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OPP Police Press Releases Whitewater Region

John Adam NELSON Was Arrested

(WHITEWATER REGION TWP, ON) – A local motorist is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a single-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On January 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision after a vehicle entered the ditch on Rapid Road in Whitewater Region Township. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was not injured. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing.

As a result of this incident 45-year-old John Adam NELSON of Laurentian Hills has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 24, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tweed

Jesse GORNALL Was Arrested Again

(TWEED, ON) – An arrest has been made after a break-in at a seasonal cottage near Tweed.

Officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a location on Queensborough Road shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025.

The owner reported that someone had been detected entering the cottage, which was supposed to be vacant.

Officers arrived and saw an individual running away through the forest. Central Hastings officers were joined by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and Community Street Crime Unit to conduct a search.

A vehicle was located, abandoned in the area. Officers then stopped another vehicle nearby, registered to the same person as the initial vehicle. Inside they found the wanted individual. The driver was also arrested but was later released unconditionally.

Jesse GORNALL, age 48 of Quinte West, has been charged with:

  • Break and enter
  • Possession of break-in instruments
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Use of a plate not authorized for a vehicle
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

This accused was held in custody until a bail hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Kennedy DUPLESSIS Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop.

On January 26, 2025, at 6:38 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Exeter Road in the City of London, observed a suspicious vehicle.  

A traffic stop was initiated on the Exeter Road off ramp from Highway 401 Westbound.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Kennedy DUPLESSIS, a 26-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on March 4, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

32 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested – Name Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 24th, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Fire Services responded to a single-vehicle collision on Farmstead Road. The vehicle had struck a gas meter.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle in a ditch and spoke with the driver. Following an investigation, it was confirmed that no gas leak had occurred.

Subsequently, the driver was investigated for operating a vehicle while impaired. As a result, 32-year-old Conley Smith of Little Britain was arrested and charged with:

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

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day driver’s license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Linda CARRUTHERS – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge.

On January 25, 2025, at 10:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Linda CARRUTHERS a 71-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on March 31, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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 Police Press Releases Southgate

2 Dead Following Collision Near Dundalk

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On January 27, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Grey Road 9 and Southgate Sideroad 71, Township of Southgate.

Members of the Grey Bruce OPP attended the area with the Dundalk Fire Department and Dufferin County Paramedic Service and located a serious collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle.

As a result of the collision, a 49-year-old and a 15-year-old, both from Kitchener, were pronounced deceased. Additionally, a 19-year-old sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The identity of the deceased individuals will not be released out of respect for the family’s privacy.

The intersection was closed for the duration of the initial investigation but has now reopened. Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist in the investigation.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Grey Bruce OPP.

We are urging the public to come forward with any information in relation to this matter; including any dash camera footage through the area around the time of the collision.

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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Genevieve RANSOM – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On January 27, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on Keith Richardson Parkway, Townsend.

The investigation determined that the driver and lone occupant was treated for minor injuries.

As a result, 23-year-old Genevieve RANSOM of Simcoe has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, no Currently Validated Permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on March 4, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew DIRAIMO – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single motor vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On January 27, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch on Winston Churchill Boulevard, near Bush Street, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew DIRAIMO, 23, of Mississauga, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether. =

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – 3 Arrested

(FORT FRANCES , ON) – Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three individuals following an investigation of a Break and Enter into a residence.

On January 26, 2025, just after 01:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to reports of a Break and Enter at a Fort Frances address

Upon attending the residence police observed signs that someone had recently been inside the residence other than the owner.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested:

Stanley WENELL-JACK – 45 year old male from Fort Frances ON

  • Break and Enter dwelling house
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Held in custody , appeared before Fort Frances Bail Court on 27 January 2025

Chandler MEDICINE 26 year old male from Emo ON

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Released from custody – 03 March 2025 – Ontario Court of Justice of Fort Frances

Alysha BIGGEORGE 37 year old female from Fort Frances ON

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Released from custody – 03 March 2025 – Ontario Court of Justice of Fort Frances

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.p3tips.com/273 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Brodie FERGUSON – Drunk Driving

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with prohibited driving and impaired driving related charges.

On January 27, 2025, at approximately 8:33 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a suspicious vehicle in the area of Bayfield Street North in Springwater Township. Officers located the vehicle and while engaging with the driver, the officer noticed the driver showing signs of impairment which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Brodie FERGUSON, 26-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

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

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

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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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle Bates Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – On January 26th, just before 9:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment (Atikokan) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a motor vehicle swerving on Highway 11B in the Town of Atikokan

A short time after receiving the call officers located the subject motor vehicle on Highway 11B in Atikokan and conducted a traffic stop to ensure the driver was fit to operate a motor vehicle. As a result on the investigation Kyle Bates a 36-year-old male from Atikokan ON has been charged :

  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

Rainy River District OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

The accused was held in custody and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice of Fort Frances for a bail court hearing on January 27, 2025, in the Town of Fort Frances

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.p3tips.com/273 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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South Simcoe Police Service

SSPS Daily Update 27Jan2025

(BRADFORD/INNISFIL, ON) – On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., South Simcoe Police received a report of a single vehicle collision that occurred in the area of Sideroad 20 in the Town of Innisfil. The incident involved a grey Ford Edge that was reported driving off the roadway. Upon arrival, South Simcoe Police officers conducted the investigation and the driver, a 42-year-old female from Innisfil, Ontario, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired, and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (over 80). Her licence was suspended for 90 days, and her vehicle was impounded. She is scheduled to appear in court on February 13, 2025.

