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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Michael Lamb – Impaired Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – A local resident was arrested and charged for operation while impaired and additional charges.

On September 27th, 2024, at 4:30p.m Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling Sturgeon Road.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor-vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed.

After speaking with the driver, officers entered an investigation for operation while impaired.

As a result, 39-year-old, Michael Lamb from Dunsford was arrested and charged for

-operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80plus)

-possession of a schedule l substance- other drugs

– drive motor vehicle- perform stunt

– fail to surrender insurance card

-driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

The accused was released from custody and will appear in court at a later date.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

One Airlifted, One Arrested For Hit & Run

On September 28, at approximately 11:00am, members of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP with assistance from MTO and EMS responded to a report of a serious collision with one bicycle and commercial vehicle on Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road.

The commercial vehicle failed to remain on scene. A passer by located the male and contacted the police.

As a result of the collision, 60-year-old male operating the bicycle was airlifted by ORNGE to a hospital for life threatening injuries.

Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road was closed for several hours but has since been reopened.

As a result, 35-year-old Christopher Craig from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with

-fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

– fail to leave one meter while passing bicycle

The accused was released from custody and will appear in court at a later date.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Myra SOUTHWIND – Meth

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after numerous traffic complaints were reported in Elliot Lake.

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints on Paris Drive about a female driving erratically in a small grey Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV). The complainants also reported that the girl driving looked to be high on drugs and almost hit them. Police later located the SUV at a known residence on Tokyo Crescent and the female driver was subsequently arrested. Also, in her possession was approximately 3 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The driver was later assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and charged.

Myra SOUTHWIND, 47-years-old, from Serpent River First Nation was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance -Methamphetamine

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 12, 2024.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Michael CARNOVALE – Theft

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) caught a crook red-handed this morning when they responded to a possible theft in progress.

At approximately 9:35 a.m. on the 29th of September 2024, officers responded to a call for service about a suspicious male who appeared to be taking property from a neighbours home while they were away. Once on scene, officers located a male exiting a shed at the back of a private residence on Baker Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach. The contents of the shed had been emptied and thrown over an adjacent fence. Other stolen goods that had been stashed on a nearby street were also located.

As a result of the investigation, Michael CARNOVALE, a 43-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

–      Obstructing a peace officer

–      Theft under $5000

–      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com/ or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Bala

Police Cruiser Involved In Fatal Pedestrian Collision

(BALA, ON) – A pedestrian has died after a collision in Bala involving an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser.

The incident happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala.

The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital as a precaution.

The OPP has ensured that victim services has been engaged for the male’s family. Resources are also in place for the officer involved.

Muskoka Road 169 remains closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road for the investigation by an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and members of the Traffic Collision Investigation Team.

As a result of an officer’s involvement in this incident, the OPP has notified the Special Investigations Unit which has invoked its mandate to investigate. Any media inquiries should be directed to the SIU at [email protected] 

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Township of Zorra has claimed the life of one individual.

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members from the Oxford and Middlesex detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Zorra Fire and Emergency Services, Oxford County Emergency Medical Services, and Middlesex-London Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 17th Line and 19th Line, in the Township of Zorra.

Eight occupants were transported to area hospitals, where one individual was later pronounced deceased. All other passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Road closures are in effect on 19th Line and Road 66, 19th Line and 21st Line and 17th Line at Road 64.

Oxford OPP members along with Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team are on scene and predict the road to be closed for several hours to continue the investigation.

If you have any information that may help with the investigation including dash cam footage, please contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Paul SABUTSCH Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore Detachment, has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., emergency services including Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a two vehicle collision on Puce Road between Walls Road and Highway 401, Municipality of Lakeshore.

A pickup truck with a lone driver and a sedan with two occupants, all were transported to a local hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. 

As a result of the investigation, Paul SABUTSCH, a 32-year-old from Lakeshore was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs S. 320.14(1)(a) CC

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(a) CC

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor October 18, 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Erick Ibrahim KAMBULA Was Arrested

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

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., a member of the Lakeshore OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Manning Road near Amy Croft Drive, Municipality of Lakeshore after observing a Highway Traffic Act violation.

