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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Glenys SCHOOLEY – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in Clearview Township.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of Huronia West OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on Strongville Road and Concession 9. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huronia West OPP Detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Glenys SCHOOLEY, 74-year-old of Waterloo, has been charged with:

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

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.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Jessica BUTTIGIEG – Impaired Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one female for impaired driving related offences following a tip from the public.

On November 29, 2024, at 1:00 a.m., officers were advised by a passerby of a female operating a motor vehicle in the area of Highway 12 and Murphy Road in the City of Orillia who appeared to be under the influence. Officers attended the area, located the vehicle and the female driver. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the female to be under the influence of an unknown substance.

As a result of this investigation, Jessica BUTTIGIEG 30-year-old, of the City of Orillia, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in January 2025. Her driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for a period of 7 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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old From Bluevale Charged

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Bluevale resident with four provincial offences.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Unit were performing a traffic enforcement initiative and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was initiated on Wellington Road 8 within Mapleton Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old from Bluevale was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following:

  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed
  • Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit
  • Fail to surrender licence
  • No mudguards

Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt, receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph, at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

Drug Bust – Names Released

(PRESCOTT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested two people for drug possession in Prescott.

A drug trafficking investigation began in the fall of 2024.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Street Crime Unit members, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Park Street East.

They seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Four people were taken into custody at the scene.

Joshua MACKINNON, and Leah SERSON, both age 39 off Prescott, have been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance.

Both of these accused were release from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 13, 2024.

One individual was arrested on behalf of the Brockville Police Service for an outstanding warrant and released with a court date. Another was released unconditionally.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Aysha TRYON – Impaired Operation

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with impaired driving after responding to a concern from another motorist.

On November 28, 2024 at 4:40 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a possibly impaired driver on Muskoka Road 169 in Muskoka Lakes Township, travelling toward Gravenhurst. Officers located the vehicle on James Street in Gravenhurst and conducted a traffic stop. As a result of their investigation, police have charged 30-year-old Aysha TRYON of Parry Sound with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 17, 2024 to answer to her charges.  

Members of the public are important partners in keeping Muskoka’s roads safe, if you suspect that someone is operating a vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1 from your hands-free device.

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Orestes BETANCOURT PELAEZ – Impaired Operation

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver following a report of an unwanted person.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., police responded to a call regarding an unwanted individual at a property on Shearer Point Road in Roseneath.

Officers arrived and located the individual and vehicle associated to the complaint. OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation resulting in the driver being arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests. The accused then failed to comply with a demand for breath into an approved instrument.

Orestes BETANCOURT PELAEZ, 38-years-old, from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

In addition to a future court date, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

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. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Emmery Luke McGINNIS – Drunk Driving Etc.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A vehicle stop by a Fort Frances officer got a repeat impaired driving offender off the road.  

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 1:00 am, an officer with the Rainy River District Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle in the 6th Street East area of town after recognizing the prohibited driver.

In addition to the multiple prohibitions and suspensions, the driver was obviously impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Fort Frances OPP Detachment where breath testing was completed by way of demand.

Emmery Luke McGINNIS, 41-years-old from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (Red Gut), ON is charged with one count each of: impaired operation drugs or alcohol, impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 milligrams or over, operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, drive motor vehicle no licence, and drive with cannabis readily available.

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was held by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on November 29, 2024, for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sarnia

Danielle SMITH Was Arrested

(SARNIA, ON) – Police have charged an individual following a theft investigation reported in early November 2024.

On November 26, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit, alongside a Lambton OPP uniform member, executed a search warrant at an address on Plank Road, in Sarnia.

During the search, officers recovered and seized a 2023 Salem camping trailer which had been reported stolen earlier this month out of Warwick Township.

The estimated total value of the recovered property is $80,000.

As a result of the investigation, Danielle SMITH, 27-year-old of Sarnia was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on January 2, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Paul Neill LANZ – Rape

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment Major Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault.

On April 2, 2024, an investigation began after a victim reported a sexual assault that occurred at Stayner Collegiate Institute between 1978-1979. At the time, the accused was a teacher.

