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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua Nunez Facing Numerous Charges

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a driver of a stolen vehicle and charged the male with numerous offences in the Town of Collingwood.

On November 29, 2024 just after 12:00 p.m. members of Collingwood OPP were conducting general patrol in the area of Cameron Street in the Town of Collingwood. At which time the driver of an Acura TXT was stopped for Highway Traffic Act violations. Shortly thereafter officers began a stolen motor vehicle investigation upon determining that the VIN (vehicle identification number) had been altered, effectively hiding the vehicle’s identity and the fact that it was stolen.

Joshua Nunez, a 26-year-old of Mississauga was charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (2 counts)

·      Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine)

·      Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive with window coated – view obstructed

·      Drive motor vehicle, no vehicle identification number

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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3 Sent To Hospital Following Collision In Arva

(ARVA, ON) – A late night crash in Arva has sent three people to hospital.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a motorist on Highway 4, near Croydon Drive. A collision occurred between two vehicles.

As a result of the collision, three individuals were transported to hospital, two with life-threatening injuries.

Highway 4 was closed in both directions between Medway Road and Sunningdale Road in both directions but has since reopened.

Due to the police interaction with the initial vehicle, the province’s Special Investigations has been notified of the incident and has invoked its mandate. The OPP will not be able to provide any further information, and any media inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at [email protected].

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OPP Oro-Medonte Police Press Releases

Young Chan KIM 154 in a 90

(Oro-Medonte, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On December 1, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Hwy 11 South bound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, an officer of the Orillia Detachment conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 154km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone.

Young Chan KIM, 25-year-old of North York, was charged with:

Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed.

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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 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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OPP Police Press Releases Severn

John RASHAWN Was Arrested Again

(SEVERN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple offences after locating a vehicle in the ditch in Severn Township.

On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:52 a.m., Orillia OPP were conducting patrols in the area of Highway 11 and Centre Ave. Officers located a vehicle stuck in a ditch on a ramp merging onto/off the highway, and stopped to assist.

During this interaction, officers discovered that the vehicle was stolen and that the driver was wanted for several criminal offences in Toronto. Upon learning this, the driver fled on foot to avoid arrest, but was located and arrested a short time later.

John RASHAWN, 22-year-old of Etobicoke, has been charged with:

●          Adult Obstruct Peace Officer

●          Adult Possession Break In Instruments

●          Adult Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

●          Adult Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts

The accused was held pending a bail hearing on December 1, 2024.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Oro-Medonte Police Press Releases

Marc ALLAN Facing Weapon Charge After Threatening Landlord

(ORO-MEDONTE, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a weapons incident on Penetanguishene Road in Oro-Medonte involving a landlord and his tenant.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 9:42 p.m., Orillia OPP were dispatched to a call regarding a weapon at a residence on Penetanguishene Rd. Orillia OPP responded immediately after learning that a male tenant left his unit and brandished a machete at another male party. Shortly after a 41-year-old male was taken into custody without incident.

Marc ALLAN of Oro-Medonte has been charged with:

  • Adult Possession of a Weapon Dangerous Purpose

The accused was held for a pending bail hearing.

The Orillia OPP considers this an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder

 (TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an attempted murder in the Township of Cramahe.

On November 13, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Northumberland OPP were called to a residence on Mitchell Road in relation to a dropped 9-1-1 call. One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident and there was no threat to public safety.

As a result of the initial investigation, one individual was arrested and charged on November 14, 2024.

On November 28, 2024, members from the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement located and arrested a second individual in Ottawa who was wanted in relation to the incident. The accused was then transported to a detachment in Northumberland.

Serguei PETROV, 41-years-old from Ottawa, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Aggravated assault, section 268

·        Pointing a firearm, section 87

The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team, Tactics and Rescue Unit, and Canine Unit.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

4 Arrested In Drug Bust

(ALLISTON, ON.) – On November 29th, at approximately 2:22 p.m., members of the of Nottawasaga Detachment Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) charged 4 individuals in relation to several drug related offences after a traffic stop, in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Officers from CRU conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle with an obstructed rear plate, South Bound on 8th Ave. The driver was identified and known to police as a suspended driver. The driver was arrested for this offence and searched incident to arrest.

While officers on scene continued their investigation, they were engaged with 3 other occupants in the vehicle. While identifying each occupant, the officers observed a zip lock baggie containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine. The vehicle was seized as proceeds of crime and upon completion of the investigation, officers seized the suspected cocaine, $1,605 in cash, and 2 cellphones as evidence to the offence of trafficking.

All parties were arrested and charged with the following:

Darryl Berdan 40-years-old of Alliston:

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order -3 counts
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Obstruct plate
  • Driving while under suspension

The male party was held for a bail hearing and is to re-appear in court December 2nd .

Joline Stewart 41-years-old of Adjala-Tosorontio:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

Released on Form 10 with a future court date of January 2nd, 2024

Jeffery Hollingshead 47-years-old of Alliston:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

Released on Form 10 with a future court date of January 2nd, 2024

Daniel Norrie 44-years-old of Alliston:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

Released on Form 10 with a future court date of January 2nd, 2024

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Vernon JACKSON – $51,000 Drug Bust

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police were on general patrol in Oxford County when they initiated a traffic stop which resulted in numerous drug related charges.

On November 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in the Town of Ingersoll when they initiated a traffic stop on Culloden Road.

