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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a duo connected to drug related offences.

On August 6, 2024, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant, as a result of their investigation they have arrested and charged a male and female from the community.

Kyle Mackenzie, a 37-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance- Cocaine

A 36-year-old female from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

As a result of the investigation the following was recovered:

·      30.7 grams of Cocaine

·      Canadian Currency

·      2 Scales

·      2 Cellphones

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica TULLETT Facing Numerous Charges

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver of a stolen vehicle with multiple offences in the Town of Collingwood.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in a retail complex on Mountain Road. When police approached the vehicle in the parking lot, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Due to public safety concerns, police did not attempt to pursue the vehicle.

Police located the vehicle a short distance away in a residential area. The driver had crashed into a curb and fled from the scene. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was located and arrested.

The investigation has revealed that the vehicle and licence plate were stolen within York Region. In addition, police seized multiple items including 0.5 grams of Cocaine, 13.9 grams of Methamphetamine, an expandible baton, and bear spray.

The OPP learned that the accused was wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants held by the Toronto Police Service and the Peel Regional Police Service for similar offences.

As a result, Jessica TULLETT, a 29-year-old from Shelburne, was charged with the following offences:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Operation While Prohibited

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

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Possession of an Identity Document – Four Counts

·      Possession of Breaking In Instruments

·      Possession of a Scheduled I Substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Scheduled I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of an Identity Document – Four Counts

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Six Counts

·      Flight from Peace Officer

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

The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information, security or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP at (705)445-4321 or 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Michael POLLEY – Drunk Driving

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping at a R.I.D.E. program.

On Saturday September 7, 2024, shortly after 2:15pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at Highway 115 and Highway 7A. A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. program at which point the officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Michael POLLEY (age 46) of Cavan, ON., was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on October 15, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Pascal LESSARD Was Arrested

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic complaint in Cochrane led to a criminal charge for refusing a breath demand.

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver. Officers were able to located the subject driver on Victoria Avenue in the town of Cochrane. Officer determined the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane detachment for further testing. The driver refused testing at detachment, and as a result of the investigation, Pascal LESSARD, 36 years-of-age from Cochrane, was charged with failure to comply with demand.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024, in Cochrane. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

A refusal charge carries with it the same penalties as impaired driving, which if convicted, may include fines, imprisonment, and a further licence suspension of at least one year.

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Chad STENGER – Drunk Driving

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On September 9, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., members of the Kingsville detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 20, Town of Kingsville.

As a result of the investigation, Chad STENGER, 21-year-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 27, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

Essex County 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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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Fatal Hit & Run – Brenna PETERS Arrested

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual has been charged following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Walpole Island First Nation.  

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.

Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on the roadway, which then fled the scene.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, on August 30, 2024, Lambton County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged, Brenna PETERS, 27-year-old of Wallaceburg under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in death

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 25, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

Should anyone have any relevant information that could assist with this investigation, they are urged to contact police 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.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Cain RYAN – Assault With Weapon

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of an assault in Plympton-Wyoming.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the Lambton County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on Niagara Street, Plympton-Wyoming. It was determined that the victim was assaulted with an edged weapon and sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Cain RYAN, 25-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Assault with a weapon

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on October 16, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County 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.p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher MATEMBA Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Driver from North York facing multiple charges after traffic stop for stunt driving.

On September 7, 2024, at 7:47 a.m., a member of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while performing a speed enforcement initiative on Mersea Road 1 in the Municipality of Leamington, observed a vehicle travelling over 100km/h in the 60km/h zone.

Initially, the driver failed to stop for police, however the vehicle did come to a stop at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver resisted arrest and assaulted the police officer. As a result, the officer utilized the Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) to gain control and arrested the driver.

As a result, Christopher MATEMBA, a 36-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Assault with intent to resist arrest

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Traffic Court on October 17, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

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

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Kent BENNETT – Drunk Driving

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving.

A Lanark officer was on patrol on Roger Stevens Drive around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, when he observed a vehicle approaching him at high speed and being driven erratically. The car was travelling well over 100 km/h in a 60 zone and continued to drive into the opposing lane and onto the shoulder.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing. Open liquor was found in the vehicle. 

As a result of the investigation, Kent BENNETT, age 50, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 21, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Stirling BURKE – Drunk Driving

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired charges after a single vehicle collision.

Officers responded to a reported collision on Carroll Road around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024. When officers arrived, they found a car in the ditch and located open alcohol inside. The officers then located a male, walking nearby.

The individual was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing. Additional alcohol was located during a search.

As a result of the investigation, Stirling BURKE, age 24 of Smiths Falls, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failing to comply with an undertaking

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 21, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a passenger vehicle and a train in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., OPP received a call from CN Police regarding a collision that had occurred on Station Road. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand Fire Department also responded to the incident.

The sole occupant of the passenger vehicle, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The road and railway line at the location was closed as OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) assisted officers with the investigation. OPP resources were clear around 6:00 a.m. and the railway continued to be closed until approximately 12:00 p.m., as CN Police conduct their own investigation.

The OPP investigation is on-going and is being assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Stormont Dundas & Glengarry

Drug Bust – Three Arrested

(SD&G, ON)- The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with trafficking illegal drugs. 

The investigation began in April 2024.

On September 5, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by members of the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau executed multiple search warrants at addresses in Long Sault, Ingleside and Cornwall. The operation also included the OPP Physical Surveillance Unit, Biker Enforcement Unit, Cornwall Police and members of SD&GOPP.      

Three individuals were arrested. 

Canadian currency, a taser, imitation firearms, machetes, Loners MC attire and items and suspected cocaine were seized.

Robert CASSELMAN, age 78 of Long Sault was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 

Shawn LEWERTOFF-THEOBALD, age 33 of Valleyfield, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Daniel CAMERON age 36 of Cornwall was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Failure to comply with release order – six counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – five counts.
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

LEWERTOFF-THEOBALD and CASSELMAN were release from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall at a later date. CAMERON remains in custody.  

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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

Justin TERESCHYN – Drunk Driving

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), located and investigated a vehicle after several Good Samaritans reported a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the Highway 401.

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers of the Elgin OPP received multiple reports of a passenger vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the Highway 401 near Orford Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Shortly after the initial reports, police received an additional report indicating that the vehicle had turned around and was now travelling the correct direction, eastbound on the Highway 401. At approximately 3:35 a.m., police located and stopped the vehicle on the eastbound Highway 401 near Graham Road, Municipality of West Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Justin TERESCHYN, a 36-year-old from London was charged with the following:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-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 7, 2024.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody without incident.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Lucan Biddulph OPP Police Press Releases WFP

17 Year Old From Blyth Charged

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to alcohol related charges for six youth from Huron County.

On September 6, 2024, at 10:36 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Richmond Street in the Township of Lucan Biddulph.

A complaint was received from a member of the public that occupants were tossing items out the window from a moving vehicle.

The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was initiated.

A search of the vehicle revealed open alcohol. As a result, five passengers, all 16-years-old of Huron County, were charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act with Person under 19 years having liquor.

The driver, a 17-year-old of Blyth, passed a roadside Approved Screening Device (ASD) test and was subsequently charged with Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available under the Liquor Licence Control Act.

Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Catherine HENNING – Impaired Driving, Cocaine, Etc.

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

On September 8, 2024, just before 12:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on County Road 41 in Addington Highlands. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Catherine HENNING, age 63, of Oshawa was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis in open baggage
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on October 1, 2024.