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Clearview & Springwater OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Kyle GREENLAW – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIPS, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in the Township of Springwater.

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of Huronia West OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on Flos Road 7 East. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huronia West OPP Detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Kyle GREENLAW, 28-year-old of Hillsdale, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice with a court date scheduled for March 19, 2024. Their vehicle was impounded for 7-days, and the accused was issued an Administrative Drivers Licence suspension for 90 days.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Bobbi-Jo THOMAS Arrested Again

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in an individual being arrested and charged with numerous offences.

On February 23, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, along with members of Emergency Response Team, Northwest Region Canine Unit, the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Treaty Three Police Service Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on PalmCrest Drive in the town of Fort Frances.

The executed search warrant resulted in the arrest of an individuals and the seizure of multiple weapons.

As a result, Bobbi-Jo THOMAS, 41 years-of-age, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Four counts: Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court.
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on February 26, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

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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Alerts WFP

OPP Caught On Video Again Breaking Law In Wingham – #NotAboveTheLaw

(North Huron, On) Confidence in the OPP hit a new low a few months ago when they were caught removing council meeting notices. The OPP admitted there was no grounds for an investigation, and made no effort to return the property they had stolen and did not apologize. This systemic above the law attitude, and the corruption at the Goderich Courthouse, ensures that no police officer is ever held to account for anything they do to us.

27Feb2024 at approximately 9am an “unmarked” OPP cruiser drove the correct way down the clearly marked one-way Diagonal Rd in Wingham, and pulled into a parking space. The officer then pulled out of the parking space, and reversed back into the same parking space, positioning the vehicle to leave going the wrong way down the street.

At  9:02:13am the OPP cruiser proceeded the wrong way down the street, then turned onto John St E.

Witnesses believe the officer in the vehicle is a former Wingham police officer, meaning they would have been fully aware of the one-way street and openly and willfully broke the law as they know there will never be any consequences.

To find out if the officer will be charged, or to find out what excuse the OPP will use to avoid accountability please contact their media relations person. It is his job to answer questions. Give it a try and find out how corrupted the system is. The contact information is below.

Media/Public Relations – Huron
Contact:  Provincial Constable Craig Soldan
E-mail:    [email protected]
Phone:    (519) 482-1677

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Pervert Alert – Want Some Candy?

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a suspicious person in Waterloo.

On February 26, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., police responded to reports of an unknown male approaching children in the area of Brynhurst Boulevard and Keats Way.

The male told the children he had candy and continued to follow them as they attempted to leave the area.

There were no physical injuries reported.

The male is described as white, approximately 60 to 70 years old with a slim build, wearing a black hat, green jacket, black jeans and walking with a cane. 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com

WA24052656 (947)

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Jessica MCINROY Arrested For Drugs

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) Jessica MCINROY (age 29) of Havelock, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Poss of a Schedule II Substance – Other drugs

·      Poss of a Schedule II Substance – Other drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 19, 2024.                 

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Matthew HEANEY Arrested Again

On February 24, 2024, just prior to 9:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers conducted a stop of a vehicle on Television Road in the City of Peterborough. During the stop officers determined the driver to be impaired. A search o the vehicle was conducted as a result of the arrest and various controlled substances were located. The vehicle passenger was also arrested as a result of the search.

Matthew HEANEY (age 33) of Frankford, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·      Poss of a Schedule II Substance – Other drugs

·      Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Peter CAWKER – Drunk Driving

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) On February 24, 2024, just shortly after 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting RIDE on Youngs Point Road in Selwyn Township. A vehicle entered the RIDE and upon speaking with officers, an odour of alcohol was detected. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made and after providing a sample of their breath, a FAIL was registered resulting in the driver being arrested.

Peter CAWKER (age 60) of Trent Lakes, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 2, 2024.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Ronald PROCTOR – Drunk Driving

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Peterborough County OPP made three separate impaired arrests within a four-hour period on February 24, 2024.

