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Police Press Releases Windsor Police Service

Downtown Homicide

Case #: 25-8624

Police investigate homicide near downtown 

The Windsor Police Service is investigating a homicide near downtown.

Shortly after 7 a.m. on January 27, 2025, officers responded to a call of unknown trouble in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street East. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an unresponsive man suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency Medical Services personnel performed immediate first aid on the victim and transported him to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit has assumed control of the investigation and urge anyone with information about this crime to contact police. Additionally, residents and business owners in the vicinity are asked to review their surveillance or dash cam footage, specifically between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., for video evidence that may assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also submit tips anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

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Police Press Releases York Regional Police

4 Fatal Collisions

York Regional Police

York Regional Police is reminding the public of the shared responsibility of road safety after four people were recently charged in separate fatal collisions that occurred between September 2024 and January 2025.

Many collisions are preventable and there are a number of steps that the public can take to mitigate collisions and ensure that York Region roadways remain safe for all users.  

  • Monitor your speed: Excessive speed is the most common contributing factor to fatal collisions
  • Wear your seatbelt: Using a seatbelt is the most effective way to reduce the chance of injury or death in a motor vehicle collision
  • Don’t drive while impaired: Impaired driving remains the number one criminal cause of death in Canada. When you consume alcohol or drugs and drive, you risk the lives of your passengers, the lives of every other driver and pedestrian on the road and your own
  • Be an attentive driver: Collisions due to distracted driving are becoming increasingly common. Distractions can come from many sources, such as talking or texting on your phone, eating and reading

Since the last public appeal for more diligent operation of motor vehicles, investigators have charged four more drivers involved in fatal collisions.

Charged:Yangyang LIU, 47, of the City of VaughanCharges:Dangerous Operation Cause Death
 Anthony BUFFONE, 46, of the City of Mississauga Dangerous Operation Cause Death x2Dangerous Operations Cause Bodily Harm
 18-year-old male, of the Town of Bolton Dangerous Operation Cause Death
 Asad WADIA, 36, of the City of Vaughan Dangerous Operation Cause Death

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Information can be provided to the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

CKPS Daily Update 27Jan2025

Chatham-Kent Police

THURSDAY, January 27, 2025

Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for January 24-26, 2025

The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 72 hours. Below is a summary of the key events, including arrests, investigations, and other notable occurrences:

Spotlight

  • Total Call for Service: 709
  • 911/PSAP Transfers:173
  • Reportable Calls: 106
  • Non-Reportable Calls: 603
  • Property Checks: 146
  • Community Services/Foot Patrol: 39
  • Domestics: 12

Arrests:

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

Unwanted Person/Warrants – Case# CK25004722/CK25004723

Date: January 24, 2025, Time: 0847 hrs. Location: James St. Wallaceburg

Details:

  • Chatham-Kent Police Service received a call for service at a local business on King Street, Chatham for an unwanted person. A 49-year-old male resident of Wallaceburg was located and arrested on outstanding endorsed warrants. He was released with conditions and a future court date of February 10, 2025.

Warrants – Case# CK25004847

Date: January 24, 2025, Time: 21:58 hrs., Location: Fifth St, Chatham

Details:

  • A 26-year-old female resident of Edmonton was located in relation to an endorsed arrest warrant for failure to comply. She has been arrested and is currently held for bail.

Warrants – Case# CK25004855

Date: January 24, 2025, Time: 23:09 hrs., Location: Jane St, Ridgetown

Details:

  • A 42-year-old male resident of Toronto, who is the subject of an endorsed arrest warrant for failure to comply was located and arrested. He was also found to be in breach of his curfew requirements and was held for bail.

Warrants – Case# CK25005034

Date: January 25, 2025, Time: 1635 hrs., Location: Duke St. Chatham

Details:

  • A 42-year-old male resident of Chatham was located and arrested for an outstanding Intermittent Partner Violence warrant (IPV). He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters and is currently held for bail.

Warrants – Case# CK25005042

Date: January 25, 2025, Time: 1708 hrs., Location: Taylor Ave. Chatham

Details:

  • A 30-year-old male, a Chatham resident, was located and arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police Service for unendorsed warrants for failure to attend court and mischief. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters, was released with conditions and a court date of February 03, 2025.

