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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

2.7 Kg Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(OTTAWA, ON) – Two individuals have been charged with criminal offences after a drug trafficking investigation in Kanata.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an investigation in September 2024 into drug trafficking activity in the Ottawa area. On January 22, 2025, the PGNG and Ottawa Police Service Tactical Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Coldwater Crescent. As a result, investigators seized the following:

  •         2.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  •         Ammunition
  •         $700 in Canadian currency
  •         Jewellery
  •         Money counters
  •         A digital scale
  •         Packaging material

Austin GREAVES, age 26 of Kanata, has been charged with the following three offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  •         Breach of prohibition order
  •         Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was released from custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Ottawa on January 31, 2025.

Haley CAPELLO, age 25 of Kanata, has been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •         Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Ottawa on February 25, 2025.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy Bradley – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation following an interaction at a collision scene.

Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 24 in Verulam Township on Friday January 31, 2025 at approximately 10:28pm. Upon arriving on scene an impaired driving investigation commenced. A grey Ford F150 pick-up was involved in the collision.

Jeremy Bradley, 31-year-old of Trent Lakes, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

ATM Users Targeted By Scammers

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating three recent scams that took advantage of Huron County residents while using ATM machines at local banks.

Huron OPP have determined that on January 18, 2025, at least three separate incidents took place at two different banks in Exeter, (South Huron), and in the Town of Goderich.

In both incidents that occurred in Exeter, victims (aged 64 and 67) were using the bank ATM when they were “assisted” by an unknown person who appeared to be trying to help the victims. The real bank cards were swapped with fake cards during the interactions. The suspect(s) then stole money from the victims’ accounts after obtaining their PIN numbers. One victim lost $900 while the other lost $1,400.

In the Goderich incident, the victim, who is 95 years of age, was using the bank ATM when their debit card showed an error on the machine and would not eject from the ATM. The victim departed the bank and later discovered that her debit card had been used to remove $1,500 from the ATM and another $2,000 in purchases at a local retail store.

Police are still investigating the frauds and are asking the public to come forward if they have any information that may assist police.

“This is a good time to remind everyone that while using bank ATM’s, be mindful of who is in or around the area before using the machine. Never provide your PIN (password) digits to anyone. They may tamper with the ATM, and try to “help” you with your debit card”, says Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron OPP.

Call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report these types of frauds.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre should also be contacted with any information you might have. Call 1-(888)-495-8501 or antifraudcentre.ca

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Mitchell CHAPMAN Was Arrested

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Rideau Ferry Road, in Drummond-North Elmsley Township on Sunday, February 2, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell CHAPMAN age 32, of Perth has been charged with 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 in Perth on March 3, 2025. 

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Riley AUMONT Was Arrested Again

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision with an accessibility ramp leads to several charges including impaired.

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Prospect Avenue in Cobalt.

OPP attended and located the unattended vehicle. Shortly after, the driver was located, arrested for impaired driving and transported a local hospital for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, one person was charged with several Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences.

Riley AUMONT, 21 years-of-age of North Cobalt was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation        
  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Fail to remain        
  • Fail to report damage to property

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and remains in custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on February 18, 2025.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Taylor SAMIS Was Arrested

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with refusing to provide a breath sample.

On Friday, January 31, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members were alerted by a concerned citizen after they observed a person who appeared intoxicated enter a vehicle. Following a vehicle stop on County Road 2 in Loyalist Township, Taylor SAMIS, a 42-year-old from Loyalist Township was charged with refusal to provide breath sample.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on February 18, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Dustin HEELS Was Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – A snowmobiler riding along the trail next to Aberdeen Boulevard, Midland this evening, rolled off a snow bank right out in front of two OPP officers on snowmobile patrol who then initiated a vehicle stop.

The officers attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police entered into an impaired driving investigation at approximately 5:45 p.m. February 2, 2025, after speaking with the lone occupant of the Arctic Cat snowmobile. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to Detachment for further investigation and a further scene investigation located numerous empty beer cans aboard the snowmobile. (See attached submitted OPP photographs)

As a result of this investigation, 41 year old Midland resident Dustin HEELS has been charged criminally with the following offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the February 13, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Snowmobiling is a wonderful sport for most family members to enjoy the great outdoors, but sadly we have to attend incidents involving snowmobiles being operated by persons who are suspected of being impaired, or operating carelessly and are tasked with an investigation that will have long lasting effects on all involved, victims and emergency services personnel.

