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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Paul MOODY – Drunk Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid Criminal charges after responding to a traffic complaint from a community member near Hwy 12 and Division Rd in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Police received information that a White Ford 150 was swerving all over the road, hitting a reflector signs in the process. After patrolling the area police were able to locate a truck matching that description at Prices Corner Gas Bar. Officers entered into an impaired driving investigation placing a male driver under arrest.

Paul MOODY, 38-year-old of New Tecumseth, ON was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Dangerous Operation

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 14-days.

The Orillia Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws.

The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users – drivers, pedestrians, and passengers alike – make it safely to their destination.

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Kingsville

Angel NEDIN – Drunk Driving

(KIINGSVILLE, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On July 25, 2024, at 8:53 p.m., members of the Kingsville detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Road 6 West, Town of Kingsville.

The vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Angel NEDIN, a 31-year-old of Amherstburg, has been charged under the Criminal Code with: 

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        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 August 8, 2024.

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police by calling *OPP on your mobile device or your nearest police authority immediately.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

More Spousal Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Four individuals were charged following investigations into separate incidents of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a dispute at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that a dispute between two individuals on the premises led to a call to the police.

During the investigation, officers witnessed one individual physically assaulting another, leading to their subsequent arrest without incident.

Officers later discovered that the assailant had been physically assaulted by their partner before police arrived.

Consequently, the other individual was also taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is a 24-year-old and a 27-year-old, both from Brantford, Ontario:

  • Assault – spousal,
  • Being intoxicated in public place.

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear at a later date at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

At approximately 4:49 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, the Norfolk County OPP Detachment investigated an assault at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that a dispute between two individuals on the premises escalated to a physical altercation, resulting in minor injuries.

Consequently, both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is a 22-year-old individual from Norfolk County:

  • Assault causing bodily harm – spousal.

Charged with the following alleged offence is a 30-year-old individual from Norfolk County:

  • Assault – spousal.

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear at a later date at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested after search warrants in the Town of Ingersoll.

On July 24th, members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Oxford, Brant, Elgin and Middlesex Community Street Crime Units and West Region Emergency Response Team executed residential search warrants on Thames Street North, in the Town of Ingersoll.

Two individuals were arrested and taken into custody.

Walter SWEET a 57-year-old resident of Ingersoll and Crystal PHILLIPS a 33-year-old resident of Ingersoll were charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)
  • Possession of a Prohibited device or Ammunition

As a further result of the investigation, suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine was seized. The approximate street value of the seized controlled substances is over $15000.

The accused individuals have been remanded into custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on a later date.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Longlac

Marc QUIRON Was Arrested Again

(LONGLAC, ON) – The Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Longlac resident with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, property obtained by crime under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

On July 17, 2024, members of the Greenstone OPP Detachment’s Crime Unit, Community Street Crime Unit and Uniform Patrol executed a search warrant at a property east of the Town of Longlac. Officers located stolen property during the execution of the search warrant resulting in the recovery of copper wire, an all-terrain vehicle and a dirt bike.

As a result, Marc QUIRON, 31-years-old, of Longlac has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 – two counts

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

·      Theft under $5,000

·      Failure to comply with release order – three counts

The accused is currently being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on July 26, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Drug Bust – Matthew TSIMINOS Arrested

(SHELBURNE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a quantity of drugs and charged an individual after conducting a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Shelburne.

On July 19, 2024, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with Caledon and Nottawasaga CSCU executed a search warrant at a home in Shelburne. The search warrant resulted in the arrest of one male who is facing multiple charges. In addition, the officers seized a quantity of various drug related items. 

Matthew TSIMINOS, a 39-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Adult Breach of Conditional Sentence Order

The following property was seized:

·        Cash

·        Cocaine

·        Replica handgun

·        Cell phones

·        Drug trafficking indicia

 The accused individual was held for a Bail Hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville as he was breaching his conditional sentence. The male was also wanted by Barrie Police and Nottawasaga OPP on unrelated charges.

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Greenstone OPP Police Press Releases

Maikayla BURT – Drunk Driving

(GREENSTONE, ON) – Impaired operation charges have been laid following a traffic stop.

On July 19, 2024, just before 12:30 a.m., members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a traffic violation on Main Street in the Municipality of Greenstone.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Maikayla BURT, 25-years-old, of Hannon, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greenstone on August 15, 2024.

