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Meth Bust: Christian David MASCI

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 20, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) team arrested a fourth person in Toronto.

On February 6, 2025, the OPP executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake. Police seized more than 2300 grams of illicit drugs (estimated street value exceeding $460,000), cash, packaging, cutting and cooking materials, digital scales, vacuum sealer, blender, and pepper spray.

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were initially arrested and charged with numerous offences.

The fourth had an arrest warrant issued and was taken into custody on February 20.        

Christian David MASCI, 36-years old from North York was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Toronto on February 21, 2025.

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18 Year Old Arrested For Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested ta person in relation to a break & enter on Tokyo Crescent in Elliot Lake.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the complainant reported a known person inside a residence who was on release conditions not to be. Police located the person walking a short distance away and was subsequently arrested.

Marcus STARKS, 18-year-old from Elliot Lake were charged with:

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

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 20, 2025.

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Drug Bust: Sky FOX

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop in Elliot Lake.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a known blue sports car with no plates on Farquhar Place in Elliot Lake. The driver had a suspended license and no vehicle documents could be provided to police. In addition, drug paraphernalia and suspected Fentanyl, Hydromorphine, and Cocaine was located inside the car. The driver was later assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and subsequently charged.

Sky FOX, 30-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Fentanyl)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Hydromorphine)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Cocaine)
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Randolph (Randy) KUNZE Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge same person for same offences in neighborhood.

On February 9, 2025, numerous complainants reported a multitude of harassment and threats by a known person in a neighborhood in Elliot Lake. The complaints were the same as what transpired in May 2020, where the person was arrested and charged with 16 offences at that time.  

After another extensive police investigation, the person was arrested again on February 19, 2025.

Randolph (Randy) KUNZE, 41-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Criminal Harassment – 12 counts
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – 11 counts
  • Uttering Threats – cause death or bodily harm – 4 counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bail Court in Blind River on February 19, 2025.

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Home Invasion – Zachery PELLETIER Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest person after breaking into residence and assault.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person was safely arrested. The person continued the threats and assaultive behaviour towards police in a highly intoxicated state.

Zachery PELLETIER, 29-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Assault a peace officer – three counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm – five counts
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 11, 2025. 

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Pervert Alert – Ronald NYITRAI Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrested a cab driver in Elliot Lake for multiple sex offences.

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation in Elliot Lake.

On February 7, 2025, a family member reported that a 14-year-old girl had not returned home from school when she was supposed to. Police learned that the girl was picked up from school by a man driving a grey pickup truck. She later returned home and was spoken to by police. The girl knew the man as he worked for a local cab company and used to drive her to a Blind River school in the past. After investigation, police determined numerous sex offences occurred on multiple occasions between November 2024 and February 9, 2025.      

Ronald NYITRAI, 58-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age
  • Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age
  • Sexual Interference

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 10, 2025. He was released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstance to contact East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at: www.sudburycrimestoppers.com 

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Algoma website at http://www.victimservicesalgoma.ca for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7792 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.  

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Stephen FALLE – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Suspected impaired driver drives to local convenience store, buys beer, used racial slurs to insult the store clerk before driving home.

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had just left a local convenience store on Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake.

Prior to leaving, the regular customer/driver purchased beer and made derogatory comments towards the store clerk using racial slurs. A short time later police located the driver standing outside their residence, approximately 200 feet from the store. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that alcohol had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to Elliot Lake detachment for further testing.

Stephen FALLE, 57 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025, and was lodged overnight until sober. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension.

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$362,000 Fentanyl Bust – Names Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)– OPP seize more than 2,300 grams of illicit drugs, with an estimated street value exceeding $460,000.

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in City of Elliot Lake.

As a result of the warrant being executed, police seized:

                                      Suspected Drug              Estimated Street Value

  • over 1300 grams    Fentanyl                          over $ 362,000
  • over 900 grams      Cocaine                           over $ 92,000
  • over 85 grams        Methamphetamine          over $ 8,500

Also seized was $105 in Canadian currency along with packaging, cutting and cooking materials, digital scale, vacuum sealer, blender, food coloring, a canister of pepper spray.

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation.        

Fallon DEKEYSTER, 39 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Kimberly LEWIS, 51 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

Dylan MCGREGOR, 32 years old from Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

All three accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 7, 2025, and were remanded into custody.

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Steven GIVENS Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest person with numerous outstanding warrants.

