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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program and a driving complaint led officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. to conduct two separate impaired driving investigations recently.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. staff at a Tay Township marina reported to the OPP Communication Centre an individual driving about the marina causing a disturbance and may be possibly impaired. The dispatched officer located the suspect on the property and entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result, Owen KITSEMETRY 48 years of Barrie has been charged criminally with:

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Another investigation took place on Highway 12 near Wye Valley Road, Midland near 1:48 a.m. August 22, 2024, as officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at that location. An officer stopped a vehicle and spoke to the driver at which time an impaired by drug investigation was commenced. A further investigation at Detachment was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

The investigation has resulted in the following criminal code driving charge for Robert BELANGER 65 years of Penetanguishene.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

and further with the following Provincial Offences of as follows:

  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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OPP Police Press Releases Schreiber

Lee BOUTILIER Was Arrested

(SCHREIBER, ON) – Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a stolen tractor trailer unit.

On August 26, 2024 approximately 11:00am officers from the Schreiber OPP were contacted by a trucking company as one of their tractor trailers were stolen from Saskatchewan over the weekend. The companies GPS showed the vehicle on Lakeshore Road, near Schreiber. Officers located the parked tractor trailer with the driver inside, the lone male was arrested without incident.

The driver, Lee BOUTILIER, 41 years of Red Deer, Alberta has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with;

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000, Sec 355(a)CC

He is being held in custody, awaiting a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Angel LEGAULT Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person, after a report of property damaged.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute at a residence on Young Street, West Nipissing.

One person attended the property and damaged a window on the residence.

As a result of the investigation, Angel LEGAULT, 26 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 2024, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Ryan JOHNSON – Theft, Etc.

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one individual after responding to a report of a stolen motor vehicle in St. Clair Township.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Lambton County OPP received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from an address on St. Clair Parkway, St. Clair Township.

Shortly thereafter, police received a traffic complaint involving a vehicle with similar descriptors to the reported stolen vehicle in the same area.

Members of the Lambton County OPP promptly located the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on St. Clair Parkway, north of Dufferin Avenue. However, the driver failed to stop for police. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehicle.

At approximately 3:35 a.m., Lambton County OPP received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Chiefs Road, north of Austin Road, Walpole Island First Nation.

Upon police arrival, the investigating officer established the vehicle involved in the collision was the vehicle previously reported stolen and fled from police earlier.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan JOHNSON, a 33-year-old from Wallaceburg was arrested without incident and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

·        Theft of motor vehicle

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Flight from peace officer

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The Lambton County OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who contacted police to report information relating to this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to locate the stolen motor vehicle and take the driver safely into custody.

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Burwash

David DIETZ Was Arrested

(BURWASH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a traffic hazard.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a traffic hazard on Highway 69, Burwash Township, south of Sudbury.

An individual was walking on the highway and began throwing construction pylons towards vehicles as they passed, police located and arrested the individual.

As a result of the investigation, David DIETZ, 61 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Causing a disturbance
  • Mischief endangering life
  • Mischief under $ 5,000
  • Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 26, 2024, in Sudbury.

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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS

Keyes WILLIAMSON – Drunk Driving

(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 August 24, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 7 eastbound 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, Keyes WILLIAMSON, age 27, of Ameliasburg 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 Greater Napanee on September 10, 2024.

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Morris-Turnberry

Isaac ARMSTRONG – Drunk Driving

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Grey-Highlands resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic complaint in the Township of Morris-Turnberry on August 16, 2024. 

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, Huron County OPP were requested by Huron County Paramedic Services to attend a location on Glennanon Road in Morris-Turnberry regarding an unresponsive driver at the side of the road. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

The driver was checked by paramedics then arrested for impaired operation at which time the driver resisted arrest. The accused was controlled by officers and safely secured in the police vehicle. The accused 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 three times the legal limit.

