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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Stephen FALLE – Drunk Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Suspected impaired driver drives to local convenience store, buys beer, used racial slurs to insult the store clerk before driving home.

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had just left a local convenience store on Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake.

Prior to leaving, the regular customer/driver purchased beer and made derogatory comments towards the store clerk using racial slurs. A short time later police located the driver standing outside their residence, approximately 200 feet from the store. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that alcohol had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to Elliot Lake detachment for further testing.

Stephen FALLE, 57 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025, and was lodged overnight until sober. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers – Names Released

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired driving related offenses as the weekend is off to a dangerous start.

On Friday February 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers attended an address on Lorne Street in Gravenhurst while following up on an investigation when a vehicle pulled into the driveway. Officers spoke with the driver and subsequently arrested and charged 51-year-old Jason BRADFORD of Gravenhurst with Operation while Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 18, 2025 to answer to his charges.

A short time later, on Friday February 7, 2025, just after 10:00 pm., police responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Muskoka Road 169 near Burgess Street in Bala. A member of the public had stopped to assist and called police when they became concerned about the driver’s condition. Police arrested and charged 30-year-old Cole WALKER of Bala with Operation while Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a), Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b) and Fail to Comply with Probation CC 733.1(1). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 11, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

BALDWIN Was Arrested Again

 (GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local man with impaired driving along with several other offenses.

On Monday February 3, 2025, at 10:30 p.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the area of Sedore Road in Gravenhurst and stopped a vehicle on Beaver Ridge Road. The traffic stop soon became an impaired driving investigation and 27-year-old David BALDWIN of Gravenhurst was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

  • Operation while Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Refusal to Provide Sample CC 320.15(1)
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code CC 320.18(1)(a)
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order CC 145(5)(a)

The accused was held in custody and will appear next in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 11, 2025 to answer to his charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

Weapon & Drug Bust

Search Warrants Executed at Two Midland Locations

As a result of an ongoing investigation by members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) attached to the Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West and Collingwood OPP Detachments assisted by uniform members and OPP Central Region Canine (K-9), search warrants were executed at two separate locations in the Town of Midland on the morning of February 6, 2025.

As a result, numerous stolen items along with a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine were recovered and the following individuals have been arrested and charged in connection to this investigation.

Kyle VARTIAINEN 33 years of Midland has been charged criminally with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (two counts)

And Further With

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Peter Alfred NORMAN 40 years of Midland has been charged criminally with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Unlawfully in Dwelling House
  • Theft Under $5000

Jade Marjorie BRIDEAU-PARTON 29 years of Midland has been charged criminally with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

And Further With

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

These accused persons have been released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on March 20, 2025.

Also charged in connection to this investigation is Kathleen HUNT 33 years of Leamington who was arrested on November 19, 2024, on the following charges relating to this investigation and further related investigations.

  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Break & Enter a place and steal a firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (three counts)
  • Theft Over $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Forgery (two counts)
  • Use, deals, acts on forged document (two counts)

And Further arrested and charged on February 6, 2025 with the offences of

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime (two counts)

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Keith VAN DAM Wanted By Police

(PICTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested one person and is searching for another, after a restaurant break-in in Picton.

The incident was reported on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Someone had entered the business on Main Street sometime overnight and made-off with a large quantity of alcohol.

As a result of the investigation one individual has been arrested by members of the Street Crime Unit and Prince Eward County Detachment, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit.

Lucas BOUDREAU, age 29 of Picton, has been charged with:

  • Break and enter to commit an indictable offence
  • Theft under $5000

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 19, 2025.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Keith VAN DAM, age 37 of Prince Edward County, on charges of:

  • Break and enter to commit an indictable offence
  • Theft under $5000
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

This accused in encouraged to contact police and turn himself in. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this individual, call the Prince Edward County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250142390.

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Jared ROFFEY – Speeding While Drunk

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver who was first observed speeding.

On February 6, 2025, at around 9:15 p.m., OPP were on patrol in County Road 9 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand when a passenger vehicle was observed travelling at 113 Km/h in a posted 80 Km/h limit.

The vehicle was stopped, and the officer made a Mandatory Alcohol Screening demand for the driver to provide a sample of breath. With the result, the individual was arrested and transported to a local police station for further tests. A search revealed approximately 25 grams of Cannabis available to the driver.

Jared GOFFEY (age 35) from Warkworth, has been charged with:

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

–      Drive motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

–      Speeding.

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Shane KELLY Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with possession of stolen property after the execution of a search warrant at a residence.

On January 28, 2025, OPP members from the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Snowmobile ATV and Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Larocque Street, West Nipissing.

A search of the residence led to the seizure of stolen property being, a 2009 Caterpillar 256C skid steer, a home-made trailer, and two-snowmobile sleighs.

As a result of the investigation, Shane KELLY, 35-years-of-age, from Field, was arrested and charged with: 

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Failure to comply with undertaking.