On January 29, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at a retail store on Highway 108 in relation to numerous previously reported offences and warrants for their arrest. 

On January 26, 2025, a complainant reported paying a person to fix their car. The person took their car in December of 2024 to complete the work and never returned it. 

In January 2020, the same person operated an automotive garage on Kilborn Way in Elliot Lake. There were numerous complainants who reported having their vehicles taken without consent, having their vehicles stolen, paying for repair work that was never done, and receiving false receipts. Numerous arrest warrants were issued in relation to these offences and failing to attend court.

Steven GIVENS, 54 years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Theft over $5000 – of a motor vehicle
  • Theft of motor vehicle – two counts
  • Take motor vehicle without consent – two counts
  • Fraud under $5000 – four counts
  • Misleading receipt
  • Failure to attend court after having appeared – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025. 

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Terence ELLIOTT Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage of the male responsible.    

Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with, Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 13, 2025.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged four people after a traffic stop on Ottawa Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On January 21, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., police stopped a vehicle after recognizing a person who was wanted on outstanding charges. The person was uncooperative with police, resisting arrest, assaultive, and attempted to disarm an officer. Police were able to safely and effectively arrest all four people from the vehicle and approximately 43 grams of suspected Fentanyl was seized – with an approximate street value of $10,900.   

Corey HIGDON, 50-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Attempt to disarm Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Assault
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement

This accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on January 22, 2025.

Mitchell GENTILE, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid. 

Krystal ROL, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid. 

Jennifer STUBBERT, 43-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid. 

These three accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025.

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Brett OTTAWAY – Trafficking, Meth

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Farrell Crescent in Elliot Lake.

As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 510 grams of suspected cocaine, almost 160 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 1.4 grams Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging materials, and numerous cell phones were seized. 

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation.         

Brett OTTAWAY, 27-years-old, of Toronto 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 – opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was also wanted by Toronto Police Service for three counts of failing to comply with release order. He was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie on December 19, 2024.

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Habitual Impaired Driver Charged AGAIN! – Name Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was arrested and charged again after another traffic complaint reported in Elliot Lake.

On September 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints on Paris Drive about a female driving erratically in a small grey Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV). The complainants also reported that the girl driving looked to be high on drugs and almost hit them. Police later located the SUV at a known residence on Tokyo Crescent and the female driver was subsequently arrested. 

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the OPP received a call from a retail store on Hillside Drive South regarding a female driver who was incoherent and impaired. Police later located the small grey SUV on Spine Road. The female driver provided a false name to police and had cannabis readily available. She was subsequently arrested again and vehicle was towed and impounded.

Myra SOUTHWIND, 47-years-old, from Serpent River First Nation was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Having care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 13, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Serveral Arrested At RIDE

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested numerous people after a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police stopped a red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and observed the passenger consuming an alcoholic beverage. After further investigation and a subsequent search of the vehicle, police located a tightly tied black garbage bag containing a vacuum sealed clear bag of Canadian currency. The cash was bundled in separate large quantities and bound with elastic bands. One back seat occupant was also wanted, stemming from a previous weapons occurrence in Elliot Lake. After occupants were caught attempting to dispose of suspected cocaine and Fentanyl, all were arrested and charged.  

Ian OTTAWAY, 49-years-old, of Etobicoke was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

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

·      Assault

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Forcible confinement

·      Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Cout in Sault Ste. Marie on December 12, 2024.

Brian CLARKE, 51-years-old, of Etobicoke was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

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

Cindy HENDERSON, 50-years-old, of Etobicoke was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

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

Steven LAHAY, 23-years-old, of Etobicoke was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

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

These accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 13, 2025.

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MEWS Arrested After Threatening Dog

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – One person was arrested after breaking into a neighbour’s apartment and threatened the resident and their dog.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an apartment on Pine Road in relation to a violent neighbour dispute. The complainant reported that their female neighbour was highly intoxicated and acting extremely irrational. The female broke open the complainant’s door, entered the apartment, assaulted the complainant, and choked their dog. The dog was eventually let go and female threatened to kill it and the complainant. The female then proceeded to break three windows at the complainant’s apartment and assault another person inside. Police attended and subsequently arrested the female who was also very uncooperative with police.   

Paulina Monica MEWS, 46-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: 

  • Assault – two counts
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Mischief over $5000
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Uttering threats – damage or injure animal
  • Cruelty to animals – unnecessary pain, suffering or injury

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on November 24, 2024.