Upon further investigation, with the assistance of Oxford, Brant, Middlesex and Elgin Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) along with West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), police arrested and charged Vernon JACKSON, a 66-year-old resident of South-West Oxford with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Over 30g Dried Cannabis in a Public Place
  • Possession of Illicit Cannabis
  • Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance
  • Possession for the Purpose of Distributing

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $51000.

The accused was remanded into custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on a later date.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua PIZARRO – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a collision after refusing to provide a breath sample.

On December 1, 2024, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the intersection of Highway 10 and King Street. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua PIZARRO, 30, of Brampton was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Fail to remain

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on December 19, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that failure or refusal to comply with a demand in an impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. Furthermore, the consequences an individual will face are the same as being charged with impaired operation. 

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Rachael NATTAK – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A Kirkland Lake resident was arrested and charged with impaired driving.  

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute at a residence on Kirkpatrick Street. One person who appeared to be impaired was reported to have departed the residence driving a motor vehicle.

Shortly after, the vehicle was located and stopped by police. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Rachael NATTAK, a 44-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on December 12, 2024.

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The Druthers Distraction: How a Conspiracy Tabloid Smothers Real Change #HallOfShame

In a world desperately seeking justice and truth, Druthers pretends to be a champion of the people while quietly undermining genuine progress. Behind its sensational headlines and dubious claims lies a machine built not for liberation, but for exploitation and distraction.

A closer look at Druthers reveals startling truths about its operations. The paper claims to empower the public, yet its owner cannot point to a single tangible victory or accomplishment, apart from collecting donations from supporters who often can’t afford to contribute. This cycle of dependency only ensures the continuation of its ineffective, hollow enterprise.

Volunteers tasked with distributing Druthers have admitted that the majority of printed copies—90%—never reach readers and are tossed into recycling bins. Of the 250,000 copies printed each month, only a fraction, perhaps 5,000-10,000, make it into homes, with even fewer readers engaging with the content. This results in an outrageous $10-per-read-issue cost—a staggering misuse of resources.

Even more damning, the owner of Druthers openly acknowledges that the publication isn’t designed for intelligent readers and admits to being unaware of recent articles published under his own name. This lack of accountability reveals the paper’s true purpose: not to inform, but to profit.

The funds gathered from struggling supporters are channeled into luxury vacations and a lifestyle far removed from the hardships faced by its audience. Beyond wasting nearly $1,000,000 on unread and discarded papers, Druthers hijacks rallies meant to foster real change, selling merchandise and profiting off the desperation of its followers.

Worst of all, Druthers distracts from the urgent fight to reclaim our rights. Instead of mobilizing for meaningful action, it encourages aimless discontent, smothering hope and silencing dissent by diverting energy into unproductive outlets.

We must recognize Druthers for what it is: a parasite preying on those seeking answers, stealing resources and resolve from the movements that could truly make a difference. It’s time to cast off this distraction and refocus on genuine, collective efforts to reclaim our freedoms and build a brighter future.

The above and the recent censorship in their December edition has earned Druthers a spot in the Hall Of Shame.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel SARAZIN – Operation While Prohibited

(KILLALOE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with several offences after a traffic stop. 

On November 29, 2024, just after 9:30 a.m., a UOV OPP officer, on patrol on Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop the driver was arrested after it was determined they were a prohibited from driving.  

Daniel SARAZIN, 62 years old, of Pikwakanagan was charged with:

  • Operating a motor vehicle while prohibited
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance
  • Resisting a peace officer.

The accused was also charged with multiple highway traffic offences

The vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 15, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Tristan PEACOCK – Impaired Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Proactive foot patrol on Main Street in Wellington has resulted in impaired driving charges.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting foot patrol when they spotted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A short time later, officers were able to make contact with the lone occupant of the vehicle. An Approved Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the driver, Tristan PEACOCK, age 27 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

· Having care or control of a vehicle with open container of liquor

· Novice driver with blood alcohol content above zero

· Operation of a vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on December 11, 2024.The accused’s licence is suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for seven day.

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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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

14 Criminal Chrages At Traffic Stop

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington (L&A) County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three people with 14 criminal charges, including impaired driving, in separate incidents.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., a vehicle was reported to be travelling westbound on Highway 401 in Greater Napanee, swerving and cutting off other drivers. Officers stopped the vehicle, and the investigation resulted in the arrest of Shayne COUTURNIER. a 53-year-old from Mississauga, and Arshum HOSSAINI a 25-year-old from Toronto. They are charged jointly with:

• Failure to comply with undertaking

• Identity theft – makes, distributes another person’s information

• Possession of a credit card

• Possession of a forged document with intent

• Possession of an identity document

• Possession of cocaine

Both accused are in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on November 29, 2024

In a second, similar incident, a vehicle was stopped on Highway 41 in Addington Highlands following a traffic complaint from a member of the public. As a result, Ajay SUNIL a 26-year-old from Toronto was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – over 80mgs of alcohol

That accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on December 17, 2024. They were also issued a 90 Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Paul MARCONI – Fraud & Theft

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid additional charges in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. Additional victims have come forward.

With assistance from Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) an investigation was conducted. Officers laid charges in July of this year in connection with a lengthy fraud investigation looking into offences dating back several years, with numerous victims. The losses are estimated to be over approximately $500,000.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Paul MARCONI, a 65-year-old of Prince Edward County, has now been charged with additional offences:

  • Fraud over $5000 – two counts
  • Theft over $5000 – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on January 8, 2025.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information surrounding these incidents is being urged to contact Prince Edward County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.