On February 24, 2024, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made three separate arrests related to impaired driving.

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 5:15pm, the Peterborough County OPP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle in the ditch that was reported on Highway 28 in the North Kawartha Township. Officers arrived at scene and were told by the driver that they attempted to pull over but had gone too far landing them in the ditch. While officers spoke with the driver, an odour of alcohol was detected as well as signs of impairment. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested.

Ronald PROCTOR (age 59) of Alliston, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 2, 2024.

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Alerts OPP Police Press Releases

POWELL Wanted On Canada Wide Warrant

POWELL is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5'8" (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes.
POWELL is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5'8" (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes.

(TORONTO, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of their Long Term Supervision Order. 

POWELL is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5’8″ (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes. 

POWELL is serving a seven (7) year, six (6) month and fifteen (15) day Long Term Supervision Order for: 

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Threaten Death and Bodily Harm – 2 counts
  • Forcible Confinement – 2 counts
  • Assault Peace Officer – 2 counts
  • Mischief
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 counts

 The offender is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Simcoe Region, York Region and Durham Region. 

Anyone having contact with this offender or information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

WARNING: Criminals Posing As Police To Scam Victims – Names Released

 (TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals in a Grandparent Scam investigation.

Between February 22, 2024, and February 24, 2024, Huronia West OPP were notified of a potential grandparent scam in progress. The victim was contacted by phone advising that their grandson had been arrested. The accused identified themselves as a Newmarket Police Officer over the phone and advised that the victim’s grandson required financial assistance to cover the cost for judge and lawyer fees to get him out of jail. The accused’s attended the victim’s residence three separate times to collect funds and were greeted by the Huronia West OPP on the third attempt.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Romeilio NWAGWU, a 24-year-old from London, was charged with:

  • Adult Fraud Over $5000
  • Adult Resist Peace Officer

As a result, the accused was charged and held for a Bail Hearing.

Devonte BROWN, a 25-year-old from Bowmanville, was charged with:

  • Adult Fraud Over $5000

As a result, the accused was charged and released with a future court date.

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Alerts WFP

BREACH: Foxton Fuels Confession & Lax Security Put Customers At Risk #CashIsKing

(Wingham, On) A business on the edge/fringe of Wingham is reporting online that their customers’ data has been compromised. It is urgent that all Foxton Fuels customers cancel their card, and/or change their pin numbers for any card they have used at the compromised locations. If customers use the same PIN number for other cards, they should be changed too.

Please contact Foxton Fuels to see what steps you need to take, and for what compensation they might be offering to affected customers too make up for their confessed lax security, and your inconvenience. Those affected that are not made whole by Foxton Fuels should contact a lawyer for advice.

Foxton Fuels confessed online “Remnants of two sided tape, tipped me off to the possibility that a skimmer had been installed.”

The above confession shows the device had been installed and removed before Foxton Fuels staff even became suspicious something was wrong. This is on top of a security camera image clearly showing that a pin-hole camera was installed.

Foxton Fuels: “Sadly, madly, frustratingly, the Mount Forest and Wingham cardlocks have been targeted by thieves in the past two weeks. In both instances, we discovered the skimming devices early, and contacted our affected customers immediately. PLEASE BE VIGILANT AND CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SUSPECT THE CARDLOCK HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH.
MF”

A simple way to have avoided this extended breach would have been for staff to do simple visual inspections a couple times a day to check for skimmers, as every other responsible business does.

Foxton Fuels: Suspects place a pin-hole camera on the frame of booth, a burner cellphone on the back of the pedestal to record your pin as you enter it

This breach could have been prevented by staff monitoring the security cameras, as the newly installed pinhole camera was clearly visible and would have been instantly noticeable to anyone that regularly checked the footage.

All readers are reminded that cash is secure, and they should choose a business that respects their customers enough to take simple steps to protect them.