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

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Loyalist

William GRIFFITH – Drunk Driving


(LOYALIST 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 July 24, 2024, just after 8:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound in Loyalist Township.

Officers attended and spoke with the drivers of the vehicles. One driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

No injuries were sustained.

As a result, William GRIFFITH, age 33, of Grande Prairie, Alberta was charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on August 20, 2024.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Allen BOSCH – Assault With Weapon

(LAMBTON) – On July 19, 2024, at approximately 12:54 p.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious vehicle at an address on Egremont Road, Plympton-Wyoming.

An officer on patrol observed the subject vehicle, the driver displayed erratic driving behavior. When a traffic stop was attempted, the vehicle failed to stop for police. 

At approximately 3:35 p.m., a Lambton County officer was approached by a community member and made aware of a second report of a suspicious vehicle at an address on Little Ireland Road, Alvinston. The vehicle was captured on video surveillance which matched the vehicle from the first incident.

After further investigation, on July 21, 2024, the driver was identified and subsequently arrested.

As a result, Allen BOSCH, 38-year-old of Sarnia was charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Assault with a weapon

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Sarnia.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Michael LESSARD – Impaired Driving, Meth, ETc.

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person with multiple offences.

On July 23, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Oliver Side Road near County Road 1 West in Greater Napanee. It was reported that a vehicle had been parked in a live lane, running, for an extended period of time. Officers responded and located the vehicle and driver. Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. As part of the investigation, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer was utilized.

Further investigation revealed the vehicle to have been stolen. A baton and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine was also seized.

As a result, Michael LESSARD, age 40, of Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code – 17 counts
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Geraldton

Trisha WESLEY Was Arrested

(Geraldton, ON) – The Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Hearst resident for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and drug offences.  

On July 19th, 2024, members of the Greenstone OPP detachment responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in the Municipality of Greenstone. Through investigation, officers located suspected Fentanyl and it was determined the driver of the motor vehicle was impaired by drug. The driver was placed under arrest and transported back to the Greenstone OPP detachment for processing. 

As a result, Trisha WESLEY, 37-years-old, of Hearst has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Possession of a schedule 1 substance;

·      Dangerous Operation;

·      Operation While Impaired – Blood Drug Concentration; and,

·      Failure to comply with an Undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on September 19th, 2024. 

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

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Eric Kettle – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On July 24th at approximately 2:00 p.m., Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver in Kinmount. Officers located the vehicle traveling westbound on Crego Street.

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 65-year-old, Eric Kettle from Kinmount was arrested and charged with

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

The accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a future date.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Robin KIRCHEN Was Arrested

(HALIBURTON, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have changed an individual with impaired driving in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation in the Township of Minden Hills.

On July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on St. Germaine Street. While police patrolled the area, a concerned motorist called 9-1-1 to report a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed, matching the description of the stolen vehicle.

At 7:10 p.m., an officer located the vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 35 at Davis Lake Road and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, who matched the victim’s description, the officer was also led into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was arrested and charged, and the vehicle was returned undamaged to its rightful owner.

Robin KIRCHEN, a 40-year-old from Peterborough, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Theft of Motor vehicle
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on August 7, 2024.

The Haliburton Highlands OPP wish to thank community members who assisted in the investigation. The OPP values its relationships with our communities, and we will continue to focus on our mission to serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1.

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Cindy MACNEIL Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – An officer from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) of a possible prohibited driver.

On July 24, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police were conducting traffic enforcement on County Road 25 in the Township of Cramahe. The in-car ALPR system notified the officer regarding a northbound vehicle being associated with a prohibited driver. Police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and determined the driver to be prohibited from driving along with other offences.

Cindy MACNEIL. 48-years-old, of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

–      Drive motor vehicle – no licence.

The accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

The Northumberland Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws

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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Repeat Offenders Arrested In ACW – Stolen Property Recovered

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Aviation Unit, and members of the Huron OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of stolen property with a total value exceeding $9,300.

On Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a rural residential property on Belfast Road in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW). Four individuals were located at the residence during the warrant execution. Two of these individuals were charged with criminal offences.

As a result of the investigation, police recovered stolen property including a golf cart which had been re-painted, a gas-powered backpack blower, and licence plates.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $9,300.

John VANDIEPENBEEK, 43 years of age from ACW Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (two counts),
  • Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Demiah POPERT, 19 years of age from No fixed address has been charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer,
  • Fail to Comply with Conditions of Release.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.