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4 Arrested In Pokemon Theft

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged one adult and three youths in connection with a robbery in the City of Vaughan.

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, shortly after 10 p.m., police responded to a parking lot in the Jane Street and Rutherford Road area for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived at the scene, it was learned that the victim planned to sell a highly valued Pokémon trading card.

When the victim arrived, two suspects exited a vehicle and approached him. As he produced the Pokémon card, one of the suspects grabbed it and ran back toward the vehicle, where two additional suspects were waiting.

The victim attempted to give chase when one suspect brandished a knife. The victim was able to obtain a licence plate prior to the vehicle fleeing.

The vehicle was located and followed into the City of Toronto where an arrest was safely made in the Parliament Street and Richmond Street East area.

At the time of these offences, one accused was already before the courts on unrelated charges and bound by an Undertaking with conditions. A second accused also before the courts on unrelated charges was bound by two separate Probation Orders.

Charged:
Haaron FARAH, 20, of Toronto

Charges include:
Robbery/Theft with Violence or Threats of Violence
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Fail to Comply with Release Order

Charged:
16-year-old male, of Toronto
17-year-old male, of Toronto
17-year-old male, of Toronto – also charged with YCJA Breach of Probation x2

Charges include:
Robbery/Theft with Violence or Threats of Violence
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7445, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 02April2024

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 136 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Eight person was arrested and seven on an outstanding warrant.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24014376

At 10:17 a.m., police located the man on Erie Street North in Wheatley and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court in relation to a September 2023 assault investigation.

The 51-year-old Wheatley man was arrested and released with a new court date of May 6, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: assault and uttering threats.

Man Arrested for Assault CK24014390

On March 31, 2024, the man and the woman were engaged in a verbal argument while walking on King Street in Chatham. The argument escalated when the man assaulted the woman on two occasions, which was witnessed by bystanders. The man left the area prior to police arrival. When he was not located a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On April 1, 2024, at 11:27 a.m., police located the man on Wellington Street in Chatham and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

The 41-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: two counts of assault.

Woman Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24014411

At 2:06 p.m., police located the woman on Wellington Street in Chatham and confirmed she was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court in relation to two theft investigations.

The 33-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was arrested and released with a new court date of April 9, 2024. She is currently facing the following charges: two counts of theft, and two counts of possession of stolen property.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24014457

At 7:19 p.m., the man attended Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and turned himself in to the police. The man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court on September 27, 2023, in relation to a 2019 intimate partner violence investigation.

The 26-year-old Chatham man was arrested and held pending a bail hearing. He is currently facing the following charges: two counts of uttering threats and two counts of failing to attend court.

Man Arrested for Fraud CK24014461

At 7:31 p.m., police attended a parking lot on Richmond Street in Chatham to investigate suspicious activity.

Upon arrival, officers located the man and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to an August 2023 fraud investigation where money was removed from a bank account using stolen cheques.

The man was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property, uttering forged documents, identity fraud and fraud under $5000. He was released with a future court date of April 29, 2024.

Man Arrested for Theft CK24014475

At 9:04 p.m., as a result of a traffic stop on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg, police located the man and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant in relation to a February 2024 theft investigation.

The 45-year-old Walpole Island man was arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property. He was released with a future court date of May 6, 2024.

Man Arrested on OPP Warrant CK24014496

On April 2, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., police responded to a disturbance on Oak Street in Wallaceburg.

Officers attended, located the man, and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant held by the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police.

The 28-year-old Ontario man was arrested and turned over the Ontario Provincial Police.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases WFP

2 Broken Arms & Leg In Violent Home Invasion

Man arrested after serious assault

A Guelph man has been arrested after a serious assault late last month that left the victim with two broken arms and a broken leg.

Shortly after 9 a.m. March 23 emergency services were called to a home on Elizabeth Street near Huron Street. A resident claimed he had seen two men outside near his vehicle and went to confront them when one struck him several times with a baseball bat.

Further investigation revealed the victim was actually asleep when two men entered the home and went to his bedroom, where one began to hit him with an aluminum bat. The victim’s teenage son woke and tried to intervene, but one of the men pulled out a knife and held it towards him.

The victim sustained two broken arms and a fractured leg and required several surgeries.

One of the suspects was located downtown Friday morning and arrested. A 40-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and being unlawfully in a dwelling. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Man assaulted with dog spray

A Guelph woman faces several charges after a man was sprayed in the face with dog spray.

Just after 3 p.m. Sunday, two men were involved in a physical fight inside a social service agency downtown. Outside, the fiancé of one of the men approached the other man and sprayed him in the face, causing him to scream in pain. Police located and arrested the woman a short distance away.

A 27-year-old Guelph woman is charged with assault with a weapon and four counts of failing to comply with court orders. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court April 19.

Burglar woke homeowner before fleeing

A Guelph man was arrested after a homeowner was awakened Tuesday morning by a stranger poking her.

