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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Shawn BRADT Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to multiple charges for driver.

On November 20, 2024, at 7:25 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business at 3391 Westchester Bourne in Thames Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot.

Officers arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen from Toronto.

In an effort to elude police the vehicle fled briefly, entered a field and became stuck.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex County OPP detachment.

As a result, Shawn BRADT, a 47-year-old of no fixed address, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Use of Credit Card

The accused was held for bail.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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LANARK HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Samuel MACDONALD – Drunk Driving

(LANARK HIGHLANDS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Tay Valley Township resident with impaired driving.

Officers respond to a two-vehicle collision on Highway-7 in Lanark Highlands Township on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, shortly before 7:00 a.m.

Officers investigating the collision arrested one of the drivers and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Samuel MACDONALD, age 38, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to have insurance
  • Careless driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on December 30, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Saugeen First Nation

James Farr Was Arrested Again

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual is facing charges after a robbery in Saugeen First Nation.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 1:48 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Highway 21 in Saugeen First Nation.

One individual entered a business and threatened the store cashier with a weapon. The suspect left the business and was located a short distance away. There are no injuries reported.

James Farr, 30-years-old of Saugeen First Nation was charged with:

  • Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited)
  • Disguise with intent
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Fail to attend for fingerprints

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

The Grey 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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Merek MANNINEN Arrested After Calling Police on Themself

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after they called police to report their location following a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. 

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint in the area of Wood Street, Espanola regarding a possible impaired driver. Shortly after, the driver called police to report their location. Police attended the location provided, and further testing on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, the driver, Merek MANNINEN, 24-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on January 6, 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 Sarnia

Justin SMITH – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(SARNIA, ON) – A traffic stop led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On November 25, 2024, shortly after 10:40 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on London Line, east of Murphy Road in Sarnia.

As a result of the investigation, Justin SMITH, 40-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

A 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 20, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Matthew RAGHUNATH After Shot(s) Fired

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing serious Criminal Code (CC) charges after an investigation in the Town of Petawawa.

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating on November 18, 2024. A Petawawa resident reported returning home to their apartment to find that a gun shot had been fired through a wall shared with an adjacent apartment. At the time of the incident the victim’s apartment was unoccupied and no one was injured. During the course of the investigation police seized several firearms and ammunition.  

As a result of this investigation 23-year-old Matthew RAGHUNATH of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

·        Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner

·        Mischief under $5000

·        Mischief – interfere with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property under $5000

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 30, 2024.

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Alerts Breaking News Caledon OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Citizens Rise Up – Bylaw Enforcment Officer Hospitalized #NWO

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an assault on a municipal law enforcement officer.

On November 24, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to an assault on Fallview Circle, in the community of Southfields Village. A Town of Caledon Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, in the course of their duties, was assaulted by a group of individuals. The officer was transported to hospital and the injuries were later deemed to be minor.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit. Anyone with information, including dashcam or surveillance video, is urged to contact Caledon OPP 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

“Officer health and safety is our top priority. No-one should face the risk of violence when they go to work,” said Town of Caledon Mayor Annette Groves. “Please come forward if you have any information that helps O.P.P. advance its investigation and charge those responsible.”

Editors Note: No-one should face the risk of trespass, theft, harassment, violence or intimidation on their own property from overreaching bylaw enforcement officers.

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer HEATH Was Arrested Again

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences, after police responded to a traffic complaint.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

The vehicle was located, and the driver provided a false name to police. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Jennifer HEATH, 34 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired related charges this past weekend.

The OPP)Festive R.I.D.E (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign kicked off on November 21, 2024, and runs until January 1, 2025.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 5:35 p.m., police responded to several traffic complaints regarding a van unable to maintain its lane travelling eastbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Cramahe.

Police observed a vehicle matching the description provided, parked in the parking lot of a service station on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton. Upon speaking with the driver, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Andrew CUTLER, 39-years-old, from Harwood, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

On November 24, 2024, at around 12:40 a.m., OPP, Cobourg Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of a collision involving two passenger vehicles on Elgin Street West in the Township of Hamilton.

One of the drivers involved was treated by EMS for minor injuries. Upon speaking with the other driver, officers were led into an impaired operation investigation. The person was arrested and transported to a local police station for further tests. There were no other injuries reported.

