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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Kerry Lynn ASSIN Arrested Again

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual which resulted in the seizure of 26.26g suspected fentanyl. The seized drugs had a street value of approximately $18,000.

On Monday, January 20th, 2025 Kenora OPP attended an address for a report of an unwanted individual. Police attended, arrested the individual, and seized 26.26g of suspected fentanyl, cash, weapons, and cell phones.

As a result of this investigation, Kerry Lynn ASSIN, 28-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 – Opioid

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice

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

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Failure to comply with release order

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on the 21st of January, 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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North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Spousal Assault – 45 Year Old Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Domestic assault investigation in North Middlesex, results in charge.

On January 16, 2025, at 6:06 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in North Middlesex, for the report of a disturbance.

As a result, a 45-year-old of Middlesex County, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault – Spousal

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

33 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) leads to a driver being charged with impaired driving.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. at the intersection of Tower Road and High Street in the Town of Sundridge, when a vehicle was stopped. Officers detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage. Further testing resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, Calvin Jeffery, 33-years-old from Sundridge, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on February 20, 2025.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Nickolas ELLIOTT – Break & Enter

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident following a break-in at a Huron East business property on January 16, 2025. 

Just after noon, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a business owner who reported a break-in with the suspect still at the scene.

Officers attended and located the suspect, who was arrested and charged as follows:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 33 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter.

The accused was processed and held in custody for a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, where they were remanded into custody. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Spousal Assault – Central Huron #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On January 14th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 33-year-old individual from Waterloo has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate,

–      Criminal Harassment – Beset and Watch,

–      Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Dana MACGREGOR – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 3:52 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Century Drive in the Town of Orangeville. Officers noted a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Dana MACGREGOR, a 48-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

TRUDEAU Arrested & Facing Numerous Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested after police attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 17 in the Baldwin Township.

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a wanted person by the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. When police attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle was located in Whitefish River First Nation, and then intentionally collided with a Sudbury OPP cruiser before fleeing again. Shortly after, a traffic complaint came in about the same vehicle driving dangerously down the wrong side of the highway.

OPP officers located the vehicle on Highway 17 and successfully deployed a tire deflation device (TDD). During attempts to stop the vehicle, the driver intentionally collided with an OPP cruiser. The vehicle was eventually brought to a stop safely, and the driver was arrested.

Additionally, police seized suspected Fentanyl, suspected cocaine, suspected crack cocaine and approximately $350 of Canadian currency.

Peter TRUDEAU, 41-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

·      Resist peace officer

·      Escape lawful custody

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Assault a peace officer – six counts

·      Assault a peace officer with a weapon – two counts

·      Dangerous operation

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Flight from peace officer – two counts

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

·      Mischief

·      Mischief under $5,000 – three counts

·      Failure to comply with probation order

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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Entire plate not plainly visible

·      Drive wrong way – divided highway

·      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

·      Possess more than one licence

·      Drive without proper headlights

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on January 18, 2025.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Another Spousal Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On January 14th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 54-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

North Huron Resident Arrested

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On January 13th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.

A 31-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Mischief – Destroys or Damages Property.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision.

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., emergency services responded to a report of a single MSV rollover on Moose River. The James Bay OPP was assisted on the scene by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) Ambulance, and Moose Factory Fire Rescue.

The driver, a 74-year-old resident of Moose Factory, suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital via ambulance. Despite medical efforts, the individual succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased on January 19, 2025.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is supporting the ongoing investigation.

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OPP Perth East Police Press Releases

Snowmobile Collision – Life Threatening Injuries

(PERTH EAST, ON) – An individual sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) in the Township of Perth East.

On January 16th, 2025 members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Perth East Fire Department attended a collision on the OFSC trail near Road 145.

The collision involved the lone driver of a motorized snow vehicle that was ejected after colliding with an obstruction.

The 59-year-old male driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma centre.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by members of the Perth County OPP.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind all users of MSVs to always be aware of your surroundings, check the OFSC trail conditions, and have proper safety equipment prior to heading out on the trails.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Emily Johnston – Drunk Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Monday January 20, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Dale Road east of County Road 45.

A grey pick-up truck was travelling westbound when it left the roadway into the south ditch where it hit a tree causing minor injuries to the driver. While officers were investigating the collision, a second vehicle arrived on scene where the driver claimed to know the driver of the pick-up truck that was involved in the collision. Upon speaking with the operator of the second vehicle, police suspected the driver had been consuming alcohol. The officer administered a roadside screening device test and the operator registered a ‘fail’. The individual was taken into custody and taken to a nearby police station where further testing was conducted which resulted in the driver registering over three times the legal limit.

As a result Emily Johnston, (age 35) from Hamilton Township has been charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in March, 2025. In addition to the 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.

The OPP remind the public not to drive when planning to consume alcohol or drugs.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Kurtis ROGGIE – Drunk Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – An early morning traffic stop has resulted in a Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charge for a Laurentian Valley Township resident. 

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Trafalgar Road in the City of Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.   

As a result of this investigation 47-year-old Kurtis ROGGIE has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 18, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Violent Robbery – 3 Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three people in connection with a robbery.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, members of Quinte West OPP responded to an incident on Adrian Court, in the City of Quinte West. It was determined that three people took a taxi from an address in Belleville to a location on Adrian Court. The taxi driver was assaulted, and the taxi fare was stolen. 

Quinte West OPP, with the assistance of the Crime Unit, was able to identify the three suspects.

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Belleville Police Service located and arrested the individuals. Brandon WASE, aged 33, Kenneth FELKER, aged 40, and Christopher GRAY, aged 31, all from the Quinte area, have been charged with one count of robbery with violence. WASE and FELKER also have been charged with one count each of failing to comply with probation order. 

The accused were held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

If you have any information and should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersquinte.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Joseph SHANE Was Arrested

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On January 14, 2025, just after 1:30 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting patrols along St. Clair Parkway, south of Riverbend Drive, St. Clair Township. Police attempted to stop a vehicle to which the driver failed to comply and fled from police.

After further investigation, police were able to identity the driver of the involved vehicle.

As a result, on January 18, 2025, Joseph SHANE, 32-year-old of Sombra, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Flight from Peace Officer

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on March 27, 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.