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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Mithulan SIVASUTHAN – Assault With Weapon

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual following a report of an assault in Colborne.

On October 8, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police responded to a report of an individual who rang the doorbell of a dwelling on King Street East, and when the resident answered, they were hit with a sports equipment item.

The accused was located nearby and taken into custody by police. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required for the complainant.

Mithulan SIVASUTHAN, 25-years-old, from Colborne, has been charged with:

–              Assault with a weapon

–              Being intoxicated in a public place.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Brant County OPP Weekend Update

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe.

FAIL TO REMAIN COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGES

(Highway 403) – On Saturday October 5, 2024, at approximately 3:37 a.m., Brant OPP members responded to a report of a collision on Highway 403 in the County of Brant. One involved vehicle left the scene of the collision, however police were able to locate it shortly thereafter. One person was arrested and transported to Brant County detachment for testing.

Police have charged Heather SIMS, 45-years-of-age from Brant County with the following offences:

·        Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Dangerous Operation

·        Failure to Stop After Accident

The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.

MID-MORNING STUNT DRIVER LOSES VEHICLE FOR 14 DAYS

(Oakland) – On Sunday October 6, 2024 at approximately 10:04 a.m., members of Brant OPP initiated a traffic stop on Oakland Road in the County of Brant. The officer was conducting speed enforcement, when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped after travelling 139 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Police have charged a 22-year-old from Woodstock with the following offences:

·        Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed and

·        Speeding in excess of 50km/h over the speed limit.

The vehicle was impounded at the roadside for 14 days and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days. The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.

ITEMS STOLEN DURING BREAK AND ENTER

(Burford) – On Sunday October 6, 2024, at approximately 09:57 a.m., an officer with the Brant County OPP responded to a Colborne Street West business in the County of Brant for a report of a break and enter. Some time between 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., on October 6, 2024, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into various structures on the property. Numerous items were stolen including tools and bicycles. The suspects and property are still outstanding.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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DAWN-EUPHEMIA

3 Facing Breaking & Enter Charges

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA, ON) – On Monday, October 7, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a break and enter and theft at a business on Florence Road in Dawn-Euphemia Township.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 4:30 a.m., four individuals arrived on the property in pick-up truck. The individuals entered the business after smashing the front window subsequently steeling a large amount of power tools prior to fleeing the area. The approximate value of stolen tools is $10,000.

A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located by Lambton OPP at an address on Jane Street in Thamesville, at which time three individuals fled on foot. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Strathroy.

Members of the OPP Canine, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Chatham-Kent Police Service were dispatched to the area to assist in the investigation.

Three individuals were located and taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Ian BRUCE, 42-year-old and Bethanne JULIAN, 38-year-old, both of Chatham, have been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on November 4, 2024, to speak to the charges.

Tyson SNAKE, 41-year-old of Moravian First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

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

The Lambton OPP is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying one suspect in the attached photo. The suspect is described as approximately 5’5″- 5’7″, average build, wearing a light coloured hoodie, with dark running shoes. 

If you have information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere at anytime 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 Renfrew

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with numerous offences.

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP stopped an ATV on Renfrew Avenue East in the Town of Renfrew.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick Sandford REES, age 41 of Renfrew, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

·      Novice driver- B.A.C. above zero

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 132 in the Township of Admaston-Bromley.  Two people were transported to hospital for minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Benjamin Timothy REYNOLDS, age 43 of Burnstown, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a family dispute in Bonnechere Valley Township. One person left the scene and was later located by police.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy Ryan GALLAGHAR, age 39 of Pembroke, was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Ditch Drunk Driver Arrested – Name Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Paisley-area resident with an Impaired driving offence following a single-vehicle-collision on October 6th, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, Huron County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle on its side in a ditch with the driver still inside the vehicle.  Police attended Bayfield Road near Airport Line and located the driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was not injured.

