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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

Clement ALALADE – Impaired Driving

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A driver was arrested yesterday evening after driving in the wrong direction on Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott.

On November 20, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received calls about a wrong-way vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott.

At that time, an off-duty police officer in an unmarked police vehicle was travelling eastbound and was almost struck head-on by the suspect vehicle as it continued in the wrong direction. The officer saw the suspect driver make a U-turn and begin driving eastbound and followed them as they exited the highway at Johnstown and came to a stop. The officer identified themselves and tried to stop the suspect, who then fled towards the United States border crossing at a high rate of speed.

The suspect then made another U-turn and drove in the wrong direction from the suspension bridge. Another officer arrived at the scene and blocked the exit. Officers made observations of the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and a Drug Recognition Evaluation was later conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Clement ALALADE, 46 years of age, of Brockville, Ontario, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and dangerous operation, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was later released and is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on December 20, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Jennifer BRIDGES – Trafficking

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges after the execution of a warrant.

On November 20, 2024, officers from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a warrant at a location on County Road 25 in the Municipality of Trent Hills. As a result, a camper trailer which was stolen from Bancroft has been recovered. Also seized was approximately 16 grams of suspected Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $600.

Jennifer BRIDGES, 43-years-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was arrested and charged with:

–       Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

–       Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Glen CAMPBELL – Theft, Etc.

(WAWA, ON) – Superior East Wawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge driver of stolen vehicle with multiple offences.

On November 20, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were advised of a stolen truck and trailer in the Town of Wawa. Several more calls were received that a truck and trailer had crashed into a residence on Toronto Ave. OPP arrived at the scene a short time afterwards and arrested the driver. It was also learned that another house and hydro pole had been struck on the same street.Wawa Ambulance and Fire also assisted, and the driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Glen CAMPBELL, 40-years-old from Thunder Bay was charged with:

·        Theft of a motor vehicle

·        Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

·        Theft over $5000

·        Mischief over $5000 – three counts

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Take motor vehicle without consent

·        Careless driving – three counts

·        Driving under suspension – three counts

·        Drive motor vehicle with no licence

The accused was held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sault Ste Marie Bail Court on November 21, 2024.

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Laird OPP Police Press Releases

Scott BAKER Was Arrested

(LAIRD TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual is facing a criminal charge after failing to return a work truck as planned. On November 19, 2024, at approximately 1:22 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call for a stolen vehicle. The complainant reported that an employee had failed to return a work truck and could not be reached after multiple attempts. 

Officers located the vehicle on Highway 17 near Pumpkin Point Road. With assistance from Batchewana First Nation Police Service and Garden River Anishinabek Police Service, a traffic stop was conducted. Investigation confirmed the vehicle was stolen, and the vehicle driver, Scott BAKER, 37 years-of-age, of Port Carling was arrested and charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Giuseppe ABATECOLA – Theft

(NIPIGON, ON) – 63-year-old male has been arrested for theft and possession of stolen property from a local construction site.

On November 18, 2024, members from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of stolen equipment and tools from the Taranis Construction site located in Lyon Township. After further investigation, officers with assistance from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Red Rock, ON on November 19, 2024.

As a result, Giuseppe ABATECOLA, 63-years-old of Red Rock was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with

  • Theft Over $5000.00
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.00

He was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Nipigon.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Abdurrahman BHAIYAT – Impaired Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Wellington Road 18, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Abdurrahman BHAIYAT, of Scarborough, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 17, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Lawrence J. LEHNEN – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 19, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 7, Pilkington Township.

As a result of the investigation, Lawrence J. LEHNEN, 62 years-old of Pilkington Township, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 6, 2024.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew MCALLISTER Was Arrested AGAIN!

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 17, 2024, at approximately 12:22 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Queen Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

During the operation, a vehicle in the area was checked by police. The vehicle had been reported stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew MCALLISTER, 28-years-old from Owen Sound, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000, CC 355(a)
  • Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle, HTA 12(1)(d)
  • Drive while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(BROCKTON, ON) – On November 20, 2024, at approximately 8:47 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 20 at Concession 2, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers responded to the scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find two passenger vehicles involved in a collision.

