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Jessica TULLETT Facing Numerous Charges

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver of a stolen vehicle with multiple offences in the Town of Collingwood.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in a retail complex on Mountain Road. When police approached the vehicle in the parking lot, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Due to public safety concerns, police did not attempt to pursue the vehicle.

Police located the vehicle a short distance away in a residential area. The driver had crashed into a curb and fled from the scene. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was located and arrested.

The investigation has revealed that the vehicle and licence plate were stolen within York Region. In addition, police seized multiple items including 0.5 grams of Cocaine, 13.9 grams of Methamphetamine, an expandible baton, and bear spray.

The OPP learned that the accused was wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants held by the Toronto Police Service and the Peel Regional Police Service for similar offences.

As a result, Jessica TULLETT, a 29-year-old from Shelburne, was charged with the following offences:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Operation While Prohibited

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Possession of an Identity Document – Four Counts

·      Possession of Breaking In Instruments

·      Possession of a Scheduled I Substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Scheduled I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of an Identity Document – Four Counts

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Six Counts

·      Flight from Peace Officer

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information, security or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP at (705)445-4321 or 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Fatal Collision – Name Of Deceased Released

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Officers from the Collingwood Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious collision on Grey Road 19 south of the 6th Line in the Town of The Blue Mountains.

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., officers and emergency crews responded to a single vehicle collision. The vehicle was located in a ditch with a solo occupant. The driver was pronounced deceased at scene.

The victim has been identified as Aven Akerman, 20 years of age, of Midland.

The investigation is ongoing. The Collingwood Detachment is requesting that if anyone witnessed the incident, has video surveillance or dash cam footage that may assist investigators, to please call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Enforce Law One Day/Year & Lay 65 Charges Laid In Commercial Vehicle “Blitz”

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted by the Huronia West OPP conducted a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) enforcement blitz in Collingwood yesterday. Police laid 65 charges and one vehicle was towed from the highway.

The Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP is committed to road safety and removing unsafe commercial motor vehicles from our highways and roadways. Yesterday’s CMV blitz was primarily focused on vehicles operating on roadways not in compliance during the reduced load season. During the first day of the CMV enforcement campaign officers from Collingwood OPP and Huronia West OPP were conducting inspections and enforcement in Collingwood to ensure compliance with the Reduced Load regulations.

Officers have laid charges under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for the following violations:

Overweight charges:                   44

Vehicles taken out of service:      1 (major defect)

Mechanical violations:                 4       

Moving violations:                       3

Other violations:                         14

Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP recognize that the majority of CMV operators are in compliance with the regulations, but will continue to conduct inspections and enforcement of CMVs operating in contravention of the regulations during the remainder of the reduced load season.

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Business Scammed Out of $210,00 Over 3 Years Before Noticing #CrimeDoesPay

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Crime Unit from Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have now charged a person in relation to a fraud investigation at a business in Collingwood. 

The investigation began in February 2023 when police received a complaint in regard to a former employee of a business who had altered payroll data so that funds could be deposited into their bank account.  

It was found that over the course of approximately three years, over $210,000 was defrauded from this business but had only been discovered recently. 

OPP have now charged 39-year-old Sarah GRAY of Wasaga Beach with one count of Fraud Over $5000. The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on April 9, 2024.