The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Emily GOLEM, 32 years of age from Paisley, Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act for careless driving and driving a motor vehicle with no permit.

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 released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 4th, 2024.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Highway 12, Midland on the evening of October 7, 2024 led officers from “D platoon of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. into two impaired driving investigations only several minutes apart.

Officers at the R.I.D.E. program set up between Wye Valley Road and Franke Kindred Road observed a white Honda bearing Ontario registration CXYP304 while on it’s approach turnoff onto Wye Valley Road at approximately 11:19 p.m. October 7, 2024. An officer immediately located and stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Melody Faith GAUTHIER 23 years of Midland has been charged criminally with the following driving offence.

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

A few minutes later at approximately 11:22 p.m. R.I.D.E. program officers arrested the driver of a Ford Edge with registration Ontario BZNP576. While conducting the at scene part of the impaired driving investigation, an open bottle of liquor was seized from the interior of the vehicle.

As a result, William STANLEY 64 years of Port McNicoll has been charged criminally with the following driving offences.

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

And further with

  • Driving Motor Vehicle With Liquor Readily Available contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

The accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 24, 2024 and was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension along with a 7-day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

In the interest of increasing road safety, detachment officers conducted twelve separate R.I.D.E. programs during October 4-7, 2024 checking over 220 vehicles nabbing two impaired drivers and conducted four roadside screening tests.

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Lee LEVEILLE – Impaired Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On October 6, 2024, shortly after 8:50 p.m., members of Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on Kimball Road, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Lee LEVEILLE, 64-year-old of Wallaceburg, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Cannabis Control Act with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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 5, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(MIDLAND,ON) – An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Highway 12, Midland on the evening of October 7, 2024 led officers from “D platoon of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. into two impaired driving investigations only several minutes apart.

Officers at the R.I.D.E. program set up between Wye Valley Road and Franke Kindred Road observed a white Honda bearing Ontario registration CXYP304 while on it’s approach turnoff onto Wye Valley Road at approximately 11:19 p.m. October 7, 2024. An officer immediately located and stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Melody Faith GAUTHIER 23 years of Midland has been charged criminally with the following driving offence.

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

A few minutes later at approximately 11:22 p.m. R.I.D.E. program officers arrested the driver of a Ford Edge with registration Ontario BZNP576. While conducting the at scene part of the impaired driving investigation, an open bottle of liquor was seized from the interior of the vehicle.

As a result, William STANLEY 64 years of Port McNicoll has been charged criminally with the following driving offences.

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

And further with

  • Driving Motor Vehicle With Liquor Readily Available contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

In the interest of increasing road safety, detachment officers conducted twelve separate R.I.D.E. programs during October 4-7, 2024 checking over 220 vehicles nabbing two impaired drivers and conducted four roadside screening tests.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Nickolas ELLIOTT – Impaired Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with criminal offences following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of South Huron on September 27, 2024. 

In the early morning hours of September 27, 2024, Huron County OPP were contacted about a suspicious vehicle and occupants. Police located the vehicle in a parking lot and made contact with the vehicle occupants. The officer arrested the driver for impaired operation.

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 33 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 28 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Logan PERRY Aggravated Sexual Assault

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with Aggravated Sexual Assault.

On September 23, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP Detachment received information regarding a sexual assault incident that occurred after a date scheduled on an online dating application.

As a result, Logan PERRY, 25-year-old of St. Thomas, has been charged with:

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault

The accused was arrested and released on Form 10, with a court date later in November.

Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify. 

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four drivers with impaired operation during this past weekend in the Town of Caledon.

Between October 4 and October 6, 2024, four drivers from four separate incidents were arrested and charged with impaired operation. In all instances, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

On October 4, 2024, just after 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Brookstone Court. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.

As a result, Manbir RAHAL, 49, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

On October 5, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near Coleraine Drive. No injuries were reported.  

