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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two drivers for impaired related offense, The drivers were involved in separate events.

On January 29, 2025 at 7:10p.m. police were dispatched to a local restaurant off Howland Dr in Huntsville after a driver put their vehicle in motion and it struck the building. The investigation revealed the driver to be under the influence of alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Benjamin LONGPRE, 42 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025.

The accused vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

On January 29, 2025 at 8:59p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a vehicle that was struck in a snow bank on Muskoka Rd 3 North in Huntsville. Upon arrival, police spoke with a witness who indicated they believed the driver was intoxicated.

As a result of the investigation, Tiffany GALLANT-MACEDO, 38 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 11, 2025.

The accused vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.

Both of these events could have easily been avoided had the drivers planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include drinking in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Steven GIVENS Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest person with numerous outstanding warrants.

On January 29, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at a retail store on Highway 108 in relation to numerous previously reported offences and warrants for their arrest. 

On January 26, 2025, a complainant reported paying a person to fix their car. The person took their car in December of 2024 to complete the work and never returned it. 

In January 2020, the same person operated an automotive garage on Kilborn Way in Elliot Lake. There were numerous complainants who reported having their vehicles taken without consent, having their vehicles stolen, paying for repair work that was never done, and receiving false receipts. Numerous arrest warrants were issued in relation to these offences and failing to attend court.

Steven GIVENS, 54 years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Theft over $5000 – of a motor vehicle
  • Theft of motor vehicle – two counts
  • Take motor vehicle without consent – two counts
  • Fraud under $5000 – four counts
  • Misleading receipt
  • Failure to attend court after having appeared – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025. 

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Ronald WHITE – Aggravated Assault

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after one individual was transported to the hospital.

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 6:35 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Government Road, Kirkland Lake.

One person was arrested, while another individual was transported to the local hospital with serious life-threatening injuries by EMS.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald WHITE, 47 years-of-age, from Kirkland Lake, was charged with, aggravated assault.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, in Kirkland Lake.

The investigation is in the early stages and no further details can be released at this time. Residents of the area should expect to continue to see a police presence.

The OPP would like to advise the public, that this was an isolated event and there are no safety concerns to the public.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Shawn LARIVIERE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single motor vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On January 27, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle into the ditch in Caledon Village. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn LARIVIERE, 52, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you plan to drink alcohol or take drugs, don’t include driving in that plan. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether. 

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Payton ROY Was Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual which resulted in the seizure of approximately 13g suspected cocaine.

On Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 Kenora OPP received a call for assistance in the area of Rupert Road. Police attended, arrested the individual, and seized approximately 13g of suspected cocaine, and $540.00 cash.

As a result of this investigation, Payton ROY, 19-years-old of Kenora, ON has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

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

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

Members of the OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Giuseppe CORDI – Fraud X47

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid 47 charges as part of a fraud investigation.

In October 2022, a business establishment reported fraudulent activity in one of their accounts. The investigation was led by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit.

On January 28, 2025, Giuseppe CORDI, 34, of Barrie was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud under $5000 – 41 counts

• Fraud over $5000 – 6 counts

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 27, 2025, to answer to the charges.  

The OPP is working to increase public awareness of fraud-related crimes. Fraud can affect anyone and it’s important to report it. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1. If you are not in an emergent situation, the first step is to report the fraud either in person or by phone to your local police service. If your local police service is the OPP, use the detachment locator to find your nearest detachment. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Huron Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust In Huron & Middlesex – Details Released

(HURON COUNTY / MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after search warrants were executed in Huron and Middlesex Counties.

On January 14, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Elgin-Middlesex OPP CSCU, Brant-Oxford OPP CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Huron County OPP detachment executed search warrants at two locations; one at an address on Victoria Street West in Exeter, Huron County and the other on William Street in Lucan, Middlesex County.

The search warrants resulted in the seizure of just under $44,000 worth of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and opioids. Additionally, $16,290 in Canadian currency, and $170 in U.S. currency was seized. Other offence-related property valued at approximately $2,100 was seized as part of the investigation.

Cory DULEMBA, 46 years-of-age from South Huron, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioids.

The accused was processed, and later released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24, 2025.

