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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew DUMOULIN Was Arrested Again

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one individual after responding to a report of a theft in the County of Brant.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 3:58 p.m., members of the Brant County OPP received a report of a theft from an address on Willow Lake Road, County of Brant. The investigation determined that an individual was in possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result, Matthew DUMOULIN, a 37-year-old from Norfolk was arrested and charged with the following offences:

 ·         Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·          Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

If you have information on crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-810-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

John WILKINSON – Sexual Assaults

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has laid additional charges on an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault.

In September 2024, an investigation began into John WILKINSON, following the initial investigation and subsequent news release, additional victims have come forward to the police.

One victim disclosed two separate assaults dating back to 2015 and 2019, prompting the arrest of John WILKINSON on the following charges:

–      Sexual Assault x 2

–      Sexual Interference x 2

A second victim reported an assault that took place in 2017, leading to additional charges against WILKINSON for:

–      Sexual Assault

WILKINSON has since been arrested and was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about these incidents or similar cases is encouraged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, please reach out to Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

One Dead – Tyson ALTVATER Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a serious collision on Highway 12 near Concession Road 11 in Ramara Township.

           On June 11, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP responded to a serious collision involving two vehicles at Highway 12 and Concession Road 11 in Ramara Township. The initial information was that two vehicles had collided, one was in the ditch on fire, the other vehicle was still in the roadway, with occupants trapped inside.      

  With the assistance of Rama Police Service, Simcoe County Paramedics and Ramara Fire, everyone was able to get occupants out of the vehicle. Two parties were transported to a local area hospital and one occupant was air lifted to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious injuries.

 The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit (TIME) attended the location to continue the investigation. The highway was closed for several hours for investigation, however, has since been re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or has camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Orillia OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

On June 13, 2024, a 92-year-old male of Ramara Township succumbed to his injuries as a result of this collision.

In October 2024, Orillia OPP and TIME concluded their investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Tyson ALTVATER, 32-YEAR-OLD of the City of Orillia has been charged with the following:

  • Dangerous Operation causing death contrary to section 320.13(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada
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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron OPP Enforced Traffic Laws For Entire Weekend!

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Traffic Campaign from October 11, 2024, to October 14, 2024. 

Focus was placed on traffic safety and the “Big Four” which include: distracted driving, alcohol/drug – impaired driving, speeding/aggressive driving, and seatbelt compliance.

This year, Huron OPP officers conducted 124 traffic stops and laid 89 charges during the initiative. These included:

  • 45 speeding charges,
  • 1 stunt driving charge,
  • 10 seatbelt charges,
  • 4 impaired driving charges,
  • 0 distracted driving charges,
  • 7 insurance-related charges,
  • 22 various traffic-related charges.

Huron OPP officers also issued 52 warnings during the campaign period.

Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility! Please do your part to ensure Ontario’s roadways are safe to travel on.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Three area residents are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after separate incidents in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the afternoon of October 11, 2024, members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the City of Pembroke. Officers located the driver and vehicle parked on Trafalgar Road in Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this investigation 29-year-old Justin HUNT of Laurentian Valley Township has been charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 19, 2024. 

On October 15, 2024, just before 3:30 a.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision in the Town of Petawawa after an SUV struck an unoccupied

parked car on Herman Street. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the SUV, was not injured. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. Suspected cocaine, a scale, cell phones and a quantity of cannabis were seized during the course of the investigation.   

As a result of this investigation 50-year-old Bart MACINTOSH of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Cannabis Act (CA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 19, 2024. 

On October 15, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Forest Lea Road in Laurentian Valley Township after a pickup truck left the roadway, entered the ditch and struck a tree. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was not injured. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing. 

As a result of this investigation 24-year-old Conner FERGUSON of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 26, 2024. 

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

Sunil BHATTA Was Arrested

(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers noted a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. During their interaction officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Sunil BHATTA, a 33-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

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

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

•      Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Entire plate not plainly visible

•      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Lincoln PRZYBILLA-HUNTER – Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a break-in on Amsterdam Road in Elliot Lake.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m. police were called by a resident on Amsterdam Road stating that an unknown man just entered their house with a knife, was acting very erratic, and looked to be high on drugs. Upon police arrival, the man ran out of the residence yelling that there was a bear chasing him. Because of the man’s delusional state and threat to public safety involving a knife in his possession, police safely and effectively arrested him and he was taken to the hospital for assessment.  

