(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with impaired driving following a collision.
On March 28, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Temagami. Through investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an assessment by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
Police searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles.
As a result of the investigation, Brandon WALKER, 26 years-of-age of Temagami was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Dangerous Operation
Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Mischief Under $5000
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven 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.
(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 6, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to injury at a business on Wellington Road 18, Elora. It was reported that a customer had caused serious injuries to an employee when they struck them with their vehicle.
OPP, Centre Wellington Fire Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service responded. A 67-year-old male from Fergus was pronounced deceased at scene.
The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ministry of Labour were notified. The investigation is ongoing.
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Victims were duped into selling silver as low as 25% of spot/market price.
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(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A three-vehicle collision has claimed the life of one individual.
On April 6, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the Brant detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Brant County Fire Services of Burford, as well as Brant County and Oxford County Paramedic Services, responded to a collision involving three vehicles on Highway 403, County of Brant.
The investigation determined that two passenger vehicles and a transport truck were involved in the collision.
A 33-year-old from Milton was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Four other occupants of the passenger vehicles were transported to hospital with minor injuries, and the driver of the transport truck was not injured.
The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation.
The westbound lanes of Highway 403 were closed for several hours but have since re-opened.
Anyone that witnessed the collision or has information, including dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an online tip at www.crimestoppersbb.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.
Thunder Bay — Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will be providing Thunder Bay with $870,890 in funding through the Building Faster Fund as the city has exceeded its 2023 housing target, breaking ground on a total of 200 new housing units last year.
“Thunder Bay is getting it done on housing and we are proud to reward them for their success,” said Premier Doug Ford. “I’m so proud of Mayor Ken Boshcoff and his council colleagues for exceeding their housing targets last year. My challenge to Mayor Boshcoff and to every mayor in Ontario is to get even more homes built in the coming years so we can make life more affordable and keep the dream of homeownership alive for families across the province. We’ll be there to support you every step of the way.”
Announced in August 2023, the Building Faster Fund is a three-year, $1.2 billion program that is designed to encourage municipalities to address the housing supply crisis. The fund rewards municipalities that make significant progress against their targets by providing funding for housing-enabling and community-enabling infrastructure. Funding is provided to municipalities that have reached at least 80 per cent of their provincially assigned housing target for the year with increased funding for municipalities that exceed their target.
“The City of Thunder Bay is all in on new housing and is working hard to set the stage for additional housing development,” said Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of Thunder Bay. “The provincial recognition of Thunder Bay as one of the first cities to achieve its housing target is something of which we are immensely proud. These funds will allow our community to continue to grow, and will help provide the tools we need to build more homes faster.”
The Building Faster Fund includes $120 million for small, rural and northern municipalities to help build housing-enabling infrastructure and prioritize projects that speed up the increase of housing supply.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made multiple arrests including one suspect wanted in Quebec for charges related to a double homicide.
In late March 2024, the HRPS began investigating a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for homicide charges related to the shooting deaths of two teenage males in Montreal that took place in July 2022.
On March 29, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Dundas Street West and Bronte Road in Oakville. At that time, five male suspects were taken into custody (including the male wanted by Montreal police).
At the residence, police also located stolen items and tools commonly used in the commission of auto thefts, including several reprogramming and relay devices, and seized a stolen BMW (see attached photos).
A 19-year-old male of Oakville was arrested by the HRPS on the strength of the Canada-wide warrant and was turned over to homicide investigators from Montreal police to face charges. The HRPS has not yet charged this suspect in relation to offences committed in Halton, and cannot publicly identify them due to their age at the time the homicide offences were committed.
Police cannot identify any of the other adults charged because it may lead to the identification of the associated youths charged.
As a result of the investigation and the items located through the execution of the search warrant, the following charges have been laid.
A 16-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:
Possession of a prohibited weapon
Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
Failure to comply with Release Order
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Possession of automobile master key
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
A 20-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:
Theft of Motor Vehicle (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of automobile master key
Dangerous operation (two counts)
An 18-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:
Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of automobile master key
A 21-year-old male of LaSalle, QC has been charged with the following:
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of automobile master key
Fail to comply undertaking (two counts)
Fail to comply probation
Two of the four suspects charged by the HRPS were on various forms of release stemming from previous charges.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: Investigators from the Chatham-Kent Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) have arrested and charged a 68-year-old Chatham, Ontario man for allegedly luring a child online.