Just before 1 a.m., a resident in the area of Edinburgh Road South and Water Street called 911 to report she was asleep when a man woke her by poking her in the back. He told her he had broken in to get something to eat and then left the residence. Glasses and a watch were also taken. The victim in her 60s was not physically injured.

Officers arrived quickly and located the suspect on the front steps of another nearby home. He was placed under arrest and the victim’s property was recovered.

A 21-year-old Guelph man is charged with break and enter and trespassing at night. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

The Guelph Police Service encourages all residents to ensure their doors and windows are closed and secured overnight.

Drug, weapons charges following arrest

A Guelph man faces drug and weapons charges after he was arrested Saturday on an outstanding warrant.

Shortly after 9 a.m. police were called to a downtown restaurant to remove a male sleeping in the bathroom. Investigation revealed he was wanted for missing a court date in early February on 20 charges.

He was arrested on the outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court. A subsequent search of the man’s property revealed a pellet gun, brass knuckles, a knife and a box cutter as well as small amounts of suspected fentanyl and hashish.

The 33-year-old Guelph man is further charged with four counts of possessing controlled substances, unauthorized possession of a weapon, three counts of breaching probation and failing to comply with a bail order. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Driver involved in several gas drive-offs

The Guelph Police Service is investigating a male involved in several gas drive-off thefts in Guelph and surrounding areas.

On March 23, just before 6 p.m., staff from a gas station on Woodlawn Road West reported a male filling his van and several gasgas drive off suspect cans and driving off without paying. The total theft was more than $300. Investigation revealed the same vehicle was involved in a similar theft February 13 from a west-end gas station during which $260 in fuel was stolen.

The involved vehicle is a white GMC Safari cargo van. It had different licence plates in both incidents, but both plates had been reported as missing from the same Toronto business. The male was described as white, in his 40s with a medium build and wearing a black jacket and jeans or dark pants.

Police in several neighbouring jurisdictions are also investigating gasoline thefts believed to involve the same male and vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Firas El-Ayoubi at 519-824-1212, ext. 7129, 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.

Three impaired arrests during long weekend

Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving over the long weekend, including one who also faces a drug charge.

Just before 1 a.m. Saturday, a vehicle was stopped after leaving a licensed establishment in the west end. The officer detected an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath. After failing a roadside test, the driver was transported to the police station where further testing confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 27-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving.

Approximately 7:40 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a driving complaint in the area of Speedvale Avenue West and Edinburgh Road North. The vehicle was stopped and the driver determined to be wanted for missing a court date earlier in the month.

The driver was arrested on the outstanding warrant and was observed to be showing signs of drug impairment. At the police station she was examined by a drug recognition expert who determined her ability to operate a vehicle was impaired. She refused to provide a blood or urine sample for further analysis.

During a search of the woman’s property three small baggies of suspected heroin were located.

A 32-year-old Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving, failing to attend court, possessing a controlled substance and refusing to comply with a demand. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court April 19.

At 3:40 p.m. Monday, police were called for a collision in the parking lot of the Beer Store on Woolwich Street. Investigation revealed a driver was leaving the parking lot when she lost control of her vehicle, which mounted the curb and struck a cement pole.

After failing a roadside test she was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed she had more than the legal amount of alcohol in her system. A 28-year-old Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving.

Each of the suspects had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days. The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service since the last update – 829

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Teens Send 2 Police Officers To Hospital With Serious Injuries

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigations Unit has charged three young persons following a stolen vehicle investigation that left two officers with serious injuries.

At approximately 11:15 pm on March 29, officers observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen traveling near Woodfield Drive and Merivale Road.

As more officers arrived in the area, the suspect vehicle accelerated to avoid police, however ended up striking a police cruiser head-on. Both officers from the vehicle sustained serious injuries and have since been released from hospital.

Three young persons (who cannot be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act), were charged with several criminal offences:

Driver:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime;
  • Operation (of a vehicle) causing bodily harm;
  • Breach of probation;
  • Flight from police;
  • Obstruction;
  • Assault peace officer; and
  • Assault peace officer and wound/maim/disfigure or endanger life.

Passenger 1:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime; and
  • Failure to comply with release order.

Passenger 2:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime.

Both passengers are set to appear in court at a later date; and the driver is to appear in court today.

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Attempted Murder & Repeat Offenders Due In Goderich Court Today 03April2024

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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Collision Update: Driver’s Injuries Upgraded to Life-Threatening

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Injuries sustained to a driver involved in a single-vehicle collision have now been determined to be life-threatening.

On March 29, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County OPP responded to a single-vehicle rollover on McGillivray Drive between Lieury Road and Creamery Road in the Municipality of North Middlesex.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to a local trauma centre with injuries initially determined to be non-life-threatening, however the injuries have since been upgraded to life-threatening.

Investigation is ongoing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex WFP

Police Cruiser Involved In Hit & Run – Details Released

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Stolen vehicle located in Southwest Middlesex strikes cruiser as it flees the scene.

On April 1, 2024, at 8:01 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol observed a stolen vehicle parked at a business on Longwoods Road in Wardsville, Southwest Middlesex.