As a result of the investigation, Kulwinder JOHAL, 44, of Mississauga, was charged with:

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

Both drivers above are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 24, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Later that same day, just after 8:30 p.m., officers responded a traffic complaint in the area of Mayfield Road and Kennedy Road. The vehicle was described as driving in a dangerous manner and causing collisions. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.

As a result, Gurpreet DHILLON, 38, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Dangerous operation

Lastly, on October 6, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a report of a vehicle stopped on Olde Base Line Road, near Highway 10. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation. 

As a result, AMANDEEP SINGH, 27, of Caledon

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The last two drivers above are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 31, 2024, to answer to the charges.

The four driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. This year (up to September 10, 2024), Caledon OPP investigated to a total of 117 impaired operation occurrences. Too many drivers are continuing to take unnecessary risks on our roads. 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. 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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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Anthony HOHMEYER – Assault With Weapon

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Police responded to multiple calls of a person with a knife at a restaurant in Kapuskasing.

On October 7, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple calls of a person inside a restaurant on Government Road West in Kapuskasing, throwing items around and carrying a knife.

Police arrived on scene and found the person still in possession of the knife. Due to the person’s behaviour and threat to public safety, officers gained control safely and effectively.

Anthony HOHMEYER, 30 years of age of Iroquois Falls, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Assault with a weapon

·        Resist peace officer

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on October 8, 2024.

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Cornwall OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers

(CORNWALL, ON) -The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three motorists with impaired driving. 

On September 6, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., SD&G officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Vincent Massey Crescent in the city of Cornwall. Further Investigation led to the driver being arrested.       

Meagan HAMILL, aged 34, of South Stormont, was charged with:

•             Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

•             Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on October 22, 2024.

On October 6, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., SD&G officers observed a vehicle being driven erratically on County Road 2 in South Glengarry Township.     

Evelyn, LINDHORST aged 72, of South Glengarry, was charged with:

•     Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Alexandria on November 6, 2024.

On October 6, 2024, shortly before 3:30 a.m., SD&G officers responded to a single vehicle collision vehicle on County Road 22 in North Stormont Township. 

Owen MEKKER aged 18, of North Stormont, was charged with:

•     Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

•     Failure to stop after accident

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on October 31, 2024.

                            STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE RECOVERED

(SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – Members of the Stormont, Dundas (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle on highway 401, South Dundas township.

On, October 7, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers from SD&G, received information about a stolen vehicle traveling eastbound on highway 401 in the South Dundas Township. The vehicle was later observed and subsequently stopped without incident. The 2023 Corvette was stolen from the GTA.

Yakoud Nedjmeddine BENBELKACEM, 21-years-old from Montreal Quebec and Younes JADOIL, 18-years-old from Longueuil Quebec, were charged with:

•     Theft of Motor Vehicle

•     Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Both accused remains in custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on a later date.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Leigh SMITH – Theft

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual following a report of a stolen vehicle in Brighton.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to a complaint regarding a stolen vehicle which was equipped with a built-in GPS and was being tracked by its registered owner. The pickup truck had been stolen earlier from a location on Sharp Road.

The vehicle was subsequently located by OPP in the area of County Road 26 and Telephone Road in the Municipality of Brighton where the driver was taken into custody.

Leigh SMITH, 42-years-old, from Brighton has been charged with:

–          Theft of motor vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. 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.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Wingham Aggravated Assault & Robbery – 2 GRUMMETT-NAIRNs Arrested

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit is investigating a serious assault and robbery that took place on Minnie Street in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron on Saturday October 5th, 2024.   

On October 5th, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers located an adult victim in Wingham who reported to police that they had been assaulted.

Police investigated the incident and have subsequently arrested and charged two individuals as follows:

Brody GRUMMETT-NAIRN, 29 years of age of North Huron has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault,

–      Robbery with Violence.

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.

Morgan GRUMMETT-NAIRN, 24 years of age of North Huron has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault,

–      Robbery with Violence,

–      Obstruct Peace Officer.

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.