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Mitchell LYONS Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver while conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program.

On April 27, 2024, shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers stop a vehicle while conducting a R.I.D.E. in the town of Bancroft. The investigation resulted in the driver being arrested. 

Mitchell LYONS, a 33-year-old from Campbellford has been charged with the Criminal Code offences of:

Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Operation while impaired – alcohol

Fail to comply with probation order.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on May 14, 2024.

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$7,000 Drug Bust – GUILER

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were involved in a drug investigation which led to the arrest of one individual.

On March 26, 2024, Officers seized approximately $7000 worth of Fentanyl and Cocaine, a cellular device, drug paraphernalia and $1855 in Canadian Currency.

Richard GUILER, 49 years old of Hastings Highlands, Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and

·        Possession property obtained by Crime Under $5000

GUILER was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 27, 2024.

If you are aware of any crimes and 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.

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Numerous Firearms Charges For Miguel OLSZEWSKI

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) were involved in a drug investigation which led to the arrest of two individuals.

On March 26, 2024, Officers seized approximately $6500 worth of Fentanyl, a cellular device and approximately $5000 in Canadian Currency, as a result of an investigation that had been ongoing since early March, officers located and arrested an individual who was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Miguel OLSZEWSKI, 26 years old of Bancroft, Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition order- three counts

·        Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo- two counts

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm- two counts

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm- three counts

·        Fail to comply with Probation order- three counts

·        Careless use of a firearm

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl

·        Possession property obtained by Crime Under $5000

OLSZEWSKI was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 27, 2024.

Jill PRICE, 41 years old of Bancroft, Ontario, has been charged with Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm. PRICE will be attending a bail hearing on a later date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, Ontario.

If you are aware of any crimes and 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.

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Child Airlifted After Attack By Dog-like Creature #NotAWereWolf

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about an aggressive canine-type animal on Bradshaw Road in The Town of Bancroft.

The OPP is investigating a report of an unprovoked attack on a child on the afternoon of March 26, 2024. The child was airlifted with non-life-threating injuries.

The canine-type animal is described as black and grey, similar looking to a German Shepard or Huskey. 

Police are asking members of the public to use caution in the area and report any sightings to police. If it is an emergency, please call using 9-1-1.

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Ryan HOGAN Arrested

(Bancroft, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft.

On March 1, 2024, shortly after midnight, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft. As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Ryan HOGAN of Bancroft was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- Fentanyl;

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- Methamphetamine;

Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking- Psilocybin; and

Adult unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on March 26th, 2024.

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Lyle JAN Charged Again!

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Fail to Comply With A Undertaking.

On February 27, 2024 shortly before 1200 PM, Bancroft OPP responded to the report of someone continuously calling the caller after being told to stop. As a result of the investigation the police arrested one person.

Lyle JAN, a 68-year-old from Bancroft has been charged with Fail to Comply with an Undertaking.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 05, 2024, in relation to the criminal charges.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstances to contact Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Lyle JAN Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Criminal Harassment.

On February 27, 2024 shortly before 1200 PM, Bancroft OPP responded to the report of someone continuously calling the caller after being told to stop. As a result of the investigation the police arrested one person.

Lyle JAN, a 68-year-old from Bancroft has been charged with Criminal Harassment.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 05, 2024, in relation to the criminal charges.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstances to contact Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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David ALDRED Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Criminal Harassment.

On February 02, 2024, Bancroft OPP had taken reports of someone receiving repeated unwanted correspondence over an extended period. Bancroft OPP arrested one person in an ongoing criminal harassment in regards to the investigation.

David ALDRED, a 69-year-old from Lake Saint Peter has been charged with Criminal Harassment.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on March 12, 2024.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstances to contact Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Lyle JAN – Criminal Harassment

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Criminal Harassment.

On January 30, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Bancroft OPP responded to the report of someone being continuously approached by an individual when outside of their residence. As a result of the investigation the police arrested one person.

Lyle JAN, a 68-year-old from Bancroft has been charged with Criminal Harassment.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on February 27, 2024.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstances to contact Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Victims are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help, including Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings – 613-332-3010. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.