Later that day, at approximately 7:25 p.m., South Simcoe Police responded to the area of Holland Street West in Bradford West Gwillimbury for report of a vehicle on the road and a female asking for assistance. Through investigation, South Simcoe Police officers determined that the driver of a brown Chevrolet Malibu was impaired by alcohol and had been involved in a physical altercation with an individual that occurred prior to officers arriving on scene. The involved individuals were known to each other. As a result of the investigation, a 58-year-old female from Severn Bridge, Ontario, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (over 80), and assault. Her licence was suspended for 90 days, and her vehicle was impounded. She is scheduled to appear in court on February 13, 2025.

Road safety is a shared responsibility, and it depends on the decisions you make. Impaired driving is a crime in progress. Do not drive if you will be consuming alcohol or cannabis and be sure to plan ahead to ensure you have a safe ride to and from your destination. Anyone who witnesses a suspected impaired driver is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.

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Police Press Releases Port Hope Police Service

PHPS Daily Update 27Jan2025

Assault

A 46-year-old Port Hope male was arrested and charged with assault after police were dispatched to a Cavan Street address in the early hours of January 25, 2025, regarding unwanted parties at the residence.

Upon arrival, police were able to identify the two unwanted individuals, who accused the complainant of threatening them with two knives and threatening to kill them during an altercation. As a result, one male was arrested for assault with a weapon and uttering death threats.

The male was released on an undertaking with set conditions.

Assault/Theft Under $5000

A 40-year-old Port Hope male was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and theft under $5,000 after Police were dispatched to an apartment complex for a domestic situation.

On January 25th, in the late afternoon, officers attended the unit where they located a female in distress who informed police that a male known to her had squeezed her neck and had stolen her wallet containing an amount of cash, before leaving the residence. The female was transported to hospital and police attempted to locate the male but were unsuccessful.

During the evening shift, Port Hope Police were contacted by an unknown complainant, informing them that the male they were looking for could be found at a Port Hope Address. Upon arrival, the male was located and arrested for the above charges.

The male was released on an undertaking with conditions. 

Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

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Belleville Police Service Police Press Releases

Belleville Police Daily Update 28Jan2025

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 78 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 27, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 28, 2025.

Family dispute leads to arrest and charges

On the 27th of January at 1:45pm, Belleville Police responded to a family dispute at a residence in the city’s east end.  Upon arrival, police spoke to the parties involved.  As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old female was arrested and charged with assault, utter death threats and breach of Undertaking.  The victim was an adult female family member.  The 15-year-old was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Cannabis Act charges

On the 27th of January at 3:00pm, police received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver in the area of Keegan Pkwy and Foster Ave.  The caller was concerned as they had observed the occupants of the vehicle passing a bong back and forth while inside the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle in the area.  The driver did not exhibit any signs of impairment however the occupants of the vehicle were found to have cannabis readily available in the vehicle.  As a result, a 20-year-old Belleville man was issued a Provincial Offence Notice under the Cannabis Act. 

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

STPS Daily Update 27Jan2025

A 38 year old St. Thomas resident wanted by police after being charged with two counts of Assault, has been arrested.  On Monday January 27th 2025, police attended the accused address and took them into custody. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed to attend court and subsequently released by the courts. ST25001532/1502

A 43 year old Mississauga resident has been arrested. On Monday January 27th 2025, STPS were contacted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service who had the individual in custody on the strength of our warrant for Criminal Harassment, stemming from an investigation in December of 2022. Officers attended Waterloo to take custody of the individual who was transported to St. Thomas police headquarters where they were processed and held for a morning court appearance. ST25001540/ST22019527

A 46 year old St. Thomas resident wanted by police after being charged with Failure to Comply with Undertaking, has been arrested. On Monday January 27th 2025, police attended the accused address and took them into custody. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an appearance notice. ST25001560/1471

Theft

Approximately $300 of merchandise has been reported stolen from a retail store on Talbot Street. On Monday January 27th 2025, officers were called to the store by an employee who wished to report the incident. Upon arrival, police learned a verbal disagreement about returning an item had occurred and resulted in the customer leaving with $300 worth of merchandise. Video surveillance of the incident is being reviewed as police continue to investigate. ST25001547

Resist Arrest

A 23 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called to an address on St. Catherine’s Street, last night. Upon arrival, police learned the individual had left the area after stealing a wallet. Police located the 23 year old a short distance away and when informed of the grounds for their arrest, they actively resisted and refused to cooperate with the officer. Additional officers were called to assist and the 23 year old was arrested and transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25001561