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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update 14Jan2025 : $10k Wire Stolen, Officer Assaulted, Etc.

$10k in wire stolen from business

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $10,000 worth of wire was stolen from a west-end business.

On Monday police were called to a business near Speedvale Avenue West and Royal Road after employees discovered a storage container had been entered by cutting off a padlock. A number of spools of wire were stolen.

Employees also discovered a hole had been cut in the fence to gain access to the yard. It is believed the break-in occurred late Sunday or early Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Abdullah Eidokheil at 519-824-1212, ext. 7415, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Second arrest in vehicle theft

A second man has been arrested in relation to a vehicle stolen from a north-end driveway earlier this month.

On January 3 police were called to a home near Woolwich Street and Division Street. The owner had placed her car keys on a table near the front door and when she awoke the keys and her car were missing.

A neighbour provided security video which showed a male approaching the victim’s house and then a short time later the vehicle being reversed from the driveway. During the investigation it was learned the car had been involved in a collision just outside the city. A witness had given the driver a lift back into Guelph.

On January 6, a 35-year-old Guelph man was arrested on several charges including break and enter and motor vehicle theft.

Investigation by the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit revealed shortly after the car was stolen it was used to pick up a second man from an address nearby. This second man was driving the car when it was involved in the collision.

On Monday a 56-year-old Eden Mills man was arrested. Investigation revealed he is currently bound by 10 different driving prohibitions. He is charged with possessing stolen property over $5,000 and 10 counts of driving while prohibited. He will appear in bail court Wednesday.

Arrest for spitting at officer

A Guelph man was arrested Monday for spitting at a Guelph Police officer.

Approximately 9:30 a.m. officers were at a downtown social service agency at the request of staff to speak to a male who was acting erratically. During the conversation the male continually spat on the floor and a table. When asked to stop doing so he spat towards an officer, who was not struck.

A 22-year-old Guelph man was arrested for assault police. He will appear in court February 21.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 206

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

High School Assault – 2 Teens Arrested

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police East Criminal Investigation Section has charged two youth in relation to an assault with a weapon at Hillcrest High School yesterday morning that left two victims with serious injuries.

A 16-year-old male of Ottawa, has been charged with:

–          Aggravated assault

–          Assault with a weapon

–          Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

A 15-year-old male of Ottawa, has been charged with:

–          Harassment by threatening conduct

–          Mischief 

The two other youths arrested yesterday have been released without charges pending further investigation.

None of the youths can be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Ottawa Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the East Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 3566.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Geoffrey MCKENNA Arrested

(Ottawa) — Following a six-month investigation, the Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit has laid several charges against an Ottawa man.

The investigation was launched after multiple reports were received regarding a suspicious motor vehicle parking near a Stittsville home at night. The investigation later revealed several different homes were targeted in Stittsville, Richmond, Kars and North Gower.

Geoffrey MCKENNA, 30-years old, of Ottawa, Ontario, has been charged with:

  • Voyeurism x4,
  • Criminal harassment x2,
  • Mischief x2.

He appeared in court on January 8, 2024.

Investigators believe that there are additional victims and are seeking witnesses to report any similar events.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Investigations General line at 613-236-1222, extension 2666.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Georgios Sakellaris Facing Numerous Fraud Charges – Police Fear More Victims

Georgios Sakellaris

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Fraud Over $5000 investigation.

It is alleged that:

  • Between January 2022 and September 2022, a man posing as an investment broker would convince victims to invest money with the promise of large returns
  • the man would then advise the victims that he lost their investments, and they would have to sue him to obtain their investments
  • the victims would never obtain any money

It is further alleged that:

  • Between November 2024 and January 2025, the man would pose as a contactor and advise victims that he could repair their roof for a discount
  • the man would obtain a deposit, and then never begin the work
  • victims would never obtain their deposit back

Georgios Sakellaris, 42, of Toronto has been arrested and charged with:

  1. six counts of Fraud Over $5000
  2. six counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  3. six counts of Launder Proceeds of Canadian Currency
  4. three counts of Fraud Under $5000

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 106.

Investigators believe there may be more victims. An image has been released.

Residents are reminded to use caution when solicited for any service and not to share personal information with people unknown to them.

Suspects often target elderly and vulnerable citizens using high-pressure tactics to commence work immediately. They usually demand payment in the form of cash or bank draft.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Fatal 2 Vehicle Collision

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A serious collision involving two vehicles on Old Highway 2, in the City of Quinte West, has left two people deceased.

 On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, around 3:45 p.m., officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the collision near Quinte View Drive. 

One driver was pronounced deceased at scene. A passenger in that vehicle was pronounced deceased after being transported to hospital.

The second driver was transported to hospital with unknown injuries.  

Old Hwy 2, between RCAF Road and Whites Road, remains closed for the investigation. Members of the Technical Collision Investigation team and an OPP Collision Reconstructionist are assisting members of Quinte West OPP.

If you have any information, or relevant dashcam video, call Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Lance ROWE Arrested Again & Facing Numerous Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous weapons charges against an individual from Scarborough as a result of a traffic stop.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on January 14, OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 417 in the west end of Ottawa. The investigation led officers to locate three handguns, including two that were loaded, as well as ammunition. 

