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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Luke McCALLUM – Drive While Suspended, Etc.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – A Chatham individual has been charged after a suspicious vehicle investigation in Middlesex Centre.

On October 18, 2024, at 4:17 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Twelve Mile Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

Police located the vehicle parked on the side of the road and initiated a traffic stop.

It was determined the driver was impaired at which time they were placed under arrest and transported to the London OPP detachment for further testing from a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, Luke McCALLUM, a 31-year-old of Chatham, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Obstruct plate

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on December 18, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached 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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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Kylie WELLER – Drunk Driving

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

On October 24, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Nauvoo Road, Warwick Township.

As a result of the investigation, Kylie WELLER, 29-year-old of St. Thomas, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • 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 in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 21, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

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 Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Truck Vs House Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – ATransport truck collided with a house in Thames Centre resulting in roads being closed for hours.

On October 23, 2024, at 3:10 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Thames Centre Fire were dispatched to the intersection of Westchester Bourne at Bradley Avenue in Thames Centre for the report of a transport truck that collided with a house.

A tractor trailer travelling Eastbound on Bradley Avenue, lost control and struck a house on Westchester Bourne. There were no residents inside the house at the time.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital with serious injuries, however, were later determined to be non-life-threatening.

The roads were closed for hours as police and engineers investigated the collision.

The truck has since been removed and the roads have opened.

The investigation is continuing.

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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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Police Cruisers Struck – Names Released

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to charges for two individuals.

On October 22, 2024, at 7:57 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Eight Mile Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

As officers arrived on scene, the vehicle struck two cruisers and sped off through a field.

It was determined the vehicle had previously been reported stolen from the City of London.

Shortly after, the suspect vehicle was involved in a single vehicle collision on Medway Road.

One individual was placed under arrest at scene and one fled on foot.

Members of the OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to assist.

As a result, Jesse DAVIDSON, a 31-year-old of London was arrested at scene and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on December 17, 2024.

The driver was later located on foot and was arrested by police.

Bradley MILLS, a 36-year-old of Thames Centre has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Assault with A Weapon
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for bail.

The cruisers sustained minor damage and the officers were not injured.

The Middlesex OPP can be reached anywhere, anytime at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call London-Middlesex 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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Alerts Breaking News WFP

North Huron Council Finally Publicly Acknowledges They Have No Authority On Private Land

(North Huron, Ontario) At the October 21, 2024, North Huron council meeting, a councilor finally publicly admitted that they cannot enforce their bylaws on private property. This shocking admission of guilt exposes them to potential litigation as their victims become aware of their rights and realize that the bylaw department never had authority over private land.

This fascist overreach by town halls across Ontario has cost their victims millions of dollars defending themselves against the unlawful actions of bylaw enforcement.

The crumbling and costly replacement of neglected infrastructure is due to bylaw enforcement across Ontario refusing to fulfill their responsibilities and ensure that infrastructure is maintained. Some highly corrupt municipalities do not even have job descriptions for their enforcement officers, as they have hired their friends to bully and target victims.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer
280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
[email protected] 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
[email protected] 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
[email protected] 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
[email protected]
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
[email protected] 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
[email protected]
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
[email protected]

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OPP Police Press Releases WASAUKSING FIRST NATION

Death Investigation Update – Deceased Identified

(WASAUKSING FIRST NATION, ON) – The Anishinabek Police Service (APS) and the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the deceased in connection with a death investigation on Wasauksing First Nation.

On October 21, 2024, the APS was conducting follow-up to a missing person on Lane D, Wasauksing First Nation, when officers located a deceased person. The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Johnathon DOLSON, from Munsee Delaware First Nation, who was previously reported missing.

Two people were arrested and charged with Indignity to a dead body, contrary to section 182(b) of the Criminal Code.

The West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and the APS Crime Unit are continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area between October 11, 2024, and October 21, 2024, is urged to call the West Parry Sound OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Facing Sexual Assault Charges

(MIDLAND,ON) – On October 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. a number of OPP officers from various units executed a criminal code search warrant at a Manly Street, Midland residence. The search warrant was led by members of the Major Crime Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment and assisted by OPP members from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine (K-9), Emergency Response Team (ERT) which resulted in the arrest of a suspect from the residence who was the subject of a number of criminal investigations within the Town of Midland commencing on September 17, 2024.

Arrested, charged and held for bail is Michael Keith L’ENFANT 32 year old of Midland on the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Sexual assault (two counts)
  • Sexual assault with a weapon (three counts)
  • Administer Noxious thing (two counts)
  • Communicate for purposes of obtaining sexual services (two counts)
  • Overcome resistance
  • Fail To Comply (four counts)

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

There will be no further comment on the investigation as the matter is now before the courts.

Investigators believe that there is a possibility of further persons in the community that may have fallen victim to the accused persons criminal activities.

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North Grenville

David KIRKWOOD – Break & Enter

(NORTH GRENVILLE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has made an arrest and recovered property less than 24 hours after a theft.

