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(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), County of Brant Detachment, OPP In-Service Training (IST) Team, County of Brant Fire Services and County of Brant Paramedics, along with Paris District High School staff and students are conducting a training scenario.

On Friday, May 2, 2014, high school staff, students, police, fire and paramedics will meet at Paris District High School for a mock emergency scenario where officials dealt with threats to school safety.

Since 2011, to safeguard students and school staff, OPP Detachments and Ontario Ministry of Education (EDU)-funded school boards are required to have safety protocols in place in the event of emergency situations. The protocols include agreed upon terminology and stages to assess and respond the risk to school occupants and the community.

This training scenario allows staff and students the ability to practice their safety protocols, which are in place in the event of emergency situations. The scenario also assisted with how emergency services respond to a threat of school safety and how those services are engaged to ensure a calm and precise response.

“We must always be prepared for the fact that despite our best efforts, incidents involving threats to school safety could happen anywhere any time and no community is immune. Regular Lockdown drills are mandatory (a minimum of two per year) at Ontario schools,” comments Staff Sergeant Bev Prevett, Operations Manager, County of Brant OPP Detachment.

(CHRISTIAN ISLAND, ON)- Members of the Anishinabek Police Service were alerted to the discovery of what would appear to be human remains late in the afternoon of April 30, 2014 in the area of Big Sand Bay on Christian Island.

A request was made to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to assist in this investigation which resulted in members being dispatched from the OPP Southern Georgian Bay Detachment along with members of the following OPP Central Region Units- Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU), K-9 Unit and Emergency Response Unit (ERT).

A search of the area resulted in remains and other scene exhibits being removed for further examination at the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto so as to determine their origin, identity and possible cause of death.

The investigation is continuing and updates will be provided as they become available.

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO)- On May 1, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., an Officer from the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was flagged down by a homeowner on County Road 1, east of Concession 2, stating they had just arrived home to discover a break and enter in progress to their shop. A vehicle fled the scene after striking the homeowners’ vehicle, this vehicle was identified and Nottawasaga OPP sent out information to neighbouring Detachments to be on the lookout for a Grey Ford van.

Minutes later on the County Road 50, a Caledon OPP Officer noticed the suspect vehicle speeding and initiated a vehicle stop. Nottawasaga OPP continued with the investigation.

Charged is 18 year old Toronto resident Richard REZMUVES, he is charged criminally with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, Break and Enter, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving while under Suspension (Highway Traffic Act). The second male charged is 29 year old Toronto resident, Richard FAZEKAS, he is charged with Break and Enter as well as, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Both males have been held for a bail hearing May 2, 2014.

(SUDBURY, ON) – Members of the Sudbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Unit have laid charges in a historical sexual assault investigation.

The offences are alleged to have occurred in August 1973 while the victim attended Camp Petraqua in Estaire, Ontario.

The accused, Gordon Everett HALL, age 69 of Estaire, Ontario was arrested and charged with Gross Indecency and Indecent Assault.

He will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on June 25, 2014.

(RENFREW, ON) – On May 1, 2014 at approximately 1:12pm, an officer of the Killaloe detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 41, south of Renfrew. The officer stopped a vehicle for speeding. Upon the officers approach, the vehicle left the scene.

The officer followed the fleeing suspect vehicle for a short period, attempting to stop the vehicle again. When the vehicle would not stop, the officer ceased his attempts.

A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located on Stone Road, Township of Admaston Bromley, involved in a collision. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was deceased.

The OPP has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which 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.

(HEARST, ON) -The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid an upgraded charge in connection with the death of 23 year old Myles SHAGANASH of Constance Lake First Nation.

The ongoing police investigation initiated on June 15, 2013, has resulted in the arrest of a previously charged Constance Lake First Nation man. Officers from NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit have now charged 29 year old Justin SUTHERLAND with the upgraded criminal offence of Manslaughter, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is in police custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane, Ontario, on Friday, May 2, 2014.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Rob Hagerman of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is urged to immediately contact the Hearst OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (705) 362-4245.

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 $2,000.

(CALEDON, ON)- On April 30, 2014, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a King Street residential storage location to investigate thefts and damage to stored vehicles. Sometime between April 28th and April 30th, suspect(s) attended the Village of Bolton location and entered the property on foot. The suspect(s) broke into 3 camper trailers and stole televisions and some tools. The suspect(s) further caused damage to the driver’s side door of a gray Mazda that was stored on the property. Entry was made into a storage shed and several boat covers were damaged.

