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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 02May2024

Chatham-Kent Police

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 165 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Five people were arrested and two on outstanding warrants.

Male Arrested for Being Intoxicated in Public- CK24019450

At approximately 2:50 p.m. on May 1, 2024, officers attended the area of the Third Street bridge in Chatham, after receiving a report from various concerned citizen of a highly intoxicated male in the area, who was yelling at people walking in the Downtown core and threatening to throw them in the river.

Upon locating him, officers determined that he was highly intoxicated and unable to take care of himself. It was also learned that he was not a resident of Chatham-Kent and had no place to go nearby.

For the protection of the male and the public, he was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and held in custody until sober and no longer a risk to himself or others.

Wallaceburg Male Arrested on Outstanding Warrant- CK24019495

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 1st, 2024, a 29-year-old Wallaceburg male known to police from previous involvement, was located by a general patrol officer in the area of Elgin Street in Wallaceburg and arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant.

The 29-year-old Wallaceburg male was provided a future court date and released with agreement to attend the court date given.

Chatham Male Arrested on Outstanding Warrant- CK24019514

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 1st, 2024, a 53-year-old Chatham male known to police from previous involvement, was located by a general patrol officer in the area of Wellington Street West in Chatham and arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant.

The 53-year-old Chatham male was provided a future court date and released with agreement to attend the court date given.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Magic Mushroom Arrests

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested and charged two females with drug-related offences after completing search warrants at two businesses in Waterloo Region.

On May 2, 2024, members of the Direct Action Response Team (DART) completed search warrants at businesses in the areas of King Street East in Cambridge and Victoria Street South and Park Street in Kitchener.

Investigators seized a large quantity of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) in various forms and Canadian currency.

A 19-year-old and a 32-year-old from Cambridge, were arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.

One of the accused parties was held for bail.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service wishes to emphasize to the public that the sale (trafficking) of psilocybin is a criminal offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), as psilocybin is categorized as a Schedule III controlled substance. Businesses engaged in selling these products are operating unlawfully, and the substances they offer are neither regulated nor subject to quality control measures.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Lakshanth SELVARAJAH & Akshayah THARMAKULENTHIRAN Arrested For Fraud

A male and female are facing 40 charges for fraud related offences targeting seniors in Durham Region.

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, members of the Financial Crimes Unit, with the assistance of York Regional Police, arrested a male and female after concluding an investigation into numerous fraud related offences that targeted seniors in Durham Region. 

Victims, including a 90-year-old couple, received phone calls from the suspects pretending to be their banking and credit card companies.  The victims were led to believe their accounts were compromised.  A courier was sent to the victim’s homes to retrieve their bank cards and passwords, which were then used for fraudulent purchases.

Lakshanth SELVARAJAH, age 27 from Ajax is charged with numerous offences including: Theft of Credit Card x6, Fraud Over $5000 x3, Fraud under $5000 x5, Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data x8, Possess Credit Card Obtained by Crime x6, Possess Identity Info with Inference x3, and Possess Identity Document of Another.

Akshayah THARMAKULENTHIRAN, age 25 from Ajax is charged with numerous offences including: Fraud Over $5000 x2, Fraud Under $5000 x2, and Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data x4.

Investigators have concerns there may be more victims.  Images of the accused parties can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 02May2024

A Guelph man who collected nearly $10,000 in social services benefits to which he was not entitled has been charged with fraud.

The man began receiving benefits in early 2000 after reporting he had no income. Investigation revealed he started working later that year but did not report that income, receiving an overpayment of benefits of $9,981.

The man was notified of the overpayment in June, 2021, but took no steps to address it and police were notified. On Wednesday he turned himself in.

A 40-year-old Guelph man is charged with fraud over $5,000. He will appear in court July 23.

Unlicensed driver hits and runs

Letting an unlicensed friend take the wheel didn’t work out so well for a Puslinch teen Wednesday night.

Approximately 8:30 p.m. a witness reported a collision in a parking lot on Clair Road East in which a hatchback reversed into a parked SUV. The driver and passenger of the hatchback switched seats before fleeing the area.