Lincoln PRZYBILLA-HUNTER, 27-years-old from Orillia was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)

·      Resist Peace Officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on this date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

3 Dead – Jogpreet SINGH Wanted By Police

(SEGUIN, ON) – On July 20, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., The West Parry Sound OPP, Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Seguin Township Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Tally Ho-Swords Road in the Township of Seguin.

As a result of the investigation, Jogpreet SINGH, 24 years-of-age of Kingston Ontario was charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
  • Dangerous Operation causing death – 3 counts
  • Operation while impaired causing bodily harm
  • Operation while impaired causing death – 3 counts

The accused was scheduled to reappear before the Parry Sound Ontario Court of Justice on July 29, 2024. The accused failed to appear in court and is now wanted. The accused is known to frequent Kingston and Brampton.

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Amaranth OPP Police Press Releases

Richard REDFORD – Impaired Driving

(AMARANTH, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a motor vehicle collision.

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of County Road 12 in the Township of Amaranth for a single motor vehicle collision. Officers arrived on scene and located a motor vehicle in the ditch with no driver in sight along with a damaged hydro pole. After a brief search of the area, officers located a male hiding in a nearby ditch and were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Richard REDFORD, a 44-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Joey MACQUARRIE – Drunk Driving

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – On October 13, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 72.

Officers observed a vehicle travelling well above the posted speed limit. Officers conducted a traffic stop and observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Sioux Lookout Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Joey MACQUARRIE, 51-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on November 26, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads, trails and waterways through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Lief EDWARDS Arrested Again – Aggravated Assault

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious assault that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday, August 31, 2024.   

In September, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received information that an assault had taken place in Goderich in late August, 2024.

Police investigated the incident and have subsequently arrested and charged one individual on October 12, 2024, as follows:

Lief EDWARDS, 38 years of age of Goderich has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody awaiting a further court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Lloyd THRASHER Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – A number of calls to the OPP Communication Centre by community members reporting an intoxicated person causing problems during an ongoing Yonge Street, Midland church service has resulted in an arrest and a slew of charges for a Midland resident.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  responded at approximately 9:52 a.m. October 13, 2024 and located the individual and made an arrest under the Liquor Licence and Control Act. An investigation by the officers lead to offences relating to a minor theft from a nearby convenience store and further to probation offences in three other service areas and wanted for further investigation by another Southern Ontario Police Service.

The accused was being transported by the investigating officers to the Niagara Falls area when the OPP in car camera system was damaged.

The accused Lloyd THRASHER, 32 years of no fixed address, Midland has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

And Further

  • Being intoxicated in public place contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act
  • Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act
  • Abandoning material that is likely to become litter contrary to the (Environmental Protection Act)

The accused was 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.

SGBOPP incident #E241373127

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Emily Ann NEAT – Drunk Driving

(SPRINGWATER, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired driving after responding to a two-vehicle collision in Springwater Township.

On October 13, 2024, at 3:07 p.m., the Huronia West OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Horseshoe Valley Road and County Road 27. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.

Officers were led to an impaired driving investigation, and the driver of one of the vehicles registered over four times the legal limit.

As a result, Emily Ann NEAT, 29-year-old of Terrace Bay, has been arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on November 26, 2024.

Drivers continue to take chances. It’s simply not worth the risk. Motorists are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph ANDARY Was Arrested Again

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – A search warrant was executed by the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), members from the Leamington OPP detachment and assistance by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Canine Unit with Police Service Dog “Philie”, resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and stolen property with a total value exceeding $110,000.

An investigation was initiated by members of the Essex County OPP CSCU which led investigators to an address in the 100 block of Talbot Street West, Municipality of Leamington.

On Friday, October 11, 2024, investigators executed a search warrant at the Talbot Street West address which resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, stolen property, cash and other offence-related items. One individual has been arrested and charged.

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $104,024.

Joseph ANDARY, 35 years of age from Leamington has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Two Counts)

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon 

·        Possession of an identity document 

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (Two Counts)

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order (Four Counts)

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

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Leamington OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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

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OPP Police Press Releases TYENDINAGA

Wayne LESLIE Was Arrested

(TYENDINAGA TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Saturday October 12th, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., police were conducting stationary traffic enforcement on the Marysville Road Highway 401 on-ramp located in Tyendinaga Township. Police observed a vehicle drive past attempting to merge onto the Highway 401 westbound. The vehicle had a burnt-out taillight. Police conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle on Highway 401 Westbound.

During the traffic stop police observed alcohol and cannabis in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle reveled one gram of suspected cannabis, two grams of suspected hash, one gram of suspected cocaine, thirty-three grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, and $11 000 in cash.

The driver was arrested at the scene.

Wayne LESLIE, age 48 of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on November 26, 2024