In March of 2024, Officers from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit began an investigation relating to the man luring a child under the age of 16 years of age for a sexual purpose while using various social media platforms.
On April 3rd, 2024, the ICE unit and Intelligence Section of the Chatham-Kent Police Service arrested the man in Chatham. The man was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The victim has been identified and has been offered the necessary support.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet and conducts investigations into Internet Child Exploitation Offences in partnership with numerous Ontario Police Services and law enforcement agencies worldwide. The investigations conducted by the Chatham-Kent Police Service ICE unit are made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
For media inquiries regarding the work conducted by members of the Provincial Strategy and its role in protecting children, please contact the Provincial Strategy Coordinator – Detective Staff Sergeant Tim Brown of the Ontario Provincial Police at 705-238-1820 or [email protected].
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 174 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven person was arrested and five on an outstanding warrant.
Woman Arrested for Bail Violations CK24014848
On February 13, 2022, the woman was arrested and charged with mischief, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. She was subsequently released with conditions prohibiting her from communicating with the man and attending his residence in Chatham.
On April 4, 2024, at 11:04 a.m., police responded to the man’s residence for a disturbance and located the woman. Through investigation, the officers confirmed the conditions were still active and she was wanted for failing to attend court.
The 54-year-old Chatham woman was transported to police headquarters, where she was held pending a bail hearing. She was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking.
Man Arrested for Break and Enter CK24014851
At 10:32 a.m., police located the man on Wellington Street West in Chatham and confirmed he was wanted on outstanding warrants related to break and enter investigations.
The 26-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing. He is currently facing the following charges: theft, possession of stolen property and two counts of mischief.
Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24014857
At 11:11 a.m., the man attended the Ontario Court of Justice where an officer confirmed he was wanted on a warrant for not appearing at a previously scheduled court date.
The 32-year-old Toronto man was arrested and released with a future court date. He is currently facing the following charges: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired driving, failure/refusal to comply with a breath demand, take a motor vehicle without consent and two counts of mischief.
Woman Arrested for Probation Violations CK24014916
At 12:45 p.m., police began a probation violation investigation in Blenheim after receiving information the woman attended an address that she was prohibited from attending.
At 4:54 p.m., police located the woman on Talbot Street West in Blenheim and arrested her.
The 27-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was transported to police headquarters, where she as held pending a bail hearing. She is currently facing the following charges: failing to comply with a probation order, theft and two counts of possession of stolen property.
Man Arrested on a Warrant CK24014931
At 5:51 p.m., the man attended Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and turned himself in to the police. Officers confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant held by Windsor Police Service for the charge of sexual interference.
The 24-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and turned over to Windsor Police Service.
Man Arrested for Public Intoxication CK24014948
At 7:47 p.m., police responded to Princess Street in Chatham for a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers located the man who was confrontational with area residents and intoxicated.
The 41-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held until he was sober.
Last August, the Ministry of Health announced a Strengthening Public Health in Ontario strategy, aimed at optimizing capacity, stability, and sustainability in the Province’s Public Health system.
The plan includes several priorities, including those related to funding for Public Health Units and support for voluntary mergers between existing Health Units.
In releasing the plan, the Ministry of Health announced that Public Health Units will receive annual 1% base funding increases over the next three years as the Ministry collaborates with municipalities on a longer-term, sustainable funding agreement.
While this ensures predictable, stable funding for health units, the 1% annual increase has created a challenging budget shortfall for Public Health Units, including Grey Bruce Public Health, due to ongoing inflationary pressures and escalating costs.
During a comprehensive budgeting process, GBPH developed a plan to address the funding shortfall while minimizing job losses and service impacts. This plan was endorsed by the Grey-Bruce Board of Health, which approved GBPH’s 2024 budget at its February meeting.
“While some Ontario health units have announced significant layoffs in recent months to deal with budgetary pressures, Grey Bruce Public Health developed a plan to address its funding shortfall largely through attrition, the gapping of some positions, maximizing back-office savings, realigning certain functions, and finding other efficiencies,” says Grey-Bruce Board of Health Chair Sue Carleton.
“I’m happy to share that we’ve been able to balance the budget while maintaining service levels and without the need for group layoffs.”
GBPH’s $16.5-million budget requires only a 1% funding increase from both Grey and Bruce counties, which contribute a combined 18.2% of its operating revenue. The remainder of GBPH’s operating revenue comes from the Province through several Ministries.