Lance ROWE, 48 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 2
  • Knowledge or Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 3
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 2
  • Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 3
  • Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court x 4

Rowe was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Seamus MC GEE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation, following a traffic complaint.

On January 13, 2025, shortly before 2:30 p.m., officers investigated a traffic complaint on Highway 10, after a concerned citizen reported the driver was operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner on the roadway. During the investigation, grounds were formed to determine the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Seamus MC GEE, 39, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 30, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

Impaired driving is a dangerous and often deadly choice. Whether due to alcohol or drugs, impaired driving slows reaction times, impairs judgment, and reduces your ability to make quick decisions. The consequences can be devastating – not only for you, but also for your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

19 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Near Chepstow

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP K-9, and OPP Aviation Unit responded to a weapons incident in the Municipality of Brockton in Greenock Township just after 2:00 p.m. on January 11th, 2025.  

One individual was located in an isolated area along Schmidt Lake Road and taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Logan VIENNEAU, 19-years-old of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, CC 91(1)

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon, CC 94

·      Failure to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – three counts

·      Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1)

·      Possession of a schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

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

The South 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 Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Jordan COURTNEY – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers conducted a proactive traffic stop on County Road 8. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan COURTNEY, age 31 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· 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 on February 12, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Stuck On Train Tracks Results In Impaired Charge

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A report of a vehicle stuck on a railroad crossing has led to impaired driving charges.

On January 14, 2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding a vehicle that had become stuck after driving onto the train tracks near the intersection of Government Road and Brunelle Road South in Kapuskasing. Police coordinated with the rail company to confirm the tracks were clear and no trains were operating in the area.

By the time police arrived, the vehicle had been pushed off the tracks. During the interaction with the driver, police determined that they had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tyson THIBEAULT, 24 years of age of Timmins, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        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 on February 24, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – 3 Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged following a break-and-enter investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 5:27 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a reported break-and-enter on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a group of individuals had unlawfully entered a business on the property.

Officers located three individuals on the premises and took them into custody without incident. A search of the individuals led to the discovery and seizure of suspected fentanyl, ecstasy, morphine, and Canadian currency.

36-year-old Kirbie WAMSLEY from Haldimand County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methylenedioxyamphetamine (ecstasy)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

45-year-old Zachariah SOLOMON from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

47-year-old Jason BALCOMB from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 (in Canada),
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO

Salvatore GIULIANO Arrested Again

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while prohibited in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On January 13, 2025, just before 1:00 p.m., a Nottawasaga OPP officer was conducting general patrols on County Road 50 in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, when the officer observed a male known to police as a prohibited driver under the Criminal Code operating a All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

The officer conducted a traffic stop and attempted to place the male under arrest at which time the individual fled on foot into a residence. The accused eventually came back outside and was not cooperative with officers. As of a result of the investigation,

Salvatore GIULIANO 42 years-old, of Palgrave, was charge with: 

• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Obstruct Peace Officer

• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on January 14, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Members of the Nottawasaga OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

14 Year Old Arrested For Break & Enter In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 11, 2025, at approximately 12:52 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break & enter at a business property along Queen Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

OPP Canine and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) located one individual a short distance from the scene; they were then taken in custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old from Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Break & Enter – CC 348(1)(a) – two counts
  • Theft under $5,000 – CC 334(b)
  • Possession of stolen property under $5,000 – CC 355(b)
  • Mischief under $5,000 – CC 430(4) – two counts

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice at a later date.

The South 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 Orangeville Police Press Releases

Homeless Camp Burnt To Ground

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside Orangeville Fire Services, responded to a fire in the Town of Orangeville.

On January 10, 2025, just before 4:00p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a fully engulfed homeless encampment at a location on First Street within the Town of Orangeville. No injuries were reported.

Orangeville Fire Services were able to put out the flames and confirm there were no safety concerns. The Dufferin OPP would like to thank the multiple members of the public who placed calls to emergency services in relation to this fire.

The Dufferin OPP recognizes that the cold weather poses many risks to people living unhoused. Out of the Cold is a program run by Choices Youth Shelter located at 59 Town Line, and will operate seven days a week from 9:00p.m., to 8:00a.m. This program partners with the County of Dufferin and the Town of Orangeville to try and assist in providing shelter to encourage people living unhoused to come inside, out of the cold

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

1.7 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A resident of East Gwillimbury and three others are facing charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) after nearly two kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

On December 10, 2024, three search warrants were executed at residences in Thunder Bay and Kakabeka Falls by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Community Street Crime Unit, Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Emergency Task Unit and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS). The Toronto Police Service Drug Squad also assisted with this investigation.

As a result of the search warrants, police seized:

  •       1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  •       $257,000 in Canadian currency
  •       Four cell phones
  •       Three digital scales
  •       One laptop computer

The estimated street-value of the drugs seized is $170,000.

Malcolm PARCHMENT, age 30 of East Gwillimbury, Philip ARPIN, age 62 of Thunder Bay, April ARPIN age 43 of Thunder Bay and Lauritz PAJAMAKI, age 70 of Kakabeka Falls have each been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

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

One of the accused remains in custody and the other three accused were released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on various dates.

The OPP would like to thank TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their support of the PGNG program.

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.