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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Business Scammed Out of $210,00 Over 3 Years Before Noticing #CrimeDoesPay

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Crime Unit from Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have now charged a person in relation to a fraud investigation at a business in Collingwood. 

The investigation began in February 2023 when police received a complaint in regard to a former employee of a business who had altered payroll data so that funds could be deposited into their bank account.  

It was found that over the course of approximately three years, over $210,000 was defrauded from this business but had only been discovered recently. 

OPP have now charged 39-year-old Sarah GRAY of Wasaga Beach with one count of Fraud Over $5000. The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on April 9, 2024. 

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Ramandeep LEHAL – Impaired Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with refusal as result of a single vehicle collision.

Earlier this morning, shortly after midnight, officers responded alongside Hastings Quinte EMS and Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue to the collision on Miller Road. Officers spoke with the driver and a demand for an approved screening device was made. As a result, the driver was arrested. Ramandeep LEHAL, age 43 from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Dangerous operation

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 20, 2024. The driver also had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

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Moonbeam

Guillaume LEVESQUE Arrested Again

(MOONBEAM, ON) – One person stopped for speeding was arrested for driving while prohibited, and breaching a probation order.

On March 6, 2024, shortly before 1:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) patrol on Highway 11 in Moonbeam township, and a vehicle was stopped for speeding.

Police investigated and determined that the driver’s licence was suspended under the criminal code, and the driver was currently bound by a probation order.

As a result of the investigation, Guillaume LEVESQUE, 26 years of age of Mashteuiatsh, QC was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 29, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The vehicle was impounded for 45 days at the expense of the owner.

In Ontario, impoundment periods vary depending on the violation:

  • 45 days – when the driver is driving while suspended from a Criminal Code offence.
  • 14 days – when driver is stunt driving or street racing.
  • 7 days – when the driver is driving while suspended from an Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offence, or driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 80 mg or fail/refuse to comply with a demand made by a police officer for a breath sample under the Criminal Code of Canada.
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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Multi-Million Fraud – Nagatheepan SIVANANDARAJAH Arrested

(TORONTO, ON) – A North York resident has been charged following a months-long multi-million dollar fraud investigation involving suspicious transactions at multiple Ontario-based casinos. 

In the fall of 2023, the Investigation and Enforcement Bureau of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into suspicious transactions that occurred at multiple casinos in Ontario as part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. 

As a result of the investigation, on March 7, 2024, Nagatheepan SIVANANDARAJAH, 42 years old of Scarborough, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·    Fraud Over $5000 – three counts

·    Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

·    Use, Deals, Acts on Forged Document – two counts 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in New Market on April 4, 2024. 

The IEB is a division of the OPP, embedded within the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), responsible for conducting criminal, provincial and regulatory eligibility investigations to ensure integrity and public safety within the AGCO-regulated industries.    

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

One Airlifted After Aggravated Assault – David ZAMIDA Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with aggravated assault in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 25, 2024, members of the Huronia West Detachment responded to a report of an unconscious individual on Homewood Ave. The victim was in critical condition and was airlifted to a trauma center in Toronto.

On March 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed on the accused’s residence by the Huronia West Crime Unit, Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

As a result of the investigation, the following items were seized:

  • A 9mm Kal Tec foldable rifle with three 30 round capacity magazines
  • A .22 calibre rifle
  • Two .22 calibre folding rifles
  • A black pellet gun
  • Shot gun ammo
  • Brass knuckles
  • A quantity of cocaine

David ZAMIDA, 46-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with the following:

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Three Counts
  • Careless storage of Firearm
  • Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – Two Counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused was held for a bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 8, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Hero Citizen Follows Criminals – Kaitlin EMMONS & Jonathan GLOVER Arrested #Catch&Release

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two residents of Forest with several criminal offences following a report of a break and enter in progress at a commercial property in South Huron on February 29th, 2024. 

On Thursday, February 29th, just after 4:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a break and enter on Quebec Avenue in the Municipality of South Huron. The property owner discovered two suspects and a minivan on their property. The suspects fled the scene in the van, and the property owner followed, providing updates for police.

OPP officers from Huron, Lambton, and Middlesex Counties were involved as the suspect vehicle entered Middlesex and Lambton Counties, before being located stopped on private property in Bosanquet Township, Lambton County. A female was placed under arrest immediately, while the second male suspect was located hiding in the area. Officers transported both arrested parties to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.

As a result of the investigation, the following charges have been laid:

Jonathan GLOVER, 42 years of age from Forest, Ontario has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts).

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Tobacco Tax Act.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Kaitlin EMMONS, 23 years of age from Forest, Ontario has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Tobacco Tax Act and Cannabis Control Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Seth GAVIN

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On March 6, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were called to assist on a traffic stop which was conducted by a Protective Service Officer from the OPP in the area of HWY 10 and CTY RD 109 in the Town of Orangeville. Officers attended the scene and were quickly into an impaired operation investigation.

Seth GAVIN, a 21-year-old male, from Kitchener has been charged with:

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bus – SIU Invokes Mandate

(Orillia, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and cash during execution of search warrants in the Town of Innisfil.

On February 28, 2024, the Orillia CSCU with the assistance from officers of the Orillia Detachment executed search warrants at a condominium, storage unit, and vehicle in relation to drug trafficking throughout Simcoe County, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.

During the execution of the warrant at the condominium, one individual sustained injuries. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. As a result of the injury, the SIU was contacted and have invoked their mandate.

