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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Ryan HETHERINGTON Charged Following Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with refusal after single vehicle collision on Highway 401.

On June 8, 2024, at 7:11 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Highway 401 Westbound in Thames Centre, for the report of a single vehicle collision, involving a motorcycle.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was placed under arrest.

As a result, Ryan HETHERINGTON, a 31-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The operator suffered minor injuries.

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 July 30, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Impaired Driver Closes 401

(TORONTO, ON) – Members of the Toronto Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act charges against a commercial motor vehicle driver who was involved in a collision and impaired by alcohol.

On June 9, 2024 at approximately 6:46 a.m., Toronto OPP officers responded to a single vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 401 eastbound, east of Bayview Avenue. A witness reported seeing the tractor trailer swerve across all lanes, strike the concrete median and then jackknife across all lanes. As a result of the collision the highway was closed for approximately 11 hours due to the investigation and clean-up.

Shubham GHAI, a 28-year-old male from Calgary, Alberta is charged with the following offences:

1)   Impaired operation – alcohol and drugs

2)   Possession of a schedule 1 substance – opioid

3)   Failure or refusal to comply with a demand

4)   Drive commercial motor vehicle in contravention of conditions

5)   Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was held for a bail and remanded into custody.

The OPP is committed to keeping the highways, waterways and trails throughout Ontario safe for everyone. 

If you suspect a driver or boater is impaired please call 9-1-1 to report.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Jake EDWARDS Arrested After Hit & Run

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – On June 8, 2024, at 4:03 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision on Highway 9 near Sideroad 10 in the Municipality of Kincardine.

The involved driver fled on foot but was quickly located by officers. The driver displayed signs of impairment. Officers believed that the driver was impaired and placed under arrest. Witness’ in the area report the driver was operating the motor vehicle aggressively just prior to the collision.

Jake EDWARDS, 34-years-old, from the Township of Huron- Kinloss was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to remain at the scene of a collision.
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OPP Police Press Releases Portland

Fatal Structure Fire

(PORTLAND, ON) – TheLeeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the death of cyclist on the shoulder of a County Road.

On June 8, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the OPP were dispatched to County Road 42, near Settlement Road, after several concerned citizens came to the aid of the 71 year-old from Ottawa, who appeared to have fallen off their bicycle.

Leeds OPP have ruled out a collision. It was determined the person was projected over the front of their bicycle after a foreign object entered the front wheel and brought the bicycle to an abrupt stop.

The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service have since taken charge of the investigation.

The roadway had closed during the investigation, but has since re-opened.

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Portland

Cyclist Killed

(PORTLAND, ON) – TheLeeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the death of cyclist on the shoulder of a County Road.

On June 8, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the OPP were dispatched to County Road 42, near Settlement Road, after several concerned citizens came to the aid of the 71 year-old from Ottawa, who appeared to have fallen off their bicycle.

Leeds OPP have ruled out a collision. It was determined the person was projected over the front of their bicycle after a foreign object entered the front wheel and brought the bicycle to an abrupt stop.

The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service have since taken charge of the investigation.

The roadway had closed during the investigation, but has since re-opened.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Another Pedestrian Run Down

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a failed to remain collision on Coleraine Drive.

On June 8, 2024, just after 3:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a collision on Coleraine Drive involving a pedestrian and a white transport truck. The pedestrian was transported by land to a Toronto-area trauma centre where injuries were determined to be serious but not life-threatening. The vehicle failed to remain.

Coleraine Drive between Parr Boulevard and George Bolton Parkway was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122. 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.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

3 Arrested In Drug Bust

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three people face drug trafficking charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized illegal drugs from a residence in Quinte West.

On June 5, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by Quinte West OPP and the OPP Canine Unit, executed a search warrant on Sidney Street. Officers located a quantity of suspected cocaine and psilocybin, along with items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two adults and one youth were arrested at the scene. 

Shannon BROOKS, age 35 of Quinte West, has been charged with the following: 

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Courtney GILROY, aged 20 of Quinte West, has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Failure to comply with release order

A 17-year-old, whose name cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with sentence – two counts

All parties will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville to deal with their matters. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton WFP

Matthew SWITZER & Mark FLYNN Arrested In Walkerton

(WALKERTON, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two impaired drivers in Walkerton. One driver was arrested as a result at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint, the second driver officer was spotted on patrol by an officer.

On June 7, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in Walkerton in the Municipality of Brockton. At approximately 12:50 a.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver, they were displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Matthew SWITZER, 22-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

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

On June 7, 2024, at approximately 3:28 a.m., a driver was stopped by a member of the South Bruce OPP on patrol on Victoria Street South in Walkerton in the Municipality of Brockton. The driver displayed signs of impairment.

