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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Brooke BLAIR – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle on Laprairie Crescent for not having lights on.

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when the vehicle stop was conducted. The driver was spoken to who exhibited signs of impairment by alcohol.  They were subsequently arrested and charged and the vehicle was towed and impounded.  

Brooke BLAIR, 22-years-old, from Elliot Lake was 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 Elliot Lake on August 15, 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 Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Nickolaus ROWE Was Arrested

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

On June 28, 2024, shortly after 10:45 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Lakeshore Road North in New Liskeard. A vehicle approached the checkpoint, and it was determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result of the investigation, Nickolaus ROWE, 18 years-of-age of New Liskeard, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on July 30, 2024. He was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and his motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug 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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Alerts Breaking News WFP

Reeve Exposed As A Cold Blooded Bully In Wingham Homecoming Parade #EndTheAbuse

Yesterday, North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer paraded through the streets of his own community, flaunting his contempt for the very people he’s sworn to serve. The once-noble institution of Homecoming was reduced to a spectacle of shame and mockery, as Heffer’s presence served as a constant reminder of his cruelty and indifference.

The crowd jeered and “mooed” in derision as Heffer rode in a firetruck reserved for Community Living individuals, a cruel exploitation of those with special needs for his own vanity. His title as parade marshal was an insult to the very notion of public service, as it reeked of self-importance and disregard for those around him.

A 10-minute gap between Heffer and the rest of the parade participants only served to emphasize his isolation and detachment from the community he claims to lead. It was as if they were trying to distance themselves from the toxic presence that is Heffer.

North Huron’s notorious reputation as the highest-taxed municipality in Ontario is a testament to its corrupt and inefficient leadership. And Heffer’s antics at the Homecoming parade only added fuel to the fire, solidifying his position as one of the most reviled public figures in the province.

But what’s truly staggering is the council’s desperation to salvage their tattered image. They latched onto this event like a parasite, attempting to rewrite their narrative after Heffer’s brazen threats against residents through their unaccountable by-law enforcement department. Meanwhile, fire hydrants on Josephine St were freshly painted for visiting tourists, while residents who call North Huron home year-round are left to suffer in neglect.

And if that wasn’t enough, headlines this morning revealed that 70% of Canadians believe Canada is broken. It’s clear that North Huron council, led by the likes of Paul Heffer, is not just part of the problem but may be beyond redemption.

As residents continue to bear the brunt of Heffer’s cruelty and neglect, it’s time for them to demand accountability and change. The people of North Huron deserve better than a leader who sees them as nothing more than pawns in his game of power and control.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Talwinder Singh Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against an Ottawa resident after receiving multiple driving complaints.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on June 28, OPP received numerous calls to 911 in regards to a possible impaired driver on Highway 416 south, near Fallowfield. The driver had been driving signficantly under the speed limit and was unable to maintain driving in their lane. Ottawa OPP stopped the vehicle and the resulting investigation led officers to believe the driver was impaired by drugs.

Talwinder Singh, aged 23 of Ottawa has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive – Hand – Held Communication Device

Singh was issued a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. 

The OPP are asking any members of the public that might have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage, to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference case number E240832257

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police arrested two individuals as the result of a concerned citizen calling in a suspicious vehicle complaint.

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford detachment were called to Peach Street in the Town of Tillsonburg for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

As a result of the investigation two individuals were charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

Alexandria Batchelor a 26-year-old resident of East York was charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

Jordan OMALY a 27-year-old resident of Brampton was charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Use, Deals, Acts on Forged Document
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)

The accused individuals have been released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on July 30, 2024.

Police are grateful for the assistance from the public and continue to encourage citizens to call police if something seems suspicious in their neighbourhood.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Johnathan TEAHEN Was Arrested

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

On June 26, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located shortly afterwards. During the course of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized. The driver of the vehicle was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Johnathan TEAHEN, 41 years old, of Laurentian Valley Township was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 23, 2024. 

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew KANIEWSKI Was Arrested

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

On June 27, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Escarpment Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were sustained. While investigating, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew KANIEWSKI, 35, of Etobicoke, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

• Possession of a Schedule I substance

The accused is schedule to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on July 22, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment.  