As a result, Shakespeare NICHOLASPILLAI, 55-years-old, from Cobourg, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Drive motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

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

The Northumberland OPP urges everyone to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home rather than drive while impaired. Call a friend, call a cab or call Operation Red Nose. Remember that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Weapons Bust – Names Released

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals following an incident involving theft of firearms. 

On November 23, 2024, police responded to a report regarding the theft of a number of firearms from an address in the Township of Hamilton. The complainant believed the weapons to have been stolen in the previous two weeks. The majority of the firearms were recovered however among the unaccounted firearms, were shotguns and rifles. 

OPP began an investigation and on November 24, 2024, officers made an arrest in relation to the incident of theft.

Andrew DRYSDALE, 32-years-old, from Hamilton Township, has been charged with:

–      Unauthorized possession of a firearm – 14 counts

–      Possession of a weapon obtained by crime – 14 counts

–      Possession for the purpose of weapons trafficking

–      Transfer a firearm without authority

–      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm

–      Theft over $5,000

On November 24, 2024, at around 11:00 p.m., officers assisted by the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a search warrant at a location on John Street in the Town of Cobourg. 

Among the items seized, were rifles, shotguns, ammunition, a cellphone and approximately 17 grams of suspected Fentanyl with a street value of around $3,000.

As a result of the search, one individual was arrested and taken into custody. 

Benjamin STAPLES, 46-years-old, has been charged with:

–      Unauthorized possession of a firearm – 14 counts

–      Possession of a weapon obtained by crime – 14 counts

–      Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order

–      Knowledge of unauthorised possession of a firearm

–      Transfer firearm without authority

–      Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm or restricted weapon

–      Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this or any 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 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made arrests after investigating a series of reported break and enters at bunkhouses in the Municipality of Leamington.

The individuals have been arrested and charged in relation to Break and Enters reported on November 11 and November 25, 2024. 

On November 25, 2024, at approximately 09:55 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington. Two occupants of the vehicle were arrested. Investigators located items including personal identification and credit cards. 

Christopher TAVARES, 35 years-of age from Leamington has been charged with:

  • Use of Credit Card (Nine counts)
  • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence (Two Counts)
  • Disguise with Intent (Three Counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of an identity document

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Peter FRIESEN, 43 years-of age from Leamington has been charged with:

  • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents, they are being asked to contact the Leamington OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Zachary HUNTER Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a collision investigation on Teeterville Road.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Teeterville Road in Windham, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) was travelling on Teeterville Road when it left the roadway and struck a treeline. Minor injuries were reported.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

28-year-old Zachary HUNTER of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Driving while under suspension – while suspended under HTA section 41/42,
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts),
  • Careless driving,
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Darryl GARANT – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Detachment arrested an impaired driver at a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On November 23, 2024, members of the Elgin OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on the eastbound off-ramp of Highway 401 at Bloomfield Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. At approximately 10:30 p.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was taken into custody and transported to the Chatham-Kent OPP Detachment for further testing.

Darryl GARANT, a 30-year-old from Chatham was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on December 16, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists 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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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Islam HERZALLAH – Impaired Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with Impaired Driving after finding it travelling well over the posted speed limit on Highway 11.

On Saturday November 23, 2024, at 9:45 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol on Highway 11 North in the area of South Mary Lake Road in Huntsville and conducted a traffic stop after a vehicle overtook them at almost double the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. As a result of the investigation, police have charged 25-year-old Islam HERZALLAH of Thornhill, ON with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Stunt Driving HTA 172(1)
  • Novice Driver -B.A.C. above zero HTA 44.1(3)

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 17, 2024 to answer to his charges.

In Ontario, drivers who are charged with Impaired Driving related offenses are subjected to an immediate 90-day drivers license suspension and have their vehicle is impounded. Furthermore, Novice Drivers are not permitted to drive with any alcohol in their system.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Mark MCNALLY – Impaired Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver after a traffic stop near the police detachment.

On Monday November 25, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol on Cedar Lane in Bracebridge and stopped a vehicle after having concerns over driving behaviour. As a result of the investigation, police have charged 39-year-old Mark MCNALLY of Toronto with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 31, 2024 to answer to his charges.

The OPP has kicked off the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign, this is an annual police enforcement and education initiative led by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season. During the campaign, the motoring public can expect to see an increased OPP presence as officers conduct RIDE initiatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the province.