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More Home Invasions

(KINGSTON, ON) -The investigations into two separate home invasions, one in Kingston and the other on Wolfe Island, are now a joint operation involving the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Kingston Police.

On August 22, 2024, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Leeds County OPP officers responded to a home on Road 96 on Wolfe Island, where the residents reported that they had been assaulted by an unknown individual. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

On September 23, 2024, shortly before midnight, Kingston Police responded to a home invasion in the Frontenac Street and Brock Street area. Two individuals suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

It is believed the incidents were targeted and may be connected. In each case, the attacker fled before police arrived. Extensive searches, including Canine Units, failed to locate a suspect.

The joint investigative team is asking that anyone with information, who has not yet spoken with police, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Kingston Police Detective Sergeant Jim VELTMAN at [email protected] or 613-549-4660 ext:6300.

Investigators also want to hear from anyone with potentially relevant doorbell or dashcam video.

The OPP and Kingston Police remind everyone to be aware of their home and personal safety. Always ensure that doors and windows are locked and be aware of your surroundings.

If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or report it online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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NOTTAWASAGA

Weapon & Drug Bust

(NOTTAWASAGA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with multiple weapon and drug offences after executing search warrants.

In August 2024, the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., search warrants were executed at three residents in Barrie, Essa Township, and Tay Township. The OPP Nottawasaga CSCU executed the warrants with assistance from members of the OPP Nottawasaga Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), Huronia West Detachment, Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment, Orillia Detachment, Southern Georgian Bay CSCU, and Muskoka Crime Unit.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals have been arrested and the following items were seized:

121 grams of cocaine
4 imitation handguns
Switch blade knife
Drug trafficking paraphernalia
494 pieces of ammunition (blanks)
Approximately $5,000 in Canadian Currency
Jewelry valued at approximately $20,000
Unmarked cigarettes
Vehicles in relation to the offence

Christopher WICE, a 42-year-old from Angus, was charged with:

Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose – four counts

Joshua KUJANSUU, a 38-year-old from Barrie, was charged with:

Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Fail to Comply with Probation Order – four counts
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Possession of unmarked cigarettes

Christopher RUSSELL, a 42-year-old from Angus, was charged with:

Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose – four counts

The accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or you may submit your tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth MUNN Was Arrested

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(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP charge Guelph resident with several provincial and criminal driving offences.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Unit was performing a traffic enforcement initiative and observed a suspicious vehicle at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth MUNN, a 60-year-old resident of Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

Operation while prohibited
Driving while under suspension – (two counts)
Drive commercial motor vehicle – improper licence

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 06, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Abigail TURNER Was Arrested

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(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County OPP charge Guelph resident with mischief.

On October 3, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Gordon Street within the Town of Fergus for a report of a mischief complaint.

As a result of the investigation, Abigail TURNER, a 29-year-old of Guelph, has been charged under the criminal code with:

Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 08, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

The Wellington 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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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Nicholas CARRABS – Drinking & Driving

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(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized a weapon after responding to a report of an impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Huronia West OPP received a report of an individual, who appeared to be intoxicated, leave a local store and drive along 45^th Street South and Knox Road.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle matching the complainant’s description. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was arrested. During the investigation, officers discovered four open beer cans in the vehicle, along with a baton, which was seized.

As a result, Nicholas CARRABS, a 36-year-old from Stayner, was charged with:

Operation While Prohibited
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Windshield obstructed
Fail to produce permit
Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on November 11, 2024. Their driver’s licence was suspended for three days, and their vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

The Huronia West OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug impaired drivers off our roads 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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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Dillan FARNELL – Theft, Break & Enter, Etc.

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(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into an investigation regarding multiple Break and Enters and Thefts which has resulted in an arrest.

On Wednesday October 2, 2024, members of the Peterborough County OPP CSCU, assisted by the Peterborough Police Service (PPS), received information regarding a person believed to be involved in a string of Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred in both Peterborough County and Peterborough City.

Officers attended a location in Peterborough City, identified the individual and arrested them.

Dillan FARNELL (age 26) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with:

Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
Theft under $5000 (five counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime (two counts)
Operation while prohibited
Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence (four counts)
Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Benjamin WOLNOWSKI – Impaired Driving

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(Orillia, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on October 3, 2024 after reports of an erratic driving complaint.

On October 3, 2024 at approximately 6:20 pm, officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers were informed by a member of the public that a White Pickup truck was driving erratically on Highway 12 Southbound from the community of Brehcin. Shortly after, officers located the truck and arrested a male driver.

