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Dustin HEELS Was Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – A snowmobiler riding along the trail next to Aberdeen Boulevard, Midland this evening, rolled off a snow bank right out in front of two OPP officers on snowmobile patrol who then initiated a vehicle stop.

The officers attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police entered into an impaired driving investigation at approximately 5:45 p.m. February 2, 2025, after speaking with the lone occupant of the Arctic Cat snowmobile. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to Detachment for further investigation and a further scene investigation located numerous empty beer cans aboard the snowmobile. (See attached submitted OPP photographs)

As a result of this investigation, 41 year old Midland resident Dustin HEELS has been charged criminally with the following offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the February 13, 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.

Snowmobiling is a wonderful sport for most family members to enjoy the great outdoors, but sadly we have to attend incidents involving snowmobiles being operated by persons who are suspected of being impaired, or operating carelessly and are tasked with an investigation that will have long lasting effects on all involved, victims and emergency services personnel.

  • Ride in control and to the trail conditions
  • Obey the posted speed limit.
  • Never, ever drive impaired
  • No Ice is Safe Ice

If you need to renew your snow vehicle registration you can visit a Service Ontario centre in person or visit the following site online https://cxp.mgcs.gov.on.ca/cxp-web/licence-plate-renewal/information or if you have a snowmobile related law question please visit the following site for your answer – Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.44 | ontario.ca.

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Dylan BATES Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) –  An overnight single vehicle crash near Quarry Road, Severn Township lead members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) into an impaired driving investigation and also closed the north bound lanes of Highway 400 for several hours.

Officers responded at approximately 11:18 p.m. January 26, 2025 to a report of a north bound single vehicle rollover into the centre median involving a small white car bearing Ontario plate #DAFY837 with two persons possibly trapped. Attending officers at the scene were assisted by Simcoe County Paramedic Services and Severn Township Fire Service in removing and triaging the two occupants and later transported them to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

An on scene OPP investigator through investigation, made a determination who the driver was and entered into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation Dylan BATES 30 years of Elmira has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand – bodily harm

And Further with

  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the February 6, 2025, and also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and the subject of a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP conducts RIDE spot checks 24/7 throughout the year. 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 # E250107150

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Timothy NESSMAN Was Arrested Again!

(MIDLAND, ON) –  An observant officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol in downtown Midland, arrested a wanted individual which led to a further drug investigation.

Near 10:39 a.m. January 24, 2025, the officer noticed a northbound King Street cab had a passenger onboard known to be wanted on a detachment held judicial process and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop. The individual was arrested and during this arrest a further investigation was commenced with a quantity of drugs being located including a significant quantity of suspected blue fentanyl, gold fentanyl and oxycodone along with Canadian cash and drug paraphernalia was seized.(See attached submitted OPP photograph)

Charged in connection to this investigation is Timothy NESSMAN 49 years of Elmvale with the following offences.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) (two counts)

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

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.

Incident # E250095785

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2 Charged With Theft – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON)- Two back to back retail shoplifting incidents have resulted in property related criminal charges for two area residents.

On January 9, 2025 at approximately 1:36 p.m. store security at the Canadian Tire store on Simcoe County Road 93, Midland reported to the Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre .a significant theft of retail store products by a single suspect.

Shortly after the above incident was reported, store security of the Mark’s Clothing Store on Simcoe County Road 93, Midland reported a shoplifting incident with two suspects.

An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment was assigned to investigate and through investigation the two suspects were identified arrested and charged at a a later date as follows.

Tyler PAUZE 35 years of Tiny Township was later arrested on January 11, 2025 and charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING (two counts)

The second suspect was identified as Taylor DUPUIS 29 years of no fixed address Midland and charged criminally as follows.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

Both accused persons were held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on a future date.

Incident # E250034268

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Nathan FONTAINE Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON)- Two Midland residents have been charged in two separate shoplifting incidents dating back to December 2024 from the Midland LCBO store on Jones Road Midland.

On Dec 28, 2024 near 7:17 p.m. staff observed a very brazen theft of liquor products from the store by an individual and made a report to the Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre.

An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment was assigned to investigate and through this investigation Angus NOGANOSH 20 years of Midland was later arrested on January 16, 2025 and charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2024.

