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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On January 12, 2025, at 2:32 a.m., members of Leamington detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision was on Sutton Drive, Municipality of Leamington.

Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck a parked vehicle and a house. The driver of the vehicle was attempting to flee the scene but was arrested by officers. The driver was transported to a local detachment.

As a result, Brayden HEWER, a 22-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        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 in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 29, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

No injuries were reported to the driver or any of the occupants of the residence.

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 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Blake BAIN – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON)- On January 11, 2025, at 1:52 a.m., a member of Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on County Road 22 near Beechwood Drive, Municipality of Lakeshore.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver determined that they had previously consumed alcohol. As a result, they were arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.

Blake BAIN, a 25-year-old of Lakeshore, 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 in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 28, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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 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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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Dafeit KNELSEN Facing Several Charges

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment conducted a traffic stop that resulted in two individuals taken into custody.

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Calton Line near Carter Road, Township of Malahide, for an observed Highway Traffic Act violation.

The investigating officer determined that the driver and passenger of the vehicle had outstanding arrest warrants held by Elgin OPP and both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

As a result, the driver, Dafeit KNELSEN, 42-years-old from Bayham, was charged with:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Insecure load
  • Fail to mark overhanging load
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 25, 2025.

Additionally, the passenger, Jayme PARTINGTON, 37-years-old from Bayham, was charged with:

  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 18, 2025.

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Oakville OPP Police Press Releases

9 Year Old Fatally Ejected From Vehicle

(OAKVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division (HSD) Burlington Detachment are investigating a single vehicle rollover collision that occurred on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) westbound, approaching Burloak Drive in the Town of Oakville.   

On Monday, January 13, 2025, just after midnight, a pickup truck was travelling westbound on the QEW when it entered the ditch. The vehicle rolled before coming to rest upright. The driver, a 38-year-old from Hamilton was transported to hospital and remains there with serious injuries, a 9-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle and transported to hospital without vital signs, he was pronounced deceased in hospital. Another 28-year-old passenger was not injured and remained at the scene.

Members of the HSD Traffic Support Unit are assisting with the investigation, the QEW westbound lanes were closed from Bronte Street for approximately six hours. The potential lack of seatbelt use is being investigated as a contributing factor in the collision.  

Any witnesses are asked to contact the Burlington Detachment at (905) 681-2511.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Michael HEARN – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges a local resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a suspicious motor vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Main Street within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Michael HEARN, a 49-year-old of Erin is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 January 21, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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North Dundas

Fatal ATV Collision

(NORTH DUNDAS, ON) – Members of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Detachment of the Ontario Provincial police (OPP) are investigating a fatal All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision.

On January 12, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV near County Road 11 in North Dundas township. The 27-year-old male driver from Martintown was pronounced deceased at the scene. An 11-year-old passenger had no serious injuries but was transported to hospital.

The SD&G OPP continue to investigate with the assistance of OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and a collision Reconstructionist.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

GUAY – Drunk Driving

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – One person was charged with impaired driving as a result of a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program.

On January 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Temagami Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE spot-check on Highway 64 in Temagami.

During the program, police administered Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) tests and one driver failed. They were arrested and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing.

Richard GUAY, 30 years-of-age of Verner Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC), the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on January 28, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows officers with an approved screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without reasonable suspicion of impairment.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – 2 Arrested

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two more individuals in connection with a 2019 kidnapping and homicide investigation.

On March 12, 2019, the body of Jason BROWN, a 43-year-old of Kitchener, was located in the Oshawa area of Durham Region.

As a result of the investigation, two additional individuals were charged contrary to the Criminal Code.

Mathew DRUMOND, 38 years old of London, was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 465(1)(c)
  • Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 235(1)

The accused will make their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 2025.

Jessica MARTIN, 35 years old of North Perth, was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 235(1)
  • Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a)
  • Obstruct justice, section 139(1) – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) – two counts

The accused will make their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 2025.

Investigators have previously charged three other individuals in relation to this investigation.

The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and with the assistance of the OPP Biker Enforcement Unit.