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 12, 2025, in North Bay.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew PERUSCO – Drunk Driving

(Brant County, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a Kitchener resident with two criminal charges stemming from a traffic complaint.

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Brant County OPP located a vehicle on Brant/Oxford Road, that had been the subject of a traffic complaint.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew PERUSCO, 46-year-old of Kitchener is charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Brantford on February 21, 2025.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. 

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

$362,000 Fentanyl Bust – Names Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)– OPP seize more than 2,300 grams of illicit drugs, with an estimated street value exceeding $460,000.

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in City of Elliot Lake.

As a result of the warrant being executed, police seized:

                                      Suspected Drug              Estimated Street Value

  • over 1300 grams    Fentanyl                          over $ 362,000
  • over 900 grams      Cocaine                           over $ 92,000
  • over 85 grams        Methamphetamine          over $ 8,500

Also seized was $105 in Canadian currency along with packaging, cutting and cooking materials, digital scale, vacuum sealer, blender, food coloring, a canister of pepper spray.

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation.        

Fallon DEKEYSTER, 39 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Kimberly LEWIS, 51 years old from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

Dylan MCGREGOR, 32 years old from Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

All three accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 7, 2025, and were remanded into custody.

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OPP Point Edward Police Press Releases

Antoni PIORO – Drunk Driving

(POINT EDWARD, ON) – On February 6, 2025, shortly after 11:15 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were requested to attend Bluewater Bridge, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding a possible impaired driver. 

As a result of the investigation, Antoni PIORO, 37-year-old of Oakland, Michigan, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following 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 before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 5, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

Codie HALL – Impaired Driving

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) –  An overnight two vehicle crash investigation on Champlain Road at the intersection of the 16th Concession Road of Tiny Township has led to criminal charges for a Tiny Township resident.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded at approximately 8:05 p.m. February 6, 2025 to a report of the crash and upon speaking with the involved drivers, an impaired driving investigation was commenced upon the at fault driver.

As a result of this investigation and a further investigation, 37 year old Codie HALL has been charged with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Failure to comply with undertaking (three counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension with the involved vehicle being also subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP conducts RIDE spot checks 24 hours a day, seven days a week all throughout the year. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Jonathan GLOVER Was Arrested Again

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – On February 5, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a traffic complaint originating from the Kettle and Stony Point area.

Lambton County OPP along with Anishinabek Police Services located the vehicle at a business on Oil Heritage Road, north of London Line, Plympton-Wyoming.

Following an investigation, the passenger of the vehicle was taken into custody.

As a result, Jonathan GLOVER, 43-year-old of Lambton Shores was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on February 14, 2025.

Lambton County OPP continues to focus on ensuring the safety and security of our communities through enforcement and education initiatives. If you have information about illegal activity or wish to report a crime, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible a cash reward of up to receive up to $2,000.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

Serious Head On Collision

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – A head-on collision northeast of Belleville has left one person with serious injuries.

It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 5, 2025, on Shannonville Road, between Shannon Road and Scuttlehole Road. Officers with the Lennox and Addington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Tyendinaga Township firefighters and Hastings Quinte Paramedics all responded to the scene.

One person had to be extricated from a vehicle by firefighters.

The lone occupant of one vehicle was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The three people in the other vehicle suffered only minor injuries.

The investigation by members of the Lennox and Addington County OPP, with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigation team members, is continuing.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) unit, arrested three individuals in relation to an ongoing trafficking investigation.

On Wednesday February 5, 2025, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland CSCU, along with ROPE located an individual in the city of Peterborough believed to be involved in trafficking. Officers observed the vehicle they were in, enter a parking area of a business located on Lansdowne Street. Officers approached the vehicle taking three individuals into custody. Upon a search of the vehicle, a handgun and ammunition were located.

A warrant was executed at the residence of the driver of the vehicle where a person wanted out of Northumberland was located and arrested. As well at this location, officers located a shotgun as well as a prohibited rifle and ammunition.

Wallace GROVES (age 42) of Trent Hills, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Schedule I substance – Cocaine

·      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Schedule I substance – Other Drugs

·      Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

·      Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a firearm (two counts)

·      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (two counts)

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts)

·      Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

·      Breach of Recognizance

·      Possession of Proceeds obtained by Crime Over $5000

·      Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order (four counts)

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Leanne LOCKHART (age 31) of Trent Hills, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

·      Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a firearm (two counts)

·      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (two counts)

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts)

·      Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

David LIEBENOW (age 62) of Norwood, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (two counts)

·      Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a firearm (two counts)

·      Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

During the arrest, officers located and seized:

·      3.5 grams Crack Cocaine

·      56 Oxycodone pills

·      Canadian Currency

·      one Revolver style Handgun

·      one Shotgun

·      one Rifle

·      ammunition

·      Three cell phones

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Terri DIGBY – Impaired Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving.

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a parked vehicle on Principal Street, West Nipissing.

The parked vehicle was located and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Terri DIGBY, 57 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.