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More Impaired Drivers #TissTheSeason

(MIDLAND, ON) On November 24, 2024 at 4:12am, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Yonge Street in Midland because an individual was causing a disturbance in front of of the home. The person left the area in a motor vehicle prior to police arrival. There were concerns that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol therefore officers patrolled the area, searching for the vehicle.

Approximately 20 minutes later, a vehicle matching the description provided was observed on Yonge Street in Midland. The driver made several quick turns and was driving erratically in an apparent attempt to elude police. The vehicle was stopped on Manly Street and while speaking with the driver, signs of alcohol consumption were noted. The driver provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device and was arrested as a result. The individual was transported to detachment to provide further breath samples.

As a result of this investigation, Cameron Hook, 32 years of Midland, was charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation over 80 Milligrams
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero
  • Driving While Under Suspension

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, ON) On November 24, 2024 at 5:50am, Southern Georgian Bay OPP members were dispatched to a report of an impaired driver who left an address in Orillia and was possibly heading toward Highway 400.

Officers patrolled the highway and located a vehicle matching the description parked at a highway rest stop on Lone Pine Road in Georgian Bay Township. A lone individual was inside and sleeping behind the wheel. It took several minutes to wake the driver and officers immediately noted the signs of alcohol consumption once the door was opened. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to detachment to provide breath samples.

As a result of this investigation, Austin Williams, 26 years of Mactier, Ontario is charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 Milligrams

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) On November 24, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP members responded to a collision which occurred on private property on Hunter Road in Penetanguishene. 

Upon arrival, officers began investigating the collision and learned that a driver drove into a parked car then entered a nearby residence. Police approached the home and spoke with the driver who was displaying obvious signs of impairment. He was placed under arrest and was transported to detachment to provide breath samples.

As a result of this investigation, Donald Deschamps,  63 years of Penetanguishene, Ontario, was charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 Milligrams
  • Failure to Stop after Accident
  • Fail to Report Accident

All accused parties above were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on December 12, 2024. When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s license of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

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.

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Cameron HOOK – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation from earlier in the evening in the town of Midland , officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a Toyota Tundra pick up truck at the intersection of Colborne and Russell Streets, Midland at approximately 4:12 a.m. November 24, 2024.

Officers spoke with the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation at the scene resulting in the following.

Cameron HOOK 32 years of Midland was arrested and charged with Dangerous operation, Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and further with Provincial Offences Act charges of -Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, Driving while under suspension.

The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 12, 2024 and is also subject to a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved pick up truck was towed and is the subject of a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Brandon David HAMILTON Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – A series of vehicle entries followed by the unlawful use of stolen credit cards has resulted in numerous charges after a number of recent investigations by the OPP for a Midland resident.

Several members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to calls from victims calling the OPP Communication Centre reporting unlawful vehicle entries followed by the unlawful use of credit cards removed from those entered vehicles. These occurrences were reported between November 12-20, 2024 ranging from locations on Fuller Avenue, Manly Street, Hugel Avenue, Bay Street, and Ellen Street all in the Town of Midland.

Through investigation of surveillance systems at numerous retail locations investigators have charged Brandon David HAMILTON 28 years of no fixed address Midland with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (nine counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (four counts)
  • Use of Credit Card (four counts)

The accused was arrested on December 20, 2024 and has been released after a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on December 19, 2024.

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Bryan FOX – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON)  An individual is facing impaired charges after driving a vehicle across the grass at an OPP detachment in Midland last night.

On November 16, 2024 at about 9:30pm, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) while on patrol, were passing the Highway 12 office, when they observed a full size pickup truck attempting to negotiate a route from a nearby hotel, across the lawns of the detachment as well as the neighboring car dealership. (see photo) The officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with the lone occupant who displayed strong signs of alcohol consumption. The individual was placed under arrest and was ushered inside the detachment to provide a breath sample. The results registered several times above the legal limit.

As a result of this investigation, Bryan FOX, 31 years of Parry Sound District, was charged with several Highway Traffic Act offences as well as the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 Milligrams

The accused was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on November 28, 2024. When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s license of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

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Martin MONAGUE Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – Three Christian Island residents escaped serious injury yesterday after the east bound Concession Road 12 of Tiny Township Jeep they were riding in crashed into the trees at the intersection of Overhead Bridge Road near 10:46 a.m. October 31, 2024.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the scene along with Simcoe County Paramedics and Tiny Township Fire Service attended the scene and triaged two of the occupants and transported them to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the crash.

