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Justin BERTRAND Facing Numerous Charges

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

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire at a residence on Prince Street in Kirkland Lake. There were no injuries reported.

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 10:56 a.m., the suspect was arrested with the assistance of Timmins Police Service on Mountjoy Street South in Timmins.  The OPP seized a suspected amount of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $5,500 and a 12 gauge shotgun.

As a result of the investigation, Justin BERTRAND, 34 years-old, of Timmins was charged with the following:

  • Arson – damage to property
  • Arson – disregard for human life
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of explosive substance contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – six counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on February 3, 2025.

The investigation is on-going. Further details will be released as they become available.

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Melissa TURCOTTE Was Arrested Again

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery earlier this month.

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, Melissa TURCOTTE, a 36-year-old of Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with:

·      Break and enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

·      Robbery with a weapon

·      Fail to comply with probation order

·      Disguise with intent

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

The accused was released after a bail hearing and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 30, 2025.

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

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Ana PRASCEVIC Was Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One driver was arrested for driving while impaired by drug, during a traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kirkland Lake.

On January 2,2025, at 6:45 p.m. the Kirkland Lake OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed failing to maintain its lane on Government Road West, in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

As a result of the investigation, Ana PRASCEVIC, a 32-year-old from Toronto, has been charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

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 January 30, 2025.

Kirkland Lake and surrounding area is reminded that whether someone is 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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Hwy 11 Meth Bust – Names Released

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program has led to significant drug seizures and charges against two individuals.

On December 8, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP was conducting a RIDE initiative on Highway 11 in Kenogami.  Upon speaking to the driver, police observed open alcohol, cannabis and drug paraphernalia readily accessible to the driver.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 783 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 64 grams of cocaine and 7 grams of Ecstasy, with an estimated street value of $85,000.

As a result of the investigation, Brayton EVANS-ANDERSON, a 26-year-old from Latchford has been charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- ecstasy

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container or liquor

·      Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Obstruct plate

·      Drive with window coated- view obstructed

The accused is next scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 9, 2025.

Additionally, Jessica BOUDREAULT, a 34-year-old from Kirkland Lake has been charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- ecstasy

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused is next scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 10, 2025.

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Justin PAQUETTE Facing Numerous Charges

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

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter in progress on Fifth Street, Kirkland Lake. Prior to police arrival the person left the residence on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) towards local trails.

A short time later, the OPP located the driver who, upon seeing police, fled on foot into the wooded area. Police quickly located the person and effected the arrest. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was transported to the Kirkland Lake detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Justin PAQUETTE, a 34-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Mischief under $5,000- two counts

·      Theft of a motor vehicle

·      Break and enter a place- with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Breach of recognizance

·      Allegation breach of CSO

·      Resist peace officer

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Driving while under suspension- two counts

·      Drive off-road vehicle- no number plate

·      Drive off-road vehicle- no insurance

·      Fail to wear proper helmet

·      Lamps not lit

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 9, 2024.

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John Paul BACON – Weapons

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One individual has been charged with weapons offences following an arrest in Kirkland Lake.

On November 21, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.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 subject to reasonable grounds for arrest related to a prior incident.

Upon being advised they were under arrest, the individual attempted to access their belt area.  Officers quickly controlled the situation, and the person was arrested.

A search incident to arrest revealed the individual was concealing an imitation BB handgun and was wearing protective equipment beneath their winter jacket. Upon further investigation police located another imitation BB handgun, handcuffs and other military-style replica equipment in their backpack.

As a result of the investigation, John Paul BACON, a 40-year-old of Kirkland Lake was charged for the following:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Carrying concealed weapon

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on December 12, 2024.

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Zachary FRISEN – Theft, Repeat Offender

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The theft of donations from a poppy box in Kirkland Lake has resulted in charges being laid against one individual.

On November 19, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from Legion Branch 87 regarding the theft of Remembrance Day poppies and monetary donations from a business on Government Road in Kirkland Lake.

As a result of the investigation, Zachary FRISEN, a 19-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Theft under $5000

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 9, 2025.

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Rachael NATTAK – Drunk Driving

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A Kirkland Lake resident was arrested and charged with impaired driving.  

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute at a residence on Kirkpatrick Street. One person who appeared to be impaired was reported to have departed the residence driving a motor vehicle.