RPG Arrest, Warrant – Case# CK25005084

Date: January 25, 2025, Time: 21:26hrs., Location: Richmond/West Street, Chatham

Details:

  • A 24-year-old male was arrested due to a person stop on Richmond/West Street, Chatham. He had a previous outstanding warrant for Reasonable and Probable Grounds for assault and threats. The 24-year-old male was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters and is currently held for bail.

RPG Arrest – Case# CK25005323

Date: January 26, 2025, Time: 17:07hrs., Location: Grand Avenue West, Chatham

Details:

  • A 44-year-old male, Guelph resident was arrested for theft for reasonable and probable grounds for a previous outstanding warrant. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, released with conditions and a future court date of March 10, 2025.

Warrant Arrest- Case# CK25005388

Date: January 26, 2025, Time: 00:09hrs., Location: Dufferin Avenue, Chatham

Details:

  • A-44-year-old male, Chatham resident, was arrested as a result for a person stop for an outstanding endorsed warrant with the Chatham-Kent Police Service. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, released with conditions and a future court date of March 10, 2025.

Warrant Arrest- Case# CK25005430

Date: January 26, 2025, Time: 03:18hrs., Location: Queen Street, Chatham

Details:

  • A 37-year-old male, London resident, was arrested as a result of a person stop. He had an outstanding failure to attend court warrant with the Chatham-Kent Police Service. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters and is held for bail.

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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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 28Jan2025

Students cautioned over AI-generated nudes

Two Guelph high school students were educated about child pornography offences earlier this month after they were found to have used an artificial intelligence program to create nude images of several classmates.

On January 13, the Guelph Police Service learned from a local school administrator about students in possession of images which appeared to depict other students in the nude.

Investigation revealed two 15-year-old males had used AI to create images of five female students using photos taken from the victims’ social media accounts. All five are aware of the investigation.

The two subject males were remorseful for their actions and have been referred to an educational program through the John Howard Society in lieu of charges.

$100k in cigarettes stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $100,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen from an east-end business.

At 1:20 a.m. Sunday police were called by an alarm company reporting a break-in at a business near Victoria Road North and Grange Street.

Investigation revealed suspects used tools to pry open a door and interior metal gate. A large quantity of cigarettes were loaded into the back of a vehicle.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Nick Borg of the Break Enter Auto Theft Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7172, 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.

Same business entered twice

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the same downtown business was entered twice in consecutive days.

Just after 5 a.m. Sunday, the owner of a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street called police to report he could see someone on video inside the business. Officers arrived a short time later and the suspect was gone. A small amount of cash was reported missing.

Just after 5 a.m. Monday, the complainant called to report a second break-in which had just occurred. Again a small amount of cash was reported missing. A tool was left behind by the suspect.

The subject male was described as white, 5’10” with a medium to stocky build. He was wearing a black or dark blue winter jacket with the hood up and a logo on the left chest, a royal blue hoodie underneath, black track pants with zippers on the thighs, black gloves, sunglasses and a black face covering.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Anthony Hall at 519-824-1212, ext. 7582, email [email protected], or Constable Mallory Woeller at ext. 7462 or via email at [email protected]. Anonymous messages can be left for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.csgw.tips.

Honda Civic stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Honda Civic was reported stolen.

Monday afternoon a resident near Edinburgh Road South and Water Street reported he had parked his car in the parking garage the previous afternoon and it was missing.

The vehicle was described as a black 2021 Honda Civic with chrome rims, a sunroof and tinted windows. It has a small dent on the rear under the Civic logo.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dan Urbshas at 519-824-1212, ext. 7240, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 270

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle LARUE-SMITH Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A driver was arrested after police located a vehicle pulled onto the shoulder on Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Essex County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a damaged vehicle being driven erratically on County Road 22 in Lakeshore.  

Police located the vehicle on the shoulder of Puce Road in Lakeshore.

Michelle LARUE-SMITH, 54-years-old of Lakeshore is charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on February 6, 2025.

Essex County 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 contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency 9-1-1.

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

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Yonis AHMED Was Arrested Again

(MOOSONEE, ON) – A 27-year-old individual is facing multiple charges after the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of reporting the individual threatening another person with a knife.

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance on Hutchison Road in Moosonee.

Officers learned that the accused had allegedly threatened the victim with a knife and uttered threats. Upon being arrested, the individual refused to provide any identification. However, through the use of fingerprint identification technology, police confirmed the identity of the accused and discovered that they were bound by multiple active probation orders.

