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Jonathon SYLVESTER Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment wrapped up several recent investigations with an arrest on March 5, 2024

At approximately 6:57 a.m. March 5, 2024, officers responded to a theft in progress at a Vinden Street, Midland retail store. Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested Jonathon SYLVESTER 35-years of Christian Island at a nearby taxi stand and seized a quantity of fentanyl, bank cards along with lottery tickets. The accused was transported back to Detachment for further investigation.

As a result of further investigation, the accused was arrested on a warrant as the accused from an incident also investigated by Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers. On Feb 26, 2024, an investigation was commenced after a Peel Street, Penetanguishene resident reported the theft of a locked 2014 Honda CRV. Through the officers investigation, the accused was identified and the vehicle was located and returned to the owner.

The accused was held for a bail hearing on the following criminal offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

and further charged with the following criminal offences in relation to the theft of vehicle occurrence.

  • Fraud Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
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John NEAL Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – A shoplifting incident at Midland Foodland reported to the OPP Communication Centre by store security at approximately 7:46 a.m. March 1, 2024 was investigated promptly by an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment with the suspect being identified through investigation as an individual known to police.

At 8:44 a.m. March 1, 2024 officers responded to a report of an individual attempting to enter vehicles and locked retail store doors in the Mountainview mall area. Attending officers located the individual in the parking lot near Simcoe County Road 93 who was the suspect in the previous incident. In an attempt to arrest the suspect, they failed to comply and officers resorted to a form of non-lethal force to obtain control to make the arrest.

As a result of these investigations, John NEAL, 37-year-old of Tay Township, was charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Resist Peace Officer

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

Locking your vehicle does work and officers stress that you need to remove valuables such as wallets, purses and other valuable items and lock your vehicle to help prevent these crimes of opportunity from occurring in our community. It is seems be a regular occurrence for officers to receive a report of a vehicle entry or a series of entries only to learn the vehicles were left unlocked or locked with valuables left out in plan sight causing an forced entry and theft. These types of thefts can lead to the loss of credit cards and other pieces of personal identification which can be used in fraud related occurrences.

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Drug Bust – Two Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – On the morning of February 29, 2024, a search warrant was executed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at a residence on William Street in the Town of Midland, which resulted in the seizure of Cocaine and other items.

Members of the Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) of the Southern Georgian Bay, Muskoka, Huronia West, Collingwood and Nottawasaga detachments, uniform members and Central Region Canine Unit were involved in the investigation.

Several people were arrested at the residence and during the search, a quantity of Cocaine, weapons and currency were seized.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were charged with offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

Timothy David, 42 years of Midland:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 

Trevor Arthurs, 51 years of Midland:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 

The accused parties were transported to detachment and were released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 28, 2024

At the scene, one other person was arrested and processed for offences involving other active cases.

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Clarence PETTEN Arrested After Complaint

(MIDLAND, ON)- In response to a community members complaint at approximately 12:14 p.m. February 28, 2024 of a driver tossing a liquor bottle out the window of a parked but running GMC pick up truck in a parking lot on Jones Road, Midland an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment located the suspect vehicle and spoke with the driver.

The officer entered into an impaired driving investigation that has resulted in Clarence PETTEN 66 years of Tiny Township being charged criminally with the offences of Operation while impaired – alcohol and further with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on March 21, 2024 along with the involved vehicle being towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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Stolen Vehicle Investigation – Three Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – A report near 9:30 p.m. February 23, 2024, of a stolen commercial use pick up truck from the parking lot of a King Street Midland recreational sport location lead officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment to commence an investigation and keep observation for the vehicle.

While on another call for service in the Church Street area of Penetanguishene, officers noticed the stolen vehicle drive into a Church Street address. Three persons exited the vehicle, one person was instantly arrested at the scene and two persons fled the scene with one fleeing into a nearby residence. Further patrol of the area lead to the arrest of the third occupant on Fox Street, Penetanguishene.

Charged in connection to this investigation are the following and their charges.

Alan MONAGUE 48 years of Christian Island with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada and further with Obstruct Peace Officer was held for a bail hearing on outstanding warrants and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Christopher Robin MACLEOD 49 years of Midland with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 4, 2024.

Candace BRUSH 28 years of Mississauga with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and further with Possession of an identity document and Possession of a credit card released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 4, 2024.

Recently, officers have responded to several calls for service relating to personal property being stolen during the night time hours from unlocked vehicles and residences in the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene.

As investigations continue, officers stress that you need to remove valuables such as wallets, purses and other valuable items and lock your vehicle to help prevent these crimes of opportunity from occurring in our community.

It is seems be a regular occurrence for officers to receive a report of a vehicle entry or a series of entries only to learn the vehicles were left unlocked or locked with valuables left out in plan sight causing an forced entry and theft. These types of thefts can lead to the loss of credit cards and other pieces of personal identification which can be used in fraud related occurrences.