As a result of the investigation, Erick Ibrahim KAMBULA, a 29-year-old from Windsor has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs S. 320.14(1)(a) CC

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(a) CC

·        Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle S. 62(1) HTA

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor S.42(1)(a) LLA

·        Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero S.44.1(3) HTA

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 9, 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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Jonathan SYLVESTER Arrested Again, & Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment arrested a Christian Island male twice overnight as they investigated several theft related calls for service from community members in the Town of Midland.

A community member called the OPP Communication Centre at approximately 9:36 p.m. September 27, 2024 reporting the theft of a Black Ford Fusion that was parked in a Midland restaurant parking lot.

Through investigation, the vehicle was located parked on the street in front of a Ottawa Street, Midland residence. Through further investigation with the assistance of video surveillance, officers were able to identify a suspect who is known to police. The suspect was located a short time later at a Seventh Street Midland address and arrested. Further investigation upon arrest resulted in the recovery of stolen property from the vehicle including the owners identification and credit cards. The accused was later released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

Later in the evening at approximately 12:09 a.m. September 28, 2024, officers were dispatched to the Seventh Street, Midland area after the OPP Communication Centre received a report from a community member reporting a suspicious person entering and attempting to enter parked cars in the area. Officers were able to locate and arrest a person in the area matching the provided description who was the accused in the earlier vehicle theft.

Charged in connection to these investigations is Jonathan SYLVESTER 36 years of Christian Island with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (six counts)

And Further

  • Trespassing at Night
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (four counts)

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

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler BUTLER Was Arrested

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Mitchell Road near Heritage Line, Municipality of Bayham receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler BUTLER, a 26-year-old from Oshweken was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 22, 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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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(NIPIGON, ON) – An investigation led by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Northwest Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), has resulted in charges against two individuals.

On September 26, 2024, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Highway 628, in the town of Red Rock, a quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine (crystal meth), hydromorphone and Canadian currency were seized. Officers also located a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle that had been reported stolen in the City of Thunder Bay in 2022.

Kevin SARRASIN, 45, of Red Rock, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, contrary to the Criminal Code;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance. – contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Crystal HARDY, 28, of Lake Helen, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 – in Canada, contrary to the Criminal Code;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Both have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Nipigon, on November 12, 2024.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, 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).

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred on September 27, 2024.

On September 27, 2024 at 3:30 p.m., Huntsville OPP officers and emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Aspdin Road near Gross Road in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The motorcycle was travelling westbound on Aspdin Road when it collided with an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle, a 72 year-old man from Wakefield Quebec, was transported to West Parry Sound Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver and a passenger of the SUV were transported to the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Aspdin Road was closed, for several hours, while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators assisted with the investigation.

The investigation into the factors that led up to the collision is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak with victim services, Muskoka Victim Services can be reached at 1-844-762-9945.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Brailin HAYS Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 26, 2024, at approximately 1:19 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Bruce Road 15.

During the operation, a vehicle fled from the area. The driver was identified by police and arrested at a later time.

As a result of the investigation, Brailin HAYS, 18-years-old from Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released from custody. The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on October 23, 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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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Jordan HELMER-TAYLOR Was Arrested Again

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police were called to an address in the Town of Tillsonburg for a theft investigation that resulted in multiple charges.

On Thursday September 26, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on John Pound Road in the Town of Tillsonburg for a theft investigation.

Jordan HELMER-TAYLOR, a 23 years-of-age resident of Tillsonburg was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (three counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

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

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Lisa YOUNG Was Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Summer has turned to fall, and during the first five days of the new season, Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged their fourth driver with impaired driving related offenses.

On September 26, 2024 at 8:40 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to concerns from a member of the public about a vehicle traveling on Highway 11 North that exited at Highway 118 in Bracebridge. Officers patrolled extensively and located the vehicle on Ecclestone Drive in Bracebridge and conducted a traffic stop. Shortly after engaging with the driver, officers arrested and charged 57-year-old Lisa YOUNG of Bracebridge with Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand CC 320.15(1). She will appear in the Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 12, 2024 to answer to her charge.

Police officers in Ontario have the authority to demand a sample of any driver’s breath if they are operating a vehicle on any highway. Failing to comply with that breath demand is a criminal offense and the accused also suffers an immediate 90-day drivers license suspension.

Members of the public are important partners in keeping Muskoka’s roads and waterways safe, if you suspect that someone is operating a vehicle or vessel while impaired, please call 9-1-1 from your hands-free device.