrested without incident on the strength of the warrants.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Traffic Enforcement leads to Impaired Driver

On the 31st of January at 10:16pm, an officer on patrol in the city’s downtown observed a possible impaired driver.  The officer observed the suspect vehicle to drive over a raised curb, cross a sidewalk and through a snow bank before coming to a stop in a parking lot.  Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver.  Police believed the driver was impaired by alcohol and therefore he was arrested.  During the arrest, the male refused to exit the vehicle and tried to close the door on police.  Following a brief struggle, the male was taken into custody.  The suspect was returned to the Belleville Police Service for further testing.  While at the station, the suspect complained that he wasn’t feeling well because he had consumed illicit drugs including fentanyl and cocaine.  He was transported to BGH via paramedics as a precautionary measure.  Following the police investigation, the driver, a 32-year-old Brighton man was charged with impaired operation of a vehicle, driving while disqualified, breach of probation and failing to comply with a blood demand.  Upon being released from the hospital, the male was returned to the BPS and held for a bail hearing. 

Assault and breach of probation

On the 1st of February at 2:00am, Belleville Police were called to a residence in the city’s east end regarding a domestic dispute.  Upon arrival, police learned that a male and female who were in a relationship had been involved in a dispute.  During the investigation, police learned that the 37-year-old male had physically assaulted the female and that he was currently breaching his probation.  During the incident, the male sustained a cut on his hand which required medical attention.  He was transported to BGH where he received medical attention.  He was later released from custody on an Undertaking charged with assault and breach of probation.  Police will not be releasing the name of the accused in order to protect the identity of the victim. 

Arrested on Warrants and breach of Undertaking

On the 2nd of February at 12:40am, Belleville Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the city’s east end.  Upon arrival, police spoke to the involved parties.  Police learned that the male involved was wanted on an outstanding warrant and he was currently breaching conditions of an Undertaking. As a result, the 40-year-old Belleville man was arrested on the warrant and further charged with two counts of breaching his Undertaking.  He was later released on an Undertaking with a court date in March.

Residential Fire

On the 2nd of February at 1:10am, Belleville Police, Fire and Hastings-Quinte EMS attended an address on North Park St for a residential fire.  Three people were transported from the residence to BGH for smoke inhalation.  A number of nearby neighbours were evacuated from their residences for safety reasons.  Emergency services worked with the Canadian Red Cross and Victim Services to facilitate emergency shelter arrangements for those that were displaced.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall has been contacted.   

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

CKPS Weekend Update

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for January 31-February 2, 2025

The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events, including arrests, investigations, and other notable occurrences:

Spotlight

  • Total Call for Service: 554
  • 911/PSAP Transfers: 233
  • Reportable Calls: 76
  • Non-Reportable Calls: 477
  • Property Checks: 56
  • Community Services/Foot Patrol: 15
  • Domestics: 11

Arrests:

  • 12 arrests were made throughout the day, including individuals wanted for outstanding warrants, failure to comply, and domestic-related offenses.

 Key Incidents:

Warrants – Case# CK25006512

Date: January 31, 2025, Time: 15:36 hrs., Location: Talbot Street W, Blenheim

Details:

  • On January 31, 2025, a 48-year-old female from Blenheim, was the subject of a fraud investigation was located and arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police Service. She was released with a future court date of March 03, 2025.

Warrant- Case# CK25006792/CK25006793

Date: February 01, 2025, Time: 01:36hrs., Location: Richmond Street, Chatham

Details:

  • On February 1, 2025, Chatham-Kent police responded to a call after receiving alerts from a security camera on Richmond Street in Chatham. Officers located a 59-year-old male from Middleton Line, Romney Township He was arrested on an endorsed warrant for failing to attend court. Additionally, he was found to be in breach of his curfew conditions and was held for bail.

Arrest Assault & Mischief IPV Warrant- Case# CK25006795

Date: February 01, 2025, Time: 02:05hrs., Location: Dauw Avenue, Wallaceburg

Details:

  • A 28-year-old male from Chatham was arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police Service for Intimate Partner Violence after throwing an object at his partner. While the partner was not injured, the object caused damage to the property. He was arrested and later released with a future court date of March 10, 2025.

Warrants- Case# CK25006846

Date: February 3, 2025, Time: 09:45 hrs., Location: Industrial Road, Tilbury

Details:

  • On February 3, 2025, a 34-year-old male from Chatham was located and arrested on an unendorsed warrant for failing to attend court. He was subsequently held for bail.

Warrants- Case# CK25006849

Date: February 3, 2025, Time: 10:05 hrs., Location: King St E, Chatham

Details:

  • On February 3, 2025, a 49-year-old female from Chatham was located and arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police Service for an unendorsed warrant for failing to attend court. He was subsequently held for bail.

Warrants- Case# CK25007006

Date: February 3, 2025, Time: 04:02hrs., Location: St. Clair Street, Chatham

Details:

  • On February 3, 2025, a 42-year-old male from Chatham, was arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police Service for an endorsed warrant as a result of a routine traffic stop. He was released with a future court date of March 3, 2025.

