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Philip PICKARD Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) –Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at approximately 8:43 a.m. April 7, 2025, of a possible break and enter to a uninhabited apartment on Dominion Avenue, Midland.

Upon arrival of the officer, it was learned that the suspect, who was known to the officer had fled on foot in the area and was observed shortly afterwards in the downtown core causing a disturbance and was arrested and taken into custody.

Charged is Philip PICKARD 44-years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

  • Unlawfully in Dwelling House
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250418546

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Danielle HUNT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – An early morning vehicle stop in Midland by an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs from two individuals.

A traffic infraction at approximately 4:05 a.m. April 7, 2025 led the officer to stop the gold coloured Jeep and speak to the driver and further search the vehicle locating a quantity of substances believed to be listed under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act along with a quantity of drug paraphernalia.

As a result of these investigations, the driver of the vehicle Danielle HUNT 36 years of Barrie has been charged with the following offences.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And Further with the Following Provincial Offences Violations

  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to carry permit in vehicle
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Driving while under suspension

The passenger of the vehicle, Blair CLARE 33 years of no fixed address Midland was also charged with the offence of Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Both accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 15, 2025.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E25048064

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Dawson DION – Indecent Act, Impaired Operation

(MIDLAND, ON) – A motorist noted a vehicle stuck in a farmers field off Highway 93, south of Wyebridge, Tiny Township in the early evening of April 5, 2025 and alerted Simcoe County Paramedics. Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were also alerted to the incident and arrived at approximately 8:01 p.m. and upon speaking with the lone driver, entered into an impaired driving investigation. Officers were also tasked to investigate an indecent act at the scene and a take auto without consent investigation.

With the assistance of a OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, investigators were able to complete their investigation into this incident and the associated incidents resulting in the following criminal charges for Dawson DION 26 years of no fixed address Midland.

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
  • Indecent Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250412473

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Norma-Jean ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol on King Street, downtown Midland witnessed a vehicle crash into a roadside fire hydrant at approximately 1:20 p.m. April 4, 2025.

The officer began an investigation into the crash which led to an impaired driving investigation of the lone occupant.

As a result of the investigation, Norma-Jean ROBINSON 57-years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the following offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250405902

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One Found Deceased

(MIDLAND, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of a deceased person being located at a residence in Tay Township at approximately 12:35 p.m. March 31, 2025.

Officers, along with Tay Township Fire Service and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services all attended a trailer used as a residence on Reeves Road but sadly the lone occupant at the time was confirmed deceased upon arrival of Paramedic Services.

The area Coroner did attend the scene, and it was confirmed that the deceased was a 68-year-old female who resided in the trailer.

Although there are no signs of foul play, the ongoing investigation is being conducted and a post mortem will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service at a future date, to determine the cause of death. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has also been notified of this incident.

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Troy KILPATRICK Was Arrested – Details Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) operating a cruiser equipped with a Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) was led into an number of driving related investigations of a vehicle and it’s driver, south bound on Simcoe County Road 93, Midland at approximately 3:58 p.m. April 2, 2025.

The officer eventually safely stopped the suspect vehicle in a private parking lot off Highway 12, Midland and entered into an investigation of the drivers licence status.

As a result, 60 year old Troy KILPATRICK of Midland was charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

And Further With The Provincial Offences Of

  • Driving while under suspension (three counts)
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the May 15, 2025. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 45 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250396765

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ROBITAILLE – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) – A two vehicle property damage only crash in Tiny Township near 6:29 p.m. on April 2, 2025, led officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to attend and enter into an impaired driving investigation.

Officers located an involved vehicle in the nearby area away from the crash scene and spoke with the driver and a investigation was commenced.

As a result, 56 year old Marc David ROBITAILLE of Tiny Township has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

And Further Provincial Offences Of

  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Entire plate not plainly visible

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250397461

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VINCENT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – Observations by a community member of a possible impaired driver resulted in a call to the OPP Communications Centre with responding officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attending a Simcoe County Road 93, Midland gas bar near 8:18 p.m. March 31, 2025.

The suspect vehicle was located in the parking lot and officers entered into an impaired driving investigation upon speaking with the lone driver.

As a result of this investigation, Elizabeth VINCENT 31 years of Penetanguishene being charged criminally with the following criminal charges.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250388129

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Dominic GUARAGNA – Impaired Operation

(MIDLAND, ON) –  A call to the OPP Communications Centre reporting a possible impaired driver caused officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to attend a Simcoe County Road 93, Midland gas bar near 5:50 p.m. March 28, 2025.

