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Joshua INWOOD Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with identity theft and credit card fraud.  

 On September 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a potential identity theft and credit card fraud at a local business.

Through investigation, it was determined that the suspect contacted the vendor with fraudulent identification and credit card to place a deposit for a personal watercraft with an estimated valued of $30,000. The individual planned to attend the business on September 25, 2024, to pick up the personal watercraft. Upon arrival, the individual was placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment. Further investigation revealed that suspect was in breach of conditions for a previous charge from Smith Falls, ON.

 As a result, Joshua INWOOD, 41-years-old, of Carleton Place, ON, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

 ·        Identity Theft – obtain or possess another person’s identity information

·        Obtaining by False Pretence – Over 

·        Use of Credit Card.

·        Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 4, 2024.

For more information regarding ongoing scams in Canada or to report fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at http://antifraudcentre.ca.  If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

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Suthaharan THEVENTHRAN Charged Following Collision

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual following a vehicle roll over.

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m. members of the Ignace OPP Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Bradshaw Township.

Police learned that a single motor vehicle had entered a ditch. The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Suthaharan THEVENTHRAN, 41-years-old, of Pickering has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Carless driving

The OPP investigates thousands of preventable CMV collisions every year, making this a serious road safety issue. The OPP remains committed to delivering on its Provincial Traffic Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce and prevent injuries and fatalities, and enhance safety on roads, waterways, and trails.

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Meth Bust – Two Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Two local residents are facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP detachment. 

On September 18, 2024, just before 4:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on First Street in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two Dryden residents and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including methamphetamine, as well as further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Monique OLSON, 35-years-old, and Ashley GAUTHIER, 33-years-old, both of Dryden, have been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine       

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Fail to comply with probation order

The accused individuals have been held remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 20, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Sebastion ORTIZ-CARSWELL Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP CSCU and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, has led to charges being laid against a Hamilton resident.

On August 28th, 2024, just before 6:00 pm, an individual was arrested at the Sioux Lookout Airport and was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine.     

As a result of the investigation, Sebastion ORTIZ-CARSWELL, 21 years old, of Hamilton, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offence:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Drug Bust

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Red Lake OPP CSCU, Northwest Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Canine Unit, has led to charges against two individuals.

On August 26, 2024, just after 10:00 a.m., Jodie BEAULNE, 48 years old, of Dryden, was arrested for possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime, at a local business in the area of Whyte Avenue, City of Dryden.

On August 26, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Van Horne Avenue, City of Dryden, where a quantity of cocaine, Canadian currency, and evidence of drug trafficking were located. Officers also located an individual in connection with the investigation at the address.

As a result of the investigation, Jodie BEAULNE and Mogga BARABA, 20 years old, of Calgary, have been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking  
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Additionally, Mogga BARABA has been charged with failure to comply with release order (two counts).

BEAULNE has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Dryden on September 23, 2024. BARABA has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Robert DEVEREAUX – Impaired Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.  

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop at a local business in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Robert DEVEREAUX, 53-years-old, of Ear Falls, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·         Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on October 7, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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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Fatal Collision

(DRYDEN, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision.

On August 29, 2024, just before 2:00 a.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment along with Fire and emergency medical services responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 17 west of the City of Dryden.

The driver of the passenger motor vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the CMV did not sustain any injuries.

The OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation as it remains ongoing.

Highway 17 at Leach Road to Vermillion Bay remains closed at this time.

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Michael HARTMAN – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.  

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m. members of the Ignace OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in the Township of Ignace.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Ignace detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Michael HARTMAN, 55-years-old, of Calgary, Alberta has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ignace on October 2, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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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Taurean BARBONI – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 19, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen regarding an impaired driver.

Officers located the vehicle on Whyte Avenue in the City of Dryden and through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment for further testing.

As a result, Taurean BARBONI, 22-year-old of Dryden has been arrested and charged with the following criminal code offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 16, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads, trails and waterways through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is imperative to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Andrew ELOFSON – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. 

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Duke Street in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Andrew ELOFSON, 34-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Amber light – fail to stop

·         Fail to have insurance card

·         Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 23, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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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Jacob KRIEGER: Break & Enter, Theft


(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual in relation to a break and enter.

On August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to an alarm call at a local business, in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob KRIEGER, an 18-year-old Dryden resident, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·         Theft under $5000

·         Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden at a later date.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the OPP 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Robert ANDERSON Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, arrested and charged a Wabigoon resident for drug trafficking.

On July 31, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on Casimir Ave., in the City of Dryden.  Investigation determined that the passenger was in possession of illicit drugs believed for distribution and resale. A search resulted in the seizure of a suspected illicit drug, fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, Robert ANDERSON, 50-year-old, from Wabigoon, has been arrested and charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

Accused remains in police custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail court on August 1, 2024.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, has led to charges being laid against three people.

On July 25, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Machin of a previously reported stolen vehicle. The investigation resulted in the arrest of three people. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and hydromorphone, morphine as well as other drug paraphernalia.    

As a result of the investigation, the following charges were laid.

Reuben STONEY, 33 years old, of Fort Severn First Nation, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order – two counts

Brittney RIPLEY, 29 years old, of Dryden, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Sean FLETT, 29 years old, of Machin, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

One accused was released on undertaking and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice August 26, 2024. Other two accused have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice July 31, 2024, and August 02, 2024.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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2 Facing Drug Charges

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by Dryden OPP Detachment, has led to charges being laid against two Manitoba residents.

On July 27,2024, just prior to 1:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 17 by Bedworth Road, after an officer observed vehicle being driven erratically. During the investigation, officers searched the vehicle under the Cannabis Control Act, where a quantity of suspected illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash were located.

As a result of the investigation Adam LEPP, 30-years-old, of Vassar, MB has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act & Liquor License Act with the following offences:

·        Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

·        Distribute over 30g of dried cannabis

·        Distribute one or more cannabis plants

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·        Pass-roadway not clear – approaching traffic

·        Drive left of center – approaching crest of grade

·        Drive motor vehicle – no license

·        Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

Additionally, Candace DOKKEN, 36-years-old, of Vassar, MB has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offence:

·        Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

·        Distribute over 30g of dried cannabis

·        Distribute one or more cannabis plants

The accused individuals have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Dryden. 

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Chantelle PETIT Was Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, has led to charges being laid against a local resident.

On July 23, 2024, just prior to 9:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Mary Avenue in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a Zealand Twp resident and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl and hydromorphone as well as Canadian currency and evidence of drug trafficking.  

As a result of the investigation, Chantelle PETIT, 32 years old, of Zealand Twp, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused has been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice July 31, 2024.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).