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OPP Point Edward Police Press Releases

Michael SMITH – Drunk Driving

(POINT EDWARD, ON) – Police arrested an impaired driver at the Bluewater Bridge in the Village of Point Edward.

On November 5, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were requested to attend Bluewater Bridge, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding a possible impaired driver. 

As a result of the investigation, Michael SMITH, 40-year-old of Chesterfield, Michigan, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 19, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Shayden Sherbonneau-Knickle Was Arrested Again

(Kingston, ON) – An individual driving a car along the 401 Highway in Kingston sped away from an officer attempting to complete a traffic stop, then crashed exiting the highway.

A Frontenac OPP officer spotted a silver BMW sedan traveling on the 401 Highway in Kingston, just after 11:30 on November 6, 2024, and attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic offence. The individual did not stop the vehicle and accelerated away at increasing speeds. The officer did not continue to follow the vehicle, for public safety reasons.

The vehicle driver exited at the Sir John A. MacDonald ramp, with excessive speed and rolled several times, ending up in the ditch. Officers were called to the collision by a member of the public, where they arrested the driver. Minor injuries to the driver resulted in being transported to the hospital for cuts and lacerations. The vehicle was severely damaged as a result of the collision.

The off-ramp was closed for two hours to complete the investigation.

Shayden Sherbonneau-Knickle, a 19-year-old male from Kingston, was charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation of a conveyance.
  • Flight from Peace Officer.
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code.
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
  • Careless Driving.
  • Driving a motor vehicle while under Suspension.
  • Use Plate not Authorized for vehicle.

The individual remained in custody and was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, in Kingston on November 7, 2024.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Raymond YOUNG – Arson

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person for trying to set a house on fire.

On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. police were called to a residence on Axmith Avenue regarding an arson. The complainant reported that a known family member had poured gasoline on the house and threatened to burn it down. When police arrived, the person had fled on foot to a residence on Baily Lane. The person was subsequently arrested at that location a short time after.

Raymond YOUNG, 33-years-old from Elliot Lake was charged with: Arson – damage to property.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on November 7, 2024.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Another Death In Custody

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad is investigating the death of an inmate at Millhaven Institution, west of Kingston.

An inmate was located, with no vital signs, in his cell on October 29, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m. Facility staff and paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Correctional Service of Canada has confirmed the inmate was 23-year-old Brody ROBINSON.

The initial investigation has determined that the death was the result of foul play. The Penitentiary Squad, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to this death.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Drug Bust

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Sioux Lookout OPP Community Street Crime Unit, have arrested and charged one individual for drug trafficking offences in the municipality, and another for bail violations.

On Monday, November 4th, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, OPP officers were called to an apartment on Millar Crescent for a report of suspicious persons. Multiple unauthorized individuals were removed from the residence, and police investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.

Following investigation, Nihemi Yao Walker KOUADIO, 20 years old, from Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime, and
  • Obstruct Peace Officer.

The accused was remanded into custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Bail Court on November 8, 2024.

Jamie CHILDFOREVER, 37 years old, from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation was also removed from the residence, arrested and charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order – other than to attend court.

Following a bail hearing, this accused was scheduled to appear in front of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Ontario Court of Justice on November 7, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Drug Bust – Names Released

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Sioux Lookout OPP Community Street Crime Unit, have arrested and charged two individuals for drug trafficking offences in the Municipality.

On Monday, October 28th, 2024, at approximately 4:30 pm, officers were called to a residence on Queen Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue North, for a report of suspicious persons. Multiple unauthorized individuals were removed from the home, and police investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine and methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.

Following investigation, two individuals have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences: 

Rikki Starr KEJICK, 40 years old, from Lac Seul First Nation, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and
  • Fail to comply with probation order.

Natasha CHAPMAN, 30 years old, from Sioux Lookout, has been arrested and charged with:

  • Two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.

After a bail court hearing, both accused have been scheduled to appear in front of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Court of Justice on November 26, 2024.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Kierin GENT Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one male party following a disturbance at an Orillia area business.

On November 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., Orillia OPP officers responded to a Murphy Road area business , in the City of Orillia for a male party causing a disturbance and damaging property. Upon arrival, officers were met by a very aggressive male. Through investigation, this male was found to be committing numerous Criminal Code offences. While officers were arresting this individual, he made attempts to flee and further assaulted numerous officers.

