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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Gregory BAZOS Was Arrested

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

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Government 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 for further testing.

Gregory BAZOS, 34-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

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

The accused have been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on July 15, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

One Dead – No Life Jacket On Paddleboard

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a drowning in Georgian Bay, off the shore of Allenwood Beach, east of the Nottawasaga river, in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers, members of the Huronia West Marine Unit, Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) Helicopter, and Wasaga Beach Fire and Rescue responded to a call for service regarding an individual that was observed falling off their paddleboard without a lifejacket. The individual was reportedly no longer visible in the water after their paddleboard was blown away and they were attempting to swim approximately 100 meters towards the shore.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m., a 61-year-old male was located submerged in the water. The male was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The OPP is committed to boater education, marine patrol/law enforcement and saving lives on more than 110,000 square kilometers of Ontario waterways. With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD). 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sables-Spanish Rivers

Drug Bust – Names Released

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged for weapon and drug offences in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

On June 15, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified by a member of the public of a possible impaired driver on Grove Street. Police patrolled the area, locating the vehicle parked at a residence on Saubles Street East in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

Police approached the vehicle and observed an individual sitting in the front passenger seat. Upon speaking with this individual, police were notified that they were breaching their release order. This person was subsequently arrested. While arresting this individual, police were then approached by a second individual who attempted to intervene. This person was also subsequently arrested.

Police conducted a search and located suspected cocaine, a dagger style knife, and approximately $16,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Jessie MIGWANS, 25-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Also, Devonte BLAIR, 28-years-old from Scarborough has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Obstruct peace officer

Both accused persons were held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury Bail Court on June 17, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Sulttan AHMAD Was Arrested

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Township of Southwold.

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the vehicle on John Wise Line near Talbot Line, Township of Southwold.

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 St. Thomas OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sulttan AHMAD, a 47-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted limit

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 July 16, 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.

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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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Dakota ADAM Was Arrested

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On June 15, 2024, at 7:17p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision along Paradise Lake Street in Huron-Kinloss.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests where the individual blew over four times the legal amount of alcohol.

Dakota ADAM, 20-years-old, Cambridge was charged with:

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

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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Lambton Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Jakob MONFORTON Was Arrested

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On Saturday June 15, 2024, at just after 9:00 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle on Main Street, Grand Bend for a HTA violation. The vehicle failed to stop for police and immediately fled the area.  

A short time later, the same vehicle was reported to have been involved in a collision within the area of Greenway Road and Lakeshore Road. The vehicle failed to remain and was scene fleeing southbound on Lakeshore Road.  

Approximately two hours later, the suspected same vehicle passed an Essex OPP police vehicle on 401 Highway traveling at a speed estimated to be more than 200 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone.

On Sunday June 16, 2024, the driver of the vehicle turned themselves into the Lambton County OPP.

Jakob MONFORTON, a 23-year-old from Windsor ON has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation (2 counts)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt (2 counts)
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Fail to Stop for Police
  • Fail to Report Accident
  • Fail to Remain
  • Fail to Report Damage to Property on Highway

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 6, 2024. The driver was further issued a 30-Day Drivers Licence Suspension and the motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 14 days.  

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Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands OPP Police Press Releases

Todd ANSELL Was Arrested

(NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDS, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual in connection with an ongoing arson investigation.

On April 6, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP and Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on Indian Mountain Road.

As a result of the investigation, Todd ANSELL, 37-years-old, from Sudbury has been charged with arson – damage to property.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on July 2, 2024.

The investigation remains ongoing with the assistance of the Manitoulin Crime Unit.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Assault In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 16, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in Kincardine and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old resident of Mississauga has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–     Assault – Spousal

–      Assault Cause bodily harm- Spousal

–      Fail to comply

–     Possession of a Controlled Drug

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

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Russell

Another Fatal Collision

(RUSSELL TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate a fatal collision.

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers, along with the Prescott-Russell Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Russell Township Fire Services and the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team responded to a collision on Route 200 at St-Pierre Road in Russell Township. Initial information indicated that a collision occurred between a black SUV and a white car.