Isaac ARMSTRONG, 37 years of age from Grey-Highlands has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Resist Peace Officer.

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 later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 23, 2024. 

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas BOONE – Drunk Driving


(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic complaint on August 15, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Huron County OPP received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who was concerned that a driver may be driving impaired. Police located the suspect vehicle travelling southbound on Base Line in Central Huron and conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and 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.

Nicholas BOONE, 36 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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 September 23, 2024. 

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing impaired driving charges following two separate investigations over the weekend.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:51 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver in the town of Mitchell, Municipality of West Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin McDONALD, a 52-year-old from Mitchell, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 3:02 a.m., the Perth County OPP initiated a collision investigation involving a passenger vehicle leaving roadway and entering a ditch on Road 164, Municipality of North Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Maytenor ZAMBRANO, a 25-year-old from Palmerston, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

Both drivers were released from custody and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on October 7, 2024.

Additionally, both drivers were issued 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundments.

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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Rebecca CLARK Was Arrested

(WARWICK, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a traffic stop in Warwick Township.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Lambton County OPP received a traffic complaint involving a passenger vehicle in the town of Forest.

Shortly thereafter, police located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Nauvoo Road, Warwick Township.

The investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test demand was made.

As a result of the investigation, Rebecca CLARK, 39-year-old of Woodstock, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 September 16, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

“Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The Lambton County OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police to report this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver safely into custody.

The Lambton County 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals were charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 12:14 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Main Street of Courtland in Courtland, Norfolk County.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 30-year-old Timothy AULENBACK of Whites Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Around 12:55 a.m. that same day, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment were conducting a RIDE program on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 27-year-old Brett SULLIVAN of Elgin County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Around 9:19 p.m. that same day, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Vittoria Road in Charlotteville, Norfolk County.

After locating the vehicle on Vittoria Road, officers performed a roadside sobriety assessment of the driver.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 56-year-old Daniel CONNOR of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron WFP

Oleg KACHMAR Was Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Windsor resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on August 11, 2024. 

Just before 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, Huron County OPP were patrolling on Bluewater Highway in South Huron when they observed a motor vehicle being driven erratically on Bluewater Highway. Police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver. The officer discovered the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and subsequently arrested them for impaired operation. The accused was transported to the Lambton OPP detachment in Grand Bend at which time the accused assaulted a police officer during processing. The accused further refused to provide the required breath samples and was additionally charged for refusal.

Oleg KACHMAR, 37 years-of-age from Windsor has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Assault Peace Officer,

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA). 

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 September 16 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Skyler AINSWORTH – Assault X2

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

On August 16, 2024, police received a complaint regarding an altercation that took place the previous evening on King Street East in the Township of Cramahe. Injuries to the victim were described as minor.

On August 24, 2024, officers arrested an individual as a result of the investigation.

Skyler AINSWORTH, 37-years-old, from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

  • Assault – two counts.

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

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

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Elliot HAMILTON Arrested After Spitting On Window

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- While being transported to Blind River detachment the accused spat on cruiser’s partition window.

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon to assist a Court Enforcement Officer Sheriff with an eviction.

Police queried the individual and revealed this person had multiple outstanding warrants and was subsequently arrested. While being transported to Blind River Detachment the accused spat on the cruiser’s partition window.

As a result, Elliot HAMILTON, 21 years-of-age from Thessalon was charged with: Mischief-renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or effective.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on August 22, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Dominic MAAS – Drunk Driving, Drive While Suspended

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police identified an impaired driver while on patrol in Norwich Township.

On Sunday August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol when they observed a suspected impaired driver on Coal Line in Norwich.

After speaking to the driver, police observed signs of impairment and made an arrest.

After conducting further testing at the detachment, Dominic MAAS, 21 years-of-age of Burgessville, was charged with the following charges:

·                Dangerous Operation

·                Operation While Impaired

·                Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·                Drive While Under Suspension

·                Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on October 8, 2024.