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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Lucille MIRON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of an unwanted person on the property.

On June 10, 2024, shortly before 9:30 a.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an unwanted person at a residence on Demers Street, West Nipissing.

No injuries were reported when the unwanted person damaged property and assaulted the homeowner.

As a result of the investigation, Lucille MIRON, 39-years-old person, from West Nipissing, was charged with, mischief – destroys or damages property and assault.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on July 4, 2024.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Police Seeking Public Assistance in Homicide Investigation

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a vehicle for an ongoing investigation.

On January 21, 2024, human remains were discovered in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. The deceased was identified as William SCHERNHAMMER, a 24-year-old from the Town of New Tecumseth, who was reported missing on January 12, 2024. One individual has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder.

On January 12, 2024, between 12:29 a.m. to 12:49 a.m., a vehicle was seen on Parsons Road and Dufferin Street in the Town of New Tecumseth. The vehicle is described as a light-coloured vehicle, possibly a Buick LeSabre from 2000-2005.

The driver and/or occupants of this vehicle may possess information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the dedicated tipline at 1-877-225-6273 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Nottawasaga Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and Central Region Support Team, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases WFP

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Two drivers were arrested within half an hour of each other in Perth County for impaired driving investigations early Saturday morning.

Just after 2:00 a.m. on June 8,2024, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a driver on Perth Line 55, in the Township of Perth East. The driver was displaying signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.

Marty SEARLE, 33, of Welland, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

Approximately a half an hour later, just after 2:30 a.m. on June 8, 2024, a second vehicle was stopped and the driver arrested on Wellington Street, in Mitchell, Municipality of West Perth. During the investigation, a quantity of suspected cocaine was located.   

Gibson MERKEL, 22, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

The Perth 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 or your nearest police authority immediately. Anyone with information about this, or any 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

David SCOTT – Threats

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges for falsely reporting an incident to the police.

At approximately 2:43 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on Talbot Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

A member of the public reported being assaulted with an edged weapon by an unidentified individual while on the premises.

During the investigation, officers determined that no assault had occurred. They also discovered that the individual who reported the assault had threatened to harm other individuals on the premises.

As a result, the complainant was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 54-year-old David SCOTT of Norfolk County:

  • Public mischief,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

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Deseronto OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew MARACLE Was Arrested

(DESERONTO, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving.

On June 8, 2024, just after 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a golf cart and heavy machinery being driven in the area of Main Street in Deseronto. Officers attended the area and observed an excavator being operated in a field near First Street, with a golf cart parked nearby.

Officers spoke with the driver who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Andrew MARACLE, age 20, of Deseronto, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on June 25, 2024.

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Halkirk

Richard BIRD – Drunk Driving

(HALKIRK TOWNSHIP, ON) – An erratic driver has been arrested and charged for impaired operation.

On June 8, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 11. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

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 Rainy River District OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Richard BIRD, 45-years-old, of Mine Centre, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Control Act, and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·        Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

·        Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on July 8, 2024.

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

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Ear Falls

Eugenio QUINTERO QUIJANO Was Arrested

(EAR FALLS, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On June 8, 2024, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver at a local business in Ear Falls.

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 Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Eugenio QUINTERO QUIJANO, 54-years-old, of Ear Falls has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·        Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on July 18, 2024.

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

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Dakota STEPHENS – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving in Waterford.

At approximately 2:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a single-vehicle collision on Duncombe Road in Waterford, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 29-year-old Dakota STEPHENS of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Careless driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Trevor RECOSKIE – Threats

(KILLALOE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with criminal threats.

On June 4, 2024, just before 3:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Palmer Road in theTownship of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan.

As a result of police investigation, 45-year-old Trevor RECOSKIE of Palmer Rapids has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

         uttering threat – cause bodily harm (two counts).

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

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Reuben SAMPSON Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 7:08 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call about a suspected impaired driver on Harbour Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

Shortly afterwards, the responding officers located the vehicle in question on Lynn Valley Road in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 41-year-old Reuben SAMPSON of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Xavier RAITHBY Was Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person following two separate thefts that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On May 27,2024, the Perth County OPP began investigating following a break and enter to a community organization on Main Street West, in Listowel, during which items were stolen from the organization. Further, in a separate incident, a bicycle was stolen from a business in Listowel on June 4, 2024.

Xavier RAITHBY, 21, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence

–      Theft Under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on July 22, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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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Bruce Mines

Racer BRASON Was Arrested

(BRUCE MINES, ON)- Police received a traffic complaint of a three-wheeler with three people on it driving erratically on Crawford Street.

On June 7, 2024, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled the area for the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the Town of Bruce Mines.

Police observed the three-wheeler ATV with a driver and two passengers backing out of a local restaurant parking lot and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was arrested. The accused was then transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.

As a result, Racer BRASON, 18 years-of-age from Richards Landing 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 July 4, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911 and don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL”.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Dennison DOXTATER – Drunk Driving

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to arrest of an impaired driver.

On June 8, 2024, at 1:02 a.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were travelling on Ballpark Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation and observed a suspicious vehicle at the Oneida Community Centre.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was utilized at roadside. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Dennison DOXTATER, a 19-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, 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 13, 2024.

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

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Lawrence TITUS Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint near Fowlers Corners over the weekend. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences and additional charges.

Lawrence TITUS, 35-year-old of SELWYN township was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Dangerous operation

In addition to the charges, the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days

Another traffic complaint over the weekend in Fenelon Falls lead to an investigation where the 17-year-old youth driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences and additional charges.

·      YPC Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Novice driver- B.A.C above zero

·      Young driver- B.A.C above zero

·      Drive motor-vehicle-perform stunt

In addition to the charges, the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 14 days

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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SAGANAGONS LAKE

Body Of Missing Canoeist Recovered

(SAGANAGONS LAKE) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located the body of a missing canoeist on Saganagons Lake.

On June 9, 2024, just before 4:00 p.m., the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located the body of the 25-year-old male from Indianapolis, Indiana, who had gone missing after a canoe capsized on Saganagons Lake in Quetico Provincial Park.

The individual had been missing since June 5, 2024.

There will be no further information released. OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry resources have cleared the area.