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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Lance CAINES – Theft

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered stolen motorcycles and charged a local resident.

On August 13, 2024, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit entered into a stolen vehicle investigation that led officers to a residence in Caledon. Later that same day, with the assistance of the Dufferin CSCU, a search warrant was executed. The motorcycles, motorcycle equipment, and a trailer were recovered.

Lance CAINES, 40, of Caledon, has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000

• Possession of property obtained by Crime under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 26, 2024, to answer to the charges.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested After Hit & Run Involving Pedestrian – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals in relation to a fail-to-remain motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the Town of Midland.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP and emergency services responded to a report of a collision on Wellington Street involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The involved vehicle was no longer on scene upon police arrival, and the pedestrian was transported to a Toronto-area hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, on August 13, 2024, the following individuals were arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

Patrick MCGUIRE, 39 years old of Midland:

·        Attempt to commit murder, section 239(1)(b) – two counts

·        Dangerous operation causing bodily harm, section 320.13(2)

·        Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm, section 320.16(2)

Georgia QUANBURY, 25 years old of Midland:

·        Accessory after the fact to commit indictable offence, section 463(a) – two counts

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on August 14, 2024.

The identity of the victim will be withheld, and no further details will be released at this time.

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Major Crime Unit is conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Central Region Support Team (RST), the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team, and OPP Forensic Identification Services.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Savannah SPENCER Was Arrested

(COCHRANE, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Cochrane led to a criminal charge for refusing a breath demand.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while conducted a RIDE program, and stopped a vehicle on Eighth Street in Cochrane. Officers were conducting mandatory alcohol screening and issued a breath demand to the driver. The driver refused, and as a result of the investigation, Savannah SPENCER, 28 years-of-age from Cochrane, was arrested and 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 September 17, 2024, in Cochrane. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows police with an approved alcohol screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without having reasonable suspicion that a driver is alcohol impaired.

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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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Stephanie LAROCQUE – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Hamilton.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Township of Hamilton Fire Department and OPP responded to a report of a collision involving two passenger vehicles on County Road 45.

Police arrived on the scene where involved parties were being treated by paramedics for minor injuries.

Upon speaking with one of the drivers, officers determined the individual to be under the influence of alcohol. OPP made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand and the driver refused to comply. The accused was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Stephanie LAROCQUE, 31-years-old, from Havelock, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and they vehicle impounded for 7 days.

Northumberland OPP remind motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol and drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. 

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LANARK HIGHLANDS

Heather PARSONS Was Arrested

(LANARK HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a second person in connection with the recovery of well over $150,000 worth of stolen property.

Lanark OPP, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit and OPP Emergency Response Team executed a warrant at a residence on McDonalds Corners Road in Lanark Highlands on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

That evening, an individual attended the Lanark OPP Detachment to turn themself in.

Heather PARSONS, age 36 of Lanark Highlands, has now been charged with seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 9, 2024.

An individual from Cantley, Quebec was arrested at the location in Lanark Highlands and was charged with seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime, as well as failure to comply with an undertaking. This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on August 16, 2024.

The recovered items include three stolen vehicles, two trailers and two Kubota lawn mowers.

The investigation by Lanark County OPP, Lanark County Crime Unit and Community Street Crime Unit is continuing.

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Elliot Lake OPP

Heiko SCHMITZ – Weapon

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a call of a man with a gun.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a man on a bicycle with a handgun at an apartment complex parking lot on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. 

Police located the man and bicycle a short time later at a residence on Tokyo Crescent. The man attempted to evade officers, and after a short altercation, he was safely arrested. The handgun was safely recovered, and it was only then that police learned it was an airsoft pistol made to look like a real gun. 

Heiko SCHMITZ, 53-years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on August 14, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Strathroy-Caradoc

Derek DISEPOLO Was Arrested Again!

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Routine traffic stop leads to multiple charges for driver.

On August 11, 2024, at 4:06 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol, observed a suspicious vehicle on Head Street North, while travelling through Strathroy in Strathroy-Caradoc.

A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Derek DISEPOLO, a 50-year-old of Adelaide Metcalfe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)

·      Driving while under suspension (five counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2024, to speak to the charges. 

