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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Murder In Central Huron

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A young person has been charged with first degree murder in connection with a death investigation in Central Huron.

On July 2, 2024, at 4:18 p.m., members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services responded to a Cut Line Road address between Parr Line and Tipperary Line, where a youth was located, transported to hospital, and later pronounced deceased.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged a young person from Central Huron with first degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.

 The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and will not be released.

The investigation continues by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Conner RODWELL Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Novice driver stopped for traffic complaint faces several charges. 

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous traffic complaints involving a black car northbound on Highway 11. Police located the car and observed it to be travelling at approximately 188km/hr. The vehicle did not stop and fled from police.  

A short time later police observed the same vehicle travelling on Highway 11 near the Nosbonsing exit and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not cooperative with police and subsequently arrested after further investigation.

Conner RODWELL, 31-years-of-age, from Milford Bay was charged with:

  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Drive motor vehicle no validation on plate
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Novice Driver fail to provide breath sample
  • Novice Driver BAC above zero

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2024.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Ian MACDONALD – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Lotus Lane, Municipality of Central Elgin after observing a vehicle driving erratically in the Village of Port Stanley.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ian MACDONALD, a 22-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 13, 2024.

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Lamar JOHNSON Was Arrested Again

(MOOSONEE, ON) – An arrest was made in Moosonee for a breach of probation after a traffic stop was conducted on a bicycle.

On June 28, 2024, the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple calls reporting a suspicious person, getting off the train approximately 20 km south of Moosonee.

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., James Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on two bicycle riders on Hutchison Road in Moosonee, who were observed to be without proper lights. One person failed to identify themselves and failed to stop for police.

Officers continued the investigation at a residence on Hutchison Road and located the person, who then provided police with a false name. Police arrested the individual, who was confirmed to be the same person from the suspicious person calls from June 28.

As a result of the investigation, police were able to identify the person, Lamar JOHNSON, 24 years of age of Brampton, who was charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer (two counts)
  • Failure to comply with a probation order (two counts)
  • Failure to comply with a release order
  • Improper bicycle lighting
  • No horn – bicycle

Further, during the investigation one other person was located and arrested at the same residence on outstanding warrants. Wilbert Joshua JEFFRIES, 36 years of age of Moose Factory was charged with three counts of failure to comply with a release order.

Both accused persons remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee.

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Ronald ALLENSEN – Drunk Driving

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On June 29, 2024, members of the Elgin OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Nova Scotia Line near Chatham Street, Municipality of Bayham. At approximately 10:05 p.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed a cannabis cigarette within the vehicle, detected signs of alcohol consumption, and administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

The investigating officer also discovered an additional quantity of cannabis within the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald ALLENSEN, 70-year-old from Port Burwell was charged with the following:

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

·        Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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 custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 13, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police were on general patrol in the Town of Tillsonburg when they pulled over a vehicle for the suspicion of impaired driving.

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford detachment were on general patrol when they observed a vehicle being driven in a concerning manner. Police suspected the driver may be impaired and initiated a traffic stop.

Upon further investigation police arrested three individuals for the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

Melissa HEWER a 52-year-old resident of Tillsonburg was charged with:

  • Fail to Comply with a Release Order
  • Possession of an Identity Document
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)

Donald PETTIT a 35-year-old resident of Bayham was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)

Corrinne SWARTZ a 27-year-old resident of Bayham was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)

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

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Troy MOREAU Was Arrested Again

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Driver failed to stop for police and then fled on foot. 

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a driving complaint on highway 11 Powassan. Upon locating the subject vehicle a short time later in Mattawa, the driver failed to stop for police and then fled on foot. Police were able to safely apprehend the driver who resisted arrest and was not co-operative with police.

The accused, Troy MOREAU, 53 years-of-age of Mattawa was charged with:

  • Fail to stop for police
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in North Bay on July 3, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffery L. M. CAZABON – Sexual Assault

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in a sexual assault case that occurred at a local business. Jeffery L. M. CAZABON, 47-years-old of Waterloo, was charged with Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 6, 2024.

