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Kirkland Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

John Paul BACON – Weapons

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One individual has been charged with weapons offences following an arrest in Kirkland Lake.

On November 21, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Government Road in Kirkland Lake, when an officer observed a person known to be subject to reasonable grounds for arrest related to a prior incident.

Upon being advised they were under arrest, the individual attempted to access their belt area.  Officers quickly controlled the situation, and the person was arrested.

A search incident to arrest revealed the individual was concealing an imitation BB handgun and was wearing protective equipment beneath their winter jacket. Upon further investigation police located another imitation BB handgun, handcuffs and other military-style replica equipment in their backpack.

As a result of the investigation, John Paul BACON, a 40-year-old of Kirkland Lake was charged for the following:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Carrying concealed weapon

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on December 12, 2024.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Robert RICHARDSON – Drunk Driving

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a R.I.D.E. program.

On November 28, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the area of Brenda BLVD in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the area and was met by the officers. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Robert RICHARDSON, a 46-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin 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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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Zachary FRISEN – Theft, Repeat Offender

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The theft of donations from a poppy box in Kirkland Lake has resulted in charges being laid against one individual.

On November 19, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from Legion Branch 87 regarding the theft of Remembrance Day poppies and monetary donations from a business on Government Road in Kirkland Lake.

As a result of the investigation, Zachary FRISEN, a 19-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Theft under $5000

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 9, 2025.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Sydney BELCHER – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of Dufferin Road 109 in the Town of Caledon. Officers located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Sydney BELCHER, a 29-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you. Members of the Dufferin 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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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

David GORDON Facing Weapons Charges

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

On November 27, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Unit (ERT) members and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Bowman Avenue in the Municipality of Leamington.

During the search, officers seized items including a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, David GORDON, 42-year-old of Leamington was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 8, 2025.

The investigation remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP 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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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin FAUBERT – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP, Chatham-Kent Detachment, located the subject vehicle westbound on Highway 401 near Howard Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin FAUBERT, a 42-year-old from Woodstock was charged with:

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

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 in Chatham on January 6, 2025.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

The OPP remind motorists that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Jamie MULHOLLAND Was Arrested Again

(ALLISTON, ON.) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a family dispute.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 12:02 p.m., police responded an address on Tupper Street East, in the Town of New Tecumseth, regarding a report of a dispute between family members.

An investigation revealed that this family member was on conditions not to be at the residence. Upon arrival the individual had fled Eastbound on Tupper St East in a vehicle with no licence plates.

Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after where it was determined that the driver was operating the vehicle while prohibited and arrested on an outstanding warrant. The male was held for a bail hearing and is to appear in Bradford court December 3, 2024.

Jamie MULHOLLAND 35 years-old from Alliston is charged with the following::

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code – 2 counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Jason LEEDER – Impaired Operation

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:24 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint along Bruce Road 20, Municipality of Kincardine.

On arrival, officers located a single vehicle stuck in the snow. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment.

Jason LEEDER, 50-years-old, of Saugeen Shores was charged with:

  • Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on January 19, 2025.

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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MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Cynthia Boyer – Assault

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION)- Tempers flare over social media posts. 

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Mississauga First Nation Police Service responded to an assault that occurred in a driveway on Village Road in the community of Mississauga First Nation.

The investigation revealed that the victim had posted information on social media, which led to another individual taking offense. The personal attacks escalated, eventually resulting in the accused arriving at the victim’s residence, where a physical altercation occurred in the driveway.

As a result, Cynthia Boyer, 56-years-of-age from Mississauga First Nation, was charged with: Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 2, 2025.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

TRUDEAU Facing Attempt Murder Chage

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing the names of the arrested individuals in relation to the recent shooting investigation in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory.

On November 28, 2024, the Manitoulin OPP assisted the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) with a shooting investigation that occurred in the area of Rabbit Island Road and Tomas Lane in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. As a result of the altercation, one person sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two people were safely taken into custody that same day.

As a result of the investigation, Terrance TRUDEAU, 26-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

  • Attempt to commit murder using a prohibited firearm, section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, section 91(1) CC
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

Additionally, Shauna LIMIN, 28-years-old from Whitefish River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Accessory after the fact to commit indictable offence, section 463(b) CC
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, section 91(1) CC
  • Obstruct peace officer, section 129(a) CC

Both accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Gore Bay on November 29, 2024, and were remanded into custody.

The investigation is being conducted by the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) and the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Any person with information regarding this investigation should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Conor JONES – Dangerous Operation

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual after a motor vehicle collision.  

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Township of Zealand.

Through investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers involved in the collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The accused was placed under arrest after refusing to provide a breath sample into an approved screening device (ASD).

Conor JONES, 34-years-old, of Barrie, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Dangerous operation

·         Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden January 20, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Train Collision

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident involving a train and a pedestrian.

On December 2, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., emergency services responded to the collision which occurred in the area of the train tracks on Huff Road in Brighton.

As a result of the collision, a 28-year-old from the Municipality of Brighton, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Foul play is not suspected.

Police are continuing the investigation into the circumstances regarding the incident and are assisted by the OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT).

The roadway in the area was closed until approximately 1:00 a.m., on December 3, 2024, to allow for a thorough and proper investigation. The Northumberland OPP would like to thank the public for their patience during this time period. 

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Sabrina TAYLOR – Drunk Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Kitchener resident for several offences including impaired operation, after conducting a traffic stop.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 6 within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result, Sabrina TAYLOR, a 34-year-old of Kitchener was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 20, 2024.

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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OPP Police Press Releases South Glengarry

Shawn FILIOU – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) – The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist with impaired driving.

On November 30, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., SD&G officers received information of an erratic driver on highway 401 in South Glengarry Township. Officers located the vehicle and further Investigation led to the driver being arrested.       

Shawn FILIOU, age 38, of Gatineau, Quebec was 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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on January 14, 2025.

The OPP reminds the public that a 90-day automatic drivers licence suspension and a seven-day impoundment of your vehicle accompanies any impaired driving charge.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. You could be responsible for saving a life. 

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Brian MOORE – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested after police located an individual asleep in a vehicle on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 5:49 p.m., members of the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual asleep in a vehicle in a drive through of a business on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington.

As a result of the investigation, 52-year-old Brian MOORE of Leamington has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on December 12, 2024.

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.