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Jason CROMBEZ Facing Numerous Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand/Norfolk Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has arrested a wanted individual in Simcoe, charging them with multiple offences.

At approximately 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU spotted an individual with an outstanding warrant operating a motor vehicle on Queen Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

A short time later, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

Upon searching the individual and their vehicle, officers seized suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, Canadian currency, a weapon, and drug paraphernalia.

39-year-old Jason CROMBEZ from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts),
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (two counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Little Lake Road in Windham, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a sedan was travelling on Little Lake Road when it left the roadway and collided with a house. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the driver at the scene and, after conducting a sobriety assessment, took them into custody without incident.

44-year-old Ryan JONES from Oxford County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available,
  • Fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Around 9:59 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Blueline Road in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a sedan was travelling on Blueline Road when veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail. No injuries were reported.

Officers later located the vehicle on Highway 6 in the Woodhouse area and took the driver into custody without incident.

27-year-old Daniel FEERE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Fail to remain,
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Fatal Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal collision in Simcoe.

At approximately 9:37 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a sedan on St. John’s Road West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

The driver, a 37-year-old resident of Norfolk County, sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police have confirmed that the driver was the individual who had been reported missing the day before from an address on Brown Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

St. John’s Road West, between Norfolk Street South and Hillcrest Road South, is expected to remain closed for several hours as the investigation continues.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone who was travelling on St. John’s Road West and witnessed the collision, or who has any relevant information, to contact Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Scott DUCHENO – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A collision investigation in Delhi has resulted in impaired driving charges against an individual.

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision on Herbert Avenue in Delhi, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) was travelling on Herbert Avenue when it left the roadway and struck a tree. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the driver at the scene and took them into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed that the driver had tampered with property on the exterior of a residence before police arrived.

37-year-old Scott DUCHENO from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Craig SZATROWSKI – Break & Enter, Theft

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a break-and-enter investigation at Norfolk General Hospital.

At approximately 3:17 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a break-and-enter in progress at Norfolk General Hospital on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals unlawfully entered the exterior property, targeting an outbuilding, and attempted to steal various items.

Officers located and arrested one of the suspects on Elgin Avenue in Simcoe, while the second suspect, described as wearing a multi-coloured bomber-style jacket, fled the scene on foot.

48-year-old Craig SZATROWSKI from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Theft under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is actively conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Arrest Following Incident At Hospital

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a trespassing incident at Norfolk General Hospital.

At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a trespassing incident at Norfolk General Hospital on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual refused to leave the premises after being directed to do so by hospital staff, prompting police involvement.

Officers located the individual on the premises, and during their interaction, caused damage to an OPP vehicle.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody.

46-year-old Kristy WILLAERT-RAGANY from Oxford County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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Break & Enter – 3 Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged following a break-and-enter investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 5:27 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a reported break-and-enter on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a group of individuals had unlawfully entered a business on the property.

Officers located three individuals on the premises and took them into custody without incident. A search of the individuals led to the discovery and seizure of suspected fentanyl, ecstasy, morphine, and Canadian currency.

36-year-old Kirbie WAMSLEY from Haldimand County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methylenedioxyamphetamine (ecstasy)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

45-year-old Zachariah SOLOMON from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

47-year-old Jason BALCOMB from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 (in Canada),
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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COYNE – Break & Enter

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a break-and-enter investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 2:04 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a break-and-enter in progress on Donly Drive South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual unlawfully entered a business on the property. Upon being confronted by officers, the suspect fled on foot. Officers later located and arrested the individual on Victoria Street in Simcoe without further incident.

40-year-old Danny COYNE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

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Zachary SHAW Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a shoplifting incident in Simcoe.

At approximately 1:23 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a reported theft on Queensway East in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual entered a business, concealed merchandise, and attempted to exit without paying.

Officers located the individual on the premises and took them into custody without incident.

47-year-old Zachary SHAW from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 1:27 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Talbot Street in Courtland, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Main Street of Courtland in Courtland and arrested the driver without incident.

38-year-old Shawn MURPHY from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Around 1:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a vehicle stop and investigation on Queensway West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After completing a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

60-year-old Robert ELLIOTT from Etobicoke, Ontario, has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Another Pedestrian Struck

 (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual has been taken to hospital after a collision between a passenger vehicle and a pedestrian in Norfolk County.

On Monday December 23, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members from the Norfolk County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Oxford OPP, Norfolk County Paramedic Services and Norfolk County Fire Department responded to a collision on Bell Mill Sideroad.

A passenger vehicle and a pedestrian collided. The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The injuries are reported to be serious but non-life-threatening.

Bell Mill Sideroad was closed for several hours between Rokeby Sideroad and Goshen Road but has since reopened.

If you have information about this collision you are encouraged to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com  where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Five individuals have been charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 9:19 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision on Main Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Main Street when it collided with a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a roadside sobriety assessment at the scene, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

58-year-old Todd ROBERTS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences: 

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Careless driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

At approximately 12:09 a.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop and investigation on James Street in Delhi, Norfolk County.

After completing a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

21-year-old Karragan STILSON from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Around 2:13 a.m. that same day, Norfolk County OPP officers, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 24 in Townsend, Norfolk County.

It was determined that both a pickup truck and a sedan were travelling on Highway 24 when the pickup truck collided with the sedan.

As a result, the driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody without incident, while the driver of the sedan was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

28-year-old Adam HOGEVEEN from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),

·      Operation causing bodily harm,

·      Dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Around 6:43 p.m. that same day, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a suspected impaired driver on St. John’s Road East in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on St. John’s Road East and took the driver into custody without incident.

32-year-old Morgan COPELAND from Haldimand County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Around 2:59 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Norfolk Street North and, following a roadside sobriety assessment, took the driver into custody without incident.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

31-year-old Travis JACOBS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Mark MYCHAJLUK – Impaired Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into an impaired driving incident in Simcoe.

At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Argyle Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

The vehicle was located on Sydenham Street in Simcoe, where officers spoke with the driver and discovered a quantity of suspected methamphetamine inside.

The driver was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

34-year-old Mark MYCHAJLUK from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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More Drunk Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 8:51 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a single-vehicle collision on Villa Nova Road in Townsend, Norfolk County.

The investigation revealed that a sedan was travelling on Villa Nova Road when it left the roadway and entered a ditch. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a sobriety assessment at the scene, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

30-year-old Koreen FOSTER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Around 8:09 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to and investigated a report of a potential traffic hazard on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After interacting with the driver of a vehicle found in the area, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

38-year-old Ryan MONEY from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Fail to surrender licence,
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle,
  • Fail to surrender insurance card,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor,
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available,
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Trevor WHITTAKER Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual connected to an auto theft in Waterford has been charged.

At approximately 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit arrested an individual on Lot Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County. The individual was identified as the person responsible for stealing a pickup truck from a Cockshutt Road address in Norfolk County on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

The stolen vehicle was later recovered on Murray Point Road in Parry Sound, Ontario.

31-year-old Trevor WHITTAKER of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.