An investigation into the crash was conducted and a on scene search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drug paraphernalia leading into an impaired by drug investigation by the officers.

Charged in this investigation is the driver Martin MONAGUE 55 years of Christian Island with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

And Further with the following Provincial Offences of

  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Careless driving causing bodily harm

And Further with the Offence

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

The accused was further arrested on a outstanding warrant held by an western Canada police service in connection to an ongoing investigation in that jurisdiction.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Devon ASSANCE 30 years of Christian Island who was a passenger in the vehicle was arrested on outstanding warrants held by a neighboring police service in connection to an ongoing investigation in that jurisdiction. The accused was released from OPP custody to the care and custody of the involved police service.

The third occupant in the vehicle, a 57 year old male was treated and released from hospital.

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Jessica GRIMLEY – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation while on general patrol of Yonge Street, Midland on October 24, 2024.

The officer acting on driving observations of a westbound vehicle conducted a vehicle stop and upon speaking with the driver entered into a impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation Jessica GRIMLEY 24 years of Midland has been charged with the following criminal code driving charges.

  • 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 November 14, 2024 and was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension along with a seven day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Clayton ARCH – Break & Enter

(MIDLAND,ON) – A theft of vehicle report to the OPP Communication Centre at approximately 8:26 a.m. October 23, 2024 resulted in members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment attending an Ottawa Street Midland address to conduct an investigation. This investigation led to identification of a suspect and further to the recovery of the stolen 2014 Jeep which contained stolen property parked in front of a multi-resident residence on Elizabeth Street, Midland.

On October 24, 2024 officers were dispatched to the First Street and Yonge Street, Midland area for an unwanted persons call and located and arrested the suspect in the theft of vehicle investigation and released the individual with a future court date.

On October 25, 2024 at approximately 4:27 p.m. a community member observed an individual forcefully breaking into an Midland Avenue apartment and contacted the police. Responding officers located and arrested the suspect at the Midland Avenue apartment.

Charged in connection with both investigations is Clayton ARCH 42 years of Midland with the following offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

Both offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on December 5, 2024.

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Repeat Offender Facing Sexual Assault Charges

(MIDLAND,ON) – On October 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. a number of OPP officers from various units executed a criminal code search warrant at a Manly Street, Midland residence. The search warrant was led by members of the Major Crime Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment and assisted by OPP members from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine (K-9), Emergency Response Team (ERT) which resulted in the arrest of a suspect from the residence who was the subject of a number of criminal investigations within the Town of Midland commencing on September 17, 2024.

Arrested, charged and held for bail is Michael Keith L’ENFANT 32 year old of Midland on the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Sexual assault (two counts)
  • Sexual assault with a weapon (three counts)
  • Administer Noxious thing (two counts)
  • Communicate for purposes of obtaining sexual services (two counts)
  • Overcome resistance
  • Fail To Comply (four counts)

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

There will be no further comment on the investigation as the matter is now before the courts.

Investigators believe that there is a possibility of further persons in the community that may have fallen victim to the accused persons criminal activities.

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Ryan David DICKS – Robbery

(MIDLAND,ON) – On September 25, 2024, members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of a robbery that had occurred at a multiple resident dwelling on Elizabeth Street, Midland.

Attending officers spoke with the 45 year old male victim who had been physically assaulted and robbed of personal property while outside on the property of the dwelling by another person known to the victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital for further treatment of his injuries suffered in the assault and later released.

Investigators identified the suspect and through investigation located and arrested Ryan David DICKS 41 years of no fixed address, Midland at 9:54 a.m. on October 22, 2024.

The accused has been charged criminally with the offence of Robbery with Violence and was held for a bail hearing and will 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.

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Shawn Michael BAKER Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – A shoplifting complaint to the OPP Communication Centre in the early hours of October 22, 2024 followed by the return of the suspect to the same Midland Avenue, Midland convenience store near 7:17 a.m. resulted in officers from Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment attending the area to investigate a further assault with a weapon complaint. Attending officers arrested an individual who was found to be creating a disturbance and interacting with a number of individuals in the downtown core area and took possession of a broken golf club and a metal bar.