 The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Corporate Communications Coordinator Mrs. Shelomi Legall at [email protected] or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.

End of Release

This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Jaxon Peter Facing Numerous Charges

LONDON, ON (February 3, 2025) – A London man has been charged after members of the London Police Service Traffic Management Unit located a speeding vehicle in the south end of the city over the weekend.

At approximately 9:35 a.m., on Saturday, February 1, 2025, officers conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Wharncliffe Road South and Savoy Street observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

The suspect vehicle hit another vehicle as it passed police and continued travelling on the roadway in an unsafe manner.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle which fled from them, continuing at a high rate of speed.

Officers did not initiate a pursuit and provided a description of the vehicle to other officers in the area.

The vehicle was located parked a short distance away still running.

The male driver attempted to flee on foot before being arrested by police.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Jaxon Peter, 22, of London has been charged with the following offences:

  • Impaired operation of a conveyance;
  • Impaired exceed blood alcohol concentration;
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
  • Fail to stop at the scene of an accident;
  • Fail to stop for police/pursuit; and,
  • Race a motor vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on February 27, 2025, in relation to the charges.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update 03Feb2025

Arson and assault charges

A Guelph man faces arson and assault charges following two separate incidents at a group home Saturday.

Just after 7:30 a.m. emergency services were called to an address near Edinburgh Road South and Municipal Street. Several residents had been involved in a verbal dispute when one used a butane canister to set a bathroom counter on fire. The fire was contained to the bathroom and no injuries were reported.

Later that afternoon two residents were arguing in the kitchen and one threw a pot, which narrowly missed the other resident but caused a large dent in a fridge.

A 19-year-old Guelph man is charged with arson and assault with a weapon. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.

Man tried to get child in car

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man tried to get a child into his vehicle Saturday night.

Approximately 9 p.m. a mother and her 13-year-old daughter had just left a business near Paisley Road and Imperial Road South. The daughter was approached by a man who told her to get into the vehicle to play a game called “happy car.” The mother yelled at the man and he drove away.

He was described as a white man in his late 20s or early 30s, with wavy light sandy brown hair and a goatee. He was driving a white SUV.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Abdullah Eidokheil at 519-824-1212, ext. 7415, 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.

3 officers assaulted, woman arrested

A Guelph woman faces charges after three Guelph Police officers were assaulted Sunday morning.

Shortly after 10 a.m. police were attempting to arrest a man downtown on an unrelated matter. A woman began screaming in the face of an officer involved in the arrest and pulled her foot back as if she was going to kick the officer.

A second officer arrived on scene and tried to detain the woman, who kicked him in the shin. She was arrested and transported to the police station, where she kicked another officer while being searched.

A 53-year-old Guelph woman is charged with two counts of assault to prevent an arrest and one count of assaulting a police officer. She was held for a bail hearing Monday.

Two Tundras stolen, four more attempts

Toyota Tundras remain at the top of thieves’ hit list in Guelph, with two more stolen over the weekend and attempts made on four others.

Just after 7 a.m. Friday, a resident of Clairfields Drive West reported they had come outside in the morning to find a window broken on their 2022 Tundra and the steering wheel cut to remove an anti-theft device. The truck is equipped with an immobilizer device, preventing it from being stolen.

Just after 2 a.m. Saturday a resident near Grange Road and Cityview Drive North reported someone had just attempted to steal his 2023 Tundra, smashing a window and breaking part of the steering column. The truck was equipped with a brake pedal locking device.

Surveillance video revealed two males – one dressed in all black and the other in all red – arriving in a small silver car and approaching the truck. A small white SUV with a moon roof also drove past twice however it is not known if the occupants were involved.

A short time later, a resident near Willow Road and Marksam Road reported his black 2024 Tundra had just been stolen from his driveway. He reported seeing a white Acura SUV and silver Hyundai sedan stopping in front of his house and a short time later saw his truck being driven away.

Just before 3 a.m. Saturday a resident near Kortright Road West and Ironwood Road was awakened by a grinding sound. He looked outside and saw two vehicles – described as a white SUV and a red SUV – fleeing from the area. A window had been smashed on his Tundra and the steering wheel had been cut to remove an anti-theft device.

Approximately two hours later, police were called by a resident near Pine Ridge Drive and Farley Drive, who was awakened by a motion sensor alarm. He looked outside and saw a man walking away from the his Tundra. The man got into the passenger side of another Tundra which had been parked along the street.

That Tundra drove and parked in front of the complainant’s house. He activated his alarm and the two males ran back to the second truck and fled the area.

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.

Since September 1, nine Toyota Tundras have been stolen in Guelph and attempts have been made to steal at least eight more.

Anyone with information 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.

The Guelph Police Service encourages residents to take steps to protect themselves from auto theft. This can include parking indoors when possible or in well-lit areas, ensuring vehicle doors and windows are closed and locked, employing anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being started or steered and using devices to block signals from electronic keys. Please report suspicious activity around unattended vehicles, especially during overnight hours.

Expired plate leads to impaired

An expired licence plate permit led to an impaired driving charge for a Guelph man Saturday night.

