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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Houston Judson – Drunk Driving

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On May 3rd, 2024, just after 4:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Kings Highway 11 in Lavallee Township for a Highway Traffic Act infraction.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Fort Frances OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Houston Judson, 27-years-old, of Emo, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      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 Fort Frances on June 10th, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Michael TUPPER Was Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation and driving while prohibited.

On May 1, 2024, approximately 10:45 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of the 200 Block of Fifth Street East in the Town of Fort Frances.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Fort Frances OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Michael TUPPER, 60-years-old, of Lavallee Township, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Operation While Prohibited

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on June 3rd, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Justin DESJARLAIS Was Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On April 23, 2024, just after 2:20 a.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of the 900 Block of Fifth Street East in the Town of Fort Frances.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Fort Frances OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Justin DESJARLAIS, 29-years-old, of Alberton Township, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation While Impaired – 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 Fort Frances on June 10th, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Kari WOOD Was Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On April 22, 2024, just after 2:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of the 400 Block of Second Street East in the Town of Fort Frances.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Fort Frances OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kari WOOD, 54-years-old, of Fort Frances, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation While Impaired – 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 Fort Frances on June 3rd, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Cori GRATTON Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A routine traffic stop by members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to an arrest and multiple charges being laid.

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, a Rainy River District officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 11 near Lake Road.

The driver was identified as a suspended driver and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. Subsequent to the arrest, police located an open package of cannabis in the vehicle readily available to the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Cori GRATTON, age 52, of Fort Frances, ON has been arrested and charged with:

  •       Drive while under suspension.
  •       Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging.
  •       Improper number plate light
  •       Fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on May 17, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

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Repeat Offender Assaults Spouse & Another – Name Withheld By Police

(FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing numerous assault charges following an incident in the Town of Fort Frances.

On March 11, 2023, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Sixth Street in the Town of Fort Frances where two individuals had been assaulted. Officers located one individual nearby and subsequently placed them under arrest.  

There were no serious injuries reported to police.

As a result, a 34-year-old, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

·        Assault – two counts

·        Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

·        Assault – Spousal

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

·        Being Intoxicated in Public Place

·        Having Liquor in Open Container in Unauthorized Place

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

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

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Michael McCabe – Drunk Driving

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Fort Frances have arrested and charged one individual with numerous offences after a traffic stop.  

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., OPP observed a driver who was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle in Canada. A traffic stop was conducted near the Co-op gas station where it was determined through investigation that the driver was impaired. The accused was transported to the OPP detachment where he failed to provide a breath sample to a qualified breath technician.

As a result of the investigation, Michael McCabe, 49-years-old, of Fort Frances, ON has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code, and Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was issued.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 8, 2024.

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Repeat Offender Roundup – 12 Re-Arrested #CatchAndRelease=Profits

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – 12 individuals have been arrested on outstanding warrants in the Fort Frances area.

The Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) is a crime suppression program designed to deter the criminal activities of repeat offenders. The program focuses on offenders that are deemed to be a high-risk to the safety of communities and individuals and are often involved in repeat criminal behaviour.

On February 26, 2024, through February 28, 2024, the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted the local initiative with a focus in the Town of Fort Frances and surrounding areas, which resulted in 12 arrests, with two individuals held in custody for bail. The local initiative focused on individuals with arrest warrants related to outstanding charges ranging from violent offences to drug, property, and bail violations.

This initiative was performed with high-priority focus on public safety, the Rainy River District OPP CSCU and ERT designed the safe apprehension of individuals who are currently wanted and residing in communities across district. The initiatives focus on public safe and is the main objective when locating the listed individuals. These are the charges these individuals with warrants have and around the district.

Individual #1

•            Cruelty to animals – unnecessary pain, suffering or injury

•            Assault with A Weapon

•            Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate

•            Perjury

Individual #2

•            Assault – Spousal X2

Individual # 3

•            Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

•            Theft Over $5000

•            Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) X2

Individual #4

•            Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

•            Fail to Appear/Comply with Appearance Notice, Promise to Appear, or Recognizance

•            Dangerous operation

•            Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

•            Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs X2

Individual #5

•            Assault with A Weapon X3

Individual #6

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

Individual #7

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

Individual #8

•            Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

•            Failure to comply with undertaking

•            Assault with a Weapon – Spousal X2

•            Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2

•            Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

Individual #9

•            Sexual Assault X2

Individual #10

•            Assault – Spousal X2

•            Failure to comply with undertaking

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

•            Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

•            Failure to attend court after having appeared X3

•            Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

Individual #11

•            Assault

•            Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Individual #12

•            Unlawfully in Dwelling House

•            Resist Peace Officer

•            Assault a Peace Officer

The primary goal for the OPP is to ensure the continued safety and security of the citizens, of not only North West Region, but Ontario, this local initiative directly correlates with the OPP’s vision of Safe Communities…A Secure Ontario.

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Samantha BYMA – Drunk Driving

(FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing impaired charges after colliding with a police vehicle.

On February 27, 2024, just before 9:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were responding to an incident in the area of Third Street in the Town of Fort Frances. As officers were parked, a motor vehicle approached and subsequently collided with the marked cruisers. There were no injuries to officers or the driver of the motor vehicle as a result.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Rainy River District OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Samantha BYMA, 20-years-old, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        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 Fort Frances on March 25, 2024.

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Bobbi-Jo THOMAS Arrested Again

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in an individual being arrested and charged with numerous offences.

On February 23, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, along with members of Emergency Response Team, Northwest Region Canine Unit, the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Treaty Three Police Service Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on PalmCrest Drive in the town of Fort Frances.

The executed search warrant resulted in the arrest of an individuals and the seizure of multiple weapons.

As a result, Bobbi-Jo THOMAS, 41 years-of-age, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Four counts: Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court.
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on February 26, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).