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Fatal Collision – Hwy 9

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 9, in the Town of Caledon.

On September 24, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 9, near The Gore Road. One driver, a 36-year-old of Amaranth, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Highway 9 Between Airport Road and Concession Road 3 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 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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Fatal Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on King Street, in the Town of Caledon.

On September 22, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on King Street, near Creditview Road. The collision occurred between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 60-year-old of Brampton, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

King Street Between Creditview Road and Chinguacousy Road 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 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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Landon BISHOP – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with Impaired Operation following a call from a concerned citizen.

On September 17, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had collided with several parked cars on Kentbridge Court in Bolton. Shortly after, officers also received a report advising that youths were seen passed out with a “bong” at a park near Cherry Lane in Bolton. Police attended to investigate.

As a result of the investigation, Landon BISHOP, 18, of Bolton, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance

·      Fail to Remain

·      Novice driver – presence of drug

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 7, 2024, to answer to the charges. Their driver’s license 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 ofimpairment. 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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Drug Bust – Teddy FORDJOUR Arrested

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

Earlier this year, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Caledon. On September 12, 2024, with the assistance of the Dufferin/Nottawasaga/Southern Georgian Bay CSCUs and Peel Regional Police, search warrants were executed at residences and vehicles in Caledon and Brampton. Police seized items including suspected cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, as well as identity documents, credit cards, and currency.

As a result of the investigation, Teddy FORDJOUR, 33, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – two counts

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

• Failure to comply with release order

• Possession of a credit card

• Possession of an identify document

• Fail to comply with probation order

• Traffic in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

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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Teacher Arrested For Sexualy Assaulting Child

(CALEDON, ON) – The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault.

In November 2022, an investigation began after a victim reported a sexual assault that occurred in 2002. At the time, the accused was a teacher in Caledon.

As a result of the investigation, Luigi DI TOMASSO, 64-year-old of Stoney Creek, was charged with:

• Sexual assault

• Sexual interference 

• Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age

The accused was scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 29, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Until June 2024, the accused was a teacher in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga. Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your local police service. 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.  

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.

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Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads To Arrests

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

On August 23, 2024, Caledon OPP received information from the Town of Caledon By-Law Enforcement on a ‘chop shop’ with a stolen 2021 Lexus RX350 in pieces at a rural property on The Gore Road in the Town of Caledon. On August 29, 2024, the Caledon and Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Caledon Community Response Unit (CRU), Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and with the assistance of the Equite Association (Formerly the Insurance Bureau of Canada) executed a search warrant at the property and recovered the stolen Lexus RX350 and a stolen 2022 Toyota Tundra also in pieces, as well as offence related property was seized. As a result, three parties were arrested, and the estimated value of property recovered was $120,000.  

Afamefuna OKORIE, 38, of Mississauga was charged with: 

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts

Sochima UGWUAGBO, 24, of Mississauga was charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts

Chidera OGBU, 44, of Etobicoke was charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts

The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 3, 2024, for their first appearance.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122 or 911 for emergencies. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. 

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Another Fatal Pedestrian Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on Mayfield Road, in the Town of Caledon.

On August 27, 2024, just before 1:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a collision where of a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Mayfield Road, near McLauglin Road. The pedestrian, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Mayfield Road between McLaughlin Road and Chinguacousy Road 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 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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Dylan HERN – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of a suspicious vehicle with impaired operation for having over three times the legal limit.

On August 24, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle call on Horseshoe Hill Road, near Beech Grove Side 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, Dylan HERN, 30, of Waterloo, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 12, 2024, 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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Ashton OXLEY Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual reported as a suspicious person on Doctor Reynar Road in the Town of Caledon.

On August 19, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., Caledon OPP was dispatched to a report of a suspicious person on Doctor Reynar Road. The report added that the person was entering vehicles. Officers attended and began their investigation. During a search of the area, the person was located and arrested.

As a result, Ashton OXLEY, 20, of Tottenham, was charged with:

• Mischief

• Use plate not authorized for vehicle

• Operate motor vehicle without insurance

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 19, 2024, to answer to the charges.  

Thank you to the concerned citizen for reporting the suspicious activity to police. Caledon OPP reminds everyone that leaving your vehicle unlocked and/or with valuables in plain view offers criminals an easy opportunity to victimize vehicle owners.  

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Harsimarjot SIDHU – 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 August 17, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on McLaren Road, near The Grange Side Road, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. 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, Harsimarjot SIDHU, 34, of Brampton, 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 September 5, 2024, 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Lance CAINES – Theft

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered stolen motorcycles and charged a local resident.

On August 13, 2024, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit entered into a stolen vehicle investigation that led officers to a residence in Caledon. Later that same day, with the assistance of the Dufferin CSCU, a search warrant was executed. The motorcycles, motorcycle equipment, and a trailer were recovered.

Lance CAINES, 40, of Caledon, has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000

• Possession of property obtained by Crime under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 26, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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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AMANPREET SINGH Facing Charges

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

On August 3, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Mayfield Road, near Centreville Creek Road, when a traffic stop was initiated for a Highway Traffic Act violation. During the interaction, the officer formed a reasonable suspicion that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, AMANPREET SINGH, 31, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Prohibited use of alternating high beam headlights

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 22, 2024, 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Drug Bust – Shamar CUMMINGS & Javere GRIGNON

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

Earlier this year, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation. It led investigators to author a search warrant for various locations in Brampton.

On July 30, 2024, the Caledon CSCU, with the assistance of OPP Canine, Peel Regional Police, and OPP CSCU’s from Dufferin, Nottawasaga, Orillia, Huronia West, Collingwood, executed the warrants.  

As a result, Javere GRIGNON, 27, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone

• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition

• Traffick in Schedule I Substance

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000

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

Shamar CUMMINGS, 26, of Brampton, was also charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Traffick in Schedule I Substance

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 19, 2024, to answer to the charges.  

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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SHERPARTAP SINGH – Drunk Driving

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

On July 26, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near McLaughlin Road, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were reported. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that one of the drivers’ ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, SHERPARTAP SINGH, 25, of Brantford, 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 August 15, 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.

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

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Anthony BABOOLALL – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducts a traffic stop and charges the driver with impaired operation.

On July 11, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., an officer on patrol on Kennedy Road in the community of Southfields Village conducted a traffic stop due to the manner a vehicle was being operated. During 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, Anthony BABOOLALL, 35, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

• Drive left of centre – approaching crest of grade

• Pass – roadway not clear – approaching traffic

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 1, 2024, 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.