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jason John BROWN.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

CIB File #: 955-10-2019-031

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Cobourg Police Service Police Press Releases

CPS Daily Update 10Jan2025

A 42-year-old Roseneath woman is facing charges after police conducted a traffic stop on Friday morning.

On January 10, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., police on patrol observed a vehicle that appeared to be making evasive maneuvers to avoid police interactions.  The vehicle abruptly turned onto Patterson Street from Division Street before entering the business parking lot.  A traffic stop was conducted and through investigation it was determined the driver was a prohibited driver. 

The driver, a 42-year-old woman from Roseneath, was arrested and charged with three counts of Operation while prohibited contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date. 

A 34-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after theft from vehicle reported to police Wednesday.

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at about 6:50 a.m., police responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle in the area of Elgin Street West and Burnham Street in Cobourg.

The complainant advised his vehicle was entered overnight and his luggage was taken, including his credit card and passport.

The credit card was used at a local business multiple times. Police identified a suspect and located the suspect in the area of Division Street a short time later.

As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with thirteen counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, twelve counts of unauthorized use of credit card, theft under $5,000, possession of a schedule I substance (cocaine), and breach of probation.

The accused was held for bail.  

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Police Press Releases Sarnia Police Service

Brenda Knight Was Arrested

On January 8th police responded to a trespassing complaint at a residence within the 700 block of Devine Street in Sarnia.  Investigators discovered that a residence had been broken into, and items stolen from within. 

Further investigation revealed that the occupant of the residence had been incarcerated for a period of time on another matter.  While his residence was unattended, another individual was able to gain entry to the property, stealing multiple items from inside.  The stolen property was then being offered for sale on the front lawn, prompting neighbours to contact police.  

Brenda Knight, 55 years of Sarnia, has been charged with Break and Enter.  She was held for a bail hearing and later released with conditions.

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

STPS Daily Update 11Jan2025

A 39-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested yesterday morning following a vehicle entry and theft that occurred overnight. The victim was alerted to the theft after receiving notifications on his phone from his financial institution regarding suspicious account activity. In addition to the victim’s passport and cash, the victim’s credit cards were stolen and used at two St. Thomas convenience stores. Police identified the accused via store surveillance footage and located him a short time later. The male is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 and two counts of Use Credit Card. He was released with a future court date. ST25000544.

Unlawfully in a Dwelling

A 31-year-old male and his 30-year-old female partner were arrested and charged on Friday after reports of people squatting in an apartment building under construction. The building owner arrived that morning and found signs of forced entry. Police including members of the Critical Incident Response Team attended to safely clear the building. Inside, the two accused parties were located and taken into custody without incident. They are each charged with Unlawfully in a Dwelling and were transported to police headquarters where they were later released with a future court date. ST25000554.

Later that day, police were called to a multi-unit home near the city centre for reports of an unknown person inside the common laundry room, refusing to leave the premises. Police attended and located a 45-year-old female. The female was arrested for unlawfully in a dwelling and transported to police headquarters for processing where she was later released with a future court date. ST25000560.

Shoplift

An unknown person dressed in all black including a face covering attended a local convenience store on Friday afternoon and stole two bottles of red wine. The suspect was captured on store surveillance. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the STPS at 519-631-1224 or submit a tip to www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca. Refer to ST25000556.

Police are reviewing video in an attempt to identify a male suspect involved in a shoplifting incident Friday afternoon. The male attended a local grocery store, selected several food and miscellaneous items, and left on foot after making no attempt to pay for the $100 in goods. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the STPS at 519-631-1224 or submit a tip to www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca. Refer to ST25000572.

Warrant Arrest

A 49-year-old female was arrested by the Sarnia Police Service yesterday afternoon. The female was wanted on a first instance warrant held by the STPS for failing to comply with her release order. Members of the STPS met with Sarnia Police to continue the arrest and transport the female back to STPS for processing. The female was later released with a future court date. ST25000581.

Mischief

On Friday evening police responded to an apartment building in the downtown area for reports of a tenant causing damage to a wall in the common room. Police attended and observed a hole in the drywall and reviewed video of the incident. A 29-year-old male has been identified as the suspect that caused the damage. Police are applying for a warrant for the male’s arrest. ST25000583.

