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Armed Robbery – Christopher HIVES Arrested Again

 (TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an adult male from New Tecumseth in relation to an armed robbery investigation.

On April 9th, 2024, at approximately 8:55pm the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a call for an armed robbery at a local gas station in the area of Victoria St and King St in the Town of Alliston.

As a result of the investigation led by the Nottawasaga Crime Unit, Christopher HIVES, 33 years of age, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with several offences including, Robbery with a weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation order x 2 and Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

Anyone who has any information about this, or a similar incident, is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Isaiah HRYNKIW Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an arrest on March 1st, 2024, in the Town of New Tecumseth in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.

On March 1st, 2024, members of the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit, along with Collingwood Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence on Victoria Street in Alliston. As a result of the investigation, officers seized approximately 33 grams of cocaine, 10 oxycodone pills, $4,850.00 in Canadian Currency, 3 Cellphones, items used for packaging/scale, a prohibited weapon (switchblade), 12 Assorted weapons.

The following individual was arrested and charged with the following offences.

Isaiah HRYNKIW, 39 years of age from the Town of New Tecumseth.

·      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Traffick in Schedule 1 substance – Cocaine

·      Traffick in Schedule 1 substance – Other Drugs

·      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·      Possession of proceeds of Property obtained by crime under $5000.00.

The accused party is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on April 11th, 2024.

If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Mohammad Anwar HOSSAIN Arrested For Sexual Assault

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an adult male from New Tecumseth in relation to a sexual assault investigation.

On January 26th, 2024, Nottawasaga OPP received information about a sexual assault that had occurred at a business in the Town of Alliston. An employee of a local business reported to have been sexually assaulted by an unknown male.

As a result of the investigation led by the Nottawasaga Crime Unit, on February 8, 2024, Mohammad Anwar HOSSAIN, 52 years of age, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with sexual assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford, on March 7, 2024, to answer to the charge.

Anyone who has any information about this, or a similar incident, is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. You can report a sexual assault by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. If you do not want to make a report to police or need time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca for more information.

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3 Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Names Released

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three male suspects after an incident near Kidd Crescent in the Town of New Tecumseth.

 On February 27, 2024, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. A short time later police located the vehicle and discovered it to be stolen.

 As a result of the investigation, a firearm was recovered and three individuals were taken into custody and charged.

 Kevon WILLIAMS, 23-years-old from Scarborough, ON charged with:

·        Robbery using a firearm.

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

·        Flight from a police officer.

 Ismal TUMBA, 19-years-old from North York, ON charged with:

·        Robbery using a firearm.

·        Possession of firearm while prohibited.

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

·        Mischief.

 Also arrested is a 17-year-old from Toronto, ON charged with:

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

 The adult accused persons have been remanded into custody and have been scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

 The investigation was completed by the Nottawasaga Detachment Major Crime Unit with assistance of Central Region Canine, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Regional Support Team (RST) and Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives, Response Team (UCRT). 

 The Nottawasaga OPP wish to express their thanks to the residents of the Town of New Tecumseth for their patience and assistance during this critical incident and subsequent investigation.