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Attempted Child Abduction: Patricia GALLICHAN-RULE Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual following an attempted abduction of a child.

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., officers responded to a report of an attempted child abduction in the parking lot of a store on Government Road in Kirkland Lake.

It was reported that an individual had approached a mother and child and attempted to gain access to the vehicle occupied by the child. The mother was able to secure the vehicle door, preventing entry, and the suspect fled the scene.

Upon police arrival, officers launched an investigation and later located the individual nearby.

As a result, Patricia GALLICHAN-RULE, a 38-year-old from Bonfield Township, was charged with:

·      Abduction of person under 14 – take or entice

·      Resist peace officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on Friday, July 25, 2025.    

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Kirkland Lake OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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GREER – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision leads to impaired charges in Arnold Township.

On Wednesday June 4,2025, at 11:45 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision, where the driver reported the collision was due to avoiding wildlife on Highway 672, in Arnold Township. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan GREER, a 29-year-old from Tarzwell Township, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on July 3, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “Make the Call” and dial 9-1-1. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Robert PIETRASIK – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A traffic stop by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) leads to impaired charge.

On Friday May 16,2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted MNR with a traffic stop of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on Highway 570 in the Township of Sesekinika. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.  

As a result of the investigation, Robert PIETRASIK, a 61-year-old from Maisonville Township, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS). The accused was released from custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on June 5, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. Drivers who are impaired by drugs and alcohol continue to post a significant threat on Ontario roads. 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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One Dead – Robert WORMALD Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person in relation to a drug overdose death investigation in Kirkland Lake.

On Monday, November 22, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP, Timiskaming District Emergency Medical Services and Kirkland Lake Fire Services responded to a report of an unresponsive person at a residence on Government Road East. A 42-year-old from Kirkland Lake was located deceased.

As a result of the investigation, Robert WORMALD, 53 years old from Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with manslaughter contrary to section 236(b) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

The investigation was conducted by the Kirkland Lake OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Kirkland Lake OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Melissa TURCOTTE Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A local individual is facing multiple criminal charges after a report of a stolen taxi led to an impaired driving arrest in Kirkland Lake.

On Monday March 3, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen taxi in the area of Government Road West in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver failed to comply with police commands and was arrested at the scene. Further investigation determined that the driver was impaired by a substance. The individual was transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for a drug recognition evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result of the investigation, Melissa TURCOTTE, a 37-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·     Theft under $5,000 of a motor vehicle

·     Dangerous operation

·     Failure to stop after accident

·     Resist peace officer

·     Operation while impaired – drugs

·     Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·     Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on May 15, 2025.

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2 Arrested For Break & Enter

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The report of a break and enter has resulted in multiple charges for two Kirkland Lake residents.  

On Friday April 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter on Highway 66, in the Township of Larder Lake. The residence of a senior had been unoccupied at the time of the break and enter, over $25,000 of household items had been stolen and many items have since been recovered.

As a result of the investigation, Stephanie WINCIKABY, a 45-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief over $5,000

·      Theft under $5,000

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on May 15, 2025.

Additionally, Richard MCDONALD, a 47-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief over $5,000

·      Theft under $5,000

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was released from a bail hearing and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on May 15, 2025.

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Steven POWER Arrested Following Collision

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A motor vehicle collision leads to impaired charge for one Toronto resident.

On Sunday March 30,2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision on Wright Hargreaves Avenue, in the Town of Kirkland Lake. The subject motor vehicle had backed into a parked vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Officers demanded the driver provide a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver refused to provide a sample, the driver was then arrested and taken to a local hospital for monitoring and treatment of minor injuries.  

As a result of the investigation, Steven POWER, a 44-year-old from Toronto, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on May 15, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 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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Melissa TURCOTT Was Arrested Again – Arson

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – An arson investigation leads to charges against one individual.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kirkland Lake Fire Department responded to a fire on Government Road East and to a second fire on McKelvie Avenue in the Town of Kirkland Lake. The Kirkland Lake Crime Unit was engaged and conducted an investigation, resulting in charges being laid on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Melissa TURCOTT, 37 years-old, of Kirkland Lake was charged with the following:

  • Arson – Disregard for Human life – two counts
  • Arson – Damage to Property – two counts
  • Fail to Comply with Probation – four counts

The accused remains in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on Thursday May 15, 2025.

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Marlo BELANGER – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one Kirkland Lake resident.

On March 1,2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Carter Avenue in Kirkland Lake. The subject motor vehicle was located off the roadway and had collided with a snowbank and a tree. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Officers also observed several open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marlo BELANGER, a 32-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on March 20, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 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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Anthony ALEXANDER – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one Larder Lake resident.

On February 23,2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m. the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Duncan Avenue at the intersection of Government Road. The subject motor vehicle was located off the roadway lodged on top of a snowbank. Upon speaking with the driver officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Iroquois Falls OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony ALEXANDER, a 28-year-old from Larder Lake, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Operation while impaired by alcohol.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on March 20, 2025.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 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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Home Invasion: Jessica KING Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a second person in connection with an armed robbery in January 2025.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP responded to a report of a robbery at a residence on Station Road in Kirkland Lake. The caller reported that three people broke into an apartment, assaulted the caller and three others within the apartment, then fled the scene. Victims sustained minor injuries and declined medical assistance.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Jessica KING, a 32-year-old of Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with:

·      Break and enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

·      Robbery with a weapon

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on February 27, 2025.

The OPP is continuing efforts to locate and arrest the other individual involved in this incident. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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Jacob BULLER Was Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One driver was arrested and charged for impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On February 13,2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m. the Kirkland Lake OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed failing to maintain its lane and taking a sharp turn before parking diagonally. Upon speaking with the driver officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob BULLER, a 19-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on March 6, 2025.

Kirkland Lake and surrounding area is reminded that drivers who register a fail or refusal to comply with the demand will result in a 90-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. 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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Homicide – Jordan PARKES Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – The Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a third person in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation.

On June 8, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment responded to a shooting at a location on Second Street East.

The victim was identified as Ernest RENAUD, 47 years old of Kirkland Lake.

On June 9, 2023, two individuals were arrested and charged with Criminal Code (CC) offences. One individual was charged with first-degree murder, section 235(1) CC and the second individual was charged with accessory after the fact (murder), section 240 CC.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, a third individual, Jordan PARKES, a 27-year-old of Vaughan, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, section 236(a) CC.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on February 7, 2025.

The Kirkland Lake OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.

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Mitchell LAMBERT Was Arrested Again

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One individual has been charged with breaching release conditions and weapons offences.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Government Road in Kirkland Lake, when an officer observed a person known to be breaching their release conditions.

Upon being advised they were under arrest, the individual fled from police discarding a replica handgun and bear spray onto the ground, the person then surrendered to police.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell LAMBERT, a 26-year-old of Kirkland Lake was charged for the following:

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Fail to comply with probation order

·      Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order- two counts

·      Carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Resist peace officer

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on February 27, 2025.

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Ronald WHITE – Aggravated Assault

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after one individual was transported to the hospital.

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 6:35 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Government Road, Kirkland Lake.

One person was arrested, while another individual was transported to the local hospital with serious life-threatening injuries by EMS.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald WHITE, 47 years-of-age, from Kirkland Lake, was charged with, aggravated assault.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, in Kirkland Lake.

The investigation is in the early stages and no further details can be released at this time. Residents of the area should expect to continue to see a police presence.

The OPP would like to advise the public, that this was an isolated event and there are no safety concerns to the public.