As a result of these investigations Shawn Michael BAKER 40 years of Brampton has been arrested and held for bail on the following criminal charges.

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Assault with A Weapon (two counts)
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING (two counts)

And further while in police custody the accused committed further criminal acts resulting in the additional charges of.

  • Assault Peace Officer
  • Mischief to public property – under $5000

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

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Thieves Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – A number of shoplifting complaints were fielded by the OPP Communication Centre recently as retail store security observed and apprehended three persons in separate incidents in Midland.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 8:56 p.m. October 16, 2024 to the Penetanguishene Foodland and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Trevor Wade KING 33 years of Christian Island.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence

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

Earlier on October 16, 2024 at 2:36 p.m., officers attended the Midland No Frills store and and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Tyler COPEGOG 22 years of no fixed address Midland.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

On October 15, 2024 at approximately 1:44 p.m. officers attended the Midland LCBO store and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Sarah WHITEHEAD 24 years of Barrie.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence.

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

The accused persons were all released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on November 28, 2024..

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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Jonah Sandford MIXEMONG – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Observations by a community member of a driver appearing to be in an impaired physical state in a vehicle at a Bay Street Midland restaurant, resulted in the dispatch of officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services at approximately 3:06 p.m. October 15, 2024.

Attending officers located the suspect vehicle and upon speaking with the driver entered into an impaired driving investigation. Scene investigation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs believed the be fentanyl.

As a result of these investigations with the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, the driver Jonah Sandford MIXEMONG 30 years of Christian Island has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

And Further

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 31, 2024

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Christopher James TRICCO Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – The theft of an unlocked vehicle from a Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene business was the start of a series of criminal investigations by officers from Huronia West and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) between October 11- 13, 2024.

A Honda Odyssey was removed by an unknown person at approximately 5:37 p.m. from the parking lot of a Penetanguishene address October 11, 2024 which was investigated by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. Further investigation of the parking lot surveillance footage identified the suspect.

Later on October 11, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. an unlocked Sierra pick up truck was stolen from a residence in Clearview Township and later on October 11, 2024 was involved in a fail to remain two vehicle crash on Simcoe County 91 in Clearview Township.

On October 12, 2024 at approximately 11:13 a.m. the suspect returned to the Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene in the stolen Sierra pick up and upon being identified, fled the scene diving in a dangerous manner through the parking lot and onto Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene.

The accused Christopher James TRICCO 33 years of no fixed address was later arrested at a residence in Wasaga Beach and held for bail and will be appearing at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice on the following criminal charges.

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order ( two counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000
  • Resist Peace Officer

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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Lloyd THRASHER Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – A number of calls to the OPP Communication Centre by community members reporting an intoxicated person causing problems during an ongoing Yonge Street, Midland church service has resulted in an arrest and a slew of charges for a Midland resident.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  responded at approximately 9:52 a.m. October 13, 2024 and located the individual and made an arrest under the Liquor Licence and Control Act. An investigation by the officers lead to offences relating to a minor theft from a nearby convenience store and further to probation offences in three other service areas and wanted for further investigation by another Southern Ontario Police Service.

The accused was being transported by the investigating officers to the Niagara Falls area when the OPP in car camera system was damaged.

The accused Lloyd THRASHER, 32 years of no fixed address, Midland has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

And Further

  • Being intoxicated in public place contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act
  • Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act
  • Abandoning material that is likely to become litter contrary to the (Environmental Protection Act)

The accused was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on November 28, 2024..

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.

SGBOPP incident #E241373127

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Alex John DAKA Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment following up on an outstanding investigation have arrested Alex John DAKA 42 years of Midland on a number of charges in relation to a mischief and assault investigation.

On July 24, 2024, officers were dispatched after the OPP Communications Centre received a call from a community member who had the top of his vehicle destroyed by a male with an edged weapon while the vehicle was parked in front of a Dominion Street, Midland business. The vehicle owner confronted the suspect armed with an edged weapon resulting in an interaction and the suspect fled the scene.

On October 14, 2024, while officers were at a Southwinds Crescent, Midland residence, the suspect was located and arrested and held for bail on the following criminal code charges.

  • Mischief Over $5,000
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Assault with A Weapon
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

The OPP is reminding the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website contains a number of useful resources, tips and links- www.opp.ca

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.

SGBOPP incident # E241381634