Investigation revealed a 16-year-old Puslinch teen had borrowed his father’s car and decided to let his unlicensed friend, also 16, try driving in the parking lot.

The collision remains under investigation.

Utility trailer stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a utility trailer was stolen from a south-end property.

On Wednesday an employee of a business near Gordon Street and Maltby Road reported a 2016 Mara open trailer had been stolen from the company’s lot. It was last seen Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Chris Probst of the Guelph Police Service Community Safety Operations Centre at 519-824-1212, ext. 7342, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 250

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Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

5 Arrested In Drug Bust – All Names Withheld

On April 26th, 2024 the Saugeen Shoes Police Service’s Criminal Investigations and Drug Unit, in partnership with the OPP Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and policing partners, executed four search warrants in the municipalities of Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, and Brampton. As a result of these search warrants, five people have been charged with numerous criminal and drug related offences. 

Police seized illicit drugs with an estimated street value of $126,000. In addition to the drugs, officers seized two handguns, one rifle and prohibited devices.

A complex investigation, of this nature, requires signficant resources and funding. Funding was provided by the Ontario Government’s Criminal Investigations Service of Ontario (CISO) with operational and resources provided by assisting agencies including – OPP Grey-Bruce CSCU, OPP Huron-Perth CSCU, OPP Wellington CSCU, OPP Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, OPP Oxford-Brant CSCU, Peel Regional Police Service, Guelph Police Service, Waterloo Regional Police Service and West Grey Police Service. 

“These seizures are extremely significant.”, remarked Chief Kevin Zettel.  “As a result of Project Riptide several prohibited devices, firearms, and a large quantity of illicit drugs are no longer available on our streets.”, added the Chief.

All charged were held for bail. 

19-year-old male from Saugeen Shores:

  • Possession of a prohibited device x 2
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime

49-year-old male from Saugeen Shores:

  • Trafficking – cocaine x 3
  • Possession of prohibited device x 2
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime

35-year-old male from Saugeen Shores:

  • Trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession – psilocybin

45-year-old male from Kincardine:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin
  • Possession of proceeds of crime
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm x 2
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

39-year-old male from Brampton:

  • Trafficking – cocaine x 6
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin
  • Possession of proceeds of crime
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm x 2
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Another Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A two-vehicle collision has claimed the life of one individual.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Oxford County Fire Services, as well as Oxford County Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Pigram Road and Salford Road, South-West Oxford Township.

The investigation determined that two vehicles collided on Pigram Road.

As a result, a 48-year-old from London was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced deceased.

A second individual was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Road closures are in effect at Pigram Road and Salford Road, as well as Cromarty Drive and Pigram Road, and are expected to remain closed for the next several hours.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Baldwin OPP Police Press Releases

Eli TOULOUSE – Drunk Driving

(BALDWIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township. A vehicle entered the program and upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine 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, Eli TOULOUSE, 44-years-old from Sagamok First Nation has been 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 Espanola on June 10, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Jacob STEWART Arrested Again

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On May 1, 2024, at approximately 11:08 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle along Clinton Street in Teeswater after having received a driving complaint. The vehicle failed to stop for police; a pursuit was not initiated due to public safety.

Investigation revealed that this vehicle also failed to stop earlier in the evening for a member of the West Region Highway Safety Division (HSD) in Carrick Township. The identity of the driver was confirmed by officers.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the accused was located and arrested after a short foot pursuit in Teeswater.

Jacob STEWART, 32-years-old, of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while prohibited (two counts)
  • Flight from peace officer (two counts)
  • Fail to comply with probation (two counts)
  • Fail to comply with undertaking
  • Poss. of a schedule I substance
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle – no insurance
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Fail to stop for police

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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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Joshua BERNICKY Arrested Again – Assaults

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid numerous charges in connection with an assault in downtown Perth.

On April 24, 2024, around 8:00 p.m., officers were called to a parking lot on Gore Street where two people had been shot by a pellet gun, resulting in minor injuries. The culprit then fled the scene.