Shortly after, the vehicle was located and stopped by police. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Rachael NATTAK, a 44-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S) 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 December 12, 2024.

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2 Facing Weapons Charges

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – A weapons call has led to the arrest and multiple charges against two locals in Kirkland Lake.

On October 18, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Timiskaming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a disturbance on Government Road West, in Chaput Hughes. The caller observed a group of people in an altercation and then a person brandishes a baseball bat. The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Gary BURNS, 44-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Assault with a weapon- three counts

·      Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for bail court hearing, has since been released from custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on December 12, 2024.

Additionally, Dylan SACKRIDER, 27-year-old of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged for the following:

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose

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

The accused was held for bail court hearing, was released from custody, and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on November 28, 2024.

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April GAGNON – Arson, Breach

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – An arson in Kirkland Lake has led to the arrest and charges against one local person.

On October 19, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Kirkland Lake Fire Services responded to a fire within the porch of an apartment building on Government Road West, in Kirkland Lake. The fire was extinguished, and damage was limited to the floor in the porch area of the building. The Kirkland Lake OPP Crime Unit was engaged and assisted with the investigation, leading to the arrest of one person on October 24, 2024.

April GAGNON, 38-years-old of Kirkland Lake, was charged with:

·      Arson – disregard for human life

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held for bail court hearing, remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear virtually before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on October 30, 2024.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – Cocaine, methamphetamine and a firearm were seized as a result of an investigation and execution of a warrant in Kirkland Lake.

On July 16, 2024, shortly after 7:30 p.m, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 112 in Pacaud Township. As a result, the driver of the vehicle was arrested and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of drugs.

The OPP Northeast Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Kirkland Lake/South Porcupine Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) and the North Bay Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) authored and executed a search warrant at a residence on Tweedsmuir Road in Kirkland Lake. During the execution of the search warrant, police seized drugs suspected to be cocaine and methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun. The total estimated street value of the seizure was $130,000.00.

As a result of the investigation, Emily CRAWFORD, 31 years-of-age of Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (two counts)
  • Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

Further, Tyler GODIN-BLAKE, 30 years-of-age of Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

Both accused persons were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 17, 2024.

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Michelle DURBAN – Drunk Driving

(Kirkland Lake, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On April 25, 2024, members of the Kirkland Lake OPP were dispatched to a collision in a parking lot of a local business.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle DURBAN, 32 years-of-age, of Tuscon, Arizona was charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused person was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2024.

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$80,000 Meth Bust

(Kirkland Lake, ON) – An early morning search warrant at a residence in Kirkland Lake leads to charges.

On April 18, 2024, members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Kirkland Lake OPP, OPP Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on McCamus Avenue in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

A search of the residence led to the seizure of cellular phones and drugs suspected to be fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $80,000.

As a result of the investigation:

Jessica BENSON, 38-years-old, of Kirkland Lake was charged with:        

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

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

Melissa BURNSIDE, 39-years-old, of Kirkland Lake was charged with:

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

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

Jody MULVIHILL, 49-years-old, of Kirkland Lake was charged with:

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

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

The accused persons were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody. They are scheduled to re-appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 24, 2024.

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Drug Bust At RIDE

(Kirkland Lake, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three people with drug related offences.

On April 14, 2024, a vehicle entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the Town of Kirkland Lake. Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP determined one of the occupants was wanted on an outstanding warrant.  

As a result of the investigation, police located and seized drugs suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and drug paraphernalia with an approximate street value of $6,320.00.

As a result of the investigation, Karen PICHE, 41-years-old, of Senneterre, Quebec was charged with:        

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

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

–      Possession of a Schedule III substance

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

–      Fail to comply with probation order – three counts

Jean Francois BARIL-LANDRY, 38-years-old, of Senneterre, Quebec was charged with:

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

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

–      Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Nathaniel AUMOND, 36-years-old, of Amos, Quebec was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine.

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

–      Fail to surrender insurance card

Jean Francois BARIL-LANDRY and Nathaniel AUMOND have been released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2024.

Kim PICHE was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

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21 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(Kirkland Lake, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a disturbance in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

On April 7, 2024, members of Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn PLAYFORD, 21-years-old, of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged with: 

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused person has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024.