Johnathan PARSONS, 40 years-of-age from Lucan-Biddulph Township, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – London.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Isaack MARTENS Facing Numerous Charges

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A report of a suspicious vehicle in the Township of Norwich has resulted in numerous charges and the arrest of one individual.

On Wednesday January 29, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on Beaconsfield Road for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

Members of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K9) assisted Oxford OPP front line officers with locating and arresting one individual.

No injuries were reported.

As a result, Isaack MARTENS a 29-year-old resident of Port Burwell was charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Drive While Under Suspension

The accused is being held for a bail hearing.

Police encourage everyone to be vigilant of suspicious people and vehicles in your neighbourhood. If you see something suspicious call police immediately.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Richard MARACLE – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving after leaving a local business.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, shortly before 9:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members stopped a vehicle on Belleville Road in Tyendinaga Township after a concerned citizen reported that the driver might be impaired.

Richard MARACLE, a 48-year-old from Tyendinaga Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on February 11, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four drivers over the course of four days with impaired driving.

On Friday January 24, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Maple Street in Port Carling. After an interaction with the driver of a vehicle, police arrested and charged 34-year-old Kody FERREN of Oshawa, ON with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(b) and Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code CC 320.18(1)(a) X 2. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to his charges.

On Sunday January 26, 2025, at 1:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting patrols in commercial parking lots near Edward Street in Gravenhurst when they became concerned about the conduct of a driver. Officers commenced an investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 33-year-old Mateusz RODYKOW of Gravenhurst with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(b) and Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a) along with several Highway Traffic Act Offenses. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Later that day, Sunday January 26, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., as a result of a temporary highway closure on Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst, an officer was speaking with motorists to redirect them around the closure. The officer became concerned about the condition of one driver and began an investigation into his ability to drive. As a result, police arrested and charged 42-year-old Michael ROCKEY of Gravenhurst with Operation While Impaired-Drug CC 320.14(1)(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to his charge.

On Tuesday January 28, 2025 at 1:40 p.m. Bracebridge OPP responded to a concern from a member of the public about a person in a vehicle on Alice Street in Bracebridge. Officers arrived and were able to rouse the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation. Police soon arrested and charged 37-year-old Ashley GRAY of Brock Twp, ON with Operation While Impaired-Drug CC 320.14(1)(a). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025 to answer to her charge.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Justin BERTRAND Facing Numerous Charges

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – An arson investigation leads to charges against one individual.

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire at a residence on Prince Street in Kirkland Lake. There were no injuries reported.

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 10:56 a.m., the suspect was arrested with the assistance of Timmins Police Service on Mountjoy Street South in Timmins.  The OPP seized a suspected amount of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $5,500 and a 12 gauge shotgun.

As a result of the investigation, Justin BERTRAND, 34 years-old, of Timmins was charged with the following:

  • Arson – damage to property
  • Arson – disregard for human life
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of explosive substance contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – six counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on February 3, 2025.

The investigation is on-going. Further details will be released as they become available.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Darcy MANN – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing charges as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On January 28, 2025, at 10:50 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, on Mill Pond Crescent in Thames Centre.

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

Darcy MANN, a 32-year-old of Thames Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica SHARPE Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An investigation into a collision in Simcoe led to charges against a prohibited driver.

At approximately 11:27 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a collision involving two Sports Utility Vehicles at the intersection of Norfolk County Highway 24 East and St. John’s Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

During the investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was prohibited from driving. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

45-year-old Jessica SHARPE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested At Traffic Stop – Details Relased

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., a member of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Highway 21, Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The investigating officer confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was under a driver’s licence suspension, and subsequently placed under arrest. Further investigation resulted in the discovery of a quantity of suspected illicit drugs in the vehicle; two passengers were then also placed under arrest.

As a result of the traffic stop, three individuals now face charges.

Franklin THERBY, 38-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes, TTA 29(2)

Sheena GALLAGHER, 42-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)

Neville ALEXANDER, 57-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)

The Grey 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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CORUNNA OPP Police Press Releases

Billie THOMAS Was Arrested

(CORUNNA, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Corunna.

On January 28, 2025, shortly after 11:20 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Beckwith Street in Corunna, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The investigation revealed the driver was a prohibited driver.

As a result, Billie THOMAS, a 66-year-old of Corunna, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.