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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

82 Year Old Snowmobiler Found Deceased

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – One person has died after the snowmobile they were riding went through the ice on Lake Temagami.

On January 6, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with members of the Bear Island Police Service, responded to an incident of a missing snowmobiler after the rider failed to return home.

Officers assisted by OPP Aviation Services, OPP Northeast Emergency Response Team (ERT) as well OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) began the search.

On January 7, 2025, the 82-year-old person from Temagami was located deceased. The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-FPS).

OPP reminds anglers and outdoor enthusiast to carefully evaluate ice conditions before heading out onto the ice as conditions can change rapidly.

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THAMESVILLE

$27,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(THAMESVILLE, ON) – On January 2, 2025, just after 12:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in collaboration with Lambton OPP uniform members, conducted a traffic stop on Victoria Road in Thamesville as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

Police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, carfentanyl, and other offence-related property. 

The drugs seized in this investigation have an estimated street value of $27,700.

As a result of the investigation, Tracy BECHARD, 39-year-old of Wallaceburg, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine

The accused was held pending a bail hearing, remanded into custody, and is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 10, 2025, in the City of Chatham. 

Christopher CROSBY, 33-year-old and Emily CAMPBELL, 37-year-old, both of Wallaceburg, have been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine

Both accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 13, 2025, in the City of Chatham.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Saugeen First Nation

Infant Dead, Two Arrested – Names Released

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – Two people are charged following an infant death investigation on Saugeen First Nation.

On March 26, 2023, the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Saugeen Fire Department, responded to a call concerning an unresponsive infant at a residence on Scotch Settlement Road, Saugeen First Nation. The nine-month-old infant was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

As a result of the investigation, Michael RANTON, 33 years of age of Saugeen Shores, and Dakota ROOTE-BESITO, 28 years of age of Saugeen First Nation, were each charged with criminal negligence causing death contrary to section 220(b) of the Criminal Code.

Both accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 7, 2025.

The Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit conducted the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information to call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Marmora and Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Attempting To Sell Stolen Property Online Ends With Arrests

(MARMORA & LAKE TWP, ON) – An Oshawa resident and a Marmora and Lake resident are facing charges after a foiled attempt to sell stolen property online.

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 2:45 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded when an individual reported a suspicious ad on an online marketplace.

Officers located the potential sellers and confirmed that the property (an industrial heater) was in fact stolen and had been taken from a construction site in Madoc in November 2024. Two people were arrested at the scene.

Taylor REDMOND, age 34 of Marmora and Lake, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Careless use of a weapon
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Fail to comply with a probation order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

This accused was held in custody until a scheduled bail hearing.

Richard HENWOOD, age 34 of Oshawa was charged with

  • Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – four counts

This accused was released with conditions by the OPP and turned over to the custody of another police service in relation to a separate investigation. 

The vehicle the two individuals arrived in was towed from the scene.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

TREMBLAY Facing Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after they rear-ended another vehicle.

On January 5, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision, where a person was rear-ended by a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Highway 17 in the town of Walden. During their interaction with the driver, police determined that an intoxicating substance had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the Espanola detachment for further testing.

No injuries were sustained.

As a result, the driver, Chelsea TREMBLAY, 25-years-old from Markstay, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 3, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Sabrina MISHIBINIJIMA Was Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after a traffic stop in Espanola.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a sobriety check. During the stop, police detected an odour of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

Additionally, a search of the vehicle resulted in police seizing approximately 50 suspected hydromorphone pills, with an estimated street value of $130, and approximately 0.5g of suspected crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $75.

As a result, the driver, Sabrina MISHIBINIJIMA, 38-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule II substance – other drugs
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 3, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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MANITOWANING

Timothy PELTIER – Drunk Driving

(MANITOWANING, ON) – One person is facing impaired charges following a traffic complaint in Assiginack Township.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Clover Valley Road in Assiginack Township. Police located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Little Current detachment for further testing.

As a result, the driver, Timothy PELTIER, 55-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 11, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Courtney FENNER Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with the theft of a motor vehicle.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a motor vehicle from a residence on King Street, St. Charles.

Police later located and stopped the vehicle in Sudbury and arrested one person. As a result of the investigation, Courtney FENNER, 33 years-of-age, from St. Charles, was charged with take motor vehicle without consent

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 29, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 6 in Little Current has resulted in three individuals being arrested.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM), were made aware of a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 6 that may be in possession of drugs.

