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Fatal Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fatal collision on Humber Station Road.

On May 7, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m., Caledon OPP and emergency crews responded to a collision involving a passenger vehicle that struck the rear of commercial motor vehicle on Humber Station Road, just north of King Street, in the Town of Caledon. The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 58-year-old of Mono, was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre and was later pronounced as deceased.

Humber Station Road between Castlederg Sideroad and King Street was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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Jozsef TOTH & David BALOGH Were Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a break and enter investigation.

On April 22, 2024, officers were dispatched to a commercial address on Simpson Road to investigate a theft. The preliminary investigation revealed a break and enter that occurred on April 20. Aluminium products valued at approximately $48,000 were taken.

On April 23, 2024, an officer patrolling the Bolton area observed the vehicle seen in the surveillance footage during the break of enter. With the assistance of Caledon OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, the two occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

As a result, David BALOGH, 28, of Scarborough, was charged with:

• Break, enter a place

• Possession break-in instruments

• Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing.

Jozsef TOTH, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:

• Break, enter a place

• Possession break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 23, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Pardeep DHILLON Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with Impaired Operation following a single motor vehicle collision on Dixie Road.

On April 19, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers received a report advising that a vehicle was in the ditch on Dixie Road, near Old School Road, in the Town of Caledon. The lone occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Pardeep DHILLON, 36, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 9, 2024, to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was also suspended for a period of 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Gurbakhshish CHEEMA Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual involved in a collision with numerous offences.

On April 13, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Kennedy Road, at Dougall Avenue, in the Town of Caledon. The pedestrian sustained only minor injuries as a result of the collision. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Gurbakhshish CHEEMA, 66, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Failure to stop after accident

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 2, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Two More Impaired Drivers – Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged two motorists with operation while impaired.

On April 3, 2024, just before 12:00 a.m., Caledon OPP officers conducted a traffic stop upon a motor vehicle, while patrolling the area of Airport Road and Olde Base Line Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  

As a result, David BALDWIN, 48, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero

On April 7, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., Caledon OPP officers conducted a traffic stop upon a motor vehicle, while patrolling the area of Mayfield Road and McLaughlin Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result, Gurwinder DHALIWAL, 24, of Brampton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Both drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 25, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, both vehicles were impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

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Life Threating Injuries: 2 Teens Run Down – Hit & Run Suspect At Large

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a fail to remain collision where two pedestrians were hit.

On November 21, 2023, shortly after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to two injured pedestrians on Albion Vaughan Road, near Queensgate Boulevard. It was reported that both were walking southbound at approximately 4:30 p.m., when they were hit from behind by a vehicle. A 14-year-old male sustained minor injuries and a 16-year-old female sustained life-threatening injuries. Both parties are expected to make a full recovery.

While at scene, investigators collected crucial evidence, inclusive of an after-market right side mirror, believed to have been from an early-2000’s model light brown or grey Toyota Camry or Corolla. It is important to note, the vehicle would have also sustained damage to the front right corner and headlight area.

The Caledon OPP are encouraging the driver and any passengers to come forward and speak with investigators regarding the collision.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Detachment Gets 5 Drunk Drivers – Names Released #QuotaPassed

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five different motorists with alcohol related offences between March 27and March 30, 2024.

On March 27, 2024, Caledon OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check near Highway 410 and Valleywood Boulevard, in the Town of Caledon. Just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle entered the area and officers subsequently formed grounds that driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were arrested.

As a result, Harsis TIWANA, 32, of Mississauga, was charged with:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing, to answer to the charges.

On March 28, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., officers located a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, near The Grange Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Karl TUBERA, 25, of Mississauga, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero

On March 29, 2024, just before 3:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the area of Charleston Sideroad and Airport Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Koree WAIT, 32, of Milton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On March 29, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the area of Mayfield Road and Chinguacousy Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Aleena ARSHAD, 34, of Brampton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero

On March 30, 2024, just before 3:00 a.m., Caledon OPP received a report from a motorist expressing concern as to how a motor vehicle was being operated. Officers located the vehicle on Airport Road, near Old School Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Andre BROWN, 29, of Hamilton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Four of the five drivers have been scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 18, 2024, to answer to their charges. Additionally, all five drivers had their vehicles impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers continue to take chances. It’s simply not worth the risk. Motorists are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. 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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Masked Gunmen Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged four individuals with numerous offences.