As a result of the investigation, police seized the following:

·        101 grams of Cocaine

·        278 grams of Fentanyl

·        22 oxycodone pills

·        $15000 cash proceeds

·        Digital scales and drug packaging

·        Multiple cellular devices

The following individuals have been charged:

Ajit KAHLON, 28-year-old of Beaumont, Alberta:

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than Heroin) – Two Counts

·        Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by Crime over $5000

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than attend Court – Three Counts

·        Resist Peace Officer

Gurneet DHESI, 23-year-old of Calgary, Alberta:

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than Heroin) – Two Counts

·        Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by Crime over $5000

Both accused were held pending bail hearings on February 29, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Treaty Three Police Service and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), has led to charges being laid against three local residents.

On March 6, 2024, just prior to 5:00 p.m., a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Memorial Avenue, City of Dryden, where a quantity of fentanyl, morphine pills, oxycodone pills, Canadian currency, and evidence of drug trafficking were located.

As a result of the investigation, Glen LOZEJ, 60 years old, Erin SMITH, 45 years old, and Rosalyn MEKINAK, 44 years old, have been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Additionally, Glen LOZEJ is also charged with obstruct police. Erin SMITH is also charged with fail to comply with release order and fail to comply with probation.

The accused individuals have been remanded into custody at the Kenora District Jail where they are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Kenora on March 11, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 3 Charged, Names Released


(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has arrested three individuals after police located a stolen vehicle.

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Elgin County OPP received a report of stolen vehicle being operated in the Township of Southwold.

At approximately 11:35 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the stolen vehicle leaving a residence on Talbot Line near Union Road, Township of Southwold.

Police stopped the stolen vehicle, and three occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident. Investigators determined that there was an outstanding arrest warrant, held by the London Police Service, for one of the individuals.

As a result of the investigation, Sheldan COOPER-OSTRANDER, a 28-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Additionally, Taylor GERRITS, a 29-year-old from City of London was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

Further, Chad WHITAKER, a 37-year-old from City of London was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused parties have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on April 16, 2024.

The 28-year-old was transferred into the custody of the London Police Service to satisfy the arrest warrant.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Meryl MCGIVERN – Cocaine, Impaired Driving

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – Two local residents are facing charges after an impaired driving investigation in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV) resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine.   

On March 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious passenger vehicle parked on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail near Whitewater Road in TLV. Officers located the vehicle on the trail and as part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment.   

As a result of this investigation the driver, 37-year-old Meryl MCGIVERN of Pembroke, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine – two counts

Vehicle passenger 46-year-old Candace RANGER of TLV, was charged with one count of possession of schedule I substance – cocaine, contrary to the CDSA. 

The accused driver had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. Both accused individuals were released and are scheduled appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 9, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Daniel HANSAN – Impaired Driving

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 11:10 p.m., members of the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas Detachment) initiated a single-vehicle collision investigation involving a passenger vehicle that lost control and left the roadway on Wonderland Road near Ron McNeil Line, Township of Southwold.

The investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver. The driver transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel HANSAN, a 28-year-old of London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on April 9, 2024.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Michael McCabe – Drunk Driving

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Fort Frances have arrested and charged one individual with numerous offences after a traffic stop.  

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., OPP observed a driver who was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle in Canada. A traffic stop was conducted near the Co-op gas station where it was determined through investigation that the driver was impaired. The accused was transported to the OPP detachment where he failed to provide a breath sample to a qualified breath technician.

As a result of the investigation, Michael McCabe, 49-years-old, of Fort Frances, ON has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code, and Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was issued.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 8, 2024.

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Police Press Releases West Grey Police

West Grey Police Weekly Update

On February 21, 2024  West Grey Police were advised of a vehicle in the ditch on Grey Rd 4 between Durham and Hanover.

Officers attended and located a 37 year old male who admitted to being the driver of the ditched vehicle.  Officers could smell alcohol on the subject’s breath and  when requested to provide a breath sample into the roadside screening device the subject refused.  The subject was subsequently charged with failing to comply with the demand as well as operating a vehicle without insurance and driving while under suspension.

The vehicle was towed and the accused was released and will appear in court at a future date.

On February 24, 2024 West Grey officers were advised that a 42 year old male who was currently on domestic violence related charges had breached conditions of his release.  A warrant was issued for his arrest.  On March 3, 2024 he was located in Hanover after committing offences there and the warrant for his arrest was executed.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing and remains in custody at press time.

On March 5, 2024 West Grey Police officers received a report about physical threats made against a tenant by her landlord.  The landlord is currently on a conditional sentence order for other offences as well.  A 47 year old male from West Grey was arrested and charged with Utter Threats and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous person and it is also alleged that he has breached his conditional sentence order.  He was held for bail.

West Grey Police want to Thank the plungers and everyone involved with the success of our West Grey Police Service, LETR Polar Plunge, $7500.00 was raised for Special Olympics Athletes.  Thank you to the West Grey FrazzleFest committee for adding our event to their Festival.  This now, will be an annual event at the West Grey FrazzleFest.

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New Pedophile Registry – One A Day For A Year #PedosLeaveOntario #YouWereWarned

Wingham Free Press is launching an official Pedophile Registry to help inform and protect all our Communities. Those that sexually assault children, or make and/or distribute child pornography, are threats to our Communities that can no longer be ignored. 

You have a right to know if an active threat to your children is living next door. Pedophiles do not have a right to be forgiven or forgotten. If an offender plea-bargained or otherwise bribed his/her way out of the charges, it does not change those facts in the original press release. Police press releases are public information and you have a legal right to access them.


WFP is now accepting donations for the first time in 15 years, to help build and maintain this important archive of information. If you want to help fund our work, e-transfer your gift to [email protected]

Click here to view the Pedophile Registry, one person will be added daily until we hit 300 perverts.