Two patients were transported by EMS to a local hospital; a 76-year-old resident of Markdale was later pronounced deceased.

Road closures were placed at the scene for the protection of emergency responders. Bruce Road 20 between Highway 9 and Concession 4 was closed for the duration of the investigation but are now being reopened.

The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate the collision along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team, and the Coroner’s office.

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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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Involved In Collision

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a Meaford resident for crashing into a school bus.

On November 18, 2024, at 8:16 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 26 near Clearview Crescent in the Municipality when they came upon a collision involving a school bus and motor vehicle. The bus was stopped for another bus that had their lights and stop arm out when a motor vehicle crashed into the rear of it. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old from Meaford was changed under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind drivers of the following:

·      Watch for flashing amber lights indicating the bus will stop to pick up or drop off students.

  • Slow down and prepare to stop when the bus activates its alternately flashing red lights.
  • Do not move forward until the red lights have stopped flashing or the bus begins to move.
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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Deborah GOVIER – Fraud

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Belleville resident is facing fraud-related charges after a criminal investigation was launched in February 2024.

The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after staff at a business in Pembroke reported fraudulent transactions. An investigation found that the business sustained over $30,000 in losses over a period of several months.  

As a result of this investigation 66-year-old Deborah GOVIER was arrested on November 19, 2024, and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Fraud over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 17, 2024.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Raymond YOUNG – Drive While Suspended

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Suspended driver in Elliot Lake arrested.

On November 2, 2024, the OPP assisted and Anishinabek Police Service (APS) officers who located a driver passed out in the driver’s seat of a white pickup truck. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired by drug and possession of Schedule I substance. He was also issued a 90-day Automatic Driver’s Licence Suspension and vehicle towed.

On November 20, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when the same white pickup truck was observed and it was being operated by the suspended driver. A subsequent traffic stop was conducted on Hillside Drive South and the driver was arrested. The pickup truck was also towed and impounded.

Raymond YOUNG, 33-years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 19, 2025.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Large Drug Bust – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – In the fall of 2024, City of Kawartha Lakes Community Street Crime Unit (CKL CSCU) and Kawartha Lakes Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (KLPS DEU) conducted an investigation under the controlled drugs and substance act.

CKL CSCU and KLPS DEU collaborated and commenced Project PACE.

On November 19th 2024 at approximately 4:00p.m., CKL CSCU and KLPS DEU with the assistance of OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP K9 arrested five individuals during a traffic stop on Lindsay Street South in the Town of Lindsay.

As a result of the arrest, the following was seized:

  • 525.3 grams of Cocaine,
  • 28.9 gram of Crystal Methamphetamine
  • 26.5 grams of Fentanyl,
  • $1664.45 in Canadian Currency

The total street value is approximately $67,500

The following five, face a combined 15 CDSA charges and 4 Criminal Code charges.

Daniel Lavigne, 54-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Jake Breen, 32-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Colin Martin, 32-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

Frank Pezzo, 53-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine

Lyndsay Howard, 31-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine

Two were released on conditions and three were held for a bail hearing.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Jayden HUNTER – Impaired Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired while conducting a RIDE spot-check on Oak Street West, Municipality of Leamington.

On November 19, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an individual was placed under arrest after police assessed the driver’s sobriety.

As a result, 30-year-old Jayden HUNTER of Lakeshore has been charged with the following charges:

·        Operation While Impaired

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on December 4, 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) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

Jason LAUZON-COUVILLON – Luring Child, Sexual Interference

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid sex-related charges against a Clarence-Rockland resident.

On November 19, 2024, members of the Russell County OPP Crime Unit arrested an individual in relation to a child luring investigation.

Jason LAUZON-COUVILLON, age 36, from Clarence-Rockland, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Sexual Interference
  • Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication

The accused is to appear at the L’Orignal Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.

Police are attempting to identify any other possible victims of similar crimes. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is being asked to contact Detective Constable Cory Tremblay at 613-443-4499 or toll free at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.