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Lawrence MACADAM Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a shoplifting incident in Port Dover.

At approximately 2:51 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft on Market Street East in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that around 4:05 p.m. the previous day, an individual entered a business, concealed a quantity of alcohol on their person, and left without paying.

Around 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, officers located the suspect at an address on Kelly Drive in Port Dover, Norfolk County. The suspect was then taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 50-year-old Lawrence MACADAM of Norfolk County:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

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Amanda STARLING Was Arrested

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

At approximately 3:16 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, and officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment was patrolling near Queensway East and Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County, when a vehicle stopped at the intersection drew their attention.

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

Charged with the following alleged offences is 38-year-old Amanda STARLING of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Driving while under suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

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

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Shots Fired – Berardus VAN ZON Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual facing several firearm-related charges following an investigation into a report of a firearm being discharged in an unsafe manner.

At approximately 9:07 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a report of gunshots on a property located on Norfolk County Road 57 in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual living on the property had fired a firearm without having the required licence. No injuries were reported.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 65-year-old Berardus VAN ZON of Norfolk County:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
  • Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Carless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Five individuals are facing charges following investigations into separate incidents of impaired driving.

At approximately 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at a location on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County. During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 44-year-old Vincent FENTON of Ridgeway, Ontario:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment were conducting a RIDE program at a location on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County. During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 36-year-old Steven EDWARDS of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

At approximately 4:53 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, an officer from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment conducted a vehicle stop and investigation at a location on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Following an assessment of the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 37-year-old Jayce THOMAS of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor,
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

At approximately 8:53 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, the Norfolk County OPP Detachment investigated a two-vehicle collision on Main Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that one of the vehicles involved had fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

Responding officers located the vehicle in question on St. Andrew Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County. After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 26-year-old Darian DREWERY of Kitchener, Ontario:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence.

The accused is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

At approximately 2:42 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Cockshutt Road in Townsend, Norfolk County.

Responding officers located the vehicle in question at a location on Cockshutt Road in Townsend, Norfolk County. After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 55-year-old Lawrence HOOTON of Thorold, Ontario:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

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

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Update: Female Suspect in Custody; Suspect Vehicle Seized

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A female involved in a firearm-related incident in Delhi is now in custody, and investigators have seized the suspect vehicle.

On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, assisted by the Brantford Police Service, executed a search warrant at an address on Jamieson Court in Brantford, Ontario.

During the search of the property, investigators located and seized a black 2016 Ford Escape SUV. This vehicle had been identified as being involved in an incident two days earlier, where a firearm was discharged from inside the vehicle towards residences on Talbot Road and Queen Street in Delhi, Norfolk County. A male and a female were observed arriving at and leaving these addresses in this vehicle.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the female suspect was taken into custody without incident at an address on Elgin Street in Brantford, Ontario.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 24-year-old Shannon DYMENT of Brantford, Ontario:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
  • Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm,
  • Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner (two counts).

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

Search efforts for the male suspect, identified as the driver of the Ford Escape SUV, are ongoing. He was described as Caucasian, approximately 20-30 years old, and was wearing a hat, sunglasses, a black balaclava, and a white shirt on the date of the incident.

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may 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.

Any updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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David SCOTT – Threats

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges for falsely reporting an incident to the police.

At approximately 2:43 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on Talbot Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

A member of the public reported being assaulted with an edged weapon by an unidentified individual while on the premises.

During the investigation, officers determined that no assault had occurred. They also discovered that the individual who reported the assault had threatened to harm other individuals on the premises.

As a result, the complainant was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 54-year-old David SCOTT of Norfolk County:

  • Public mischief,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

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Dakota STEPHENS – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving in Waterford.

At approximately 2:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a single-vehicle collision on Duncombe Road in Waterford, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 29-year-old Dakota STEPHENS of Norfolk County:

  • 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 located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

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

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Reuben SAMPSON Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 7:08 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call about a suspected impaired driver on Harbour Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

Shortly afterwards, the responding officers located the vehicle in question on Lynn Valley Road in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, they were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 41-year-old Reuben SAMPSON of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

If you observe a driver 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) -A two-vehicle collision occurred this evening at approximately 7:10 PM at the intersection of Windham East Quarter Line Road and Windham Road 9, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality.

The collision involved two vehicles. The current status of those involved is as follows:

  • Four individuals sustained injuries and were transported to Norfolk General Hospital, conscious and breathing.
  • One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A passenger was ejected from one of the vehicles during the collision. Emergency response included the dispatch of two air ambulance units (Air Orange) to transport the injured parties. Norfolk County Fire and EMS also attended the scene, providing critical support and care, but have since cleared the area.

The Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team and the Reconstruction Team are on-site conducting investigations. A portion of the road will be closed to allow first responders to conduct a thorough investigation.

The road is currently shut down, and the scene is secure

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic event. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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Mark MYCHAJLUK Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving in Simcoe.

At approximately 4:37 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Colborne Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After locating the vehicle at an address on Colborne Street North and conducting a sobriety assessment, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

During a search of the driver and the vehicle, officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Mark MYCHAJLUK of Norfolk County:

  • 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 located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

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

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Jonathan BANMAN Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into an incident related to stolen property.

At approximately 3:50 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft on Lakeshore Road in South Walsingham, Norfolk County.

It was determined that multiple backpacks on the premises had been stolen. The backpacks contained wallets with Canadian currency and bank cards, along with passports and various other items.

Responding officers located an individual on the premises who was found to have a stolen bank card in their possession.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 19-year-old Jonathan BANMAN of Tilbury, Ontario:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

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Hit & Run – Impaired Driver Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 7:38 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a single-vehicle collision at a location on Highway 3 in Delhi, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers determined that the driver of the vehicle had left the area on foot.

Shortly afterward, officers found the driver at a nearby location, assessed their sobriety, and then took them into custody.

After being arrested, the driver assaulted two officers. No injuries were reported.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 25-year-old Zachary STEWART of Haldimand County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Fail to remain,
  • Take motor vehicle without consent,
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available,
  • Assault Peace Officer (two counts),
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,
  • Mischief under $5,000.

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

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

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Mathew HART Arrested Again – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual has been charged with several offences following an investigation into an assault incident.

At approximately 12:04 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on Queensway West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals engaged in a dispute while in a vehicle, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted and the vehicle sustaining damage. Minor injuries were reported.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 24-year-old Mathew HART of Norfolk County:

·      Assault,

·      Assault with a weapon,

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts),

·      Mischief under $5,000.

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

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

At approximately 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a two-vehicle collision on Simcoe Street in Middleton, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

After the collision, which took place in the parking lot of a business, one of the vehicles fled the scene.

Responding officers later found the vehicle at a location on Highway 3 in Middleton, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 59-year-old Allan SULTAN of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Around 12:04 p.m. on the same day, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call about a potential impaired driver on Cockshutt Road in Townsend, Norfolk County.

Shortly after, the responding officers located the vehicle on Cockshutt Road in Townsend, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 41-year-old Jake WATERS of Glanbrook, Ontario:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

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

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Steven NAGY Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a fraud at a local business.

At approximately 10:58 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a report of an unwanted person at an address on Queensway West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a customer was unwilling to leave the premises and had also declined to pay for consumable goods.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 59-year-old Steven NAGY of Norfolk County:

  • Food and lodging fraud,
  • Fail to leave premises when directed.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.