On April 30, 2024, OPP began an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred at a retail store on St David Street, Fergus. It was reported that at approximately 5:45 p.m., a woman was sexual assaulted by an unknown male.

Any person with further information that could assist investigators is asked to call the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Crispus BOSWORTH Was Arrested

(ELGIN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a stolen vehicle on the eastbound Highway 401, Southwest Oxford and arrested the driver.

Beginning on July 1, 2024, at approximately 7:35 a.m., a member of Elgin OPP, Chatham Detachment, attempted to stop a passenger vehicle on the westbound Highway 401 near the 79-Kilometer Marker, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, for failing to have licence plates affixed to the vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop when directed and fled from police at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehicle.

At approximately 9:40 a.m., members of Elgin OPP, observed the same passenger vehicle travelling on the eastbound Highway 401 initially near the 82-Kilometer marker, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The vehicle failed to stop when directed by police two more times before being stopped by members of the Elgin OPP and Middlesex OPP near the 217-Kilometer marker of the eastbound Highway 401, Southwest Oxford Township.

The passenger vehicle was determined to have previously reported stolen from a car dealership in Hamilton, Ontario.

As a result of the investigation, Crispus BOSWORTH, a 49-year-old from Montreal, Quebec was charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·        Flight from peace officer (Three Counts)

·        Mischief – destroys or damages property

·        Carless Driving

·        Drive motor vehicle, no plates

The accused was held for a bail hearing, remanded into custody, and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, St. Thomas on July 4, 2024.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop in the Town of Orangeville.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 12:06 p.m., a Dufferin OPP officer while on general patrol was alerted of a possible suspended driver through the assistance of an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) device. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Sherbourne Street and was led into a criminal investigation.

Craig ROBINSON, 31-year-old male, from Orangeville, has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possess unmarked cigarettes

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a future date in August 2024, to answer to the charges.

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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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Brittany DEROUIN – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 11, west of Cochrane led to the driver being charged for driving while impaired by alcohol.

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, observed swerving on Highway 11, west of Cochrane.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Brittany DEROUIN, 30 years of age of Cochrane, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9, 2024, in Cochrane. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Bradley WHITE Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Police initiate a tandem traffic stop and safely apprehended the driver.

On June 29, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., the North Bay OPP received a call reporting a southbound motorist on highway 11 that had taken a vehicle without consent of the owner.

Approximately half hour later police located the subject vehicle on highway 11 and safely conducted a tandem traffic stop.

Police arrested the driver and further investigation resulted in several charges.

The driver, Bradley WHITE, 31-years-of-age, of London, was charged with:

  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • BAC above zero – novice driver
  • Care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of alcohol
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operation while prohibited

The accused is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court on July 16, 2024.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Death Investigation In Central Huron

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently conducting a death investigation in Central Huron.

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., emergency services responded to a Cut Line Road address between Parr Line and Tipperary Line, where an individual was located, transported to hospital, and later pronounced deceased.

The investigation is in its early stages and residents in the area should expect to see a large police presence. There is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is continuing by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Anyone with information is being asked to call the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The marine unit of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued 14 tickets, and laid two criminal charges this Canada Day long weekend. The most common offences were issued for improper or missing equipment, and open alcohol on board.

On June 30, 2024, the marine unit conducted a traffic stop on a jet ski in the Ottawa River near Voyageur Provincial Park. 59-year-old Jocelyn Mondou from St-Joseph-Du-Lac was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code (CC):

  • CC – Adult operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • CC – Adult operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

On July 1, 2024, the marine unit conducted a traffic stop on a boat in the Ottawa River near Hawkesbury. The driver, 44-year-old Alexandre Goyette from Grenville-Sur-La-Rouge, was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code (CC), Canada Shipping Act (CSA), and Liquor Licence & Control Act (LLCA):

  • CC – Adult failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • CSA – Operating vessel with safety equipment not in good working order
  • CSA – Operating pleasure craft without copy of licence on board
  • LLCA – Operating boat underway with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on August 14, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

David AUBE Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police received a traffic complaint from the public.

On June 29, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was located and stopped by police. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, David AUBE, 51 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 24, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.