The investigation began on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after a theft at a North Grenville business. Copper wire and a utility trailer were taken. The total value of the items was around $15,000.

As a result of the investigation, as search warrant was executed at a North Grenville residence later that day and the stolen property was recovered. One person was arrested at the scene.

David KIRKWOOD, age 41 of North Grenville, has been charged with:

  • Break and enter to commit an indictable offence
  • Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000

The accused was held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 24, 2024.

The investigation is continuing.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan KAMPHUIS – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 19, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Albert Street West, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Jordan KAMPHUIS, 27 years-old of Fergus, 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 October 19, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – 3 Pills & 5 Grams Of Cocaine Taken Off Streets

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay has resulted in the arrest of two individuals from Nova Scotia.

On October 10, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on South Creek Square in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), OPP Canine, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), with assistance from the TBPS Emergency Tactical Unit (ETU) and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

As a result of the search warrant, investigators seized:

  • More than $70,000 in Canadian currency
  • Approximately five grams of suspected cocaine
  • Three oxycodone tablets
  • Three cell phones
  • A digital scale
  • Packaging material
  • A gold chain and bracelet
  • A luxury watch

Matthew CATER, age 37 of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Na’Taejin SMITH, age 18 of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia have each been charged with the following three offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on November 19, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the TBPS, NAPS and the RCMP for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug related charges after assistance from the public led to information about two individuals completing drug transactions in a residential building in Orillia.

On October 24, 2024, shortly after 6 a.m., the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Orillia OPP frontline enforcement officers, arrested two individuals after information received from the public led to evidence of drug trafficking in a local residential building on Fittons Road West near Park Street in the City of Orillia. The individuals were taken into custody without incident and have been charged with multiple drug trafficking charges after a quantity of drugs were seized.

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

·        1.2 grams of fentanyl

·        2 grams of methamphetamine

·        20 grams Cocaine

·        35 mixed capsules

·        Cellular device

Susanne BRADY, 56 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

Michael DILLMAN, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on November 26, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Harrowsmith OPP Police Press Releases

Spike Belt Used To Stop Victoria Clayton

(Harrowsmith, ON) – A driver in a stolen vehicle was stopped and arrested after several tire deflation devices were used to stop the fleeing vehicle.

Just after 10:00 pm on October 23, 2024 Frontenac OPP became aware of a family dispute at a residence in Central Frontenac Township resulting in a driver operating a stolen vehicle southbound on Road 38 towards Kingston. The vehicle had been taken earlier in the evening from a residence in the city of Kingston and reported to police.

Frontenac officers, assisted by Lennox and Addington officers had attempted to find the vehicle in the area. A citizen updated police for a suspicious vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along Graham Road, eventually pulling into a farm field. Several officers converged on the location and deployed three tire deflation devices to limit the vehicle speed and bring the vehicle to a safe stop. The driver continued to drive the Mazda SUV, with all four tires flattened, onto Road 38 into Harrowsmith. Officers used a rolling block technique to stop the vehicle. Two police vehicles received minor damage as a result. No injuries were sustained by any involved person(s).

As a result of this incident, Victoria Clayton a 37-year-old female from Kingston, was charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Flight from Police
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on October 24, 2024.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Allan LAIDLEY – Break & Enter

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to break and enter investigations.

From May 21 to May 27, 2024, police received a number of break and enter reports from businesses in the Township of Hamilton and the Municipality of Brighton. The majority of these incidents occurred in the early hours of May 21, 2024, in and around the area of Bewdley.

The Peterborough/Northumberland OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) was engaged to assist with these investigations. As a result, a person was identified in connection to the incidents and a warrant was sought. On October 22, 2024, the individual was arrested by OPP.

Allan LAIDLEY (age 41) of Belleville, has been charged with:

–      Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence – five counts

–      Possession break in instruments – five counts

–      Disguise with intent – five counts

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

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug trafficking related charges after two individuals were causing a disturbance at a local business in the early morning.

On October 23, 2024, shortly after 8 a.m., the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested two individuals after they were causing a disturbance at a local business on Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. The individuals were taken into custody and have been charged with multiple drug trafficking charges after a quantity of drugs, Drug paraphernalia and Canadian currency were seized.

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

·        42 grams of fentanyl

·        8 grams of Crack Cocaine

·        30 grams Cocaine

·        $640 Canadian currency

·        Digital scale

·        Cellular device

Trevor STORIE, 42 years old, of North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine – two counts

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

·        Fail to comply with probation order

·        Resist Peace Officer

Nicholas WILLIAMS, 34 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Mischief

Both accused were held for a bail hearing to answer to the charges.

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 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 Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Paul BEGGS Charged

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a multi vehicle collision in downtown Parry Sound.

On October 23, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the West Parry Sound OPP along with Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Parry Sound Fire Department responded to a collision involving five motor vehicles on Seguin Street in the Town of Parry Sound. Several drivers were transported to a Parry Sound area hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation Paul BEGGS, 72 years old from Carling Township was charged for Follow too closely contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.