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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.

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Meth Bust – MAURER, HOOPER

(Kirkland Lake, ON) – The Northeast Region Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two people with drug related offences.

On April 5, 2024, members of the Northeast CSCU of the OPP, executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street and at a residence on Premier Avenue West in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

A search of the residences resulted in police seizing drugs suspected to be cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Michael MAURER, 47-years-old, of Kirkland Lake was charged with:        

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

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Richard HOOPER, 44-years-old, of Kirkland Lake was charged with:

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

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

Both accused persons have been released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024.