  • Ride in control and to the trail conditions
  • Obey the posted speed limit.
  • Never, ever drive impaired
  • No Ice is Safe Ice

If you need to renew your snow vehicle registration you can visit a Service Ontario centre in person or visit the following site online https://cxp.mgcs.gov.on.ca/cxp-web/licence-plate-renewal/information or if you have a snowmobile related law question please visit the following site for your answer – Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44 | ontario.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Gideon ANDERSON Was Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – On January 30, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local grocery store.

An individual attempted to steal from the store before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. A short time later, officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 72 involving the stolen vehicle. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the stolen vehicle was impaired. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Gideon ANDERSON, 26-years-old, of Kasabonika First Nation, has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Robbery With Violence
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remanded to the Kenora District Jail. The accused will appear again before court on February 4, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads, trails and waterways 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. The OPP also reminds drivers to lock their vehicle and never leave a vehicle running with the keys accessible.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Airplane Lands On Hwy 11

(NIPIGON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment is investigating an airplane crash that took place this weekend.

On Friday, January 31st, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Members of the Nipigon OPP were dispatched to a report of a plane crash approximately 20 km up highway 11 from the junction of 11-17. Officers arrived and located a single small engine plane parked in the middle of the highway.

It was determined that the plane had mechanical issues during the flight, requiring it to conduct an emergency landing onto the highway. The pilot was uninjured, and there was minor damage to the plane.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) was notified of the collision. The plane was safely moved off the highway, and the highway was reopened.

Nipigon OPP asks anyone with information about this crash to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Snowmobile Collision Sends 2 To Hospital

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a snowmobile collision that sent two individuals to hospital in Southwest Middlesex.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service (EMS), and Southwest Middlesex fire were dispatched to an address on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a single snowmobile collision on private property.

As a result of the collision, the driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The passenger was also transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The investigation is continuing.

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

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Cohen BROWN Was Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – A traffic complaint by a member of the public has led to an impaired arrest by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On February 1, 2025, just before 8:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Gloucester Road near Vasey Road in Severn Township, for a vehicle was stuck in a snowbank. The witness believed that the driver was showing signs of intoxication. Upon arriving at scene, officers located the driver in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Cohen BROWN, 23-year-old from Sudbury, has been charged with the following:

·        Operation while Impaired (CC),

·        Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC), and

·        Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor (LLCA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Mahad ABDULLAHI Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid Impaired Driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa.

Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on February 2, a vehicle approached officers who were conducting a RIDE check on Nicholas Street. Officers suspected the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver, who was already a suspended driver with a G2 licence, refused to provide a roadside breath sample.

As a result, Mahad ABDULLAHI, 31 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C Above Zero
  • Novice Driver Refuse to Provide Breath Sample

Abdullahi was issued a 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Abdullahi is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

2 Charged Following Collision

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On January 30th, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 61 near Loch Lomond, outside of the City of Thunder Bay.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals have been charged:

Etan PERIARD, 19-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt;

Travis FRASER, 31 years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Dangerous operation;

Both individuals were released with court dates to present themselves in front of the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to said charges.

If you have any information about the above incident & would like to provide details, please call the Thunder Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) & reference the police incident # E250123791

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report impaired, aggressive or careless driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Christopher MAXWELL – Drunk Driving

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with impaired driving related charges over the last couple of days.

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 9:51 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers located a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 400 North near Forbes Road in Springwater Township. After a brief discussion with the driver, the officer conducted an impaired driving investigation. A roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) was administered on the driver. As a result, Christopher MAXWELL, 38-year-old of Penetanguishene, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on several Motorized Snow Vehicles (MSV) at Flos Road Three East and Phelpston Road in Springwater Township. Officers engaged in an impaired operation investigation after a driver displayed signs of impairment. As a result, Gregory FLUNEY, 46-year-old of Barrie, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Toriq TYME Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to thank two bystanders who assisted an officer with the arrest of a party in the City of Orillia.

On January 30, 2025, just after 11:30 am, officers of the Orillia OPP were dispatched to a Mischief call at a local restaurant. An officer located the suspect walking near Front Street and Queen Street in the City of Orillia. The officer attempted to conduct their investigation and detain the suspect. During this, an altercation occurred, and the suspect began assaulting the officer, including attempting to spit in their face. The officer noted that at this time, two civilians came to their aid, assisting with restraining the party until more officers arrived on scene.

As a result of the investigation, Toriq TYME, 26-year-old of No Fixed Address, was brought back to the Orillia OPP Detachment and the following charges were laid:

·        Causing a Disturbance,

·        Resist Peace Officer,

·        Assault Peace Officer,

·        Mischief x2, and

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order x6

The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia for a bail hearing. The officer reported no injuries as a result of the altercation.