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(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment, have made multiple arrests following an investigation of human trafficking in the Municipality of Leamington, Essex County.

In January 2023, Essex County OPP Crime Unit, began an investigation from information that contained details of human Trafficking. Throughout the course of the investigation, several suspects were identified.

As a result of further investigation, the Essex County OPP Crime Unit, have arrested six (6) individuals without incident.

Nickeous Calton ALLEN, 27 years of age of Leamington has been further charged with:

• Traffick in Persons CC S.279.01
• Material benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons CC S.279.02(1)
• Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) CC S.286.2(1)
• Procuring CC S.286.3(1)
• Assault CC S.266

Emma Plain, 20 years of age of Sarnia has been further charged with:

• Traffick in Persons CC S.279.01
• Material benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons CC S.279.02(1)
• Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) CC S.286.2(1)
• Procuring CC S.286.3(1)

Atasha Nedisha JOILES, 34 years of age of Windsor has been further charged with:

• Traffick in Persons CC S.279.01
• Material benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons CC S.279.02(1)
• Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) CC S.286.2(1)
• Procuring CC S.286.3(1)

Shelldon Karole STEWART, 40 years of age of Leamington has been further charged with:

• Traffick in Persons CC S.279.01
• Material benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons CC S.279.02(1)
• Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) CC S.286.2(1)
• Procuring CC S.286.3(1)

Tiffani Mercedes WRAY, 25 years of age of Leamington has been further charged with:

• Traffick in Persons CC S.279.01
• Material benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons CC S.279.02(1)
• Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) CC S.286.2(1)
• Procuring CC S.286.3(1)
• Advertising sexual services CC S.286.4

Tyana Diana WRAY, 24 years of age of Leamington has been further charged with:

• Traffick in Persons CC S.279.01
• Material benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons CC S.279.02(1)
• Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) CC S.286.2(1)
• Procuring CC S.286.3(1)
• Advertising sexual services CC S.286.4

All of the accused persons were held for a bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

The OPP is committed to fighting human trafficking through intelligence-gathering and working cooperatively with our law enforcement and community partners to support victims and refer them to appropriate community-based social services or support agencies for assistance.

Human trafficking is not confined to “big cities”, it can happen anywhere.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fraud that occurred in Mitchell over the course of a year.

The OPP were contacted on May 22, 2023 just after 8:00 p.m. by a local sports team who became aware of suspicious activity involving a bank account operated by their organization. It was determined that funds exceeding $40,000 were removed fraudulently from the account.

Corrine MCKENZIE, a 37-year-old resident of Huron East has been charged with:

·        Fraud over $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on August 28, 2023, to answer to the charge.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An officer from the Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on July 30th on Morrison Line in the Municipality of South Huron.

On July 30th, at approximately 12:55 a.m. an officer was conducting RIDE checks on Morrison Line at Huron Street East in South Huron when they conducted a check on a southbound motor vehicle. In speaking to the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. The officer obtained a sample of the driver’s breath using a roadside screening device which resulted in a failure. The driver was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.

The individual was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Tyler KIENAPPLE, 29 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 25th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on July 29^th at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Main Street North in Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

Police were dispatched to a report of an assault in a parking lot located on Main Street North in Exeter. While officers were investigating the incident, they spoke with a vehicle driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

A 17-year-old male youth from London has been charged with:

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

The youth was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) relating to the graduated licence program.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people after a disturbance in North Perth.

On August 10, 2023, the Perth County OPP responded to a report of a disturbance that had taken place at an address on Elm Avenue North. The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result, Brayden DONOHUE, a 20-year-old and a14-year-old both from North Perth have been arrested and charged with Mischief Under $5000 and the 14-year-old was also charged with Assault with a Weapon.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on a later date, to answer to the charge(s).

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On August 12, 2023, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on St. David Street in the Municipality of West Perth.

Police arrived on scene and located the accused a short distance away from the residence. They were subsequently placed under arrest without incident.

Emily MEDWIG, a 26-year-old resident of Stratford was arrested and charged with:

–      Unlawfully in Dwelling House

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 18, 2023, to answer to the charge.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on Friday, July 28th at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Dashwood Road, Municipality of South Huron. 

A Huron County OPP officer was patrolling east on Dashwood Road when they observed a motor vehicle travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. The officer locked in the speed reading and proceeded to complete a traffic stop on Dashwood Road. Police pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver which led the investigating officer to conduct a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Somphone OUNSAMONE, 65 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

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

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA), and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 11th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Huron OPP Marine unit took part in the Civic Holiday Long Weekend Traffic Campaign from August 4, 2023, to August 7, 2023. Focus was placed on traffic moving over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks, as well as the “Big Four” which include: distracted driving, alcohol/drug impaired driving, speeding/aggressive driving, and lack of occupant restraint use.

Huron OPP officers laid 108 charges during the initiative including:

– 81 speeding charges,

– 3 stunt driving charges,

– 1 charge under the Cannabis Control Act

Officers also issued 54 warnings during the campaign period.

Did You Know?

Ontario’s Move Over law became law in 2003. The law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated or a tow truck with its amber lights flashing, to slow down, move over, if safe to do so, and proceed with caution. If the highway has more than one lane, the law requires the driver to move over and leave space between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle or tow truck if it can be done safely.

The law carries a $490 to $2,000 fine plus three demerit points upon conviction.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London, Ontario resident with several criminal offences following a traffic investigation on July 28th, 2023. 

On July 28th at 10:50 a.m. Huron County OPP officers were patrolling on Bluewater Highway, just South of Goderich when they observed a pickup truck travelling northbound at a high rate of speed. A radar unit was utilized, and the vehicle was locked at 145 km/hr in the posted 80 km/hr zone. As police turned around to conduct a traffic stop, the suspect vehicle was observed pulling into a business parking lot on Huckins Street. The driver exited the truck and entered the store. Police located the suspect driver inside the store and escorted him outside where they were arrested. The driver resisted arrest and was eventually secured in the police vehicle. In speaking to the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. The driver provided a roadside breath sample, which resulted in a failure.

The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. During transport, the accused damaged police equipment. Once at the detachment, the accused threatened officers. Suitable breath samples were eventually provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Dakotah LEWIS, 25 years of age from London has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Mischief.

The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act for:

–      Stunt Driving,

–      Driving while Under Suspension.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 11th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a West Perth resident with multiple criminal and traffic offences.    

On June 29, 2023, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Perth County OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint involving a go cart on Wellington Street in West Perth.

At the time of the incident, Allen TREMBLAY, a 40-year-old of Mitchell was arrested and charged with Operation While Prohibited, driving while under suspension and Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt. Through the course of the investigation the accused was further charged with the following:

–      Dangerous Operation

–      Driver motor vehicle, no vehicle identification number

–      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

–      Drive motor vehicle, no plates

–      Driver – no helmet or improper helmet

–      Drive with seatbelt assembly removed

–      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.