Police are reminding residents to contact the OPP Communications Centre immediately at 1-888-310-1122 to report any suspicious activity or suspicious vehicles in the area. Information such as suspect physical descriptions, suspect vehicles and direction of travel are useful tools for investigators.

Police are asking anyone with information about this occurrence to contact Provincial Constable Gervais, Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. 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 $2,000.00.

(HEARST, ON) The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid an upgraded charge in connection with the death of 23 year old Myles SHAGANASH of Constance Lake First Nation.

The ongoing police investigation initiated on June 15, 2013, has resulted in the arrest of a previously charged Constance Lake First Nation man. Officers from NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit have now charged 29 year old Justin SUTHERLAND with the upgraded criminal offence of Manslaughter, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is in police custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane, Ontario, on Friday, May 2, 2014.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Rob Hagerman of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is urged to immediately contact the Hearst OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (705) 362-4245.

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 $2,000.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers were looking for a Paris man who left his home in an upset state. The County of Brant OPP detachment is relieved that the man has been located in the City of Brantford, with the assistance of the Brantford City Police Service. The County of Brant OPP would like to thank all the media outlets with their coverage and the assistance of the public.

(Town of Laurentian Hills, Ontario) – On April 29th 2014, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Project Paradigm, OPP Emergency Response Team, and Deep River Police Service executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the Town of Laurentian Hills.

At the scene, Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) was being produced in 10 mason jars and a large pot. There was also evidence of a Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Extraction Lab. Police also seized cannabis marihuana and over $1000.

Two people were arrested and charged. Both were released on Promise to Appear and Undertaking with conditions.

Zachary HART, 26 of Deep River (ON) is charged with two (2) counts of Production of a schedule III substance (DMT and Psilocybin) and Possession over 30g of Marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Skylar ZIEBARTH, 23 of Deep River (ON) is charged with a Breach of Probation.

(Pembroke, Ontario) – On April 28th 2014, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Project Paradigm and Upper Ottawa OPP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the City of Pembroke.

Police seized 27 small cannabis marihuana plants, contraband cigarettes and recovered stolen property.

Two people were arrested at scene and released unconditionally. They will be summonsed to court at a later date..

(CALEDON, ON) – On April 30, 2014 at approximately 9:30 pm, a concerned citizen contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a possible impaired driver who was involved in single motor vehicle collision on Airport Road. Investigation revealed that the driver was travelling northbound and entered the ditch. Upon arrival, the officers found the vehicle unattended but located the driver on the porch of a private residence close to the scene of the motor vehicle collision. Upon speaking with the driver, the officers detected a strong odour of alcohol on her breath and she demonstrated other signs of impairment.

Subsequently, the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The female was transported to Detachment for testing.

In conclusion, Amanda L. FINDLAY, 50, of Caledon was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Over 80.

The Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and her motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to make her first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 15, 2014.

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kenora Detachment Crime Unit with the assistance of Kenora Drug Enforcement Officers of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), the Kenora Detachment Street Crime Unit and the Kenora Detachment of the OPP have charged five people following a series of crimes over the weekend.

On Saturday April 26, 2014 shortly after 7:00am, OPP received a report that a vehicle had been entered outside a residence in the Ride Out area of Kenora and a firearm had been stolen. While investigating the first report, police received another call that a black GMC Sierra pick-up truck had been stolen within blocks of the first incident. It was estimated that the thefts had occurred overnight.

As the investigation progressed, police continued to receive reports of crimes including several break and enters to seasonal residences on Highway 671 as well as damage to the City of Kenora Transfer Station located in the same area.

On Sunday April 27, 2014 police observed the stolen vehicle on Redditt Road, north of Kenora. A roadblock was set up and the vehicle was stopped. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

Police executed a search warrant on April 28, 2014 at a residence on Mascott Avenue. Police recovered the stolen firearm as well as other stolen property.

Five individuals were charged as a result of the initial investigation.

On Tuesday April 30, 2014 police charged 47-year-old Richard DARLING of Kenora with Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused is to appear in Kenora Criminal Court on June 5, 2014.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.