On March 24, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a weapons-related call for service in the area of Beech Grove Sideroad and Horseshoe Hill Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers received information that four masked individuals armed with firearms were outside of a private residence. Officers attended the location promptly and took four suspects into custody without incident or injury.

Investigators identified two suspects as:

·        Angad GOSAL, 18-year-old from Brampton

·        Bhavjit SANDHU, 18-year-old from Brampton

The other two suspects were identified as 16-year-old Brampton residents. Their identities will be withheld under the provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

All four suspects have been charged will the following:

·        Disguise with intent

·        Carrying concealed weapon

·        Imitation firearm – use while committing offence

·        Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

The accused parties are set to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date to answer to the charges.

The Caledon OPP considers this an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

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BOLO: Black Car, Plate: DAMZ 252 – Homicide Investigation

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified a deceased individual and deemed their death a homicide.

On April 1, 2024, officers from the Caledon Detachment responded to a report of a deceased individual in the area of Chinguacousy Road and King Street in the Town of Caledon.

A post-mortem examination was conducted on April 2, 2024, which determined the death was the result of a homicide. The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old David ROBSON, who was reported missing from the Township of Melancthon on March 25, 2024.

Officers have not located the deceased’s vehicle, which is described as a 2017 black Kia Sportage, Ontario licence plate DAMZ 252.

The OPP does not believe there is a risk to public safety as investigators do not consider this to be a random incident. However, members of the public are reminded to be aware of their surroundings at all times.

The investigation is ongoing by the Dufferin Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information regarding this vehicle, or witnessed suspicious activity on Chinguacousy Road between March 30, 2024, to April 1, 2024, is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Simcoe Muskoka Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

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Simran SIDHU Facing Numerous Weapons Charges

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with numerous weapons related offences.

On March 27, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a weapons-related call for service in the area of Dominion Street and Forks of the Credit Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers received information regarding gunfire heard in the area. Officers attended the location promptly and the suspect was taken into custody without incident or injury.

As a result of the investigation, Simran SIDHU, 23, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Careless use of firearm

·        Reckless discharge of firearm

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 25, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Nobody was harmed as a result of the call for service, and the Caledon OPP considers this an isolated incident with no outstanding threat to public safety.

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Vishvajeet SAGGU Arrested For Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual involved in a collision with numerous offences.

On March 26, 2024, shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 10, near King Street, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Vishvajeet SAGGU, 31, of Brampton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 11, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Angad SINGH Arrested For Drunk Driving – 4X Legal Limit

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Brampton resident with operation while impaired after they registered over four times the legal limit.

On March 25, 2024, just before 1:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the area of Mayfield Road and Coleraine Drive, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Angad SINGH, 39, of Brampton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 11, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. 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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Hwy 10 Double Fatal Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a fatal collision on Highway 10.

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, near Escarpment Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. The incident involved two passenger vehicles. An 85-year-old male and an 86-year-old female from Amaranth were pronounced deceased on scene, while a third individual sustained serious injuries, but is in stable condition.

Investigators from the Caledon Detachment are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the collision. Please contact the Caledon OPP at (905) 584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122 if you have information.

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Kuldip Singh – Impaired Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with numerous offences as a result of a traffic stop.

On March 20, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the community of Southfields Village, in the Town of Caledon. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Kuldip Singh, 52, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Novice driver fail to provide breath sample

·        Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 4, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. Ontario has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to driver’s consuming alcohol that are; age 21 years or younger, a driver of any age who holds a G1, G2, M1, or M2 licence, or driving a vehicle that requires an A-F driver’s licence or Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR).

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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2 More Drunk Drivers Arrested – Erica LEO & Michael ROCHON

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged two individuals with operation while impaired.

On March 22, 2024, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report from a motorist expressing concern as to how a motor vehicle was being operated. Officers located the vehicle stopped in the area of Highway 10 and King Street, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Michael ROCHON, 36, of Keene, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 25, 2024, to answer to the charges.

On March 23, 2024, shortly after 4:30 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Commercial Road, near Albion Vaughan Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Following the investigation, Erica LEO, 28, of Minesing, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 11, 2024, to answer to the charge.

Both driver’s vehicles were impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licences were suspended for a period of 90 days.

Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving