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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four drivers over the course of four days with impaired driving.

On Friday January 24, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Maple Street in Port Carling. After an interaction with the driver of a vehicle, police arrested and charged 34-year-old Kody FERREN of Oshawa, ON with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(b) and Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code CC 320.18(1)(a) X 2. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On Sunday January 26, 2025, at 1:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting patrols in commercial parking lots near Edward Street in Gravenhurst when they became concerned about the conduct of a driver. Officers commenced an investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 33-year-old Mateusz RODYKOW of Gravenhurst with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(b) and Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a) along with several Highway Traffic Act Offenses. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Later that day, Sunday January 26, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., as a result of a temporary highway closure on Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst, an officer was speaking with motorists to redirect them around the closure. The officer became concerned about the condition of one driver and began an investigation into his ability to drive. As a result, police arrested and charged 42-year-old Michael ROCKEY of Gravenhurst with Operation While Impaired-Drug CC 320.14(1)(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to his charge.

On Tuesday January 28, 2025 at 1:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP responded to a concern from a member of the public about a person in a vehicle on Alice Street in Bracebridge. Officers arrived and were able to rouse the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation. Police soon arrested and charged 37-year-old Ashley GRAY of Brock Twp, ON with Operation While Impaired-Drug CC 320.14(1)(a). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to her charge.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Justin BERTRAND Facing Numerous Charges

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – An arson investigation leads to charges against one individual.

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire at a residence on Prince Street in Kirkland Lake. There were no injuries reported.

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 10:56 a.m., the suspect was arrested with the assistance of Timmins Police Service on Mountjoy Street South in Timmins.  The OPP seized a suspected amount of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $5,500 and a 12 gauge shotgun.

As a result of the investigation, Justin BERTRAND, 34 years-old, of Timmins was charged with the following:

  • Arson – damage to property
  • Arson – disregard for human life
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of explosive substance contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – six counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on February 3, 2025.

The investigation is on-going. Further details will be released as they become available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Darcy MANN – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing charges as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On January 28, 2025, at 10:50 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, on Mill Pond Crescent in Thames Centre.

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

Darcy MANN, a 32-year-old of Thames Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 26, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica SHARPE Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An investigation into a collision in Simcoe led to charges against a prohibited driver.

At approximately 11:27 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a collision involving two Sports Utility Vehicles at the intersection of Norfolk County Highway 24 East and St. John’s Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

During the investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was prohibited from driving. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

45-year-old Jessica SHARPE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested At Traffic Stop – Details Relased

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., a member of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Highway 21, Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The investigating officer confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was under a driver’s licence suspension, and subsequently placed under arrest. Further investigation resulted in the discovery of a quantity of suspected illicit drugs in the vehicle; two passengers were then also placed under arrest.

As a result of the traffic stop, three individuals now face charges.

Franklin THERBY, 38-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes, TTA 29(2)

Sheena GALLAGHER, 42-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)

Neville ALEXANDER, 57-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)

The Grey 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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CORUNNA OPP Police Press Releases

Billie THOMAS Was Arrested

(CORUNNA, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Corunna.

On January 28, 2025, shortly after 11:20 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Beckwith Street in Corunna, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The investigation revealed the driver was a prohibited driver.

As a result, Billie THOMAS, a 66-year-old of Corunna, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northern Bruce Peninsula OPP Police Press Releases

Gloria CHALKLEY – Impaired Driving

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 11:53 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle stuck in a snowbank along Highway 6, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

During the investigation, police detected signs of impairment from the driver. They were placed under arrested and transported for further testing.

Gloria CHALKLEY, 63-years-old, of Northern Bruce Peninsula, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear in the Owen Sound Court of Justice on February 20, 2025.

The Grey 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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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Michael MORGAN Was Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Petrolia.

On January 27, 2025, shortly after 3:45 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol in Petrolia, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated on First Avenue.

The investigation revealed the driver was a prohibited driver.