The suspect vehicle had departed prior to the officers arrival resulting in a patrol of the vicinity and further investigation led officers to intercept the suspect vehicle at a Midland Avenue address shortly afterwards.

The officers spoke with the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation resulting in Dominic GUARAGNA 62 years of Midland being charged with the following criminal charges.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 10, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Although the OPP runs its annual Festive RIDE campaign during the holiday season, RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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Cody BLAIN Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) –  A suspicious vehicle call to the OPP Communications Centre caused officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to attend an Elizabeth Street, Midland address near 11:54 a.m. March 29, 2025 to conduct an investigation into the complaint.

Officers patrolled the area and spoke with an individual who was found to be wanted on outstanding charges by Detachment. Upon being arrested, was searched and resulted in an quantity of substance believed to be fentanyl to be seized.

Charged in connection to these investigations is Cody BLAIN 32 years of no fixed address Midland with the following offence

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA)

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 8, 2025.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Drug Bust – CRUISE

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Southern Georgian Bay and Orillia Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Highway 93 Waverly, Tay Township residential address at approximately 11:00 a.m. March 21, 2025.

CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), seized a considerable quantity of a drug like substances believed to be Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Codeine pills, over $28,000 Canadian currency, 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 Mercedes C300, a conducted energy weapon (CEW) along with cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia.

Also seized was approximately $25,000 in high end purses, bags, clothing and jewelry alleged to have been obtained by the proceeds of crime.

Investigators have arrested and charged Chantal CRUISE 40 years of Tay Township with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and who was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (three counts)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Krystal DAY Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) –  A call to the OPP Communications Centre caused officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enter an impaired driving investigation at a Yonge Street Midland address at approximately 10:54 a.m. March 21, 2025.

Upon the arrival of officers, the suspect vehicle was stopped in a parking lot at the address and upon speaking with the driver, the officer entered into an impaired by drug investigation. The accused was transported to Detachment and with the assistance of a OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, the investigation was concluded.

As a result, 41 year old Krystal DAY of Midland has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 3, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Canadian Coast Guard Advises of Ice Breaking Activity in Midland Area

(MIDLAND,ON) –  Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment would like to advise residents and visitors to North Simcoe of the upcoming ice breaking activity in the Midland Bay area as outlined in the following media release provided by The Canadian Coast Guard.

Sarnia, Ontario – The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Midland, Ontario that the CCGS Amundsen will carry out icebreaking operations in the Georgian Bay area on or around March 25, 2025. The purpose of this operation is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement.

It is recommended that all traffic on the ice, including pedestrians, fishers, snowmobilers, and all-terrain vehicle operators, leave the ice during icebreaking operations. The ice may move, creating a real danger for anyone on it. Additionally, plan activities carefully and use extreme caution after operations are complete as the ice will remain unstable even once the icebreaker has left the area.

Icebreaking on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways is delivered through close co-operation between the Canadian and United States Coast Guards. By working together, the two Coast Guards ensure scheduled vessel traffic can move through the shipping channels and in and out of community harbours. Vessels will be assigned as needed to provide this service.

The date and assets are subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

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ASSANCE & ROPER Arrested

Through investigation and the assistance of community members, the two suspects have been identified and charged as follows.

Accused # 1 Barry Philip ASSANCE 40 years of Orillia was arrested and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

and was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 4, 2025.

Accused # 2 Dillon William ROPER 32 years of Midland was arrested and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING and further with Fail to Comply with Probation Order

and was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 4, 2025.

Investigators wish to thank those community members & media partners who assisted in this investigation.

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Georgia Quanbury Was Arrested Again – Assault With Weapon

(MIDLAND, ON) One person was treated for wounds and another is facing charges following a dispute in a Midland apartment complex yesterday.

On February 14, 2025 at about 4:00 p.m., members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) responded to an apartment complex on King Street in the Town of Midland following a complaint by a female saying that she had been stabbed during a dispute with another person.

Police located the victim, who was tended to by Simcoe County Paramedics and transported to hospital for her injuries which are not believed to be serious.

Officers entered into an investigation to locate the person responsible and were led to an apartment in the complex where a suspect was placed under arrest. During the investigation, it was learned that the suspect was bound by a release order with conditions following charges for a serious incident in the summer of 2024.

As a result of this investigation, Georgia Quanbury, 26 years of Midland was charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on February 15, 2025.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00