Mark FLYNN, 37-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

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

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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Mildmay OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Pride/Grooming Flag Stolen From School

(MILDMAY, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft of a PRIDE flag at Sacred Heart School in Mildmay.

On Wednesday June 5, 2024, at approximately 11:55pm, an individual entered the Sacred Heart School property located at 18 Peter Street South, Mildmay in the Municipality of South Bruce and stole the PRIDE flag that was raised and attached to a flagpole.

Video surveillance is being reviewed and police are continuing to investigate. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in reviewing home video footage at that date and time. 

The OPP want to remind the public that if they see anything suspicious to please contact police immediately. If anyone is found committing acts of theft, appropriate charges will be laid.

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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Gravenhurst

Travis SHELTON Was Arrested Again

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with several offenses related to ongoing investigations into break and enters in Gravenhurst.

Bracebridge OPP, with the assistance of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), has been investigating several break and enters into business locations that have occurred in the town of Gravenhurst in April and May, 2024. As a result of the investigation, police identified a suspect and on May 6, 2024, attempted to execute an arrest of that person in Gravenhurst. The suspect fled on a bicycle and a search was conducted into the late evening with the assistance of the OPP K9 unit and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), however the search was unsuccessful in locating the suspect.

At 8:00 a.m. on June 7, 2024, police were dispatched to a break and enter that occurred at the Cultural Healing Centre on the Wahta Mohawk First Nation after the manager noticed a broken window while opening the centre for the day. The investigation revealed that the suspect was the same person related to the ongoing investigation in the town of Gravenhurst. Officers attended an address nearby and located the suspect, who surrendered himself to police.

Police have charged 30-year-old Travis SHELTON of Gravenhurst, ON with the following offenses:

  • Break and Enter CC 348(1)(b) X 3
  • Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling CC 349(1)
  • Mischief Under $5000 CC 430(4)
  • Resist Peace Officer CC 129(a)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation CC 733.1(1) X 2

He has been held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge for a bail hearing on June 10, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Drug Bust – 2 Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with drug related offences.

On June 6, 2024, members from the Community Street Crime (CSC) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a Controlled Drug Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on King Street, West Nipissing.

A search of the residence led to the seizure of drug paraphernalia, Canadian and U.S. currency, digital scales, air gun and drugs suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, opioid and cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, two people have been arrested, Chantel DUCHANE, 42-years-of-age, from West Nipissing and Darcy YOUNG, 32-years-of-age from Garden Village Nipissing First Nation, both were charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Production of anything for use in, production of/trafficking in, schedule I or schedule III substance

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 3, 2023, in North Bay.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

4 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

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

On June 6, 2024, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with Dufferin uniform members, were led into a drug investigation in the Town of Shelburne. The investigation resulted in the officers obtaining and executing a search warrant and four individuals are facing multiple charges. In addition, the officers seized a large quantity of drugs.

James BOISSE-WHITE, 42-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5000

Ashlee CHANT, a 34-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine ·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5000

James AUSTIN, a 33-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5000

Chelsea DUBE, a 30-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5000

The following property was seized:

·      Cocaine – 110.5 grams

·      $1430 – Canadian currency

·      Money Counter

·      Vacuum Sealer

·      Two Cellular telephones

·      Scales (3 count)

·      Baggies

Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Melissa CARLE – Drug Trafficking

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested one person in relation to drug trafficking after an investigation in the City of Pembroke.

On June 6, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., OPP were investigating an incident that took place in the 1000 block of Pembroke St. East. During the investigation CSCU observed suspicious activity. As a result, one person was arrested.

During a search after the arrest police seized a quantity of cash along with suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine tablets and crystal methamphetamine.

Melissa CARLE, 43 years old, of Pembroke has been charged with trafficking in schedule I substance three counts as well as one count of possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing on June 7, 2024

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OPP Police Press Releases Schreiber

Christopher SMITH Was Arrested Again

(SCHREIBER, ON) – A traffic complaint has led to drug charges being laid.

On June 6, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint at a local gas station of a suspected impaired driver.

Through investigation, officers located illicit substances believed to be crack cocaine. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Nipigon OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Christopher SMITH, 45-years-old, of South Stormont Township, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·        Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Wanda WELLINGS – Impaired Driving

(UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY, ON) – Police arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving charges after investigating a single motor vehicle collision.

On June 6, 2024, shortly after 9:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 144, Unincorporated Territory, north of the City of Greater Sudbury.

No injuries were reported, but as a result of the investigation, the driver, Wanda WELLINGS, 61 years-of -age, from Caledonia was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 26, 2024, in Sudbury.

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