Shoplift/ Breach of Probation

A 34-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested last night for three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation after he was caught shoplifting at a local grocery store. An employee observed the theft and confronted the male outside of the store. The accused turned over the stolen food and left the area on foot. Police identified the male via store surveillance and learned that he was bound by conditions not to attend at that particular business. Police located the male later that night and arrested him without incident. He was released with a future court date. ST25000591.

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Police Press Releases Windsor Police Service

Justin Brouillard Arrested Again

A 41-year-old man charged with drug trafficking has been arrested for the second time in eight months for violating his bail conditions – becoming the 64th repeat offender apprehended by the Offender Management Unit since it launched less than a year ago.

In March 2024, Justin Brouillard was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking after Windsor Police seized 367 grams of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. He was released on bail and arrested by bail compliance officers in August for failing to comply with his release order. He was released on bail again with enhanced conditions that included house arrest and electronic monitoring.

On December 18, 2024, bail compliance officers launched an investigation and learned that Brouillard was once again breaching the conditions of his release order.

Bail compliance officers, with the assistance of the Emergency Services Unit, located and arrested Brouillard in the 1700 block of Westminster Blvd. on January 7, 2025. He has been charged with one count of failing to comply with a release order.

Brouillard’s surety, 62-year-old James Ripley, was also arrested and charged with facilitating a breach of a release order. A surety is an individual who agrees to supervise an accused person while they are out on bail and ensure they comply with their release conditions.

Bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between Windsor and LaSalle Police Services launched in March 2024. Since its inception, the unit has conducted 262 compliance checks and arrested 64 individuals for violating their bail conditions.

This unit focuses on monitoring high-risk offenders involved in serious crimes such as sexual assault, intimate partner violence, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. The program is supported through a grant from the Government of Ontario, as part of the provincial government’s strategy to strengthen Ontario’s bail system.

To report an individual who isn’t complying with their release conditions, please contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700. Alternatively, you can reach Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Smash & Grab in London

LONDON, ON (January 10, 2025) – Two men are in custody after a jewelry store in the south end of the city was robbed yesterday evening.

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., four masked men entered a shopping center in the 1100-block of Wellington Road South carrying hammers.

The men attended a jewelry store inside the shopping center, smashed display cases, and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

Police responded to numerous 9-1-1 calls and attended the area.

Two suspects were arrested while attempting to flee on foot, while two others fled from the area in a vehicle.

A search of the suspects yielded a quantity of stolen jewelry.

There were no reported injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Raavon Walker-Nabwangu, 28, of Ottawa, and Warren Tyler Fox, 28, of Toronto, have been jointly charged with the following offences:

  • Armed robbery; and
  • Disguise with intent.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the reported robbery who may have information, dash-cam/cellphone footage, or video surveillance, to contact the London Police Service.

The investigation was reassigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit and is ongoing.

The two accused are expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Victim Stabbed And Residence Set On Fire

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in an Arson and Aggravated Assault investigation.

On Friday, January 10, 2025 at approximately 11:20 a.m. police responded to a call to a fire in the Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area.

It is alleged that:

  • an altercation took place between a woman and the victim
  • the woman stabbed the victim and set fire to a residence
  • the victim was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries
  • the woman was arrested a short time later

Nakitha Smith, 29, of Toronto has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Aggravated Assault
  2. two counts of Arson 

She is scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, January 11, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 107.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Ramara

14 Year Old Run Over By Drinking Driver

(Ramara Township, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident after a youth was injured while being pulled on a GT Racer, which sent them to hospital.

On January 10, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Orillia OPP, Rama Police Service, Ramara Fire and EMS responded to an accident involving a 14-year-old youth that was runover by a vehicle that was pulling a GT Racer. A youth was transported to a local hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries and the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male from Ramara Township was charged with the following Provincial offences:

  •        Drive motor vehicle – Perform Stunt
  •        Careless Driving
  •        Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
  •        Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  •        Obstruct plate

Members of Orillia 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 have information that may be helpful, 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.