Incident # E241702530

On Dec 19, 2024 near 12:39 p.m. staff observed the theft of liquor products from the store by an individual who fled the scene on a bicycle without paying and made a report to the Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre.

An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment was assigned to investigate and through this investigation Nathan FONTAINE 32 years of no fixed address Midland was later arrested on December 31, 2024 and charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2024.

Incident #E241666695

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Martin MOORE Facing Fraud Charges

(MIDLAND,ON) – An unlocked vehicle entry followed by the unlawful use of credit cards has resulted in numerous charges after investigation for a Tay Township resident.

A member of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a call placed by the victim to the OPP Communication Centre reporting the unlawful use of credit cards from a wallet that disappeared during the overnight of December 27/28,2024 from a parked vehicle on Aberdeen Boulevard, Midland.

Victim reported being notified by financial institutions of unauthorized transactions in excess of $500 and through investigation, the officer was able to identify a suspect and made an arrest at approximately 10:54 a.m. December 29, 2024.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Martin MOORE 34 years of Tay Township with the following criminal offences.

  • Use of Credit Card (two counts)
  • Fraud Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (three counts)
  • Breach of Recognizance

The accused has been released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on February 6, 2025.

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2 Charged With Theft – Meth A Factor

(MIDLAND, ON)- A call at approximately 9:08 p.m. December 27, 2024 to the Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre for a shoplifting offence from security services at the Walmart Store on Heritage Drive, Midland has resulted in the arrest of two Midland area residents. The following individuals were observed by store security security leaving with unpaid merchandise and later identified through investigation.

Robyn Patricia COPEGOG 33 years of Midland was arrested and charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Resist Peace Officer

And further with the Controlled Drug and Substance offence of

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Taylor DUPUIS 29 years of no fixed address Midland was also arrested and criminally charged with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused persons were both released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 6, 2024.

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Jacob Thomas WALLIS Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  have been participating in the Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere R.I.D.E. program on OPP patrolled roadways and trails here in North Simcoe. With the combination of recent significant snow fall and cold weather, some local snowmobile trails are reporting limited conditions and as such, officers have also been conducting R.I.D.E. checks on these trails in the interest of trail safety.

Since the Provincial Festive R.I.D.E kick off on November 21, 2024, officers have conducted the R.I.D.E. program at one hundred and five separate locations and have stopped over 1570 vehicles along with 44 snow machines, checking drivers for signs of impairment.

Of interest is an incident that occurred at approximately 11:51 p.m. December 22, 2024 when officers operating a R.I.D.E. program on Heritage Drive between King Street and William Street, Midland observed an approaching vehicle veer off into a factory parking lot. The driver fled the scene by running through the factory building and through investigation the driver was identified along with the rightful owner of the vehicle which was towed from the parking lot.

At approximately 1:28 a.m. December 23, 2024, officers arrested Jacob Thomas WALLIS 25 years of Midland for a court order violation and a property related offence as follows.

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

All charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused is currently in custody for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a later date.

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Another Pedestrian Struck

(MIDLAND, ON) –  A report near the noon hour on December 18, 2024, to the OPP Communication Center of an elderly pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on King Street sent officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to investigate.

Supported by members of the Midland Fire Service, County of Simcoe Paramedic Service the 80 year old female Midland resident was triaged and transported to an area hospital by paramedics and then onward to a Toronto trauma hospital for treatment of serious injuries suffered in the crash.

The pedestrian was struck while crossing King Street between McMurtry Road and Robert Street at approximately 12:09 p.m. by a white Chevrolet being operated by a 74 year old male of Midland.

The investigation into the cause of the crash continues under the direction of OPP Central Region Technical Traffic Collison Investigators.

Thanks to the Town of Midland Roads Department in helping to maintain the road closure on King Street that was lifted shortly after 5:00 p.m.

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Break & Enter – Clayton ARCH & Kayla SANDY

(MIDLAND, ON) –  Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at approximately 10:24 a.m. of a possible break and enter reported at 10:21 a.m. to the apartments above a King Street retail store.

Upon arrival of officers, entry was made to the unsecured apartment and two lethargic and passed out individuals were located in the apartment.

The individuals known to police were arrested and transported to detachment for processing.

Charged criminally is Clayton ARCH 42 years of Midland with the following offences.

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle

Also charged criminally is Kayla SANDY 28 years of no fixed address Midland with the following offences.

