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Murder – Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals and identified the deceased in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation.

Officers were called to a residence on Deer Ridge Trail shortly before 10:00 p.m. on November 9, 2024, where one person was located injured and later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Rabinder MALHI, 52 years old of Brampton.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, members of the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit charged Rajinder KUMAR, 47 years old of Caledon, with second degree murder, section 235(1) of the Criminal Code (CC). 

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on November 18, 2024.

Additionally, Sheetal VERMA, 35 years old of Caledon, was charged with obstruct justice, section 139(2) CC.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on December 12, 2024.

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

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation over this past weekend.

On November 8, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a three-vehicle collision on Queen Street, near King Street, in Bolton. No injuries were sustained. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that one of the drivers’ ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

Iqbal BEDI, 55, of Bolton, was arrested and charged with:

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

On November 9, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check on the Valleywood Boulevard offramp from northbound Highway 410. At that time, a vehicle entered the area and was met by the officers. 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, Virender KUMAR, 32, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on November 28, 2024, to answer to their charge. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

Although the OPP runs its annual Festive RIDE campaign, RIDE spot checks are conducted 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 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Rajinder SINGH – Drunk Driving

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

On October 26, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Highway 10 and Highpoint Sideroad in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. 

As a result of the investigation, Rajinder SINGH, 27, of Brampton, was charged with:  

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

• Drive While Under Suspension 

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Orangeville on November 14, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Navdeep GILL – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver reported as suspicious vehicle with impaired operation for having a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of nearly four times the legal limit.

On October 24, 2024, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Caledon OPP was dispatched to the area of Ivan Avenue, in the Town of Caledon, for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and the driver. 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, Navdeep GILL, 41, 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 November 14, 2024, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

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Subramannie MAHADEO – Drunk Driving, Etc.

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

On October 29, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., Caledon OPP was dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of King Street and Dixie Road, in the Town of Caledon. A motorist reported being concerned over the manner a commercial motor vehicle was being operated. Officers located the vehicle. During the interaction with the driver, 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, Subramannie MAHADEO, 49, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Fail to stop for police

• Drive commercial motor vehicle in contravention of conditions

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on November 14, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 2 Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle from an alert by the police vehicle’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

On October 28, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., an officer was conducting a proactive patrol on Kennedy Road, in the community of Southfields Village. At that time, an alert was received by the ALPR system advising the officer of a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located at a residence on Valleyscape Trail. The investigation led to two individuals being arrested.

Later that same day, the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence and collected evidence of the offence.

As a result, Samardeep BRAR, 27, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Possessing automotive master key

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Navreen DHALIWAL, 31, of Brant County, was also charged with:

• Possessing automotive master key

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

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

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SEHAJPREET SINGH Arrested After Parent & Child Sent To Hospital

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a collision with dangerous operation.

On October 22, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a collision at Kennedy Road and Dougall Avenue in the community of Southfields Village in the Town of Caledon. The incident involved a parent and young child that were hit by a vehicle. Both were transported to hospital with injuries that are not life threatening or life altering in nature.

As a result of the investigation, SEHAJPREET SINGH, 21, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Dangerous Operation

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on November 21, 2024, to answer to the charge.

For anyone who witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage is asked to 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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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Usamah KASIS BISHARA Facing Numerous Charges

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

On September 26, 2024, a break and enter was reported at a residence on Valleygreen Crescent, in the Town of Caledon. High-valuable items were stolen, including vehicle key fobs.

On October 1, 2024, police were called while the suspect was re-attending the same residence to steal a motor vehicle but was not successful. Officers attended and located the suspect vehicle and seized it.  

On that same day, the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Dufferin OPP CSCU, executed a search warrant in both the vehicle and a residence. Evidence, including stolen property and currency, was located and seized.

As a result of the investigation, Usamah KASIS BISHARA, 31, of Maple, was charged with:

• Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

• Enter dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts

• Possession of break in instruments 

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

• Possession of a forged document with Intent 

• Disguise with Intent 

• Possession of a credit card – five counts

• Possession of identity document – seven counts 

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

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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Tevaughn BROWN – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – On October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on The Gore Road, just south of Finnerty Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were sustained. The investigation led officers to arrest one of the drivers for Dangerous Operation. 

As a result, Tevaughn BROWN, 27, of Tottenham was charged with:

·      Fail to Remain

·      Dangerous Operation

There were minor injuries sustained to the victim vehicle driver.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 7, 2024, to answer for the charges.

Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users – drivers, pedestrians and passengers alike – make it safely to their destination.

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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Home Invasion – Suspects At Large

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a home invasion and attempt robbery in Bolton.

On October 15, 2024, shortly before 6:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Crestridge Drive for a home invasion in progress. Suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The preliminary investigation revealed that three males forcefully entered the residence. The suspects are described as two being black, and one white. They all wore dark-colored hoodies and face coverings. They demanded keys of the victim’s vehicle, which did they not obtain. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident and no property was taken. They left in a navy blue or dark-colored hatchback. 

The investigation is ongoing by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FIS). If you have any information in relation to this incident, 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

Caledon OPP reminds everyone to be aware of their home and personal safety. Always ensure that doors and windows are locked and be aware of your surroundings.

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4 More Impaired Drivers

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four drivers with impaired operation during this past weekend in the Town of Caledon.

Between October 4 and October 6, 2024, four drivers from four separate incidents were arrested and charged with impaired operation. In all instances, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

On October 4, 2024, just after 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Brookstone Court. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.

As a result, Manbir RAHAL, 49, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

On October 5, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near Coleraine Drive. No injuries were reported.  

As a result of the investigation, Kulwinder JOHAL, 44, of Mississauga, was charged with:

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

Both drivers above are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 24, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Later that same day, just after 8:30 p.m., officers responded a traffic complaint in the area of Mayfield Road and Kennedy Road. The vehicle was described as driving in a dangerous manner and causing collisions. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.

As a result, Gurpreet DHILLON, 38, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Dangerous operation

Lastly, on October 6, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a report of a vehicle stopped on Olde Base Line Road, near Highway 10. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation. 

As a result, AMANDEEP SINGH, 27, of Caledon

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The last two drivers above are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 31, 2024, to answer to the charges.

The four driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. This year (up to September 10, 2024), Caledon OPP investigated to a total of 117 impaired operation occurrences. Too many drivers are continuing to take unnecessary risks on our roads. 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Eloina GILL HIDALGO – Impaired Driving

(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 Mayfield Road.

On October 1, 2024, shortly after 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near Russel Creek Drive, 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. 

Eloina GILL HIDALGO, 27, of Hamilton, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – Refusal to comply with demand

·      Resist peace officer

·      Obstruct peace officer

·      Careless driving

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 17, 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. For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Michael FEDORA – Drunk Driving

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

On September 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint where a vehicle was described as operating in a concerning manner on Valleywood Boulevard. Officers located the vehicle, and during the investigation, 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 FEDORA, 61, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 10, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. It’s simply not worth the risk.

To report a possible impaired driver, call 9-1-1. 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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GURPREET SINGH – Drunk Driving

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

On September 19, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a report of a vehicle that had stopped on Highway 10, near King Street, in the Town of Caledon. There were concerns that the driver may be impaired. Officers located the vehicle and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, GURPREET SINGH, 27, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 10, 2024, to answer to the charge. 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Ilaria BOVE Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver involved in a rollover collision with failure or refusal to comply with demand.

On September 19, 2024, shortly after 2 p.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Old School Road and Airport Road, in the Town of Caledon. During 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, Ilaria BOVE, 58, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 10, 2024, to answer to the charge. 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 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.