As a result of the investigation, Paul Neill LANZ, 77-year-old of Clearview Township, was charged with:

• Adult Rape

• Adult Sexual Intercourse with a female between 14 and 16 years of age

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on December 17, 2024, to answer to the charges.

The OPP are concerned there may be more victims in relation to this investigation. Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Scott DUNLOP – Impaired Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with impaired driving before noon this morning, November 29, 2024.

On November 29, 2024 at 10:15 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a possibly impaired driver in the area of Muskoka Road 118 and Wellington Street in the town of Bracebridge. Officers located the vehicle and as a result of their investigation, have charged 66-year-old Scott DUNLOP of Bracebridge with Impaired Operation – Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 14, 2025 to answer to his charge.

Members of the public are important partners in keeping Muskoka’s roads and waterways safe, if you suspect that someone is operating a vehicle or vessel while impaired, please call 9-1-1 from your hands-free device.

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

Chad Mathieson – Impaired Operation

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) On November 27th, 2024 at around 5:15 p.m., members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) responded to a dispute at a residence on Lepage Drive in Penetanguishene. While attempting to resolve the matter, officers learned that one of the involved parties left the area in a vehicle and was believed to be impaired.

Officers located the driver at a residence on Champlain Road in Penetanguishene and noted signs of impairment. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to detachment for further tests.

As a result of this investigation, Chad Mathieson, 51 years of Penetanguishene, faces the following charge contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on December 12, 2024. When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s license of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Facing Murder Charge

(PERTH, ON) – The individual arrested in the killing of a 15-year-old male in Perth is now charged with first degree murder.

Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the area of North Street North and Sherbrooke Street East on Friday, October 25, 2024. One person was located deceased, and another person was arrested at a home in the area.

A 16-year-old was initially charged with second degree murder, but the investigation has resulted in the charge being elevated to first degree murder under section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on November 28, 2024.

The identity of this individual is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

While we cannot discuss the evidence or possible motives, the OPP asks for your patience and urges everyone to refrain from spreading unverified and potentially misleading information.

The investigation by members of the Lanark County OPP and Lanark County OPP Crime Unit is continuing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation should contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you want to remain anonymous, contact Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Ramadan ABDULLAHI Was Arrested Again

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with multiple offences following a vehicle stop early this morning.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., L&A County OPP stopped a vehicle on Highway 401 near Napanee. It had been travelling at nearly 40-kilometres per hour over the posted 110 speed limit.

Ramadan ABDULLAHI, a 26-year-old from Maple was charged with:

• Failure to comply with release order

• Driving while under suspension

• Speeding

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

• Fail to surrender insurance card

Due to failing to comply with a release order, the accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on November 28, 2024

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Trevor WHITTAKER Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual connected to an auto theft in Waterford has been charged.

At approximately 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit arrested an individual on Lot Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County. The individual was identified as the person responsible for stealing a pickup truck from a Cockshutt Road address in Norfolk County on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

The stolen vehicle was later recovered on Murray Point Road in Parry Sound, Ontario.

31-year-old Trevor WHITTAKER of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the first week of the campaign from November 21-27, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 34 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

A 26-year-old resident of Eganville is facing charges after encountering a RIDE check in the City on Pembroke at approximately 4:00 a.m. on November 24, 2024. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this incident Jimmy WEMIGWANS has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 17, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

In addition to the Festive RIDE program results, officers charged a Laurentian Valley resident after a traffic stop was initiated at approximately 11:45 p.m. on November 21, 2024, on River Road in Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 26-year-old Brodie WITTIG has been charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Driver without proper rear light – motor vehicle            

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 23, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m. members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Officers located the vehicle, but it failed to stop and officers did not pursue for public safety reasons. A short time later the vehicle and driver were located parked on Portage Road in Petawawa. The driver was taken into custody and transport to the detachment for testing. Cannabis and alcohol were found in the vehicle and seized by police during this investigation.

As a result of this investigation 31-year-old Ahmad Arosto ASSADI of Ottawa has been charged with the following CC, Cannabis Control Act (CCA) and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Have care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 17, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. an off-duty member of the UOV OPP reported a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Officers located the vehicle in Petawawa and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this incident 40-year-old Lindsay WELLING of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 23, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.