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Area OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Drags Officer 100m

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 13, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an ATV being operated in an aggressive manner without any lights on in the area of Egremont Street in Mount Forest.

The officer attempted to pull over the ATV, however, the suspect refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. The officer discontinued the pursuit for public safety reasons. 

The ATV operator was later observed going through stop signs and driving erratically on several streets within the town.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., a second OPP officer who was on foot patrol, spotted the suspect ATV operator in the area of Normanby Street in Mount Forest. It was reported that the suspect drove directly at the officer. The officer was dragged approximately 100 metres after attempting to arrest the operator.

The officer was not injured.

Police later located and arrested the suspect.

A 16-year-old youth has been charged with:

  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Stunt Driving
  • Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance
  • Drive Motor Vehicle-no licence

 The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Youth Court of Justice-Guelph at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases

William PELTON – Impaired Driving

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a vehicle on February 13, 2021 at approximately 1005 p.m. on Brant Road in the County of Brant.

County of Brant OPP initiated a traffic stop and conducted an investigation. They found that driver was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation police have charged the driver William PELTON 59-years-old of The County of Brant with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug Section 320.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus Contrary to Section 320.14(1) (b)

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Police Press Releases

Snowmobile Cops Patrolling Trails

(TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On February 13, 2021 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers conducted snowmobile patrol on area trails and highways. Officers conducted a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checkpoint on Highway 6, near a trail entrance and charged a snowmobile operator. Kiplan BROUWER, 51 years-of-age, from Windsor, Ontario was charged with operation while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada. The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 25, 2021.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On February 13, 2021 OPP officers conducted snowmobile patrol and located several snowmobile operators with open liquor on the trails. Grey Bruce OPP charged three (3) snowmobile drivers with Liquor Licence Act offences.

The OPP is committed to ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for all Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) operators, not just on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails, but in all locations including roadways, private property and non-maintained trails.  

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School Bus Involved In Collision

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On February 11, 2021 at 3:28 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving a school bus and a sport utility vehicle at the intersection of Main Street and Moore Street in Lions Head, in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.   

The First Student School Bus had 24 students on board and a driver. There were no injuries.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

72 Year Old Driver Crashes Into Hydro Pole

Publish Date: Feb 15, 2021
Incident Date: Feb 13, 2021
Location: MOSCRIP RD and SAMUELSON ST, CAMBRIDGE ON Canada

On February 13, 2021, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to Samuelson Street in Cambridge for reports of a single motor vehicle collision. The driver of a red Pontiac was travelling on Samuelson Street when he lost control of his vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway and strike a hydro pole. The driver, a 72-year-old Cambridge man, was transported to Cambridge Memorial Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was closed for several hours while police and Hydro were on scene. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777 ext 8791 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Hit & Run Driver Arrested After Foot Chase

Publish Date: Feb 15, 2021
Incident Date: Feb 13, 2021
Location: ROSEMOUNT DR, KITCHENER, WATERLOO ON Canada

On February 13, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Krug Street and East Avenue in Kitchener for a Highway Traffic Act violation. The vehicle failed to stop for police and proceeded to travel at a high rate of speed. A short distance away, the driver lost control and struck a hydro pole causing significant damage to the pole and vehicle. The driver proceeded to travel to Rosemount Drive where the vehicle became inoperable. The male occupant then fled from the vehicle. Officers engaged in a brief foot pursuit and as a result, a 40-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with several drug-related and Highway Traffic-related offences. Further investigation revealed that the male was wanted on a strength of a warrant and was a suspended driver. Police seized a large quantity of Canadian currency, prescription narcotics, suspected methamphetamine, and suspected fentanyl. The male was held for a bail hearing.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Arrest In Hit & Run Involving Ambulance

Publish Date: Feb 15, 2021
Incident Date: Dec 28, 2020
Location: KING ST E and FAIRVIEW AVE, KITCHENER ON Canada

On February 12, 2021, the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit arrested and charged a 27-year-old Hamilton male in connection to a Fail to Remain collision involving a Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services ambulance that occurred in Kitchener on Dec 28, 2020. The male has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Fail to Stop after Accident, and Obstruct Police.

PREVIOUS SUMMARY or SUMMARIES:

Published: Dec 30 2020 10:54AM
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 6 p.m., members of the Waterloo Regional Police Central Patrol and Traffic Service’s Unit located the suspect motor vehicle involved in this collision. The investigation remains ongoing and charges are pending.

Published: Dec 29 2020 12:22PM
On Monday, December 28, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of King Street East at Fairview Avenue in Kitchener for a hit and run collision involving a vehicle and a Region of Waterloo Paramedic Service’s Ambulance. The Ambulance was travelling west on route to the hospital with a patient on board when it was struck by a vehicle travelling east. The impact caused damage along the driver’s side of both vehicles. The Ambulance stopped, however, the other vehicle failed to remain and was last seen travelling east toward Ottawa Street. The paramedic driving the ambulance suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in a second Ambulance. The paramedic in the back, along with the patient on board were not injured. King Street was closed to traffic until 10:30 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing by the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Unit. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information relating to the vehicle involved is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 x8856 or x8791, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Area OPP Police Press Releases

$165,000 Drug Bust – Jacob GRATTON

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On February 13, 2021 at 1:39 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle on Highway 401 westbound. A traffic stop was initiated on Highbury Avenue just south of the highway.