As a result, Yonis AHMED, 27 years of age, from Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – four counts

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on March 5, 2025.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Adrian Chalmers-Lewis Facing Numerous Charges

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 25th, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 35, near Golf Course Road.

During the checkpoint, officers observed that cannabis was readily available to the driver. The driver failed to provide identification and was subsequently arrested.

33-year-old Adrian Chalmers-Lewis of Toronto was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Failure to identify self
  • Failure to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Multiple other charges

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

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Conley Smith – Drunk Driving

(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 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.

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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation within the same shift.

On January 25, 2025, just before midnight, a traffic stop was conducted in the area of Mayfield Road and Bramalea Road, 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, Prabhnoor JOHAL, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Shortly thereafter, on January 26, 2025, just after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch on Mississauga Road, near Old School Road. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested

Ranjit SINGH, 31, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Connor MCCULLOCH Was Arrested

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a mischief incident in the town of Wyoming.

On January 26, 2025, just before 12:45 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a mischief at an address on Niagara Street.

Investigation revealed that an individual had damaged the victim’s vehicle.

As a result, Connor MCCULLOCH, 26-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Trespassing at night

The accused has been released from police custody and is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 18, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

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 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy SCHILLER – Impaired Driving

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Kingsville.

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 6:08 p.m., a Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer came across a motor vehicle in the ditch on County Road 20 in Kingsville.  

Jeremy SCHILLER, 52-years-old of Kingsville is charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on February 7, 2025.

Essex County 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 contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency at 9-1-1.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Luke BELISLE – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop in Thames Centre.

On January 25, 2025, at 8:23 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Hamilton Road in Thames Centre, observed a vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit.  

A traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Luke BELISLE, a 24-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

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 10, 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 St Clair

Tyler BRANDON – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On January 26, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on St. Clair Parkway, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler BRANDON, 40-year-old of Corunna, 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)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

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

The Lambton 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Arson – 2 Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals connected to an ongoing investigation into a series of suspicious fires have been arrested and are facing charges.

At approximately 10:35 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County and Haldimand County Detachments, investigators from the Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit, members of the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and the Haldimand County Fire Department, responded to a structure fire on Lynn Valley Road, east of Highway 6, in Haldimand County.

The fire involved a vacant barn, and no injuries were reported as a result.

Around 10:49 p.m., officers stopped a pickup truck on Concession 12 Townsend in Norfolk County. The vehicle matched the description of a pickup truck seen near a suspicious fire that occurred in Norfolk County in November 2024.

As a result, the driver and passenger were taken into custody without incident.

Investigators have determined that these individuals were involved in multiple similar incidents throughout Norfolk County between November 2024 and January 2025.

30-year-old Matthew SMITH from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Arson – damage to property (11 counts),
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

43-year-old Chad REIMER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Arson – damage to property (11 counts),
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Monday, January 27, 2025.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit urges anyone with information regarding this incident or previously reported incidents to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Residents in this or any other affected areas are also encouraged to review their home surveillance systems for any footage that could aid in the investigations.

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

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Drug Bust – Names Released

(RENFREW, ON) – Four people are facing drug trafficking and other charges after search warrants were executed in Arnprior.

On January 24, 2025, four people were arrested and charged without incident.

As part of an ongoing investigation, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members of the Renfrew Detachment executed two search warrants on Friday, January 24, 2025, on Burwash Street in the Town of Arnprior.

A subsequent search of the residence and vehicle revealed nearly 28 grams of suspected cocaine, almost 20 pills of suspected trazadone, over four grams of crack cocaine, and over 210 grams of an unknown white powder (suspected cutting agent). Officers also seized a conducted energy weapon (taser), seven cell phones, debt lists, almost $280 in cash, and other items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Brandon MCCALLUM, age 42 from Arnprior was charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

·      Failure to comply with release order – three counts

This accused was held for bail.

Archie JOLICOEUR, age 51 from Arnprior was charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

·      Failure to comply with release order – two counts

This accused was held for bail.

Tim BOURQUE, age 41 and Courtney CLOUTHIER age 31, from Arnprior, were both charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

Both of these accused were released and are scheduled to attend the Ontario court of Justice in Pembroke on March 5, 2025.