The officer blocked the vehicle with the cruiser, however, was struck as the suspect vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed.

Due to public safety concerns, the officer did not engage in a pursuing the vehicle.

The officer was not injured and the cruiser sustained minimal damage.

A suspicious person was observed by police a short time later in the area, at which time, investigation revealed they had previously been a passenger in the vehicle.

As a result, Jamie LABRECHE, a 38-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

·      Disobeying Order of Court

The accused was held for bail.

The vehicle, previously reported stolen out of Windsor, was located abandoned in the City of London.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that can 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 Parry Sound Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The North East Region Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three people with drug related offences.

On March 28, 2024, members of the North East Region CSCU assisted by OPP West Parry Sound Detachment and OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) executed a drug warrant at a residence on Church Street in the Town of Parry Sound.

A search of the residence, officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be cocaine, oxycodone, and methadone with an estimated street value of $10,500.

As a result of the investigation, Bobie-Jo Emerson, 41-years-of-age of Parry Sound was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid – 2 counts.
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000.00
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

Douglas Harvey, 63-years-of-age of Parry Sound was arrested and charged with:

  •  Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid – 2 counts.
  •  Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  •  Possession property obtained by crime under $5000.00
  •  Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

Logan O’Rourke, 28-years-of-age of Mactier was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid – 2 counts.
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000.00
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

Bobie-Jo Emerson and Logan O’Rourke were held for Bail Court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and are scheduled to appear on April 2, 2024.

Douglas Harvey was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on May 2, 2024.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a local business after receiving a complaint for a break and enter in progress; three people were located and arrested, one was released and two were held for a Bail Hearing.

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 1:25 a.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP received a complaint for a break and enter in progress. Officers attended the local business, in Woodville, where the suspects had left prior to police arrival. Through investigation the suspect vehicle was located a short time later on Peniel Rd, and three people were arrested.  

Julie WILLIAMS, 51-year-old of Cannington, was charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Evelyn OAKLEY, 47-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Bobby WOOD, 41-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

All accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Advise Caution AFTER April Fools Day Drowning #TooLate


On the 1st of April 2024, Dryden OPP responded to a call for service on Kellar Road, for reports of a male that had fallen through the ice while attempting to rescue their dog. Officers attended with water rescue equipment, as well as remotely piloted aircraft in attempts to locate the male. Dryden Fire Service attended with ice rescue equipment to assist. After an extensive search of the area, the individual and his pet were both found deceased. The investigation is ongoing.

As warmer temperatures arrive the ice conditions on rivers and lakes will begin to deteriorate and become more unstable. OPP would like to remind everyone to exercise caution, wear appropriate floatation suits and carry ice picks if venturing out onto the ice late in the season. If you are unsure of the ice conditions best practice is to stay off the ice.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

BOLO: Stolen White Pickup Truck

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On April 1, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle from the area of Wallace Ave North in Listowel.

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on March 30th, and 1:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024 unknown individual(s) attended and removed the motor vehicle. The stolen vehicle is described as a white, 2022 Ram 1500 pick up truck.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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

Erika DE LONG Was Arrested

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

At approximately 3:58 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at a location on Main Street of Delhi in Delhi, Norfolk County. During this operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was evaluated for sobriety.

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

Charged with the following alleged offences is 32-year-old Erika DE LONG of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 16, 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

40 Grand In Crypto Scam

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A community member lost $40,000 after being deceived by a cryptocurrency investment scam.

At approximately 11:44 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a fraud at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that the victim responded to an online advertisement on a website for an investment opportunity that promised significant returns on the funds initially invested.

Between January and March of 2024, the victim invested approximately $40,000. When they tried to access their funds, they were told they needed to pay more money to get their original investment back. Realizing this was a scam, the victim contacted the police.

Frauds and scams are attempted daily through online platforms, phone calls, letters, or faxes. Fraud is a multi-million-dollar enterprise that will only cease when the perpetrators stop profiting.

To avoid falling victim to similar investment scams, follow these key tips:

  • Research and verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities and the entities offering them.
  • Exercise caution when confronted with investments promising high returns with little risk. Overly optimistic claims may signal a potential scam.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive information with unfamiliar parties.

To learn more about fraud and cybercrime prevention and how to safeguard yourself, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Police Can’t Find Camouflaged Side-By-Side – Up To $2,000 Reward Offered

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating the theft of a side-by-side. On March 30, 2024, an induvial stole a camouflage, Polaris Ranger XP1000 valued at $25,000 at a home on Main Street East, Palmerston. They were last seen travelling east at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Any person with information regarding this person should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Tyler BLAIR – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On March 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle on Highway 40 near Petrolia line that was exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 50 km/h.

A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with a driver it became apparent they had consumed an alcoholic beverage, and a roadside screening device was administered. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples over the legal limit.

Tyler BLAIR, 33-years-old of Sarnia, has been charged with the following:

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

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

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. Your call could make our roads safer for all.