A large quantity of illicit drugs was located in the vehicle, suspected to be Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, cocaine and crack with an estimated street value just under $165,000. Police also seized a firearm located in the vehicle, which was identified as a BB gun.

Jacob GRATTON, a 30-year-old of London has been charged with:

  •  Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Section 88 of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – in Canada, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possessing Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling, Section 10(2) of the Cannabis Act
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Crack), section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs (Fentanyl), section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle, section 7(5)(a) of the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Fail to Have Insurance Card, section 3(1) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused has been remanded into police custody.

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Stolen Plates Leads To Multiple Charges – WILLIAMS & NEWELL

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment have charged two individuals with multiple offences following a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Caledonia, Haldimand County, ON.

On Sunday February 14, 2021 at 4:44 a.m., OPP conducted a traffic stop after a vehicle travelling north bound on Highway 6 at Argyle Street South caught the attention of an officer.

OPP investigated and determined the licence plates on the vehicle had been reported stolen.

Both the driver and passenger were arrested.

Further investigation determined the driver had consumed alcohol. A road side screening test was administered which the driver had failed.

During a search of the individuals, a quantity of illicit drugs were located on the passenger.

OPP has charged 25-year-old Arley WILLIAMS of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, ON with:

  • Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive motor vehicle with no drivers licence

OPP has also charged 20-year-old Koko NEWELL of Orillia, ON with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule III substance
  • Fail to Comply with a release order

Both are to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.d

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Cocaine Bust – Shawn JENNINGS

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On February 13, 2021 at 11:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle on Catherine Street, Thames Centre. A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn JENNINGS, a 35-year-old of London has been charged with:

  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available, Section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act.
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence, Section 33(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear April 23, 2021 in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Death Investigation

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, February 15, 2021, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Detachment responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a Charles Street West, Ingersoll address.

It was determined that officers arrived at the address and located an unresponsive individual inside a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot of a business. The person was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene by the attending coroner.

Members of the Oxford County OPP Crime Unit along with OPP Forensic Identification Services are assisting with the investigation.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

The investigation is continuing.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Two Charged After Snowmobile Accident In Owen Sound

On Saturday February 13 th , 2021 just after 2:30 p.m. Emergency Services personnel attended 11 th Street East at 1 st Avenue East, Owen Sound, in relation to a snowmobile which had left the roadway and was on the ice of the inner harbour. The investigation revealed that the 17 year old Monkton, Ontario resident had been operating a 2012 Skidoo, southbound along 1 st Avenue East.


The driver road up over a snowbank in order to leave the roadway, believing that he could cross the inner harbour and did not realize that there was a significant drop. The snowmobile sustained moderate damage and was removed from the ice of the inner harbour by a tow truck. The teenage male was extremely fortunate not to have been injured during this incident.


The driver, as well as another youth that was operating a snowmobile with him, were charged with Operate a Motorized Snow Vehicle in the Prohibited Downtown Area, under the City of Owen Sound By-Law. As a result, they each were issued a $240.00 fine.


Police would like to remind the public that with the increase in snowfall and the opening of the trails in the area, there has been a major increase in the number of snowmobilers. The roads within the City of Owen Sound that can be used by snowmobiles is very limited. They are prohibited in the downtown core and the major arteries.

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Alerts ftp WFP

OPP/Police Threaten Rape & Murder – FTP Movement Spirals Out Of Control After FTP Movement Takes Foothold On The Square Mile #WinghamWakening #FTP

Horrifying videos, CBC investigations and SIU reports with trigger warnings prove beyond a doubt corrupt police officers will do anything to silence the truth of their gross misconduct. There is no doubt why the police refuse to wear body cameras.

Threats of rape and murder by those claiming to be police or reitired officers are going viral online in an attempt to silence those that speak out against the rampant abuse. Lock your doors and don’t open them unless you know who it is. 

Many of you know about the war that has been growing behind the scenes between the Free Press and unaccountable police that refuse to wear body cameras. Do not leave home without a way to video record police interactions, your life and reputation may depend on it. Even the most ardent boot likers must agree that threats of rape are too far over the line. Some police think a beating or raping is justified depending on circumstance. No wonder People are afraid to speak up and the police refuse to wear body cameras.

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Fuck The Police – Wingham Activist(s) Takes Stand Against Police Corruption – #WinghamWakening #DeathOfFear #FTP

A hero Rights Activist has posted a “Fuck The Police” sign on their front lawn somewhere in Wingham. While this flimsy piece of cardboard may seem insignificant to most, it is a beacon of hope and change for a burgeoning grass-roots movement, proving that the “Death Of Fear” is here, or on enroute.

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Home Invasion – David ASHKANASE Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 11, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break-and-enter in progress at a residence on JM Quarrie Drive in Inverhaugh.

It was reported that a suspect forcibly entered the front door of a home. The startled homeowner confronted the lone suspect. The suspect caused extensive damage to the interior of the home and to a vehicle which was parked in the driveway. Police arrested the suspect upon arrival.

No injuries were reported. The suspect and the victim were not known to each other.

David ASHKANASE, 35-years-old of Stratford has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter to a Dwelling House
  • Mischief Over $5000
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to 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 on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.