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NOTTAWASAGA OPP Police Press Releases

Death Investigation

(Nottawasaga, ON) – Members from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a sudden death occurrence in New Tecumseth near Victoria Street.  

On December 31,2024, at 12:51 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP members were dispatched to a sudden death occurrence. A 38-year-old has been confirmed deceased at the scene and the investigation is ongoing and being overseen by the Criminal Investigation Branch in conjunction with the Nottawasaga Major Crime Unit.

The OPP is asking for the public’s assistance with this investigation. If you have any information or any video footage, including doorbell camera footage, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your local area Crime Stoppers.

There will be an increase in police presence within the area for the foreseeable future, please avoid the area as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided as necessary.

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19 Year Old Drunk Driver Attempts To Evade Police

(Nottawasaga, ON) – Members from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Program on County Road 90 in Essa Township where a driver has been charged with Impaired Driving offences.  

On Dember 25,2024, at 11:50 p.m., officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on County Road 90 in Essa Township. Officers observed an approaching motor vehicle turn around in attempt to avoid the R.I.D.E. Program. Officers engaged in a pursuit attempting to stop the vehicle, however, the vehicle failed to stop. Officers disengaged the pursuit for public safety.

On December 26, 2024, at 12:34 a.m., officers were conducting patrols along County Road 90 and observed the vehicle that had previously avoided the R.I.D.E. Program. Officers followed the vehicle and were able to confirm it was the same vehicle. After the vehicle pulled into a parking lot, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the driver attempted to evade officers again. However, this time the driver drove into a hydro box and the vehicle became stuck. The driver did not sustain any injuries.

Through investigation, Landon GRANT, 19-year-old from Angus was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Dangerous Operation

–      Flight from Peace Officer

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence.  

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Weapon & Drug Bust

(NOTTAWASAGA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with multiple weapon and drug offences after executing search warrants.

In August 2024, the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., search warrants were executed at three residents in Barrie, Essa Township, and Tay Township. The OPP Nottawasaga CSCU executed the warrants with assistance from members of the OPP Nottawasaga Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), Huronia West Detachment, Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment, Orillia Detachment, Southern Georgian Bay CSCU, and Muskoka Crime Unit.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals have been arrested and the following items were seized:

  • 121 grams of cocaine
  • 4 imitation handguns
  • Switch blade knife
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia
  • 494 pieces of ammunition (blanks)
  • Approximately $5,000 in Canadian Currency
  • Jewelry valued at approximately $20,000
  • Unmarked cigarettes
  • Vehicles in relation to the offence

Christopher WICE, a 42-year-old from Angus, was charged with:

  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose – four counts

Joshua KUJANSUU, a 38-year-old from Barrie, was charged with:

  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – four counts
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Possession of unmarked cigarettes

Christopher RUSSELL, a 42-year-old from Angus, was charged with:

  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose – four counts

The accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or you may submit your tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous.