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Dogs Locked In Hot Car In Grand Bend – 3 Arrested

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On Sunday June 16, 2024, at just after 6:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were informed of two dogs locked in a vehicle in the area of Huron Street, Grand Bend, ON.    

Upon arrival, officers were directed to a locked vehicle in a parking lot containing two dogs. Officers were informed that the dogs had been in the vehicle for a period of time and appeared to be in some distress.  Officers gained access into the vehicle and transported the dogs to the Lambton OPP – Grand Bend Detachment where they were cared for by officers. The owners of the dogs were eventually located and as a result,

Dhuv JADAV, 31-year-old from Mississauga, Neel JADAV, 26-year-old from Scarborough and Harsh SUTHAR, 30-year-old from Gloucester have been charged with:

ยท      Cause Damage or Injury to Animal or Bird – Fail to Provide Suitable/Adequate Food, Water, Care, Shelter (2 counts each)

All accused have been released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on August 12, 2024. 

The PAWS Act and its regulations help ensure that animals are protected and treated in a humane manner. Protections include setting out basic standards of care that apply to all animals covered under the act, as well as specific standards of care that apply to animals in unique circumstances. Ontario has the strongest provincial penalties in Canada for animal abuse and neglect. The Ontario Animal Protection Call Center was notified by OPP and has launched their own investigation, further charges are pending.

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Jakob MONFORTON Was Arrested

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On Saturday June 15, 2024, at just after 9:00 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle on Main Street, Grand Bend for a HTA violation. The vehicle failed to stop for police and immediately fled the area.  

A short time later, the same vehicle was reported to have been involved in a collision within the area of Greenway Road and Lakeshore Road. The vehicle failed to remain and was scene fleeing southbound on Lakeshore Road.  

Approximately two hours later, the suspected same vehicle passed an Essex OPP police vehicle on 401 Highway traveling at a speed estimated to be more than 200 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone.

On Sunday June 16, 2024, the driver of the vehicle turned themselves into the Lambton County OPP.

Jakob MONFORTON, a 23-year-old from Windsor ON has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation (2 counts)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt (2 counts)
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Fail to Stop for Police
  • Fail to Report Accident
  • Fail to Remain
  • Fail to Report Damage to Property on Highway

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 6, 2024. The driver was further issued a 30-Day Drivers Licence Suspension and the motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 14 days.  

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Jessica BOLSCHETSCHENKO Was Arrested

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On Sunday June 16, 2024, at just after 3:00 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for an HTA violation on Erie Street, Port Franks, Ontario.    

In speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the OPP officer suspected the driver of previously consuming alcoholic beverages. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was consequently placed under arrest and transported to the Lambton OPP – Petrolia Detachment for breath testing which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Jessica BOLSCHETSCHENKO, a 38-year-old from London ON has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus),
  • Have Care and Control of Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on July 15, 2024. The motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 7 days and the driver has had their licence suspended for a period of 90 days.