Remnants of two sided tape, tipped me off to the possibility that a skimmer had been installed.
Remnants of two sided tape, tipped me off to the possibility that a skimmer had been installed.
Suspects place a pin-hole camera on the frame of booth, a burner cellphone on the back of the pedestal to record your pin as you enter it
Suspects place a pin-hole camera on the frame of booth, a burner cellphone on the back of the pedestal to record your pin as you enter it

Card skimmer installed over actual card reader. The skimmer copies the information from the black magnetic stripe on the back of the card. Suspects are using the same silver security tape as Petro Canada. A common comment is that it is difficult to feed the card in and out.
Card skimmer installed over actual card reader. The skimmer copies the information from the black magnetic stripe on the back of the card.
Suspects are using the same silver security tape as Petro Canada.
A common comment is that it is difficult to feed the card in and out.
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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Garnet KEEPER Arrested – Drunk Driving

(RED LAKE, ON) – A R.I.D.E program in Red Lake has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On February 25, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E program on Highway 125 near Balmer Creek Road in Red Lake. A driver approached the R.I.D.E program and was requested to provide a breath sample.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Garnet KEEPER, 22-years-old, of Pikangikum, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on April 18, 2024.

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Alfred-Plantagenet OPP Police Press Releases

Mathew BRISEBOIS Facing Murder Charge

(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – One person has been charged with murder following a death in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet.

Members of the Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and Prescott-Russell Paramedics responded to a residence on County Road 17 just before 8:00 p.m. on February 22, 2024. Timothy PROVOST, age 32, was located deceased in an apartment.

A post-mortem examination confirmed the death to be the result of a stabbing injury.

On February 25, 2024, as part of the ongoing investigation, investigators arrested an individual at the Hawkesbury Detachment without incident.

Mathew BRISEBOIS, age 30 of Alfred-Plantagenet, has been charged with Second Degree Murder – section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled for February 26, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal.

The investigation by the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, continues in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender David DUCHENE Arrested After Robbing 3 Banks

A 41-year-old male is facing numerous charges after robbing three banks in three days in Durham Region.

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members from East Division attended a robbery call at the TD Bank located at 570 Longworth Avenue in Bowmanville.   A male entered the bank and demanded cash.  He indicated he had a firearm; however, no gun was seen.  The male left the bank and left the area in a red sedan.

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members from North Division attended a robbery call at the TD Bank located at 165 Queen Street in Port Perry.   A male entered the bank and demanded cash.  He indicated he had a firearm however no gun was seen.  The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled the bank.

On Friday, February 23, 2024 at approximately 2:30 p.m., members from North Division responded to a robbery call at the Scotiabank located at 1 Douglas Road in Uxbridge.  A male entered the bank and demanded cash.  He indicated he had a firearm however no gun was seen.  The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled the bank.

The robbery unit attended the area and located the male a short distance away.  He was taken into custody without incident.

David DUCHENE, age 41 of Ottawa is charged with Robbery x3, Disguise with Intent x3, Fail to Comply with Probation x2, Fail to Comply with Release Order and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Man Ignores Bank Staff Warnings & Loses $180,000

The Guelph Police Service is again warning the public to be cautious when investing online after a local man lost more than $180,000, much of it after ignoring warnings from bank staff that he was being scammed.

On Friday, a Guelph man in his 60s contacted police to report the fraud. He reported last November he responded to an online ad for a supposed Bitcoin investment firm. Since then, he sent more than $34,000 through e-transfers and $151,000 through wire transfers. He told police staff at his bank warned him he was being scammed, but he did not believe them and insisted on completing the transfers.

He became suspicious when he was contacted and asked to send another $60,000 to cover administrative fees.

Residents are warned to be wary of any online contact, and to investigate thoroughly before sending money to anyone. Cryptocurrency scams are very difficult to investigate and the odds of recovering lost funds is very low.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. If there is no financial loss it should still be reported it to the CAFC