OPP located the suspect vehicle in Little Current and initiated a traffic stop. Three people were arrested, and a search resulted in officers seizing approximately 120g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $12,000.

As a result, the driver, Jay PITAWANAKWAT, 50-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The passenger, Darcy MCCOMBER, 45-years-old from Garson, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The second passenger, George Corbiere, 63-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 25, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Steven MCGUIRE Facing Drug Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired and drug charges after they went through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 at Old Webbwood Road in the Baldwin Township. A vehicle entered the RIDE check area, and police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. An arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the Espanola detachment for further testing.

Additionally, a search of the vehicle resulted in police seizing approximately one gram of suspected methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $100, approximately one gram of suspected crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $150, approximately 70g of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $7,000, and approximately $3,500 in Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, Steven MCGUIRE, 58-years-old from Levack, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Obstruct plate
  • Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 3, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Shane KELLY Facing Numerous Charges

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with possession of stolen property.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint about a stolen vehicle being towed on a trailer on Larocque Street, West Nipissing.

Police located and stopped the vehicle towing another vehicle on a trailer. The investigation revealed both vehicles and the trailer had been stolen and the driver was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Shane KELLY, 35 years-of-age, from Field, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
  • Possession break in instruments
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – three counts
  • Drive with seat belt assembly modified
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Entire plate not plainly visible
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Draw trailer, no plate
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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Central Elgin Malahide Police Press Releases

Missing Person Found Deceased

(CENTRAL ELGIN & MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirms that a missing person previously reported missing has been located deceased.

On December 4, 2024, a 19-year-old individual was reported missing from the City of London to the London Police Service (LPS) and was later determined have been last seen on Hawk Cliff Road, Municipality of Central Elgin. As a result, members of OPP continued the investigation.

On January 4, 2025, members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to Waneeta Beach after a member of the public located a deceased individual on the shoreline of Lake Erie, Township of Malahide.

Investigators from the Elgin County OPP, in collaboration with the OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, have confirmed the identity of the deceased as the individual previously reported missing.

No foul play is suspected as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this death.

We kindly ask that any photographs from prior publications of the missing individual be removed.

The OPP would like to extend our deepest condolences to family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or identity of the individuals involved should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Driver On Shrooms Calls Cops, Gets Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with the first impaired driving charge in 2025.

On Wednesday January 1, 2025, shortly before 8:30am, a 911 call was received by an individual stating his friend was ‘overdosing on mushrooms’. During the call, the individual who was the driver of their vehicle, admitted to also having consumed ‘mushrooms’.

Officers arrived on scene to find EMS already there and assessing one person. Officers approached the driver of the vehicle and after a brief conversation with the driver, the officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a reading of ‘Fail’, at which point they were arrested.  

Kshitij RATHOUR (age 28) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on January 28, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(COCHRANE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a train on Lillabelle Lake Road in Cochrane.

On January 7, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the James Bay OPP, the Cochrane Fire Department, and Timmins Ambulance (EMS) responded to the collision at the rail crossing on Lillabelle Lake Road.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 75-year-old Cochrane resident, was transported to local hospital by ambulance, and later pronounced deceased.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the ongoing investigation. Lillabelle Lake Road is currently closed at the rail crossing between McWhirter Road and Concession 6&7. The closure is expected to remain in effect for an extended period as investigators process the scene.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – 2 Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a second person in connection to last Thursday’s home invasion investigation.

On January 2, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a private residence on Ann McKee Street in Caledon East for a report of a home invasion in progress. 

The suspect was operating a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators are looking for surveillance or dashcam footage of the area on January 2, 2025, between the hours of 5:15 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It is believed that this was a targeted incident and that there is no imminent threat to public safety.

Later that same day, the black Jeep Wrangler was located, and a suspect was arrested. The Caledon Community Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Caledon Major Crime Unit and OPP Centre Region Canine, executed a search warrant on both the suspect vehicle and residence. A handgun, ammunition, and a stolen Porsche were among the seized property.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Abhishek SHUKHAND, 26, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Criminal harassment – threatening conduct

• Unlawfully in dwelling house

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Tampering with serial number of a firearms

As part of the investigation, a second suspect was identified. On January 5, 2025, Abhinav BHARDWAJ, 25, of Caledon, was arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Tampering with serial number of a firearms

Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

The investigation is led by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance from the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the Caledon Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. 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.