As a result of this investigation, Kierin GENT, 31-years-old, of Niagara Region has been charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) x2
  • Causing a Disturbance contrary to section 175(1)(a) CC
  • Failure to comply with release order contrary to section 145(5)(a) CC
  • Obstruct Peace Officer contrary to section 129(a) CC
  • Resist Peace Officer contrary section 129(a)CC x2
  • Assault a Peace Officer contrary to section 270(1)(a) CC

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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LANARK HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal ATV Rollover

 (LANARK HIGHLANDS TWP, ON) – A Lanark Highlands Township resident has died following an ATV collision near Flower Round Lake.

Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene on Flower Station Road in Lanark Highlands shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The ATV had rolled over on the gravel road.

Members of the Lanark County Paramedic Service conducted life-saving measures at the scene and were joined by the crew from an Ornge Air Ambulance. Despite their efforts, the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The victim has been identified as a 53-year-old man from the area.

The investigation by the Lanark County OPP is continuing, with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and members of the Technical Collision Investigation Team.

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OPP Perth East Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Two people have died following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East this afternoon.

On November 6, 2024 just before 3:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Perth Road 121, at the intersection of Line 67, in Perth East. A passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle had collided.

Two occupants of the passenger vehicle, a 75-year-old and 76-year-old, both from Woolwich, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the commercial motor vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The area of Perth Road 121 between Perth Line 72 and Line 67 remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours. 

Updates will be provided as required.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Aaron CHEYNE – Theft, Break & Enter

(HURON EAST, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Wellington County CSCU, and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of stolen property and charges laid against a Huron East resident.

A break, enter and theft investigation in Central Huron was initiated by members of the Huron OPP detachment which led investigators to a suspect in the Municipality of Huron East.

On Tuesday, November 05, 2024, a search warrant was executed in Seaforth which resulted in the seizure of stolen property. One individual has been arrested and charged.

Aaron CHEYNE, 40 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle,
  • Operation while Prohibited,
  • Theft,
  • Theft – Intent to Steal,
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property – (two counts).

The accused was processed and was later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on December 9, 2024.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Aaron CHEYNE – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with an Impaired driving offence on October 21, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 1:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, Huron County OPP officers arrested an individual who had driven their vehicle to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and later provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Aaron CHEYNE, 40 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 25, 2024. 

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Belva KINGBIRD – Impaired Driving

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The driver of a vehicle stopped for speeding was arrested and charged with impaired offences.

On November 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 am, an officer with the Rainy River District Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a speeding vehicle in the Mill Road area of Fort Frances.

During the interaction, the officer determined that 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.

Belva KINGBIRD, 37-years-old from Fort Frances, ON is charged criminally with one count impaired operation drugs or alcohol, and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 milligrams or over.

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on December 16, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph CONNELL – Theft, Hit & Run

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a stolen vehicle.

On November 5, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle from a business premises off County Road 2 in Grafton. At around the same time, police received reports of a single vehicle collision which had occurred earlier on Highway 401 near Lyle Street. The driver failed to remain on scene and fled on foot. It is believed an unknowing member of the public, provided the accused with a lift to Grafton where the passenger vehicle was stolen.

A description of the vehicle was given to OPP along with a direction of travel. An officer then observed the vehicle westbound on County Road 2 and it failed to stop for police.

Shortly after, OPP observed the same vehicle involved in a single vehicle collision in the area of County Road 2 and Normar Road in Cobourg. Again, the driver fled on foot and attempted to hide nearby. The individual was soon located, arrested and taken into custody. There were no injuries reported and no other vehicles were involved.

As a result, Joseph CONNELL, 34-years-old, from Curve Lake, has been charged with:

–       Theft of a motor vehicle

–       Flight from peace officer

–       Fail to remain – two counts.

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

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Jamie-Lynn JONCAS – Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Employee charged after money went missing at retirement home.

A tenant at the home was victim to theft of cash from their room approximately three weeks prior. On November 2, the tenant left their room for breakfast, but this time activated a camera. A retirement home employee was caught entering the tenant’s room unauthorized and going through drawers and a wallet.  The tenant reported the matter to the retirement home administrative director and the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were later called. The employee was subsequently arrested on November 5.    

Jamie-Lynn JONCAS, 42-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Criminal breach of trust

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

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Haileybury

Bryan WABIE Was Arrested Again

(HAILEYBURY, ON) – One person charged for possession of brass knuckles during a traffic stop in Haileybury.

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), stopped a vehicle on Rorke Avenue as a result of an Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) hit. 

Through further investigation, the driver was arrested and is facing several charges under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

Bryan WABIE, 47 years-of-age, of Kirkland Lake, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited weapon
  • Possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
  • Breach of recognizance of bail
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused was held into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on November 26, 2024.