Just after 11 a.m. a vehicle was pulled over on Grange Street because the permit was expired. While speaking to the driver an odour of alcohol was detected on his breath. After failing a roadside breath test the driver was arrested and transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 47-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court February 18.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 747

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

SINGH Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with operation while prohibited while conducting a R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check.

On February 2, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Caledon OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E spot check in the area of Innis Lake Road and Healey Road in the Town of Caledon. One of the vehicles that entered the area was found being operated by a driver who was prohibited from driving. 

As a result of the investigation, Avtar Pal SINGH, 49, of no fixed address, was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Driver fail to property wear seatbelt.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025, to answer to the charges. The vehicle was impounded for a period of 45 days. 

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Glengarry

Deadly Home Invasion Attempt – 2 Dead #TCOB #StandYourGround

(SOUTH GLENGARRY TWP., ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident at a residence in South Glengarry Township that left two people deceased.

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP responded to an incident that began as a home invasion at a residence on Old Highway 2, where two people suffered gunshot wounds. The residents of the home were not injured in the incident.

When officers arrived, two men were located deceased in the residence. A third individual had fled the scene prior to police arrival. An extensive search of the area was conducted by the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and OPP Canine Unit. It is believed the individual may have left the area.

Two people were taken into custody at the scene and a firearm was seized.

There is no threat to public safety as the incident is believed to be targeted. Residents of the area should expect to see a large police presence for the ongoing investigation.

The investigation is being conducted by members of the SD&G OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation or help locate the third person, is urged to contact the SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

$18,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized over $18,000 worth of drugs in Bancroft. 

On February 2, 2025, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers checked on a vehicle on Buck Hill Road and observed items associated with illegal drugs in the car. Two people were arrested at the scene and a search of the vehicle officers located over 40 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 24 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as morphine and lorazepam pills.

Bradley VEINOT, age 40 and Katherine ZACARELLI age 45, have been charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – two counts

Both of the accused were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on February 5, 2025.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Mitchell LAMBERT Was Arrested Again

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One individual has been charged with breaching release conditions and weapons offences.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Government Road in Kirkland Lake, when an officer observed a person known to be breaching their release conditions.

Upon being advised they were under arrest, the individual fled from police discarding a replica handgun and bear spray onto the ground, the person then surrendered to police.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell LAMBERT, a 26-year-old of Kirkland Lake was charged for the following:

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Fail to comply with probation order

·      Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order- two counts

·      Carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Resist peace officer

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on February 27, 2025.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Motel Room Destroyed – Stephen LAWRENCE Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Motel room destroyed by customer.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a disturbance at a motel on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River, where an individual was reportedly causing damage to items inside one of the rooms.

Police arrived at the scene, and during the arrest, the individual resisted. The accused was subsequently transported to the Blind River detachment. While in custody, the accused was later served a breakfast sandwich. When an officer entered the cell area to speak with the accused, the sandwich was thrown at the officer.

Stephen LAWRENCE, 42 years old from Midland was charged with:

  • Mischief-destroys or damages property
  • Assault peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Causing a disturbance

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 3, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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Area OPP Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Chatsworth Chopshop Busted – $2.3 Million In Vehicles Recovered

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – One individual is facing charges following a property-related investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On January 15, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce OPP CSCU identified a property located on Sideroad 5 in Chatsworth Township, which was found to contain a significant number of stolen commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The Grey Bruce OPP CSCU executed a search warrant at the site, where they recovered four stolen tractor-trailer trucks, thirty-five stolen CMV trailers, and additional stolen vehicles in various stages of disassembly. The total value of the recovered stolen property is estimated at over $2.3 million.

Amardeep BHAATI, 41-years-old of Grand Valley is charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada (51 counts)
  • Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number (8 counts)
  • Fraudulent concealment (8 counts)

The accused was arrested and released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 27, 2025.

Anyone with any information related to this occurrence is asked to call investigators 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Madison PELTIER – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On February 2, 2025, at approximately 2:50 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment, while on general patrol on County Road 42, near Lakeshore Road 123, Municipality of Lakeshore, conducted a traffic stop.

As a result, Madison PELTIER, a 22-year-old of Lakeshore, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

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 February 13, 2025, in the City of Windsor.

The 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Lingum NOYADOO – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – Impaired driver is arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on Old Tecumseh Road, Lakeshore.

As a result of the investigation, Lingum NOYADOO, 42-year-old of Belle River, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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 February 13, 2025, in the City of Windsor.

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

The Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122

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Harrow OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon SCHMIDT Was Arrested

(HARROW, ON) – A traffic complaint led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On January 31, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment were notified of a traffic complaint on County Road 20, Harrow. Police attended the area and subsequently located the vehicle and driver. A traffic stop was initiated on King Street West.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon SCHMIDT, 24-year-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 February 14, 2025, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and the OPP will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility. The Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Wallaceburg

Joshua SQUIRE – Drunk Driving

(WALLACEBURG, ON) – On February 2, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Walpole Island Police Service initiated a traffic stop in a parking lot of a business on McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua SQUIRE, a 39-year-old from Chatham, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:

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

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 Chatham to speak to the charges.

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.