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Marc REAMAN Facing Numerous Charges

(RYERSON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A weapons call results in one person arrested and charged on numerous criminal weapons offence charges.

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call for service at a residence in the Township of Ryerson where a person threatened another person with a firearm.

In addition, at approximately 8:00 p.m., same date, the Almaguin Highlands OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant where they located and seized numerous firearms and ammunition.

Marc REAMAN, 39-years-old of Burks Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Assault cause bodily harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle

·      Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm

·      Carry concealed weapon

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – four counts

·      Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo – two counts

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts

·      Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – four counts

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

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua VANKOUGHNETT – Drunk Driving

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving related offences.

On October 17, 2024, just before midnight, officers responded to a call of a single vehicle collision on Coronation Boulevard in Amherstview. It was reported to police a vehicle had hit a tree and was revving its engine. Officers located the vehicle and the driver who was uninjured from the collision. Officers subsequently arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result, Joshua VANKOUGHNETT, age 31, of Amherstview was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on November 12, 2024.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Farouk SULEMANA Was Arrested

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On October 12, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol along 1st Avenue South in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot, but was arrested shortly thereafter.  

As a result of the investigation, Farouk SULEMANA, 32-years-old from Arran-Elderslie, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on November 13, 2024.

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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Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

Craig FLOOD – Drunk Driving

(SAUGEEN SHORES, ON) – On October 17, 2024, at approximately 9:56 p.m., a member of the West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team was on patrol and stopped a vehicle along Bruce Road 40, Municipality of Saugeen Shores.

As a result of the interaction, police arrested the driver for impaired driving.

Craig FLOOD, 36-years-old, from the Township of Georgian Bluffs was charged with:

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

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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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Nelson SOLOMON Was Arrested Again

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 12:27 p.m., Batchewana First Nation Police observed a motor vehicle on Gran Street, driven by an individual known to be on conditions to remain outside Batchewana First Nation. A traffic stop was initiated, and two individuals were located inside the vehicle. A search of the occupants and the vehicle yielded over 16 grams of suspected Fentanyl, over 23 grams of suspected Cocaine and approximately 2 grams of suspected Methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $5,000.00.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Nelson SOLOMON, from Garden River First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The passenger of the vehicle, 44-year-old Monica MANTOVAN, from Garden River First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused driver was remanded into custody. The accused passenger was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Tevaughn BROWN – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – On October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on The Gore Road, just south of Finnerty Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were sustained. The investigation led officers to arrest one of the drivers for Dangerous Operation. 

As a result, Tevaughn BROWN, 27, of Tottenham was charged with:

·      Fail to Remain

·      Dangerous Operation

There were minor injuries sustained to the victim vehicle driver.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 7, 2024, to answer for the charges.

Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users – drivers, pedestrians and passengers alike – make it safely to their destination.

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.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Thieves Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – A number of shoplifting complaints were fielded by the OPP Communication Centre recently as retail store security observed and apprehended three persons in separate incidents in Midland.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 8:56 p.m. October 16, 2024 to the Penetanguishene Foodland and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Trevor Wade KING 33 years of Christian Island.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

Earlier on October 16, 2024 at 2:36 p.m., officers attended the Midland No Frills store and and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Tyler COPEGOG 22 years of no fixed address Midland.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

On October 15, 2024 at approximately 1:44 p.m. officers attended the Midland LCBO store and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Sarah WHITEHEAD 24 years of Barrie.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

The accused persons were all released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on November 28, 2024..

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle MARTINEAU – Trafficking

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – OPP Community Street Crime Unit executes search warrant.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Martel Road in the Town of Chapleau.

Police located and seized:

  • Over 13 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Under 1 gram of suspected crack cocaine $100
  • Drug paraphernalia (packaging material, two digital scales and a cellphone)

Total estimated street value of drugs is $3200.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle MARTINEAU, 30 years-of-age from Chapleau was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice-Bail Court in Chapleau on October 17, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Tochi NWACHUKWU – Fraud, Money Laundering, Etc.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit have charged one individual following a months-long fraud investigation.

In February 2024, a business in Centre Wellington contacted the Wellington County OPP to advise that they had lost approximately $230,000 to a phishing scam. At that time, the investigation was turned over to the Wellington County OPP Major Crime Unit and on October 17th, 2024 a search warrant was executed at a residence in Toronto.

