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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew HARRISON – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired driver after tips were received from the public.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were advised of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 in Strong Township. Officers located the suspect pickup vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Matthew HARRISON, 38 years-of-age, of Kearney was charged with

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

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

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Melancthon OPP Police Press Releases

Manpreet CHADHA – Drunk Driving

(MELANCTHON, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) work extremely hard to keep the roads safe in Dufferin County. Officers have removed and charged a driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On July 27, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in the area of County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon. Officers located the vehicle and were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Manpreet CHADHA, 47-year-old male, from North York has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or 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. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure, or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested – Names Released

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – Five individuals have been arrested following a suspicious vehicle investigation.

On July 29, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on Concession 8, Walpole.

The investigation determined that two vehicles were observed at that location, and one had left the scene prior to police arrival. Police located both vehicles and all involved were taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have each been charged with the two listed Criminal Code offences:

22-year-old Bence BALAZS of Bowmanville

45-year-old Csaba BALAZS of Whitby

32-year-old Gusztav BALAZS of Moose Jaw

51-year-old Gyozo BALAZS of Scarborough

27-year-old David KALOCSAI of Whitby

  • Theft Over $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

All the accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on September 10, 2024.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Paul MARCONI – Fraud & Theft

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple fraud related offences.

With assistance from Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) an investigation was conducted. Officers laid charges in connection with a lengthy fraud investigation looking into offences dating back several years, with numerous victims. The losses are estimated to be over approximately $500,000.

Paul MARCONI, a 65-year-old of Prince Edward County, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Fraud over $5000 – fifteen counts
  • Theft over $5000 –  fifteen counts
  • Make false statement in writing- the making of a loan – four counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on August 28, 2024.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information surrounding these incidents is being urged to contact police at 1-888-310-1122. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sables-Spanish Rivers

Stephen PARADIS – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired driving.

On July 29, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Pleasant Valley Road to speak with an individual regarding an unrelated matter. While at the residence, police observed this individual drive an all-terrain vehicle from Pleasant Valley Road up their driveway to where police stood outside of the residence.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Stephen PARADIS, 61-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Fail to securely fasten helmet chin strap
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle, no current validated permit
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 9, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the all-terrain vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Timothy SMUCK – Impaired Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – A driver was arrested after police conducted a traffic stop on Richert Road, near Kohler.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., while on patrol, a member of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle operating in an erratic manner.

A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver, the officer had reason to believe the driver had consumed alcohol.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, 45-year-old Timothy SMUCK of Jarvis has been charged with the following offences:

·      Operation While Impaired

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on September 3, 2024.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

Just before 4:30pm on July 27, 2024, two unidentified individuals, a male and female, attended a business on Wallace Ave North, in the Municipality of North Perth. The male person of interest took several bottles of fragrances and left the store without paying for them.

The value of the stolen product is approximately $2000.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.

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 $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Gregory COMTOIS – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Officers the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired operation.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., a member of the public reported a single-vehicle collision where a pick-up truck had rolled on 10th Line West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The driver had exited the vehicle and was walking away from the location.

Police located the individual nearby and injuries were described as minor. There were no passengers. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The accused was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Gregory COMTOIS, 40-years-old, from Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute. 

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

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. 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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London OPP Police Press Releases

Nithin NAGULAPALLI – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing numerous charges as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On July 28, 2024, at 1:20 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Wellington Road in the City of London.

A vehicle entered the program at a high rate of speed, nearly striking officers who were on foot at the program.

A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was placed under arrest.

The driver, Nithin NAGULAPALLI, a 22-year-old of Mississauga, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Drive – hand held communication device

·      Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt

·      Possess more than one licence

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 18, 2024, to speak to the charges.

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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

SHERPARTAP SINGH – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a two-vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On July 26, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near McLaughlin Road, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were reported. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that one of the drivers’ ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, SHERPARTAP SINGH, 25, of Brantford, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 15, 2024, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 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.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Citizen Charged After Police Obtain Medical Records

(KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made two arrests following a lengthy investigation in the Municipality of Kincardine.

On December 18, 2021, on Albert Road in the Municipality of Kincardine, police received a call for service regarding a stolen motor vehicle. While on patrol, police observed the vehicle abandoned, heavily damaged and involved in a motor vehicle collision. A warrant was sought and granted for the forensic examination of the motor vehicle. A driver was identified by police and a warrant for medical records was granted. As a result of the investigation, two individuals were charged.

Drew LYNCH, 29-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was arrested on July 27, 2024, and charged with:

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

Stephane LYNCH, 50-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was arrested on July 27, 2024, and charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The individuals will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Stephen BOYLE – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired boater during marine patrol on Lake Cecebe.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers conducting general marine patrol on Lake Cecebe stopped a vessel for a routine inspection. Through investigation, a lone operator of the vessel was charged. 

Stephen BOYLE, 61 years-of-age of Ryerson Township was charged with

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

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

If you suspect an operator is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) were on general patrol in the Town of Fort Frances when an ALPR hit was activated on a vehicle. Upon speaking to the driver, an open can of liquor was observed in plain view and as a result Police conducted a search of the vehicle under the Liquor License Control Act (LLCA).

On July 24th, 2024, at approximately 5:50 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop and as a result of the investigation

39-year-old Michelle Linklater was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds under $5,000.00
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine and Fentanyl
  • Having liquor in an open container in unauthorized place

36-year-old Travis Myslicki was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds under $5,000.00,
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine and Fentanyl
  • Fail to comply x3
  • Having liquor in an open container in unauthorized place

Both accused’s have been held for bail and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 26th, 2024, in the Town of Fort Frances to speak to the charges.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Dieter MADER – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On July 27, 2024, at 11:49 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report a vehicle swerving along Bruce Road 3, in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The driver left the roadway and was involved in a single motor vehicle collision.

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

Dieter MADER, 22-years-old, from Brantford was charged with:

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

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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Dawson SMITH – Break & Enter

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – With assistance by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual for break and enter in the Town of Huntsville.

On July 23, 2024, at 3:47 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a local business on King William Street for an alarm call. After confirming the building was secure, a second alarm call was received for the same location. This time, police observed an unsecured door and evidence of entry. No individuals were found inside, but surveillance footage helped identify the accused.

As a result of the investigation, Dawson SMITH, a 22-year-old from Huntsville, has been arrested and charged:

·      Enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5000

This accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the Town of Bracebridge on September 3, 2024.

The investigation into the break and enters in Huntsville is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Huntsville 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.