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Fentanyl

Both accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on January 23, 2024.

Incident # E241666037

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Clayton ARCH – Theft

(MIDLAND,ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment while investigating a previously reported shoplifting incident at the Midland LCBO made an arrest after a patron left the store with unpaid for liquor.

The officer arrested and recovered a number of bottles of unpaid for liquor from Clayton ARCH 42 years of Midland at 1:33 p.m. December 19, 2024.

The accused was held for bail court on the following charges of

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a later date.

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.

Incident # E241666910

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Braeden BEAUDOIN – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

(MIDLAND, ON) –  Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a burglary alarm within minutes at the Elegant Gourmet business on King Street Midland as it became the victim of a break and enter at approximately 5:33 a.m. December 19, 2024.

Upon arrival of officers, a suspect was located within the business who had lacerated a hand in the process of entering the business. The arrested suspect was triaged at the scene by Simcoe County Paramedic Services and transported to Detachment for processing.

Charged criminally is Braeden BEAUDOIN 25 years of no fixed address Orillia with the following offences.

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession Break In Instruments
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on January 30, 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.

Incident # E241665192

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Jamie Paul DUBE – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

(MIDLAND,ON) – A sharp eyed officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment made an arrest solving an overnight break and enter to a popular Midland restaurant.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:39 a.m. December 11, 2024 to a report of an entry alarm at Mom’s Restaurant on Pillsbury Drive, Midland. Although the officers attended the scene promptly the suspect had fled the scene after smashing the front glass entry door. Video surveillance provided the officers with suspect descriptors and at 9:30 a.m. December 11, 2024 an OPP officer patrolling on William Street observed an individual matching the suspect descriptors. When the officer approached, a foot pursuit ensued resulting in an arrest of the suspect.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Jamie Paul DUBE 43 years of Tay Township with the following criminal code offences.

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused remains custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a later date.

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.

Incident # E241630879

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Theft of Snowmobile Results in Numerous Charges for Midland Resident

(MIDLAND,ON) – The report of a theft of a snowmobile from a William Street Midland address has resulted in a number of criminal charges for a Midland resident.

Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to the reported theft at approximately 8:42 a.m. December 11, 2024 of a red ski-doo from a William Street parking lot.

Through investigation, officers were able to locate and recover the stolen snowmobile and made an arrest in connection to the investigation.

Charged is Alexander WOZNICA 33 years of Midland with the following offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent

And Further with the Provincial Offence of

  • Driving while under suspension

.The accused was arrested in the afternoon of December 11, 2024 and has been released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on January 16, 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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Weapons Seized – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) Two individuals are facing charges, one for weapons and one for impaired driving, as a result of a driving complaint received from a member of the public in Midland last evening.

On December 10, 2024 at about 6:30 p.m., members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) received a report of a vehicle crossing the centre line and driving erratically. A description and licence plate of the suspect vehicle was provided and officers began searching the area where it was last seen. Officers located the vehicle in a shopping centre parking lot on Highway 12 in the Town of Midland.

Officers approached the vehicle and noticed that the driver was interacting with an driver of another vehicle, parked next to each other. Officers spoke with individual in the vehicle suspected of driving erratically. It was learned that the driver was wanted on an warrant therefore they were placed under arrest. During the arrest procedure, it was noticed that the driver was displaying signs of impairment and drug paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle. They were also arrested for impaired operation and were transported to detachment for a Drug Recognition Evaluation.

While speaking with the the driver of the first vehicle, officers’ attention was drawn to the driver in the adjacent vehicle. Officers observed open cannabis packaging in clear view and smelled the odour of fresh cannabis. The driver was identified and was also wanted on a warrant therefore they were placed under arrest. During a search of the vehicle, police located an axe, a baton and a quantity of ammunition within reach of the driver. During a further search of the vehicle, a modified shotgun was located and seized.

As a result of this investigation, Bailey CROSSMAN, 25 years of Dunchurch, ON, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code and Cannabis Control Act:

  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Possession of an Unauthorized Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
  • Have Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis in Open Original Packaging
  • Have Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

The accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 11, 2024.

Also facing the following charge contrary to the Criminal Code is, Breeze JANTZI, 29 years of Mactier, ON:

  • Operation While Impaired by Drug

The accused party was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 2, 2025. When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s licence of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded 7 days.