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Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit, executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant on June 5, 2014 at a private residence located on Springwater Road, Central Elgin

The search warrant resulted in police seizing the following;

Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Cannabis Marihuana
Oxycodone Pills
Fentanyl Patches

The approximate value of the drugs seized is estimated at $12,775.00

Police also seized drug paraphernalia associated with the trafficking of Controlled Substances, a police scanner, computer equipment and counter surveillance equipment. Two motor vehicles were also seized as a result of the investigation under proceeds of crime.

Police have arrested and charged the following people;

Terrance Chase, MCCORMICK, age 23 of Central Elgin, ON. Has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Two Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

4. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

Kimberly HOOD, age 50 of Central Elgin, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Two Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

Terry MCCORMICK, age 50 of Central Elgin, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

3. Possession of a Schedule II Substance Cannabis Marihuana Under 30gram section 4(1) of the CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

David KNELSEN, age 30 of Norfolk County has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

Kenneth FRIESEN, age 25 of Township of Malahide has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule II Substance Cannabis Marihuana Under 30gram section 4(1) of the CDSA

Daniel HOLLINGSWORTH, age 28 of Aylmer, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule II Substance Cannabis Marihuana Under 30gram section 4(1) of the CDSA

Michael William HANSEN, age 38 of St. Thomas, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) Section 4(1) CDSA

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section (Other Drugs) Section 4(1) CDSA

Michael HANSEN has been released on conditions while Chase MCCORMICK, Terry MCCORMICK, Kimberly HOOD, David KNELSEN, Daniel HOLLINGSWORTH and Kenneth FRIESEN were held for a show cause bail hearing.

(POINT EDWARD, ON) Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid weapon and drug charges against three American citizens after an incident at the Blue Water Bridge on June 7, 2014 around 7:30 p.m.

A 19 year old female driver, a 24 year old male passenger and a 26 year old male passenger all remain in custody awaiting a Sarnia court appearance on June 9, 2014 to answer to charges of:

Possess a loaded prohibited firearm

Import into Canada a prohibited weapon

Possess a quantity of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

During the investigation at the Blue Water Bridge, a quantity of suspected cocaine was located as well as a loaded .380 handgun.

There is no further information as the matter is now before the courts.

(GRAND BEND, ON) On June 6, 2014 around 2:00 p.m. Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) bicycle officers were on patrol at the main beach parking lot when they stopped and spoke with persons occupying a Mercedes vehicle.

During the conversation, the OPP officers became aware of the presence of marihuana and arrested the driver and passenger.

Gabrielle GITMAN, 23 years of age from London, ON has a Sarnia court date of July 9, 2014 to answer to the charge of possession of marihuana under 30 grams.

(FOREST, ON) On June 5, 2014 just before 7:00 p.m. members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Canine Unit, and Lambton Street Crimes Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on Ann Street.

The lone occupant was arrested without incident and charged with:

Possession of a quantity of: Cannabis Resin, Oxycodone pills, and Cocaine.

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking (under 3 kg)

Evan PORTER, 20 years of age from Bosanquet Township, ON has a Sarnia court date of August 13, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(WARREN, ON) – On June 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., officers from the Warren Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 17 (between Sutcliffe Road and the Veuve River Bridge) in the Municipality of Markstay-Warren.

Investigation revealed that an eastbound car drifted across the centre line and sideswiped a westbound SUV. The eastbound car continued across the westbound lane and struck a westbound motorcycle head-on.

The 58-year-old male driver of the eastbound car, who is from North Bay, was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

The 55-year-old female driver of the westbound SUV, from Sudbury and her 57-year-old female passenger, from Callander were not injured.

The male driver and female passenger on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene. They are identified as: Alain LACOURSIERE, age 48 of Val Caron and Kerrie LEBLANC, age 48, also of Val Caron.

Highway 17 re-opened in both directions at 9:15 p.m. last night.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and a Technical Traffic Collision Investigator and charges are pending.

(WARREN, ON) – On June 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., officers from the Warren Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 17 (just east of Sutcliffe Rd.) in the Municipality of Markstay-Warren.

Preliminary investigation revealed that an eastbound car crossed the centre line and sideswiped a westbound vehicle. The eastbound car subsequently struck a westbound motorcycle with two occupants.

The male driver of the eastbound car was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. The occupants of the westbound vehicle were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Both occupants on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene.

An OPP Collision Reconstructionist and a Technical Traffic Collision Investigator are currently at the scene assisting with the investigation.

Highway 17 is anticipated to be closed until approximately 9:00 p.m. while officers complete their investigation.

A detour has been set-up for eastbound passenger vehicles through Sutcliffe Road and westbound passenger vehicles can take Nipissing Road in Warren then onto Sutcliffe Road.

Westbound tractor-trailers and heavy vehicles are being detoured through Highway 64 in Verner to Highway 535 or onto Highway 69.

Eastbound tractor-trailers and heavy vehicles are being detoured through Highway 535 in Hagar onto either Highway 64 or Highway 69.

The identity of the victims is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

(NAPANEE, ON) – On June 6, 2014 at approximately 6:10pm, officers of the Napanee detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a deceased adult male near Daley Road, Tyendinaga Township.

Upon arrival, officers located the male and an adult female also deceased, near by. The names of the deceased are not being released pending notification of next-of-kin.