As part of the Strengthening Public Health in Ontario plan, the Ministry of Health is also encouraging Local Public Health Agencies to explore voluntary mergers with neighbouring health units.
Recently, the Grey-Bruce Board of Health corresponded with neighbouring health units. The discussions concluded no potential merger at this time.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into sexual offences that occurred in the Vanier area involving a youth, under 16 years of age.
On February 23rd, the accused – who was employed as a vulnerable/special needs student transport driver for a Vanier area high school – locked the doors and drove away from the drop-off zone before the last student on board was able to exit. He parked the van in another school parking area and forced the student to perform a sexual act. The student was then released and able to exit the transport van. The youth immediately reported the incident to a teacher.
Today, Mohamed ELBARKOUKY, 52 years old, of Ottawa was charged with Sexual assault, Sexual interference and Invitation to sexual touching.
He is scheduled to appear in court today.
SACA investigators believe there could be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to [email protected].
Anonymoustips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
(Goderich, On) The Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) came into effect on 01April2024 to replace the OIRPD to ensure all law enforcement officers are held to account.
LECA’s new powers include investigating overreach and abuse complaints, even when the victims are unwilling or unable to stand up for themselves. This new power is to combat the illegal harassment and intimidation of Town Halls across Ontario that somehow have coerced police officers to aiding and abetting their Rights violations on private property.
Ontario ethical advertisers have banned a law firm in Goderich from advertising on ~30 Free Press sites across Ontario. Some news aggregator sites and several minor search engines have also stepped up and have taken steps to ensure the law firm’s name is not mentioned.
This is after a decade-long Free Press probe into Goderich Courthouse’s coercive agreement practices, by-law overreach, rights violations, review of court documents, court transcripts, videos and over a hundred victims coming forward. This dramatically escalated after a stand off with segregation enforcement at Buck & Jo’s 250,000 watched, highlighting numerous problems with the “system”.
The law firm’s name will not be mentioned. Check various Free Press Halls of shame if you are curious, as that is the only place they are permitted to appear.
Everyone must ask a few simple questions before they hire, or give their “lawyer” any more money, as there are some gargantuan conflicts and corruption.
Do you or your law firm prosecute private property by-law enforcement infractions?
Do you or your law firm prosecute provincial offenses in the name of the “King”?
Do you your law firm prosecute any offenses in the name of the “King”?
If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, you must ask yourself why you would hire a law firm that works daily to convict people as a “Crown Prosecutor ” to defend/help you?
Those seeking help should check out various paralegals and talk to other victims on how to survive being thrown into the system and to avoid bankrupting fees from a prosecutor posing as a defense “lawyer”.
(HANLON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 11, west of Hearst, led to the arrest of the driver, for driving while impaired by a drug.
On April 3, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was parked on the east bound shoulder of Highway 11, in Hanlon Township just west of Hearst.
Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Sasha MITRON, 25 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Fail to surrender insurance card
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 15, 2024 in Hearst. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving immediately.
(MCDOUGALL, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.
On April 4, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m. members of the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Long Lake Estates Rd in the Township of McDougall. Witnesses report the driver fleeing the scene of the collision prior to police arrival, officers were able to locate and arrested the driver.
As a result of the investigation, Kelly WEAVER, 46 years-of-age of Parry Sound Ontario was charged with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Fail to remain at the scene of a collision
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) has charged three males with drug-related offences after a traffic stop in Kitchener.
On April 5, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., DART members on proactive patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Kinzie Street and Weber Street East.
As part of the investigation, officers seized approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine and approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency.
Two 20-year-old males and a 19-year-old male, all from Cambridge, were arrested and jointly charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. One 20-year-old was also charged with obstructing a police officer and failing to comply with a release order.
The accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives. Members of the community are reminded that they can report suspicious activity anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) has charged three males with drug-related offences after a traffic stop in Kitchener.
On April 5, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., DART members on proactive patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Kinzie Street and Weber Street East.
As part of the investigation, officers seized approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine and approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency.
Two 20-year-old males and a 19-year-old male, all from Cambridge, were arrested and jointly charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. One 20-year-old was also charged with obstructing a police officer and failing to comply with a release order.
The accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives. Members of the community are reminded that they can report suspicious activity anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