Benjamin WOLNOWSKI 48 years old of Minden Hills was charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in November 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Jonhy ESCOBAR-FLORES – Drunk Driving

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(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a member of the Leamington OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Maskew Street, Municipality of Leamington after observing a Highway Traffic Act violation.

As a result of the investigation, Jonhy ESCOBAR-FLORES a 39-year-old from Leamington has been charged with:

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

A 90-day drivers licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on October 16, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher YETMAN Was Arrested

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(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a collision in Waterford.

At approximately 12:48 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 24 in Waterford, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Christopher YETMAN of Brantford, Ontario:

Failure or refusal to comply with demand,
Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero,
Careless driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Robyn Patricia COPEGOG – Armed Robbery

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(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 3:03 p.m. October 3, 2024 after the OPP Communications Centre received a 911 call from a community member was being confronted by an individual with an edged weapon who is also in possession of the callers wallet on Borsa Lane, Midland.

The attending officer promptly located the suspect over on Bourgeois Lane and attempted to arrest the individual, who while being arrested, bit the officer and was subdued by assisting officers who removed an edged weapon from the arrested person. A quantity of property was located nearby belonging to the victim which had also been removed from the victims parked vehicle.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Robyn Patricia COPEGOG 33 years of age of Midland with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Robbery with Weapon
Assault with A Weapon
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
Resist Peace Officer
Possession of an identity document
Possession of a credit card

The accused was released from custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2024.

The OPP is reminding the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website contains a number of useful resources, tips and links- www.opp.ca

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Keghan LEPARD Was Arrested

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(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation related charges.

On October 3, 2024, at about 9:50 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was proactively patrolling the area of Colborne St. E in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop having observed a motor vehicle driving aggressively. The resulting investigation led the officer to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested.

As a result, Keghan LEPARD, 23-years-old, from Ramara has been charged with:

· Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

· Adult Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

· Adult No clear view to front

· Adult Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

· Adult Drive with windshield coated – view obstructed

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in November 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Rainy River

Nicole-Marie BOS – Arson

(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Officers from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual for arson, following a structure fire in the Town of Rainy River.

On Thursday, October 3^rd, 2024, at approximately 10:47 pm, officers were dispatched to a structure fire on River Avenue in the Town of Rainy River. Frontline patrol officers assisted, by a Scene of Crime Officer began an investigation into the fire, which resulted in the arrest of.

Nicole-Marie BOS, 30 years old, from Rainy River Ontario, has been arrested and charged with the following offence:

Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Contrary to Section 433(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was held in custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Fort Frances, on October 4^th, 2024.

If you have any information about Criminal Activity in the Rainy River District, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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 $2000. You may also report online at: http://www.p3tips.com/273.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler SYLVESTER – Was Arrested Again

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On October 2, 2024 at approximately 7:06 a.m. Southern Georgian Bay Detachment officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver behind the steering wheel of a white and black Mini Cooper in the Huronia Mall, Midland parking lot. The vehicle was stopped by dispatched officer at 7:07 a.m. and located the driver slumped over the steering wheel. The officer was able to awaken the driver who was known to officer and attempted to flee the scene once out of the car. An impaired driving investigation was commenced at the scene resulting in the seizure of an edged weapon and a quantity of drugs believed to be fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

The investigating officer was assisted by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer with the Impaired Operation investigation. The Mini Cooper vehicle used in the incident had been reported stolen at 12:41 p.m. October 2, 2024 from a Hugel Avenue, Midland residence and as a result of this investigation the following charges have been issued to Tyler SYLVESTER 31 years of Penetanguishene.

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

And Further

Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was also identified as the outstanding second person in the ongoing break/enter & theft investigation at a Midland restaurant that occurred on September 29, 2024 and has been further charged with the following offences in relation to that investigation..

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
Theft Under $5000
Mischief – destroys or damages property

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Andy CLAYTON – Theft, Fraud

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(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual after a report of a theft from a local business in the Town of Huntsville.

On September 30, 2024, officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment began an investigation into a reported theft. A local business reported an employee stole over $60,000 in construction materials.

On October 2, 2024, the Huntsville OPP with assistance from the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) recovered the stolen property in Haliburton.

As a result, Andy CLAYTON, a 62-years-old of Algonquin Highlands Township, was arrested and charged with:

Theft Over $5,000
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Fraud Over $5,000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.