Post mortem examinations have been scheduled for today, June 7, 2014 at Kingston General Hospital.

‎The Napanee Crime Unit, under the direction of OPP Acting Detective Inspector Peter Donnelly, Criminal Investigation Branch, is continuing the investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP encourages everyone to practice personal safety at all times. Tips can be found at www.opp.ca.

(DEEP RIVER, ON) – In the evening of May 29, 2014 members of the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provicial Police (OPP) launched an investigation involving a red Chevrolet Camero in the Town of Deep River.

The Camero was involved in a collision with a pedestrian who sustained non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Joseph GOODENOUGH of Lanark Highlands Twp. has been arrested and charged with:

Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm,
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm,
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle,
Fail to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Causing Bodily Harm,
Flight From Police Causing Bodily Harm,
Flight From Police and
Obstruct Police.

He was held for a bail hearing on June 5, 2014 where he was released on a recognizance to reappear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke, on June 24, 2014.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who has information regarding it are asked to call the UOVOPP at (613)735-0188 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – A collaborative effort between Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County OPP, Middlesex County OPP, Middlesex County OPP Canine Unit and London Police Service resulted in the arrest of two male parties.

On Thursday May 29, 2014 at approximately 1:23 a.m. Huron County OPP was attempting to stop a vehicle reported stolen out of the City of London. The suspect vehicle continued southbound where it was observed travelling at a high rate of speed on Richmond Street in Lucan-Biddulph Township, Middlesex County.

Officers successfully deployed a spike belt and the vehicle eventually came to a stop south of Ten Mile Road in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. The occupants fled the vehicle on foot. A canine track was initiated with the assistance of Middlesex County OPP, Oxford County OPP and London Police Service. As a result, two male suspects were arrested without incident.

Ronald TOWLE, age 31 of London, ON was charged with the following and remains in custody:

One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
Two counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to Section 145(3) of the CCC
One count of Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the CCC

William TURNER, age 25 of London, ON was charged with the following and has since been released from custody:

One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the CCC

Both parties will attend a London Courtroom at a later date to speak to the charges.

The investigation continues.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment is investigating two break and enters that happened yesterday.

On June 5, 2014 between 10:40 am -11:00 am a residence on Springwood Crescent in Gravenhurst was broken into while the owners were away for a short time. The suspect(s) left out the rear door as the owners arrived home, and nothing was reported stolen.

On the same day between 12:00 am -1:00 pm a residence on Covered Bridge Trail in Bracebridge was broken into while the owners were away for a short time. The suspect(s) stole jewelry and some money.

If you have heard any information regarding these crimes or have seen any suspicious people in the area please contact Bracebridge OPP at 705-645-2211.

This investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at (705) 645-2211 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a fail to remain collision. On Wednesday the 4th of June, 2014 at 9:15 pm, a green Ford pick-up truck was travelling on the Gardiners Road ‘off ramp’ from the Westbound Highway 401 lanes. The truck drove into the back of a small Hyundai causing damage to the bumper and taillights of the vehicle.

Two males got out of the truck, and indicated that they would meet in the nearby carpool lot to ‘exchange information’. The two males then returned to their truck and fled the scene driving north on Highway 38.

The males are described as being in their late teens/early 20’s. The driver was wearing an orange construction shirt with shaggy, sandy blonde hair under a baseball cap. The passenger was wearing a black work style shirt.

The truck is described as a green Ford F-150 (possibly an older model) and there was a ‘BROWNING’ sticker on the tailgate or back window of the truck.

Anyone with information regarding this ‘fail to remain’ collision is asked to contact the Frontenac Detachment at 613-372-1932 or, anonymous information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

(TILLSONBURG, ON.) -The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a series of daylight break and enters and thefts that occurred on June 4, 2014 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The break and enters occurred in several residences throughout the city on the following Streets, Quarter Town Line, William Street, Myrtle Street, and North Street.

Entry was gained through locked and unlocked patio doors, garage doors and windows. Entry was not gained to all the houses; however some doors sustained damage from attempted entries.

Items taken from the break and enters was mostly cash and jewellery.

OPP has been vigilant in their patrols and will continue to do so. OPP Forensic Identification Unit attended and was able to obtain some latent prints.

The OPP is asking residents to be aware of suspicious vehicles and people that may be in neighbourhoods but seem as though they do not belong. The public should try to get descriptions, licence plate numbers and direction of travel and report this immediately to their local police service. It is important for this information to get to police when the suspects may still be in the area.

When In Doubt – Call And Have Police Check It Out!

Anyone having information on this or any other incident can 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) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment was called to investigate an incident at a West Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Thursday, June 5, 2014 at approximately 4:32 a.m., officers responded to the Norfolk General Hospital after receiving a call from concerned staff members after a male entered the hospital and became involved in a verbal confrontation with employees.

During the verbal confrontation the male proceeded to damage hospital property at which time he then fled from the hospital in an unknown direction.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged 42 year old Kevin Leonard HENRY of Brantford, Ontario with mischief under $5000 and fail to comply with probation order.

He will appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.

(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers attended a home located on the 14th Line, Mapleton Township for a break and enter. It occurred June 5, 2014 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) stole;

IPOD 4th generation
Wooden jewelry box
Various pieces of jewelry (rings and a necklace)

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact 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.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.