As a result, Michael MORGAN, a 48-year-old of Petrolia, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 11, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP

Christopher PEPE – Break & Enter

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 27, 2025, at approximately 7:03 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break & enter to a business property along Highway 6-10, Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Police attended and found that scrap copper was stolen from the business. The accused was identified by surveillance camera footage and arrested shortly thereafter.

Christopher PEPE, 44-years-old of no fixed address, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Break & Enter, CC 348(1)(b)
  • Theft under $5000, CC 334(b)
  • Mischief under $5000, CC 430(4)
  • Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released; to reappear at the Owen Sound Court of Justice on February 13, 2025.

The Grey 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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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested At Traffic Stop

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of an unattached plate on a passing vehicle by the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR). Police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 in the NEMI Township, and further investigation resulted in the two occupants being arrested.

Additionally, police seized approximately 89g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $9,000, approximately 30g of suspected fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $9,000, approximately 60g of tobacco, and Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, Arun SINGH, 25-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The passenger, Tuqur JONES, 27-years-old from Oshawa, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Consuming liquor in unauthorized place

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on January 29, 2025.

All OPP patrol vehicles are equipped with ALPR technology. ALPR has proven to be an effective way to increase the efficiency of discovering and conducting investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. It does so by detecting licence plates that are linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen and unattached plates, suspended/prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts and other serious occurrences.

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Markdale

Armed Robbery @ ATM – Details Released

(MARKDALE, ON) – On January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:38 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery involving a firearm at a financial institution along Toronto Street North, Markdale.

Police attended the area, however the suspect fled prior to arrival. Investigation revealed that the victim was using the ATM at the location when they were approached and assaulted by the accused; who demanded the victim to withdraw funds from the ATM while brandishing a handgun.

Police were able to positively identify the accused through video surveillance, where they were taken into custody on January 24, 2025. Assisting units included OPP Canine, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Grey-Bruce OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, and the OPP Regional Support Team (RST).

The involved weapon was seized and confirmed to be an imitation firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Gregory QUEHE, 36-years-old of Alliston, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Armed Robbery, CC 343(d)
  • Pointing a firearm, CC 87
  • Carrying concealed weapon, CC 90
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, CC 88
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01(1) – six counts

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

The Grey 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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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Kidnapping & Robbery – One Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person following a report of a kidnapping in the town of Bancroft.

In September 2024 a resident of Bancroft was taken against his will to Ottawa and forced to withdraw a large amount of cash from different bank branches. The resident was then driven back to Bancroft and dropped off unharmed.

After a lengthy investigation by the Bancroft OPP Crime Unit, an arrest warrant was issued for an Ottawa resident.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the wanted individual was located and arrested during a routine traffic stop by Upper Ottawa Valley by OPP officers.

Bienvenu MOLEMANGABO, age 22, has been charged with:

  • Robbery using firearm
  • Extortion while using firearm
  • Kidnapping while using firearm
  • Forcible confinement
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing on January 29, 2025. Police believe this was a targeted incident and do not believe there to be a danger to the public.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

MONCKTON Was Arrested Again!

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 12:02 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance at an address along East Back Line, Township of Chatsworth.

During the investigation, police detected signs of impairment from an individual who had been operating a motor vehicle. They were placed under arrested and transported for further testing.

Justin MONCKTON, 36-years-old, of the Township of Chatsworth, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Operation while prohibited, CC 320.18(1)a)
  • Take motor vehicle without consent, CC 335(1)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1)

The accused is set to appear in the Owen Sound Court of Justice on February 13, 2025.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

COXHEAD Was Arrested – Details Released

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Caledon Village resident criminally stemming from a single motor vehicle collision.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Main Street within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Bruce COXHEAD, a 66-year-old of Caledon Village is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 – Guelph on February 11, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

NEWMAN Was Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on Main Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers located the vehicle on River Road West and conducted a traffic stop. After noticing an odour of alcohol, officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. As a result of the investigation, Chloe NEWMAN, 30-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

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.