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40 Grand In Crypto Scam

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A community member lost $40,000 after being deceived by a cryptocurrency investment scam.

At approximately 11:44 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a fraud at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that the victim responded to an online advertisement on a website for an investment opportunity that promised significant returns on the funds initially invested.

Between January and March of 2024, the victim invested approximately $40,000. When they tried to access their funds, they were told they needed to pay more money to get their original investment back. Realizing this was a scam, the victim contacted the police.

Frauds and scams are attempted daily through online platforms, phone calls, letters, or faxes. Fraud is a multi-million-dollar enterprise that will only cease when the perpetrators stop profiting.

To avoid falling victim to similar investment scams, follow these key tips:

  • Research and verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities and the entities offering them.
  • Exercise caution when confronted with investments promising high returns with little risk. Overly optimistic claims may signal a potential scam.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive information with unfamiliar parties.

To learn more about fraud and cybercrime prevention and how to safeguard yourself, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

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Violent Repeat Offender Assaults Police – Abuse, Keep It In The Family To Be Anonymous

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a disturbance at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were engaged in a verbal dispute inside a residence on the property, which prompted a call to the police.

Shortly after the responding officers arrived at the scene, one of them was physically assaulted by one of the individuals involved. No injuries were reported.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody.

Charged with the following alleged offences is a 29-year-old individual from Norfolk County:

  • Assault a Peace Officer,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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Violent Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Dylan MCLACHLAN

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into a disturbance at a residence in Turkey Point.

At approximately 9:23 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a disturbance on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals had a dispute inside a residence on the premises, which led to the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

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

Charged with the following alleged offences is 23-year-old Dylan MCLACHLAN of Norfolk County:

  • Assault,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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77 Year Old From Arrested For Drunk Driving

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

At approximately 7:26 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment conducted a traffic stop and investigation involving a motor vehicle on Highway 3 in Windham, Norfolk County.

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

Charged with the following alleged offence is 77-year-old Robert RIVERS of Kitchener, Ontario:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 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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Shawn DELMORE

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

At approximately 11:03 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment conducted a traffic stop and investigation involving a motor vehicle on Queensway East in Simcoe, 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 50-year-old Shawn DELMORE of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance,
  • Fail to notify change of address,
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 23, 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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Lydia HARRIS – Theft

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

At approximately 2:24 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft at an address on Queensway East in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual entered a business, concealed a variety of items on their person, and attempted to leave without paying for them.

The responding officers located the individual inside the premises and took them into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 51-year-old Lydia HARRIS of Haldimand County:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

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

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15 Year Old Arrested For Spousal Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 1:59 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a report of an assault at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in a confrontation, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

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

Charged with the following alleged offence is a 15-year-old individual from Norfolk County:

  • Assault – spousal.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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Richard KOZAK Arrested After Hit & Run and Rollover

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

At approximately 6:57 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a report of a two-vehicle collision on Gunton Drive in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that vehicle leaving a driveway had recently collided with a parked vehicle and then left the scene. No injuries were reported.

Soon after, officers received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Nixon Road in Windham, Norfolk County.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle involved in the rollover was the same one that had fled from the scene of the collision on Gunton Drive a short time earlier.

After evaluating the driver’s sobriety at the scene, the driver was taken into custody without incident. They were later taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 26-year-old Richard KOZAK of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 16, 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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Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Meth A Factor

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals were charged following an investigation into drug trafficking and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand/Norfolk Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

At approximately 6:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Kent Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

During the search, officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and Clonazepam, along with an imitation handgun, other weapons, ammunition, Canadian currency, and drug paraphernalia. Additionally, three stolen bicycles were recovered.

Photographs depicting the seized and recovered items are included for reference.

As a result, three individuals were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 38-year-old Jacob HEINRICHS of Norfolk County:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon (two counts),
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts),
  • Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada (two counts),
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 49-year-old Marsha ELLWOOD of Norfolk County:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon,
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts),
  • Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts).

Charged with the following alleged offences is 58-year-old Terry RACHAR of Norfolk County:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The accused individuals were detained in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

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More Impaired Drivers In Norfolk Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals were charged following an investigation into separate incidents of impaired driving.

At approximately 2:42 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment conducted a traffic stop and investigation involving a motor vehicle on Bay Street in Port Rowan, 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 25-year-old Marshal HAMMOND of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted speed limit.

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

At approximately 10:33 p.m., an officer from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop and investigation involving a motor vehicle on James Street in Delhi, 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 49-year-old Terri Lynn SCOTT of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle,
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle,
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit,
  • Fail to have insurance card.

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

At approximately 12:39 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, officers from the Norfolk OPP Detachment responded to and investigated a report of a neighbour dispute on Adams Avenue in Delhi, Norfolk County.

It was determined that one of the individuals involved, who was suspected of being impaired, attempted to leave the area in a vehicle.

Responding officers located the vehicle at the address and, after assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, took them into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 60-year-old Stephen EMRICH of Norfolk County:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 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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Kyle SCOTT Arrested Following Break & Enter

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been arrested in connection with a break and enter.

On Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a break-and-enter at an address on Grigg Drive in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that at some point in the evening or early morning, an unidentified individual or individuals attended the location, forcefully entered a storage unit on the premises, and stole a black 2011 Miska flatbed trailer, a white and orange Bobcat MT85 skid-steer loader and video surveillance equipment.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle SCOTT, 37-years-old of Norfolk County has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Possession Stolen Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on April 9, 2024.

The trailer and skid-steer have been recovered; however, the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Joshua TURNER Facing Numerous Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual prohibited from driving is facing several driving-related charges following an investigation into stunt driving on 1st Concession Road STR.

At approximately 2:28 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment noticed a vehicle exceeding the speed limit on 1st Concession Road STR in Courtland, Norfolk County, travelling at more than 150 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

After the officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, the driver sped away, later leaving the road. The driver then fled on foot from the scene. No injuries were reported.

Shortly after, patrolling officers found the driver at a nearby location and took them into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 20-year-old Joshua TURNER of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Flight from Peace Officer,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed,
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted speed limit,
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

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(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Charges were laid following an investigation into a dispute between two individuals.

At approximately 9:03 a.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a dispute at an address on Main Street South in Waterford, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in a confrontation through electronic means, during which threats were made towards the victim.

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

Charged with the following alleged offences is 22-year-old Morgan MATYAS of Norfolk County:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,
  • Disobeying Order of court.

The accused was held in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.