On May 2, 2024, Lanark County OPP officers and the Lanark OPP crime Unit, supported by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) executed a warrant at an apartment on Gore Street.

Joshua BERNICKY, age 33 of Perth, was arrested without incident and has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Assault causing bodily harm – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Personating a Peace Officer
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

The accused remains in custody following bail hearing and is scheduled to appear again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 6, 2024.

The investigation into this incident is continuing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Greater Toronto Area resident has been charged after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Detroit Avenue by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team. This team is comprised of members of 20 police services including Thunder Bay Police Service and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

Following the execution of the search warrant on May 30, 2024, the following items were seized:

  • More than 22 grams of fentanyl
  • Approximately 60 grams of cocaine
  • 30 oxycodone pills
  • Approximately $4,000 Canadian currency
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Tristan HUDSON-RIDER, 27 years of age of Mississauga, has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in (crack) cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in oxycodone
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Police Interrupt Doug LAMBERT’s Swim

(THESSALON, ON) – On May 1, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a disturbance call near Algoma Street West in Thessalon.

At approximately 6:00 p.m. police were called to an intoxicated male swimming in the Thessalon River wearing only a camouflage lifejacket and underwear. The intoxicated male refused to exit the extremely cold water and continued yelling obscenities and swearing. Due to the level of intoxication, cold water, and risk of entering Lake Huron, police attempted to arrest the male as he was a definite threat to himself. The male refused to cooperate with police and officers had to enter the water to pull him to safety.

Doug LAMBERT, 55-years-old, from Thessalon was charged with:

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Being intoxicated on a public place

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Elliot Lake on June 6, 2024.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Two Arrested For Thefts

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – Two area residents are facing multiple Criminal Code (CC) charges after a series of shoplifting incidents at multiple retail stores on Pembroke Street East and Pembroke Street West in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV).

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated two thefts which occurred on April 11 and May 1, 2024. 

As a result of the investigations, 48-year-old Ian HOPPER of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:

  • Theft under $5000 – two counts
  • Failure to comply with probation – five counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 28, 2024.

UOV OPP officers further investigated thefts at TLV retail stores on April 11, April 15, April 17, and an assault complaint in Pembroke on April 20, 2024. 

As a result of the investigations, 39-year-old Benjamin LUSH of Petawawa was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:

·        Theft under $5000 – four counts

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Assault

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance on May 6, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.  

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle DURBAN – Drunk Driving

(Kirkland Lake, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On April 25, 2024, members of the Kirkland Lake OPP were dispatched to a collision in a parking lot of a local business.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle DURBAN, 32 years-of-age, of Tuscon, Arizona was charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused person was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2024.

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Schreiber

Frank COMMISSO – Drugs & Firearms

(SCHREIBER, ON) – One individual is facing multiple charges after a drug trafficking investigation in Schreiber. 

Members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Schreiber, and Nipigon OPP Detachments, Northwest Region Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Unit (POIB) and the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Intelligence Unit conducted a three-month investigation dubbed “Project Plateau”. The investigation focused on drug trafficking in the communities of Schreiber and Terrace Bay.

On April 30, 2024, and May 1, 2024, OCEB, POIB, NAPS, Nipigon and Schreiber OPP, OPP Northwest Region Emergency Response Team and OPP Northwest Region K9 Unit conducted a search warrant in the Town of Schreiber on Centennial drive.

As a result of the investigation, Frank COMMISSO, 54-years-old of Schreiber, is now charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – In Canada

·      Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

As a result of the investigation police seized 1262 grams of suspected cocaine, firearms, and Canadian Currency. The approximate street value of the drugs seized is $126,200.00.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person died of injuries sustained following a collision near Leamington.

On May 1, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to a report of a motorcyclist who left the road and struck at guardrail on Mersea Road 2 and Mersea Road 19. 

The coroner pronounced the motorcyclist, a 28-year-old individual from Leamington, deceased at the scene.

Mersea Road 2 was reopened at approximately 8:15 p.m.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and are assisting Essex County OPP with the investigation.