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 TEMISKAMING SHORES

Margaret SUTHERLAND – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in New Liskeard led to the arrest of an impaired driver.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Lakeshore Road South in Haileybury. A vehicle approached the checkpoint, and it was determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Margaret SUTHERLAND, 52 years-of-age of South Glengarry, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on September 3, 2024. She was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and her motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Patrick MCGINLEY – Drinking & Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered an investigation where one individual was arrested and charged for impaired and forgery related offences. After the individual was located unconscious inside a vehicle outside of the Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police in the City of Orillia.

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were alerted to an individual unconscious within a vehicle in the parking lot of the Central Region Headquarters. Officers located the individual within the vehicle and entered into a traffic investigation, where the individual was arrested and charged with impaired related offences, along with forgery related offences.  

As a result, Patrick MCGINLEY, 18-year-old, from Orillia has been subsequently charged with:

  • Have care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Adult forgery

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges on September 17, 2024.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Dennis EWALD – Impaired Driving

(Fort Frances, ON) – A routine traffic stop resulted in impaired driving charges for a Fort Frances resident.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 12:30 am, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fort Frances Detachment conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 block of King’s Highway. The officer determined that the driver had been drinking and administered a roadside screening test. The driver failed the test which resulted in their arrest and subsequent transport to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional breath alcohol testing was conducted by a Qualified Technician.

Dennis EWALD, 66-years-old of Fort Frances ON, is charged with one count of operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and one count of operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Court of Justice on September 23, 2024. 

Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you suspect someone is driving impaired by alcohol or drugs call 911. If you plan on drinking, do it responsibly and do not plan on driving. Make your arrangements to get home safely before you go out. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.  

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant in the Town of Huntsville, resulting in the recovery of stolen property and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs.

On August 2, 2024, members of the OPP Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Orillia Detachment CSCU, and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street.

As a result of the investigation, police recovered 39 tools and pieces of machinery that had been previously stolen from a local business.

In addition, the following was seized:  

·      203.70 grams of Psilocybin (Mushrooms)

·      98.76 grams of Cocaine

·      39.79 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy)

·      Four Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Vape Pens

·      119.05 grams of Illicit Cannabis

·      51 milliliters of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

·      $5,130 Canadian Currency

·      Miscellaneous Tablets

The following individuals have been arrested and charged: 

James Brooks, a 44-year-old from Huntsville:

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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession for the purpose of distributing

·      Possession Property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024.

Kelly Filmore, a 30-year-old from Huntsville:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other drugs

·      Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

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

The accused was released on an Appearance notice and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024.

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.

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Justin ROSS – Drunk Driving

(HILLSBURG, ON) On August 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision fail to remain on Spruce Street, Erin. As a result of the investigation, Justin ROSS, 29-years-old of Cambridge, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and drugs

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 23, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin R. KNARR – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On August 10, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on St. Andrew Street East, Fergus.  As a result of the investigation, Kevin R. KNARR, 51-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

– Dangerous Operation

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 20, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Cristian F. MARIN ARANGO – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On August 8, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue motorcycle on St. David St. North, Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, Cristian F. MARIN ARANGO, 37-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

– Flight from Peace Officer

– Operation while prohibited contrary to the C.C.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 23, 2024.

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Harrowsmith

Jesse BARNES Was Arrested Again

(Harrowsmith, ON) On August 13, 2024, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (OPP) assisted by the Bail Support Team (OPP) and Frontenac Detachment (OPP) recovered a stolen motorcycle from Scanlan Road area, near the K & P Trail, in South Frontenac Township. The motorcycle had been reported stolen from the City of Kingston in 2022. Officers searched the area and located a male hiding in a wooded area nearby.

  Jesse BARNES, age 28, of South Frontenac Township was charged with:

  –   Failure to Comply with Release Order – Fail to attend court – (4 counts)

 –   Uttering Threats – Damage Property

 –   Harassing Communications

 –   Mischief under $5000

 –   Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.

As a result of the investigation, the male was arrested and held for a bail hearing in the City of Kingston at the Ontario Court of Justice. Further investigation revealed that BARNES was wanted by Frontenac OPP, Lennox and Addington County OPP, and Kingston Police Force on outstanding warrants.