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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Matthew EPOCH – Drunk Driving

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On August 22, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Sideroad 7 West, Mount Forest. As a result of the investigation, Matthew EPOCH, 25-years-old of Kenilworth, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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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Minto OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Home Invader Sexual Assaults Victim – Quinn PETRIE-SHAW Arrested

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On August 23, 2024, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a reported sexual assault at an address in the Town of Minto.   

As a result of the investigation, Quinn PETRIE-SHAW, 28 years old of Grey Highlands has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–       Sexual Assault,

–       Break and Enter Dwelling House to Commit Indictable offence, and

–       Forcible Confinement.

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

Any person with information regarding this occurrence can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Jean Guy PILON – Drunk Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 36th impaired charged in 2024.

On August 26, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the OPP responded to a traffic complaint involving an eastbound blue pick-up truck swerving all over the road, travelling at varying speeds and had struck some construction pilons near Beaton Road and Highway 17 in the Iron Bridge area.

A short time later, police located the suspect vehicle parked at a house on Pearson Drive in the Town of Blind River. Police observed a travel trailer on the property that appeared to be occupied and called out to the registered owner of the truck. Police established the person they were conversing with was in fact the driver from the traffic complaint. As the conversation continued, the officer determined alcohol had been consumed and a subsequent arrest was made. The driver was transported to Blind River detachment for further testing and the pick-up truck was later impounded for seven days.

As a result, Jean Guy PILON, 63 years-of-age from Blind River was charged with: 

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 3, 2024.

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Tyler ARMSTRONG – Drunk Driving

(JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 35th impaired charged in 2024.

On August 26, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was parked near Cora Drive and Highway 17 within Johnson Township.

A short time later, police located the suspect pick-up truck travelling on Cora Drive and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and a subsequent arrest was made. 

The driver was transported to Thessalon detachment for further testing and the vehicle was later impounded for seven days.

As a result, Tyler ARMSTRONG, 31 years-of-age from Mississauga First Nation was charged with: 

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 3, 2024.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Marc-Andre OUELLETTE – Impaired Driving, Theft, Etc.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person in Bracebridge with several offenses after complaints from members of the public.

On August 23th, 2024, at 8:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers received several calls from members of the public about a vehicle travelling in the town of Bracebridge making unsafe maneuvers in residential areas including Tamarack Trail, Balls Drive and Manitoba Street. Officers responded quickly and were able to stop the vehicle, safely, at Calvin Grove Park, an area of Bracebridge that was very busy with pedestrians, before anyone was injured.

Police arrested and charged 22-year-old Marc-Andre OUELLETTE of Orleans with the following offenses:

  • Operation While Impaired by Alcohol/Drug CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1)
  • Mischief- Destroys or Damages Property CC 430(1)(a)
  • Theft Under $5000 CC 334(b)
  • Assault a Peace Officer CC 270(1)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on August 24, 2024.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle PEREIRA Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged after an investigation revealed more than 20 false 9-1-1 calls.

At approximately 10:35 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a series of 9-1-1 calls on Patterson Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual at the location had made over 20 non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, beginning shortly after 8:00 a.m., none of which involved an actual emergency.

During the interaction between officers and the individual, the individual caused damage to OPP property before being taken into custody.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Kyle PEREIRA of Norfolk County:

  • Public mischief,
  • Mischief under $5,000.

The accused was held in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton

Dale RAPP Arrested For Assault

(WALKERTON, ON) – The South Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Old Durham Road in Walkerton this past weekend.

On August 25, 2024, at 6:55 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a disturbance in Walkerton. The investigation determined that two individuals were in a verbal dispute that escalated to an assault.

Dale RAPP, 37-years-old, resident of Walkerton has been charged with Assault. 

This is an isolated incident, there is no threat to public safety.  

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 Police Press Releases Renfrew

2 More Home Invaders Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people in connection with a weekend a home invasion robbery in Renfrew.

It happened on Saturday, August 24, 2024, around 6:00 p.m. on Bonnechere Street South. Individuals broke into the home and assaulted the resident, who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The homeowner’s car was found on fire a short time later on Briscoe Road and two people were arrested.

Maged KASSIS, age 35 of Renfrew and Jenevieve LEMAIRE, age 31 of Grand Calumet Island have been charged with:

  • Robbery with violence
  • Aggravated assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Arson – damage to property
  • Theft of a vehicle
  • Theft under $5000
  • Break and enter

KASSIS has additionally been charged with:

  • Assault a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

Both individuals have been remanded in custody until appearances later this week before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a third person and investigators are looking for public assistance to identify a fourth person. A photo is attached.

It is believed this was a targeted incident and there is no risk to the general public.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle HARMAN – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motorist who drove into a ditch on Concession 8 East of Arran Township.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint that an individual had gone into the ditch in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Kyle HARMAN, 33-years-old, from Allenford was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired- over 80

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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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremiah ANTONE Was Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with refusal as a result of a traffic stop of suspicious vehicle.

On August 25, 2024, at 11:49 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling on Iroquois Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for an unrelated matter, when they observed a suspicious vehicle on a dead-end road, just off Iroquois Road.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at which time the driver refused. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Jeremiah ANTONE, a 22-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was held for bail.

The 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 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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London OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan O’BRIEN – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after failing roadside demand.

On August 25, 2024, at 3:27 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, observed a suspicious vehicle at Hamilton Road.

A traffic stop was initiated at which time it was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Dylan O’BRIEN, a 31-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 9, 2024.

The 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 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

Michael KERSSIES – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receive call from a member of the public regarding a traffic complaint.

On August 24, 2024, at 3:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a concerned member of the public regarding the driving behavior of a motorist on Bruce Road 3 in the Municipality of South Bruce. The motorist had drove over the complainant’s front lawn and proceeded on Bruce Road 3. The vehicle was located by police and a traffic stop was conducted.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Michael KERSSIES, 48-years-old, from Jerseyville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired-over 80
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive motor vehicle with open liquor
  • Fail to surrender permit

The South Bruce OPP want to remind the public that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Home Invader “Falls” Down Stairs While Being Removed By Hero Home Owners #StandYourGround

(NIPIGON, ON) – On August 24, 2024 approximately 5:08am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on Wadsworth Drive, Nipigon for an assault.

Officers attended and spoke to an injured female who reported being assaulted. Upon further investigation it was determined that the female had entered the home while the two residents were sleeping and began assaulting them. The homeowner used reasonable force to remove the female from the residence where she fell down a set of stairs and was injured.

Tiffany WAWIA, 44 years of Lake Helen First Nation was issued a Trespass Notice by officers, as the two victims declined to press charges.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 7 Fatal Collision

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a head-on collision which left one person deceased.

The collision, involving a pick-up truck and an SUV, happened on Tuesday, August 26, 2024, around 1:45 p.m. on Highway-7 at Gardiner Road, between Perth and Innisville.

Despite life-saving efforts by Lanark County Paramedics, the driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased is a 77-year-old woman from Ottawa. The other driver, a 49-year-old man from Mississippi Mills Township, had no serious injuries. Each was alone in their vehicle.

The highway was closed in the area until late last night to allow for a thorough investigation by OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, and has not spoken to investigators, should contact Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E241136210.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Music In The Fields Domestic Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On August 23, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a campsite at Music in the fields in the Township of Huron-Kinloss and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old resident of Owen Sound has been charged with Domestic Mischief.

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

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.