As a result of the investigation, Tochi NWACHUKWU, 31 years old of Toronto has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

–      Fraud over $5,000

–      Theft over $5,000

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

–      Forgery – two counts

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

–      Disobey Court Order

–      Laundering Proceeds of Crime.

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

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Dialing 911 Ends With Arrest

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Intoxicated 911 caller arrested.

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a third false 911 call at a residence on Highway 17 in the village of Spragge.

Investigation determined the caller was intoxicated for all three 911 calls and was apparently bored. The caller was warned each time not to call 911 for non emergent matters. The first false 911 call came in at approximately 3:30 a.m. and the second false 911 call was at approximately 8:30 p.m. The accused was spoken to again and warned.  

As a result of a third false 911 call, Jackie MCCOLL, 48 years-of-age from Spragge was charged with – Harassing Communications, and was lodged at Blind River detachment until sober.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 5, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Michael PERRUCCIO – Trafficking

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have seized a loaded firearm and quantities of drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine after an investigation into drug trafficking in the Thunder Bay area.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began this investigation in August 2024 following an increase in drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On October 1, 2024, officers made an arrest in the area of Cumberland Street, where they located a loaded handgun in the pocket of the accused. Police also seized approximately 85 grams of suspected fentanyl, 35 grams of suspected cocaine and $4,000 in Canadian currency.

Michael PERRUCCIO, age 33 of Mississauga, was remanded into custody and charged with the following 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 – fentanyl
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 18, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 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 Police Press Releases Spanish

Jayden KOPER Was Arrested Again

(SPANISH, ON) – Unwanted person brandishes knife in homeowner’s house.

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons complaint at a residence on Doyle Street in the Town of Spanish.

Investigation determined an unwanted person armed with a knife was in the complainant’s house and had brandished it multiple times, pointed it at the complainant in a threatening manner and left the residence.

Officers set up containment of the scene and were assisted by the OPP’s Critical Incident Command, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Crisis Negotiators.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., as a warrant to search was executed at the Doyle Street residence, the accused fled through a basement window and with the assistance from the North East Canine Unit a subsequent arrest was made.

As a result, Jayden KOPER, 21 years-of-age from Spanish was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River and was remanded into custody.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jonah Sandford MIXEMONG – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Observations by a community member of a driver appearing to be in an impaired physical state in a vehicle at a Bay Street Midland restaurant, resulted in the dispatch of officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services at approximately 3:06 p.m. October 15, 2024.

Attending officers located the suspect vehicle and upon speaking with the driver entered into an impaired driving investigation. Scene investigation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs believed the be fentanyl.

As a result of these investigations with the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, the driver Jonah Sandford MIXEMONG 30 years of Christian Island has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

And Further

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 31, 2024

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher James TRICCO Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – The theft of an unlocked vehicle from a Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene business was the start of a series of criminal investigations by officers from Huronia West and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) between October 11- 13, 2024.

A Honda Odyssey was removed by an unknown person at approximately 5:37 p.m. from the parking lot of a Penetanguishene address October 11, 2024 which was investigated by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. Further investigation of the parking lot surveillance footage identified the suspect.

Later on October 11, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. an unlocked Sierra pick up truck was stolen from a residence in Clearview Township and later on October 11, 2024 was involved in a fail to remain two vehicle crash on Simcoe County 91 in Clearview Township.

On October 12, 2024 at approximately 11:13 a.m. the suspect returned to the Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene in the stolen Sierra pick up and upon being identified, fled the scene diving in a dangerous manner through the parking lot and onto Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene.

The accused Christopher James TRICCO 33 years of no fixed address was later arrested at a residence in Wasaga Beach and held for bail and will be appearing at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice on the following criminal charges.

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order ( two counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000
  • Resist Peace Officer

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Perry

Anthony ZAVAGLIA – Drunk Driving

(PERRY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Multiple traffic complaints led to an impaired driving arrest in the Township of Perry.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP received multiple traffic complainants for a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle a short time after and conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 in the Township of Perry. 

Upon speaking with the driver, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. They were subsequently arrested, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.

Anthony ZAVAGLIA, 46 years-of-age, of Kapuskasing, was charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2024, in Sundridge.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” – 911.