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Aaron THOMPSON – Drunk Driving

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

At approximately 6:18 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Highway 24 in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Highway 24 and, after conducting a roadside sobriety test, arrested the driver without incident.

32-year-old Aaron THOMPSON from Norfolk County 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, May 6, 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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Melissa SLATER Assault With Weapon

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an assault investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 2:14 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported assault on Owen Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a paramedic had an interaction with another individual in the area, during which the paramedic was physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

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

31-year-old Melissa SLATER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault with a weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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Paige MYKE Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A wanted person was arrested in Waterford and now faces multiple drug-related charges.

At approximately 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, officers from the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit spotted an individual wanted on a warrant on Auty Street in Waterford, Norfolk County.

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

While searching the individual, officers seized suspected ecstasy (MDMA), Vyvanse, crack cocaine, and a quantity of Canadian currency.

36-year-old Paige MYKE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs (two counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

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Elaine BAIRD – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged as a result of an impaired driving incident in Port Dover.

At approximately 11:18 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop and initiated an investigation on Thompson Drive in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

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

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

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).,
  • Prohibited use of alternating beam headlights.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 8, 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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2 Arrested Following Traffic Stop

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges after a traffic stop in Simcoe.

At approximately 1:23 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop and initiated an investigation on Talbot Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

The investigation revealed that the driver’s licence was suspended, prohibiting them from operating a vehicle.

During the interaction with the driver and passenger, suspected cocaine was observed inside the vehicle. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

30-year-old Victoria SNOWDEN from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

36-year-old Lisa BARBER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Driving while under suspension (two counts),
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 22, 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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Drug Bust – Names Released

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged as a result of a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

At approximately 4:56 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU, with support from the OPP West Region Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team, and Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed a search warrant at an address on Imperial Street in Delhi, Norfolk County, as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

After entering the residence on the property, officers took two individuals into custody without incident.

During searches of the residence and surrounding property, officers seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, along with replica handguns, prohibited weapons, Canadian currency, and various drug-related paraphernalia. A red 1997 Honda FourTrax all-terrain vehicle, previously reported stolen from a Norfolk County address, was also recovered.

Photographs of the seized and recovered items are attached for reference.

46-year-old Denise STALEY from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon (two counts),
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),
  • 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 is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon (two counts),
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts),
  • 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,
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts).

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 Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Richard GRANT Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A wanted individual was charged after being arrested in Simcoe.

At approximately 4:05 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, a Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on patrol when they spotted an individual with an outstanding arrest warrant on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After an interaction with the officer, the individual fled the area but was later found on Pond Street in Simcoe, where they were taken into custody.

During a search of the individual, officers seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, along with Canadian currency and drug-related paraphernalia.

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

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
  • 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 Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Mandi KEIR Facing Assault Charge

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

At approximately 5:29 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, officers from Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an interaction between neighbours resulted in the victim being physically assaulted and sustaining minor injuries.

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

24-year-old Mandi KEIR from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

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Erin PRENTICE Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A traffic stop in Delhi led to a prohibited driver being charged.

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, an officer from the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop and investigation on Talbot Road in Delhi, Norfolk County.

The investigation revealed that the driver was prohibited from operating a vehicle. They were subsequently taken into custody without incident.

54-year-old Erin PRENTICE from Hamilton, Ontario, has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

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MOE Was Arrested

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

At approximately 9:24 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Sydenham Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Culver Street in Simcoe and, after conducting a roadside sobriety assessment, arrested the driver without incident.

52-year-old Jennifer MOE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available,
  • Fail to have insurance card.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 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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Stephen ALEXANDER Charged Again!

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A traffic stop near Villa Nova resulted in charges for a prohibited driver. 

At approximately 12:23 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, an officer from the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team initiated a traffic stop and investigation on Indian Line near Villa Nova in Norfolk County.

The investigation revealed that the driver was both prohibited and suspended from operating a vehicle. They were subsequently taken into custody without incident.

73-year-old Stephen ALEXANDER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Driving while under suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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Assault With Weapon – Dillon BURKE

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an assault investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 11:39 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a disturbance on Water Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a group of individuals interacted in the area, during which one person brandished a weapon and made threats. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the suspect on Pond Street in Simcoe and took them into custody without incident.

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

  • Assault with a weapon,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

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Another Drug Bust

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On February 28, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk/Haldimand Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a Talbot Street North, Simcoe, Norfolk County address.

During the search warrant, police seized a quantity of illicit drugs, weapons, and currency. Five people were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is 24-year-old Bailey Rayel KOOI of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Clonazepam,

·      Possession of proceeds or property obtained by crime under $5,000,

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon,

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts).

Charged with the following offences is 35-year-old Kevin William COLLINS of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Clonazepam,

·      Possession of proceeds or property obtained by crime under $5,000,

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon,

·      Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts),

·      Carry concealed weapon.

Charged with the following offences in 41-year-old Jean Pierre AUCLAIR of Fort Erie, Ontario:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Charged with the following offences is 42-year-old Kylie MCGUIRE of Fort Erie, Ontario:

·      Possession of Fentanyl,

·      Possession of Cocaine.

Charged with possession of Fentanyl, is 26-year-old Colin Kenneth John MAXWELL of Norfolk County, Ontario.

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

Police are continuing to investigate and anticipate further arrests surrounding these investigations. If anyone has any information, they are being urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP 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 message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000

“Our Community Street Crimes Unit has been very effective with proactive illicit drug investigations. This is yet another example that highlights how the police and the community continue to work in partnership to resolve crime.” – Inspector Andy Tait Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP.

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Fatal ATV Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Norfolk County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Paramedic Services from Elgin County and Norfolk County responded to a two-vehicle collision on Concession 2 Road, Houghton Township.

The investigation determined that a passenger vehicle and an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collided at that location.

The driver of the ATV, a 49-year-old from Bayham Township was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to hospital as a precaution.

The road remains closed between Beach Lane and Fairground Road while the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement team assists with the investigation.

If you have any information about this investigation, you are asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can leave an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Philip RHORA – Break & Enter

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A break-and-enter investigation in Simcoe has led to multiple charges against an individual.

At approximately 9:37 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a break-and-enter on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that shortly before 5:00 a.m., an individual unlawfully entered a business, stole multiple electronic items along with a quantity of Canadian currency, and then fled the area on foot.

Officers later found an individual on Kent Street North in Simcoe who matched the suspect’s description. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

During a search of the individual, officers recovered stolen property linked to this incident, along with items connected to thefts from motor vehicles reported earlier that day on Tulip Crescent in Simcoe.

43-year-old Philip RHORA from Haldimand County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (six counts).

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 Monday, February 10, 2025.