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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – GURPREET SINGH Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in what began as a report of a collision that turned into a stolen motor vehicle investigation. 

On February 5, 2025, just before 6:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Heart Lake Road, near Charleston Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen. The occupant was placed under arrest.

As a result, GURPREET SINGH, 28, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of break-in instruments

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. 

For more information about vehicle theft, visit: https://www.opp.ca/autotheft 

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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SINGH Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with operation while prohibited while conducting a R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check.

On February 2, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Caledon OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E spot check in the area of Innis Lake Road and Healey Road in the Town of Caledon. One of the vehicles that entered the area was found being operated by a driver who was prohibited from driving. 

As a result of the investigation, Avtar Pal SINGH, 49, of no fixed address, was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Driver fail to property wear seatbelt.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025, to answer to the charges. The vehicle was impounded for a period of 45 days. 

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Shawn LARIVIERE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single motor vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On January 27, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch in Caledon Village. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn LARIVIERE, 52, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether. 

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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

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Giuseppe CORDI – Fraud X47

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid 47 charges as part of a fraud investigation.

In October 2022, a business establishment reported fraudulent activity in one of their accounts. The investigation was led by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit.

On January 28, 2025, Giuseppe CORDI, 34, of Barrie was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud under $5000 – 41 counts

• Fraud over $5000 – 6 counts

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 27, 2025, to answer to the charges.  

The OPP is working to increase public awareness of fraud-related crimes. Fraud can affect anyone and it’s important to report it. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1. If you are not in an emergent situation, the first step is to report the fraud either in person or by phone to your local police service. If your local police service is the OPP, use the detachment locator to find your nearest detachment. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Matthew DIRAIMO – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single motor vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On January 27, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch on Winston Churchill Boulevard, near Bush Street, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew DIRAIMO, 23, of Mississauga, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether. =

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation within the same shift.

On January 25, 2025, just before midnight, a traffic stop was conducted in the area of Mayfield Road and Bramalea Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Prabhnoor JOHAL, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Shortly thereafter, on January 26, 2025, just after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch on Mississauga Road, near Old School Road. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested

Ranjit SINGH, 31, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

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Miroslav DEMETER – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation as a result of a RIDE spot check.

On January 23, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., a vehicle entered a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check location setup by officers on Old School Road and Heart Lake Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Miroslav DEMETER, 50, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol 

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

In addition to running its annual Festive RIDE campaign, the OPP conducts RIDE spot checks throughout the year, 24/7. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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

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Kamaljeet SANGRA – Impaired Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation by drugs following a single motor vehicle collision.

On January 18, 2025, just before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch on The Gore Road, near Healey Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result of the investigation, Kamaljeet SANGRA, 49, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 6, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. 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 by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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ADAMS – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a traffic stop on Highway 10.

On January 18, 2025, just after 2:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Highway 10 and Forks of the Credit Road in the Town of Caledon conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. During the interaction, the officer 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, Kevin ADAMS, 55, of Georgetown, was charged with:

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

• Speeding

• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 6, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

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Ahmed KAHN – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On January 13, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Torbram Road just south of Old School Road in the Town of Caledon. During the course of the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result, Ahmed KAHN, 22, of Brampton was charged with:

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, to answer for the charges. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for seven. 

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to educate motorists on the rules and consequences for novice and young drivers when it comes to the consumption of alcohol or drugs:

–      Ontario drivers with the licence class of G1 or G2 are considered novice drivers.

–      Ontario drivers under the age of 22 are considered young drivers.

–      Young and novice drivers cannot consume any alcohol or drug before operating a motor vehicle.

This means young and novice drivers must have zero traces of alcohol or drug when operating a vehicle.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for impaired drivers on our roads and the OPP is committed to ensuring all drivers understand the rules and consequences before getting behind the wheel.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, do 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. 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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Seamus MC GEE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation, following a traffic complaint.

On January 13, 2025, shortly before 2:30 p.m., officers investigated a traffic complaint on Highway 10, after a concerned citizen reported the driver was operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner on the roadway. During the investigation, grounds were formed to determine the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Seamus MC GEE, 39, of Brampton, 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 January 30, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

Impaired driving is a dangerous and often deadly choice. Whether due to alcohol or drugs, impaired driving slows reaction times, impairs judgment, and reduces your ability to make quick decisions. The consequences can be devastating – not only for you, but also for your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca/. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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25 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following numerous driving complaints.

On January 12, 2025, just after 8:30 a.m., officers responded to traffic complaints regarding a vehicle being operated in a concerning manner. Officers located the vehicle in the area of Dougall Avenue and Kennedy Road. During the interaction, the officer 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, Alitzel GUTIERREZORTEGA, 25, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

• Green light – fail to proceed as directed

• Red light – proceed before green

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 30, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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

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Home Invasion – 2 Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a second person in connection to last Thursday’s home invasion investigation.

On January 2, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a private residence on Ann McKee Street in Caledon East for a report of a home invasion in progress. 

The suspect was operating a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators are looking for surveillance or dashcam footage of the area on January 2, 2025, between the hours of 5:15 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It is believed that this was a targeted incident and that there is no imminent threat to public safety.

Later that same day, the black Jeep Wrangler was located, and a suspect was arrested. The Caledon Community Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Caledon Major Crime Unit and OPP Centre Region Canine, executed a search warrant on both the suspect vehicle and residence. A handgun, ammunition, and a stolen Porsche were among the seized property.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Abhishek SHUKHAND, 26, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Criminal harassment – threatening conduct

• Unlawfully in dwelling house

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Tampering with serial number of a firearms

As part of the investigation, a second suspect was identified. On January 5, 2025, Abhinav BHARDWAJ, 25, of Caledon, was arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Tampering with serial number of a firearms

Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

The investigation is led by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance from the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the Caledon Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Anmol DHANOA Arrested Again

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to a break and enter.

On January 3, 2025, shortly after 6:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a private residence in Bolton for a report of a break and enter in progress. Officers responded promptly and arrested the lone suspect while they were fleeing the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Anmol DHANOA, 29, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order [x2]
  • Failure to comply with probation order [x2]

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the Caledon OPP at 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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Hit & Run Driver Facing Numerous Charges

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired driving after fleeing the scene of a collision in Brampton.

On December 30, 2024, just after 10:00 p.m., an officer on patrol located a vehicle with no front plate and no headlights on Airport Road, in the Town of Caledon. The vehicle was stopped and found to have significant front-end collision damage. It was later discovered that the driver was involved in a failed to remain collision in Brampton earlier that same day. During the interaction, the officer 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, Surjeet SINGH, 30, of Cambridge, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Drive with improper headlights

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates 

• Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 16, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that failure or refusal to comply with a demand in an impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. Furthermore, the consequences an individual will face are the same as being charged with impaired operation. 

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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.