Shortly after, OPP, EMS and Fire arrived on the scene, where one of the driver’s was pronounced deceased. The second driver and passengers from both vehicles were transported to Hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is on-going.

If anyone has relevant dashcam video or witnessed the collision, and has not yet spoken with police, they should contact Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E240760627.

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Sharbot Lake

Abraham Aguirre-Soto Was Arrested

(Sharbot Lake, ON) Members of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a collision on Highway 7 and McQuaid Road. A driver was arrested at the scene, after a collision with another vehicle sent the other driver to hospital with serious injuries.

 At approximately 12:00 pm on June 15, 2024, two vehicles were travelling west bound on Highway 7 and collided when one vehicle passed the other vehicle on the right shoulder, causing it to go into the ditch. The vehicle struck a rock face and rolled several times. The driver of that vehicle was transported to hospital by Ambulance with serious injuries.

Frontenac officers from the Sharbot Lake Detachment arrested the driver of the passing vehicle at the roadside, after speaking to witnesses that remained at the scene.

Abraham Aguirre-Soto, age 39, of Toronto was charged with the following offences.

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Resist Peace Officer

Central Frontenac Fire department assisted the Frontenac Paramedics at the scene. OPP Traffic Collision Investigation and OPP Reconstructionist attended, closing the highway for approximately nine hours.

The driver was released from custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, in Kingston, on August 6, 2024.

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Lambton Shores

Jessica BOLSCHETSCHENKO Was Arrested

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On Sunday June 16, 2024, at just after 3:00 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for an HTA violation on Erie Street, Port Franks, Ontario.    

In speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the OPP officer suspected the driver of previously consuming alcoholic beverages. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was consequently placed under arrest and transported to the Lambton OPP – Petrolia Detachment for breath testing which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Jessica BOLSCHETSCHENKO, a 38-year-old from London ON has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus),
  • Have Care and Control of Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on July 15, 2024. The motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 7 days and the driver has had their licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Russell

Fatal Collision

(RUSSELL TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate a fatal collision. 

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers, along with the Prescott-Russell Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Russell Township Fire Services and the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team responded to a collision on Route 200 at St-Pierre Road in Russell Township. Initial information indicated that a collision occurred between a black SUV and a white car.

Shortly after, OPP, EMS and Fire arrived on the scene, where one of the driver’s was pronounced deceased. The second driver and passengers from both vehicles were transported to Hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is on-going.

If anyone has relevant dashcam video or witnessed the collision, and has not yet spoken with police, they should contact Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E240760627.

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OPP Point Edward Police Press Releases

Logan CASSISTA Was Arrested

(POINT EDWARD, ON) – On Monday June 17, 2024, at just after 2:00 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for an HTA violation on Michigan Avenue, Point Edward, Ontario.    

In speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the OPP officer suspected the driver of previously consuming alcoholic beverages. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was consequently placed under arrest and transported to the Lambton OPP – Petrolia Detachment for breath testing which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Logan CASSISTA, a 24-year-old from Sarnia ON has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on July 24, 2024. The motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 7 days and the driver has had their licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”  

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Serious Injury Collision Closed Road

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On June 16, 2024, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious collision on Bronson Line South of Kippen Road, in the Municipality of Bluewater.

Officers responded with members of Huron Fire and Emergency Services at approximately 4:05pm for single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. 

A 74-year-old individual from North Middlesex was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The Huron OPP continue to investigate along with the Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team.

Bronson Line remains closed in the Municipality of Bluewater.

The Huron 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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Fatal Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Asingle vehicle collision on Catherine Street in Thames Centre leaves one involved occupant deceased.

On June 16, 2024, at 8:23 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and local Fire, were dispatched to Catherine Street between Shaw Road and WestchesterBourne in Thames Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving single vehicle.

Early investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

The lone occupant was transported to hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is on scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway is anticipated to remain closed for the next few hours.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.