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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew ELOFSON – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. 

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Duke Street in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Andrew ELOFSON, 34-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Amber light – fail to stop

·         Fail to have insurance card

·         Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 23, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Petawawa

Dustin RABISHAW – Impaired Driving

(PETAWAWA, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after traffic complaint. 

On August 10, 2024, just before 2:30 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Petawawa Blvd. in the Town of Petawawa. The vehicle was located shortly afterwards. The driver of the vehicle was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Dustin RABISHAW, 21 years old, of Deep River was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2024. 

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North Caribou Lake First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Trina Roundhead Arrested

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION) – One Individual is facing multiple charges after a routine checkpoint inspection in North Caribou Lake First Nation.

On August 12, 2024, the North Caribou Lake detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked in collaboration with the North Caribou Lake Checkpoint Guards to conduct a routine vehicle inspection.

The inspection, and subsequent investigation, has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, and pills.

Trina Roundhead, 29-years-old, of North Caribou Lake has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

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

Trina Roundhead was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court on October 10, 2024.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Pedro GIL ALFAU – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired operation.

On August 8th, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. police and Muskoka EMS responded to several 9-1-1 calls from members of the public reporting that a vehicle had left the roadway and landed in the ditch on Highway 118 East just west of Matthiasville Road in Bracebridge. Officers were quickly on scene and conducted an investigation into the collision and soon arrested and charged 59-year-old Pedro GIL ALFAU of Bracebridge with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 10, 2024, to answer to his charges.

In the province of Ontario, any driver who is charged with an impaired driving related offense will have their drivers license suspended immediately for a period of 90 days and have their vehicle impounded for a minimum of 7-days.

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

$30,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- OPP initiate traffic stop resulting in drug charges.

On August 5, 2024, the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the community of Garden River First Nation.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Police pursued the vehicle as it entered Sault Ste Marie City limits travelling at more than two times the posted speed limit. A subsequent traffic stop was initiated on Trunk Road with the assistance from Batchewana First Nation Police Service and officers arrested the driver and two passengers.

The OPP’s Canine Unit assisted with the vehicle search and located over $5600 of Canadian Currency, suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl (estimated street value of over $30,000), a machete, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result, the driver Derrick DERASP, 33 years-of-age from Scarborough was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a weapon
  • Drive motor vehicle-perform stunt-excessive speed

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Sault Ste Marie on August 9, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

Michelle LAPOINTE, 31 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a schedule substance-methamphetamine
  • Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on September 23, 2024.

Aumi RIVARD, 18 years of age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Obstruct peace officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on September 23, 2024.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver With Child In Vehicle Arrested – Name Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On August 10th at approximately 7:00p.m, members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of an impaired driver at the Gas station in Coboconk with a child on board. The vehicle departed the gas station before officers arrived.

Officers located the vehicle on Kirkfield road. The vehicle was stopped, and Officers entered an impaired investigation.

38-year-old, Erin Nisbett from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

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

·      Assault a peace officer

·      Driver fail to surrender licence.

Officers ensured the child’s safety.

The accused was served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines. The accused was released from custody with a future court date.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely

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Carling OPP Police Press Releases

Carolyn KEENAN – Drunk Driving

(CARLING, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle driving all over the road on Highway 400 in Carling Township. The vehicle was located and stopped, officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Carolyn KEENAN, 60 years-of-age of Toronto Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to remind the public to call 911 should they suspect impaired driving.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Whitestone

Jason GRAY – Drunk Driving

(WHITESTONE, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On August 11, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a single ATV collision on Bunny Trail in Whitestone Township.

As a result of the investigation, Jason GRAY, 53 years-of-age of Mount Albert Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 19, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to remind the public to call 911 should they suspect impaired driving.  

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McDougall OPP Police Press Releases

Trevor WHITTAKER Was Arrested Again

(MCDOUGALL, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit and OPP Aviation Services have arrested and charged a person with multiple offences following a search in McDougall Township.

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person around Nobel in McDougall Township. The person fled as officers approached resulting in a search for the subject and the recovery of a stolen vehicle from southern Ontario.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor WHITTAKER, 31-years-of-age of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Fail to Comply with release order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation – two counts
  • Theft under $5000
  • Unlawfully in a Dwelling house

The accused was held for bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on August 15, 2024.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to thank area residents for calling in tips and information that helped lead to the arrest.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan DOWLING – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On August 9, 2024, at 11:25 p.m., South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer arrested a driver while conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Bruce Road 10 in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Jordan DOWLING, 24-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol

The driver will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s licence suspension and immediate vehicle impoundment for seven days.

The South Bruce OPP is reminding the public to report Impaired driving. Anyone with information can 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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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

John Gayosso – Impaired Driving

(BROCKTON, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducting RIDE check stopped a motorist in Walkerton.

On August 11, 2024, at 11:15 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop during a RIDE program on Durham Street Walkerton in the Municipality of Brockton. 

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

John Gayosso, 38-years-old, from South Bruce was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired -over 80
  • Operation while impaired- alcohol
  • Possession of a schedule III substance

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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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(Bancroft, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug charges after a vehicle was stopped in a RIDE program in the Town of Bancroft.

On August 10, 2024, shortly after 12:30 AM, officers stopped a vehicle during a RIDE program in the Town of Bancroft. As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Jason BARTLEY, 41-year-old Martha ANDERSON and 43-year-old Jennifer SCHEMBRI, all from Peterborough, were arrested and charged with the criminal offence of:

  • possession of Schedule 1 – cocaine; and
  • possession of Schedule 1 – Opioid.

They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on September 17th, 2024.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Robert GONNEAU – Ditch Drunk Driving

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male driver with impaired operation related charges.

On August 10, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP responded to single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 southbound at Carlyon Line off-ramp. The vehicle involved was found to have exited the roadway and entered into the ditch.  Upon arriving on scene and speaking with the male driver police quickly determined he was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Orillia Detachment.

As a result, Robert GONNEAU, 59-years-old, from Bracebridge has been charged with:

CC 320.14(1)(a) Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

CC 320.14(1)(b) Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

LLCA 42(1)(a) Adult Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in September 2024. His driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Patrick MCGINELY – Impaired Driving

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation.

On August 10, 2024, at about 11:30 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to OPP Central Region Headquarters after reports of an unconscious male parked in the lot. Upon arriving on scene, officers observed a male to be sleeping behind the wheel with several open alcohol containers throughout the vehicle. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to the detachment.

As a result, Patrick MCGINELY 18-year-old, from Etobicoke has been charged with:

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

·      CC 366(1) Adult Forgery

·      HTA 44.1(5) Adult Young driver – BAC above zero

·      HTA 44.1(3) Adult Novice driver – BAC above zero

·      LLCA 42(1)(a) Adult Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in September 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Assault In Listowel

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault that took place in downtown Listowel during the early morning hours of August 10th, 2024. 

Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an assault that reportedly took place between 03:15 a.m. and 03:30 a.m. on August 10th at the intersection of Main Street West and Mitchell Road South in Listowel.

One person was seriously injured and was transported to the local hospital. Police are seeking any witnesses and/or dash-cam video footage of the incident. If you have any information that may assist investigators, please contact the OPP at #1-888-310-1122, Crimestoppers at #1-800-222-TIPS, or leave a secure web tip at P3TIPS.com.