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.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Mahmud BADHON Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the vehicle travelling more than 65km/h over the posted speed limit and stopped the vehicle on the eastbound Highway 401 near the 102-Kilometer marker, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

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 Chatham Kent Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Mahmud BADHON, a 24-year-old from Windsor was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Follow too closely
  • Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on July 22, 2024.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(PENETANGUISHENE,ON) – A traffic stop by police of a pick up truck in Penetanguishene overnight has resulted in the seizure of several chunks of cocaine destined for area distribution.

Two members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment conducted a vehicle stop of a Dodge Ram pick up with four occupants on Main Street at approximately 9:10 p.m. June 27, 2024 resulting in the officers entering into a Liquor Licence and Control Act investigation. During the course of this investigation, several large chunks of a substance appearing to be that of suspected cocaine along with drug related paraphernalia were located and seized along with open liquor found within the pick up. The street value of the seized cocaine is believed to be in excess of $7000.

As a result of this investigation the following area residents 1-4 have been charged with the following offences.

1 / Penetanguishene resident Thomas STOLL 22 years of age has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
  • Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

2 / Hillsdale resident Dylan CASTON 20 years of age has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
  • Driving while under suspension – contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor – contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available – contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

3 / Tiny Township resident Abigail GAILBRAITH 20 years of age has been charged with:

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

4 / Midland resident Darren ELLERY 31 years of age has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
  • Obstruct Peace Officer – contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Consuming liquor in unauthorized place – contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

The accused persons #’s 1-3 were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 8, 2024. Accused person # 4 was held in custody to appear before a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Fatal Collision

(South Dundas Twp, ON) – One person is deceased after a three-vehicle collision south of Winchester.

Officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the South Dundas Fire Service and Cornwall-SD&G Paramedics, responded to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. on June 27, 2024, on Bank Street, between Winchester and Williamsburg.

The collision involved two sport utility vehicles (SUV) and a transport truck.

The driver of one sport utility vehicle, a 50-year-old-man from Morrisburg, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The initial investigation has found that the transport was heading south in the southbound lane when one northbound SUV moved into the southbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with the transport. The second SUV then collided with the wreckage.

The transport driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries and the other SUV driver was checked-out by paramedics and had no serious injuries.

The investigation by SD&G OPP is continuing, with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the Technical Collision Investigation Team.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Misty Hilts Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Emily Provincial Park at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night to assist the Park Wardens with a disturbance coming from one of the campsites.

Once officers arrived on scene and spoke with multiple witnesses, the person of interest returned to their campsite in their vehicle. The investigating officer entered an impaired driving investigation.

45-year-old, Misty Hilts from Hiawatha First Nations was arrested and charged with

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

Misty was released from custody with a future court date and 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Brock NIELSEN Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop leads to arrest of impaired driver and a quantity of illicit drugs.

On June 27, 2024, at 3:42 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Marion Street in Thames Centre, observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest.

A search of the vehicle resulted in 262 grams of illicit drugs, suspected to be cocaine.

The individual was transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where tests were completed by a qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, Brock NIELSEN, a 43-year-old of Dorchester, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for bail.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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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AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION

Sage MIGWANS Arrested Following Collision

(AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired driving after police responded to a single vehicle collision.

On June 27, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Highway 540 when police observed two pedestrians standing on the shoulder of the highway looking into the ditch. Police observed a vehicle in the ditch and stopped to speak with the pedestrians.

There were no injuries reported and upon speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, police were able to determine who was driving and that 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, Sage MIGWANS, 20-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on July 30, 2024.

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Satterly

Fatal Collision

(SATTERLY TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision.

On June 26, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Fire, responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle.

As a result, one individual within the passenger motor vehicle had been pronounced deceased at the scene. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Centre of Forensic Sciences to determine the identity of the deceased.

The occupants of the CMV sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision.

The OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation as it remains ongoing.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Leroy VINCENT Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP detachment.  

On June 26, 2024, just before 7:00 a.m., members of the Dryden OPP CSCU conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17, Satterly Township. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine and oxycodone. 

As a result of the investigation, Leroy VINCENT, 57-years-old, of Wabigoon, and a 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone 

The accused individuals have been released from custody. Leroy VINCENT is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 15, 2024, in Dryden. The 17-year-old is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 23, 2024, in Dryden.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).