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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Hani HAMDAN: Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in Lakeshore.

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 2:27 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Broadway Street in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Hani HAMDAN, 45-years-old of Lakeshore, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on February 26, 2025, to speak to the charges. 

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Joseph GOUDREAU: Impaired Driving

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – Suspicious vehicle led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a suspicious vehicle on Forest Road, north of Highway 402 in Plympton-Wyoming.

Police attended the area and located the vehicle and driver. A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph GOUDREAU, 54-year-old of London, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

A 90-day -Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 24, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The safety of our community is paramount, and the OPP will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. The Lambton County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Bradley BROSSEAU: Hit & Run, Drunk Driving, Etc.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Lakeshore.

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 8:07 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Bradley BROSSEAU, 20-years-old of Tecumseh, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Dangerous Operation

• Failure to stop after accident

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on February 18, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy DECKER: Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in Lakeshore.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:44 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Jeremy DECKER, 45-years-old of Lakeshore, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Driver -Fail to surrender licence

• Obstruct Plate

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 4, 2025, to speak to the charges. 

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Kari LYLANDER Was Arrested

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – A disturbance in Plympton-Wyoming leads to charges.

On February 17, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a business on London Line in Plympton-Wyoming for a report of a mischief.

Investigation revealed that an individual attended the business and, after an interaction with staff, damaged a window before fleeing the scene. 

As a result, Kari LYLANDER, 50-year-old of Petrolia has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and has since been released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 1, 2025.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Incest: 30 Year Old Arrested

(CARLETON PLACE, ON)- The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Carleton Place resident with sexual offences.

Officers began an investigation in September of 2023, regarding allegations of sexual assault involving a child. As the result of further information, the investigation continued and a 30-year-old Carleton Place man was arrested on February 18, 2025, and charged with:

·        Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age

·        Incest

The male was held for bail and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 18, 2025.

The name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested: Name Released

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate incidents over the long weekend that have resulted in impaired driving related charges.

 On February 14, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Curry Road in the Township of South-West Oxford.

 As a result of the investigation, William WHITCROFT, a 33-years-old resident of Norfolk County has been charged with:

 ·      Operation While Impaired

·      Operation While Prohibited

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Flight From Peace Officer

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

 The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.  

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a report of a possible intoxicated driver on Thames Street in the Town of Ingersoll.

 As a result of the investigation, Kyle FRANKLIN, a 27-years-old resident of Ingersoll has been charged with:

 ·      Operation While Impaired

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance

 The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 1, 2025.

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m. members of the Oxford OPP were called to a single vehicle collision on the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Township of South-West Oxford.

 As a result of the investigation, Mohammed BEELUT a 36-years-old resident of Belle River has been charged with:

·      Operation While Impaired

·      Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

 The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on March 25, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan SLADE Was Arrested Again: Details Released

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On February 11, 2025, at approximately 4:19 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft at an address along Walter Street in Lucknow. 

Investigation revealed a theft of a number of items from a maintenance room on the property, with the accused attempting to cover up surveillance cameras at the location.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan SLADE, 36-years-old from Huron-Kinloss has been charged with:

  • Theft under $5,000, CC 334(b)
  • Break & enter, CC 348(1)(b)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1) – two counts

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and later released; to reappear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on February 26, 2025 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid four separate impaired driving charges over a busy winter storm weekend.     

On Friday February 14, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP officers were conducting speed enforcement on Glen Miller Road, in the City of Quinte West. They stopped a vehicle for stunt driving, driving more than 100-kilometres per hour in a posted 60 zone. The investigation resulted in the driver being arrested and transported to the detachment for testing.    

Joseph LAFRANCE, 28-year-old from Quinte area, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville at a future date. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for 14 days and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

On Friday February 14, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP officers conducting traffic enforcement when they stopped a vehicle on Old Highway 2, in the City of Quinte West. Police stopped the vehicle after the cruiser’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition system detected a suspended driver. Through the officer’s investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing.    

Douglas KELLY, 32-year-old from Quinte area, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, at a future date. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

On Saturday February 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP officers were dispatched to a vehicle in a ditch on Frankford Road, in the City of Quinte West. Police attended and located the vehicle and the driver. As a result of the investigation, and the driver was transported to the detachment for testing.    

Michael GAYTON, 53-year-old from Quinte area, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Resist peace officer

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused party were released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, at a future date. The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

On Saturday February 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP officers were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. When police approached the vehicle and observed the driver climb into the back seat. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing.    

Justine IRVINE, 43-year-old from Quinte area, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, at a future date. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Lance Shawana: Cocaine

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop on Highway 6 between Little Current and Sheguindah.

On February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a possible suspended driver by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6 in the Township of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI). Furth investigation resulted in the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized approximately 17 grams of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1,700.

As a result, the driver, Lance Shawana, 38-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

The passenger, Amy ASSINEWAI, 42-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

The two accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 1, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

Travis Seed: Drunk Driving

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Tay Valley Twp resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Clarchris Road in Tay Valley Township on Saturday, February 15, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m. after receiving a complaint of a possible impaired driver.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Travis Seed age 43, of Tay Valley Township has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 10, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Jenneth Boudreau: Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Renfrew resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7 west of Carleton Place, in Mississippi Mills Township on Friday, February 14, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jenneth Boudreau age 28, of Renfrew has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 14, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Taiven CADA Arrested After Rampage

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– OPP makes two arrests.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. 

The investigation revealed that the complainant was walking eastbound on Hudson Street when they were chased by a blue pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck exited the vehicle, and a confrontation ensued, during which the complainant was sprayed with bear mace.

Approximately two to three weeks earlier, the complainant reported being pushed down by the driver of the same blue pickup truck while walking eastbound on Causley Street. The complainant was then assaulted with a bong and a can, sustaining injuries to the head and nose.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on February 17, 2025, Taiven CADA, 18 years old from Blind River was arrested charged with:

  • Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon-two counts
  • Dangerous operation
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – two counts
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

Before the pickup truck was towed police located and seized an air gun and a bolt action rifle.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

While investigating the above incident, police determined that the complainant was also wanted for a break and enter that occurred in early February 2025.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a storage building on Lachore Street in Blind River was broken into. The suspect damaged the window of the front door and stole items, including a sweater and shoes. The stolen items were later posted on social media.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Nicolas SACHRO, 18 years old from Blind River was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft under $5000
  • Break, enter a place-with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Reneigh KOKE: Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– The East Algoma OPP lays 4th impaired charge in 2025.

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that was stuck in a snowbank on Mountain Glen Road in the Town of Blind River. 

Police arrived on scene a short time later and located the car stuck in a snowbank with the driver at the wheel. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and a subsequent arrest was made. The driver was then transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.

Reneigh KOKE, 49 years old from Blind River was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

The car was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

If you suspect and impaired driver don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” call 911.

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Carl Chambers Was Arrseted

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with several offences after responding to a collision on Highway 7 in Mississippi Mills Township.

On February 17, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m. police were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision. There were no occupants with the vehicle when police arrived, and further investigation found the vehicle to be stolen. An individual was located nearby and taken into custody. Officers also seized a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

 Carl Chambers, 30-years-old of London, has been charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

·        Possession of break and enter tools

 The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was remanded to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on February 18th, 2025