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David HARMS – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – A driver has been charged following a two-vehicle collision.

On December 7, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3, Dunnville.

Upon speaking with the driver of one of the vehicles, it became apparent that they had consumed alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, 28-year-old David HARMS of Dunnville has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on January 21, 2025.

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Barry POLLARD – Arson

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One person is in custody in relation to a residential fire that sent five individuals to hospital.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Haldimand County Fire and Paramedic Services responded to a report of a fire on Alder Street, Dunnville.

As a result, 60-year-old Barry POLLARD of Dunnville has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Cayuga on December 6, 2024.

The OPP Major Crime Unit and the Office of the Fire Marshall are assisting with this ongoing investigation. The OPP wants the public to be aware that police and fire personnel will be in the area for an extended period of time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Haldimand OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Pedestrian Killed In Collision

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in Haldimand County.

On November 25, 2024, at approximately 5:55 a.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Haldimand Fire and Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Rainham Road, just east of Selkirk, where a pedestrian had been struck on the roadway.

The pedestrian, a 74-year-old from Selkirk was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting with the investigation.

Rainham Road was closed between Haldimand Road 12 and Isabella Street for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation but has since reopened.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Haldimand OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Jordan WALLACE – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired while conducting a RIDE spot-check on Argyle Street, Caledonia.

On November 17, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., an individual was placed under arrest after police assessed the driver’s sobriety.

As a result, 31-year-old Jordan WALLACE of London has been charged with the following criminal charges:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on December 24, 2024.

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Douglas LAMBERT – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On October 15, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver on Highway 3, Cayuga.

The investigation determined that police located a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road and attempted to wake the driver. 

As a result of the investigation, 58-year-old Douglas LAMBERT of Cayuga has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on November 5, 2024.

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Brody HARVIE Arrested Following Collision

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On October 6, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on Haldimand Road 9, near Hagersville.

The investigation determined that a vehicle left the roadway at that location.

Upon arrival, police spoke with the driver, and it became apparent they had consumed alcohol.

The individual was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Brody HARVIE of Selkirk has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on October 29, 2024.

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Xavier CUNNINGHAM – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On September 29, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver on Haldimand Road 20, Hagersville.

 The investigation determined that a vehicle brought attention to the officer and a traffic stop was conducted.

 As a result, 18-year-old Xavier CUNNINGHAM of Hagersville was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on October 15, 2024.

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William SOJOURNER Was Arrested

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One individual was taken into custody after a suspicious vehicle was reported.

 On September 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on Lock Street, Dunnville.

 The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was initiated.

 As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old William SOJOURNER from Ohio is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (two counts)
  • Importing a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing it is Unauthorized
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – in Canada
  • Bring into Canada Property Obtained by Crime

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on today’s date.

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Kenneth STIRLING – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – An individual was arrested after police received a report of an intoxicated person asleep in a vehicle.

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Alder Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that a lone occupant appeared to be asleep in a locked, parked vehicle.

When officers spoke with the individual, it became apparent they had consumed alcohol, and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered.

The individual was taken into custody and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 41-year-old Kenneth STIRLING of Dunnville was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while Impaired
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Cayuga on October 29, 2024.

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Fatal Collision

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On September 13, 2024, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of McKenzie Road and 3rd Line, Hagersville.

Members of OPP, Haldimand County Fire and Paramedic Services attended to assist.

The investigation determined that two passenger vehicles collided at that intersection.

The driver and the passenger of one vehicle were transported to a trauma hospital with serious injuries.

The passenger, a 22-year-old from Hamilton was later pronounced deceased.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended to assist with the investigation.

3rd Line was closed at Highway 6 and Haldimand Road 9, and McKenzie Road was closed at 2nd Line and 4th Line but have since re-opened.

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact Haldimand OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Mitchell LORD Was Arrested

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following a single vehicle collision.

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 2:05 a.m., while on patrol, members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle in the ditch on Haldimand Road 17, near Cayuga.

No injuries were reported.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent they had consumed alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, 44-year-old Mitchell LORD of Niagara Falls was charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on October 29, 2024.

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Sean ANTONE – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On September 10, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver on Highway 6, near Caledonia.

While on patrol, police observed a vehicle travelling at what appeared to be higher than the posted speed limit and conducted a traffic stop.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent they had consumed alcohol, and an Approved Screening Device was administered.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 26-year-old Sean ANTONE of Southwold was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Speeding
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on October 1, 2024.

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One Airlifted Following Collision

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), are currently on scene and investigating a two-vehicle collision between two passenger vehicles in Haldimand County.

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Haldimand OPP received a report of a collision at the intersection of Cheapside Road and Concession 10 Walpole in Hagersville.

One individual was airlifted by Ornge with life threatening injuries. Two other individuals were transported by ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

There are currently road closures in effect at Cheapside Road from Concession 11 to Concession 9 and Concession 10 from Sandusk Road to Haldimand Road 20.

The roads are expected to be closed for several hours to continue the investigation. Please abide by the road closure signs.

The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

If you have any information about this collision, including dash camera footage, please contact the Haldimand OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via a cell phone.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Mayank KAKKAR – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One individual was arrested following a single vehicle collision.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on Rainbow Drive, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) left the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle left the scene but was located soon after.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent that they had consumed alcohol, and they were taken into custody.

As a result, 37-year-old Mayank KAKKAR of Caledonia has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to Stop after Accident

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

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Colin PORTER – Theft

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One person has been arrested following a theft from a local business.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:40 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a business on Argyle Street, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that an individual entered the store, removed an item and exited the premise. They returned and entered the store a second time and removed another item.

The individual was located a short distance away and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old Colin PORTER of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Assault Peace Officer

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Theft Under $5000 – (two counts)

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on August 22, 2024.