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Burlington OPP Police Press Releases

24 Year Old Facing Numerous Firearms Charges #Uprising #OntarioMilitia

(BURLINGTON, ON) – An individual is facing 19 firearms-related Criminal Code (CC) charges following an investigation into the importation of firearms and prohibited devices.

In March 2025, members assigned to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) in Niagara and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations initiated an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged importation of firearms and prohibited devices from the U.S. into Canada.

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, an individual was arrested in Burlington by members assigned to BEST from the OPP, Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, Niagara Regional Police Service, and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Highway Enforcement Team and the OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit.

As a result, Daniel MENEZES, age 24 of Hamilton, has been charged with the following 19 offences contrary to the CC:

  •         Import a firearm knowing it’s unauthorized – two counts
  •         Unauthorized importation of a firearm – two counts
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device – two counts
  •         Possession of a firearm knowing it was unauthorized – two counts
  •         Possession of a prohibited device knowing it was unauthorized – two counts
  •         Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition – two counts
  •         Import a prohibited device knowing it’s unauthorized
  •         Import components for the use in making automatic firearms knowing it’s unauthorized
  •         Unauthorized importation of a prohibited device
  •         Unauthorized importation of components for use in the making of automatic firearms
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  •         Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  •         Possession of a prohibited weapon

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton on May 14, 2025.

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200Km/h – Corey JACKSON Arrested

(BURLINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged criminally after being observed speeding excessively and passing on the shoulder of the QEW in Burlington.

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:48 p.m., an Officer from the Burlington OPP detachment observed a vehicle travelling at an extremely high rate of speed on the Fort Erie bound QEW near Guelph Line in the City of Burlington.

The vehicle was a dark coloured SUV with the 4-way flashers activated and was estimated to be driving in excess of 200 km/h at times and using the shoulder to pass vehicles. The vehicle was stopped just before the Burlington Skyway bridge and the driver was placed under arrest for Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Corey JACKSON, age 45, from Sudbury has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is set to appear on April 7th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Burlington.

This vehicle description and driving action matches other recent incidents on the QEW reported to Police by drivers between Burlington and Niagara.

February 25, 2025, 9:30 p.m., 3 independent witnesses reporting on a similar vehicle driving dangerously on the Fort Erie bound QEW

February 27, 2025, 1:47 p.m., 4 independent witnesses reporting on a similar vehicle driving dangerously on the Toronto bound QEW

Police are investigating as to whether these incidents are also linked to the involved vehicle and driver. The OPP is asking anyone who may have dashcam footage or information related to these incidents to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Dangerous Driving is a serious crime, if you observe someone driving dangerously, or suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Officer Assaulted – Manjot SINGH Arrested

(BURLINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving Sunday morning after causing a collision, attempting to flee, and assaulting an Officer who arrived at the scene to investigate.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 8:41 a.m., members from Burlington OPP responded to a collision on highway 403 eastbound near Waterdown Rd in the City of Burlington. Reports were received that the driver who caused the collision was driving erratically prior to the collision and was not pulling over after the collision.

An Officer from the Burlington detachment arrived on scene and observed vehicles pulled over on the right shoulder and occupants outside of the vehicles. The Officer separated the occupants and was then assaulted by the suspect while placing them under arrest for impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, Manjot SINGH, age 25, from Brampton has been charged with:

·      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

·      Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code

·      Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was already under a court ordered driving suspension for a previous impaired driving conviction.

The accused was released from custody and is set to appear on May 26th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Milton.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a serious crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Fatal Collision

(BURLINGTON, ON) – Members of the Burlington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 403, Burlington.

On September 16, 2024, approximately 9:40 a.m., officers responded to a serious collision on Highway 403 east bound, between Waterdown Road and Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), Burlington, involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Sadly, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at scene. The driver of the SUV was uninjured.

Members of the OPP Traffic Support Unit (TSU) are at scene assisting with the investigation. All east bound lanes of Highway 403 are currently closed at Waterdown Road and the closure is expected to remain for several hours.

The investigation is ongoing and officials are asking for witnesses who may have seen the collision, or may have dashcam footage, to call the OPP Burlington Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E241242094. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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3.6 Million Cigarettes Without Kings Stamp Seized

(BURLINGTON, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division, Highway 407 Detachment investigated a commercial motor vehicle complaint that resulted in Tobacco Tax Act charges.

On August 29, 2024 at approximately 10:45 pm a Ministry of Transportation, Transportation Enforcement Officer conducted a traffic stop of a commercial motor vehicle for not having a toll transponder on Highway 407 westbound, west of Appleby Line in Burlington.

Officers from the OPP’s Highway 407 Detachment were called to assist with the investigation. Under the authority of the Tobacco Tax Act, officers searched the commercial motor vehicle and located 3.6 million unmarked cigarettes. The cigarettes were not marked or stamped with valid legal identification.

As a result of the investigation Ioannis FTHENOS, a 33-year-old male from Stoney Creek was charged with:

  • Possession of unmarked cigarettes for sale
  • Possession of unmarked cigarettes under the Tobacco Tax Act. 
  • Drive motor vehicle – improper licence
  • No toll device

He is scheduled to answer to the charges in the Burlington courthouse on November 18, 2024.