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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Another Drug Bust – Names Released

(ESSEX, ON) – On August 27, 2024, at approximately 11:04 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment was on patrol and conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence on County Road 50 West in the community of Colchester in the Town of Essex.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were taken into custody without incident. Police seized a quantity of illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Marc MIREAULT, 43-year-old of Amherstburg, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Obstruct Peace Officer S.129(a) CC

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

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

Emma HANSON, 26-year-old of Amherstburg, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

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

Nicole GUERARD, 44-year-old of Harrow, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

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

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested four drivers over in a 22-hour period this weekend with alcohol related driving offences.

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 11:24 p.m., Officers responded to a complaint of a single vehicle driving erratically on County Road 20. Officers located the vehicle in the Town of Essex.  

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Helena PEREIRA, 62 years-of-age, of Essex, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on September 5, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:13 a.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 46 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. A vehicle approached the officer from the rear and proceeded to pass the officer at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Bren LAFFERTY, 33 years-of-age, of Essex, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 29, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 18, 2024, at approximately 3:14 a.m., an Officer was on patrol on County Road 42 in the Municipality of Lakeshore and observed a vehicle driving over the posted speed limit. The officer conducted a traffic stop

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer believed the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Elizabeth JOHN, 31 years-of-age, of Windsor, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 28, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 22 in the Town of Tecumseh.

The investigating officer located the vehicle and upon conducting a traffic stop, suspected the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody.

As a result, Rosalie ST LOUIS, 65 years-of-age, of Tecumseh, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 30, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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Steven BECHARD Was Arrested

(ESSEX, ON) – One person has been arrested following a property theft investigation in the town of Essex.

On May 29, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant on a vehicle in Kingsville and recovered a quantity of stolen property, including a handheld bar code scanner taken from a retail outlet.

Steven BECHARD, 46-years-old of Leamington, is charged under the Criminal Code with Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime (under $5000).

The accused remains in custody and will make an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 30, 2024.

The investigation remains ongoing. 

Investigators also recovered several power tools, which they hope to return to their rightful owners. Police are asking victims of break-ins that occurred between Sunday, May 26, 2024, and Tuesday, May 28, 2024, to contact Detective Constable Jamie Darling at Essex OPP detachment at 519-723-2491 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Callers will be required to provide proof of ownership before the property is returned.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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19 Year Old Prohibited Driver Arrested – Name Released

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On April 1, 2024, at 6:23 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a vehicle on County Road 2 in the Municipality of Lakeshore which was being driven by a disqualified driver. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody without incident.

 Tyler James TIMOTHY, 19-years-old of Tecumseh, has been charged with the following:

·                Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code S.320.18(1)(a)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. The vehicle has also been impounded for 45 days.

 If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired, or who is showing disregard for local traffic laws, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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Another OPP Detachment Caught Their 4 Drunk Drivers #QuotaFilled #RestOfYearOff

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested four drivers over the Easter weekend with alcohol related driving offences.

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle failing to stop for a stop sign on Albert Street in the Municipality of Leamington. 

Officers conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle. After speaking with the driver, it was suspected the driver had consumed alcohol, a demand to complete roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was made. As a result, the driver was placed under arrest, and taken into custody.

Yuridiana DELGADO-GONZALEZ, 34 years-of-age, of Leamington, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(b) CC

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence S. 32(1) HTA

·        Fail to Obey traffic control stop sign S.146.1(3) HTA

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 16, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 30, 2024, at approximately 2:39 a.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle travelling in excess of 145 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on Highway 3 in the Town of Essex.

The investigating officer conducted a traffic stop, suspected the driver had consumed alcohol and demanded a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test. As a result, the driver was placed under arrest, and taken into custody.

As a result, Cyril TAYVIAH, 36 years-of-age, of Kingsville, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol S.320.14(1)(a) CC

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(b) CC

·        Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed S.172(1) HTA

·        Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 22, 2024, to answer to the impaired charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 14-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 31, 2024, at approximately 12:38 a.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically on County Road 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The investigating officer conducted a traffic stop, suspected the driver had consumed alcohol and demanded a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test. As a result, the driver was placed under arrest, and taken into custody.

As a result, Rene ALMEIDA, 59 years-of-age, of Windsor, has been charged with:

·                                  Operation while impaired – alcohol S.320.14(1)(a)

·                                  Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(b)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 9, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 31, 2024, at approximately 2:01 a.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically on County Road 22 in the Town of Tecumseh.

The investigating officer followed the vehicle to a residence, where the driver exited the vehicle and attempted to evade the officer before being arrested.

As a result, Pathal SATNAM SIGH, 36 years-of-age, of Tecumseh, has been charged with:

·                                  Operation while impaired – alcohol S.320.14(1)(a)

·                                  Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(b)

·                                  Resist Peace Officer S.129(a)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 11, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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8 Break & Enters – Davyd KHOCHOLAVA Arrested

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged after multiple Break and Enters were reported in Tecumseh and Lakeshore.

The Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) identified an individual who was responsible for eight Break and Enter investigations between May 21, 2023 and February 22, 2024.

As a result, on March 3, 2024, Davyd KHOCHOLAVA, 56 years-of-age of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Robbery with violence S.343(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

·        Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence S.348(1)(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

·        Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence S.348(1)(b) CC (SIX COUNTS)

·        Possession Break In Instruments S 351(1) CC (SIX COUNTS)

·        Disguise with Intent S.351(2) (TWO COUNTS)

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 S.354(1)(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Windsor.

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Dewan MULDER – Assault

(ESSEX, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an assault in Harrow.

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at approximately 7:12 a.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment investigated an assault at an address on Queen Street in the community of Harrow, Town of Essex.

It was determined that two individuals engaged in a confrontation on the premises, one male sustained an injury and was transported to a local hospital to be treated.

There was a heavy police presence in Harrow to locate the accused. At approximately 10:00 a.m., one individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Dewan MULDER, 41-years-of age of Essex has been charged with:

  • Assault with A Weapon S.267 (a) CC
  • Assault S.266 CC

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Windsor.

If you have any information about this incident you can contact the Essex County OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477; submit a secure Web-Tip at www.catchcrooks.com ; You will not be asked to identify yourself; you don’t have to appear in court, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested four drivers over the weekend with alcohol related driving offences.

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 in the Town of Tecumseh. Once on scene officers check on the sobriety of the driver due to observations.  

As a result, Craig HUTCHINS, 40 years-of-age, of Leamington, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 6, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 2, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Officers responded to a complaint of a single vehicle driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle on County Road 13 in the Town of Essex.

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Paul GEORGE, 73 years-of-age, of Essex, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 21, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 2, 2024, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Officers responded to a complaint of a single vehicle driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle on Division Street South in the Town of Kingsville.

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jayci WIGLE, 25 years-of-age, of Kingsville, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 2, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 2, 2024, at approximately 11:12 p.m., Officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 42 in the Town of Tecumseh.

The investigating officer located the vehicle and upon conducting a traffic stop, suspected the driver had consumed alcohol and demanded a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test. As a result, the driver was placed under arrest, and taken into custody.

Dave ZIMMERMAN, 62 years-of-age, of Windsor, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 15, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.