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Fatal Collision

(LAKESHORE, ON) – Acyclist has died as a result of being struck by a vehicle on Morris Road in Lakeshore Township.

On September 3, 2024, at 7:11 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Paramedic Service and local Fire, were dispatched to Morris Road between Richardson Side Road and Lee Ave in Lakeshore Township for the report of a serious collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist.

The cyclist was transported to hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway remained closed for approximately six hours but has since opened.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Tyler James TIMOTHY – Hit & Run, Impaired, Etc. Etc.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – The Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual following a multi vehicle collision on Highway 401.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 10:22 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP responded to a report of a multi vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 between Gracey Side Road and Comber Side Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

As officers arrived on scene witnesses had reported two occupants from one of the involved vehicles had fled the scene on foot. Officers located and arrested two individuals on Lakeshore Road 305.

The investigation determined that one vehicle was operating in an erratic manner and struck several other vehicles in the westbound lanes.

As a result, 20-year-old Tyler James TIMOTHY of Lakeshore has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Impaired S.320.14(1)(a) CC

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand S.320.15(1) CC

·        Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code S.320.18(1)(a) CC

·        Failure to stop after accident S.320.16(1) CC

·        Dangerous operation S.320.13(1) CC

·        Driving while under suspension S.53(1) HTA

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor for a bail hearing.

The second individual was released unconditionally.

Only minor injuries that were treated at the scene were reported.

Police are seeking witnesses and anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision to contact the Essex County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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Gabrielle Elaina PEREZ Arrested For Fraud

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One individual has been charged following a fraud investigation in Lakeshore.

In February 2024, a fraud was reported to the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The investigation began after police received a complaint from an individual who had been defrauded of approximately $18,500.

The victim informed police they had entered into a relationship engaging in intimate activities. The accused then claimed to be pregnant and demanded money for medical expenses.

On June 6, 2024, investigators arrested Gabrielle Elaina PEREZ, 26-years-old of Windsor, and was charged with:

·        Fraud over $5000 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Investigators believe there may be others who have been a victim of this romance scam. If you are a victim, or have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or https://www.catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hardeep GILL – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – AN individual was arrested for Impaired driving after Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision.

On August 6, 2024, at 12:45 a.m., the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report for a collision in the parking lot of the Belle River Marina on Lake Street, in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Police attended and located a driver who struck a parked security vehicle. Officers believed the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Hardeep GILL, a 39-year-old, from Lasalle was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol  

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 21, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Joseph NAGY – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE TOWNSHIP) – One person is charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash in Tecumseh.

On July 8, 2024, at approximately 10:35 p.m., members of the Essex detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving a vehicle that struck the guardrail near a train crossing on Tecumseh Road and Bedell Street.

Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services transported the lone occupant of the vehicle to hospital in Windsor with non-life-threatening injuries. Tecumseh Fire and Rescue also assisted with the response.

Joseph NAGY, 57-years-old of Tecumseh is charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Adult Operation while impaired-alcohol or drugs [(CC 320.14 (1)(a)]
  • Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) [CC 320.14 (1)(b)]

The accused was released from custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 25, 2024.

All rail traffic was halted at the scene to facilitate the investigation and removal of the disabled vehicle. The line was reopened to rail traffic just before 3 a.m.

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Trucker Saves Load – #StillHereos

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On April 11, 2024, at approximately 4:27 a.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lakeshore Fire & Rescue were responded to a report of a tractor trailer fire on Highway 401 East, east of Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

The driver of the truck was travelling eastbound on Highway 401 when he observed smoke inside of his vehicle.  He was able to pull over to the shoulder and disconnect the tractor from the trailer. The driver then pulled the tractor ahead away from the trailer and exited the tractor before it fully ignited in flames. The tractor was destroyed, the trailer sustained no damage. The transport truck was not carrying any dangerous materials.

No injuries were reported.

Eastbound lanes of the 401 were temporarily closed to allow for clean up.

See attached photos courtesy of Lakeshore Fire & Rescue.

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Fatal Collision In Lakeshore

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On March 20, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Lakeshore detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision near Old Tecumseh Road, Community of Puce, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Members of Lakeshore OPP, Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended the Via railway tracks between Old Tecumseh Road and Puce Road.

Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a train and pronounced deceased at the scene.

There was a police presence in the area however no roads were closed for the investigation.

Lakeshore OPP, Vial Rail Police and the Office of the Chief Coroner continue to investigate.

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or you can provide an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you could be eligible for a reward of up to $2000.

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Break & Enter – Nicholas BELEUTZ Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On March 7, 2024, members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a Break and Enter from a residence in Comber, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Sometime between March 5 and March 7, 2024, unknown individuals had entered the residence and made off with electronics and a vehicle that was parked inside the garage.

With the assistance of the Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) an individual was identified.

On March 15, 2024, Officers from the Leamington Detachment were on ATV patrol of the Chrysler Greenway in the Municipality of Leamington and observed the individual who was responsible for the break and enter and was arrested without incident.

As a result, Nicholas BELEUTZ, 42 years-of-age of Leamington has been charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 S.354(1)(a) CC.

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code S.320.18(1)(a) (Ten Counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail heading at the Ontario Court of Justice-Windsor.