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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Winghamite Tracks Down Stolen Property – One Arrested #StandYourGround #Enough

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident following an e-bicycle theft in Wingham on January 11, 2025. 

Just after 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a complainant who advised that their e-bicycle had just been stolen. The owner followed the bicycle tracks in the snow and located the bicycle and suspect, who fled on foot. The bicycle was recovered by the owner. The suspect was identified and arrested soon after the incident.

Brandon STONE, 32 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 3rd, 2025. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Craig SZATROWSKI – Break & Enter, Theft

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a break-and-enter investigation at Norfolk General Hospital.

At approximately 3:17 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a break-and-enter in progress at Norfolk General Hospital on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals unlawfully entered the exterior property, targeting an outbuilding, and attempted to steal various items.

Officers located and arrested one of the suspects on Elgin Avenue in Simcoe, while the second suspect, described as wearing a multi-coloured bomber-style jacket, fled the scene on foot.

48-year-old Craig SZATROWSKI from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence,
  • Theft under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is actively conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

North Huron Resident Arrested For Assault With Weapon #WaitInTheTruck

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On January 5th, 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 several criminal acts against their partner.

A 36-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Mischief – Domestic.

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

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Arrest Following Incident At Hospital

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a trespassing incident at Norfolk General Hospital.

At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a trespassing incident at Norfolk General Hospital on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual refused to leave the premises after being directed to do so by hospital staff, prompting police involvement.

Officers located the individual on the premises, and during their interaction, caused damage to an OPP vehicle.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody.

46-year-old Kristy WILLAERT-RAGANY from Oxford County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

LAROCQUE Facing Numerous Fraud Charges – Police Fear More Victims

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person following reports of fraudulent interactions involving a snow removal and general contracting business.

Victims reported that they paid for services which the business failed to provide.

As a result of the investigation, 44-year-old Michael Richard Lee LAROCQUE of Arnprior has been charged with:

·        Fraud under $5000- 16 counts

·        Obtaining by false pretence under $5000- 16 counts

·        Fraud over $5000

·        Obtaining by false pretence over $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 19, 2025.

This is an ongoing and complex investigation, and the charges have not been proven in court. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of fraud, and has not spoken to investigators, should contact Renfrew OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Clemence BRIERE – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired driving after arriving at the Kapuskasing Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment.

On January 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an individual drove to the James Bay OPP detachment in Kapuskasing for an appointment. During their interaction with the individual, officers detected signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was subsequently arrested and subjected to further testing at the detachment.

As a result of the investigation, Clemence BRIERE, 53 years of age of Timmins, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Possession of a schedule III substance – psilocybin

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Blyth Resident Charged – Details Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Blyth resident under the Highway Traffic Act with several charges.

On January 10, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a suspicious motor vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Sideroad 7 West within Wellington North Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old from Blyth was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • No name on commercial vehicle
  • Fail to surrender CVOR certificate
  • Permit operation of vehicle with load not secured as prescribed

The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:

  • Operate commercial motor vehicle with load not secured as prescribed
  • Obstruct plate
  • Permit operation of unsafe combination of vehicles

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.

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 or 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). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

Joshua REDTMAN – Drunk Driving

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – A driver has been charged with impaired following a collision in North Bay.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Temagami Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a vehicle involved in a collision in North Bay on Highway 11 in Temagami.

Officers determined the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and they were transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Joshua REDTMAN, 27 years of age, of Rockland Ontario was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on February 4, 2025.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Amy THOMAS – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On January 15, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6, north of Caledonia.

The investigation determined that a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation.

As a result, 44-year-old Amy THOMAS of Ohsweken has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Speeding

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

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

ARMSTRONG – Assault

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged one person following an altercation.

On January 13, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in Hastings Highlands. One person was arrested at the scene.

Douglas ARMSTRONG, a 37-year-old from Hastings Highlands, has been charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The individual was later released by the courts with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on February 4, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Fatal 2 Vehicle Collision

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A serious collision involving two vehicles on Old Highway 2, in the City of Quinte West, has left two people deceased.

 On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, around 3:45 p.m., officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the collision near Quinte View Drive. 

One driver was pronounced deceased at scene. A passenger in that vehicle was pronounced deceased after being transported to hospital.

The second driver was transported to hospital with unknown injuries.  

Old Hwy 2, between RCAF Road and Whites Road, remains closed for the investigation. Members of the Technical Collision Investigation team and an OPP Collision Reconstructionist are assisting members of Quinte West OPP.

If you have any information, or relevant dashcam video, call Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Lance ROWE Arrested Again & Facing Numerous Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous weapons charges against an individual from Scarborough as a result of a traffic stop.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on January 14, OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 417 in the west end of Ottawa. The investigation led officers to locate three handguns, including two that were loaded, as well as ammunition. 

Lance ROWE, 48 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 2
  • Knowledge or Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 3
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 2
  • Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 3
  • Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court x 4

Rowe was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Seamus MC GEE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation, following a traffic complaint.

On January 13, 2025, shortly before 2:30 p.m., officers investigated a traffic complaint on Highway 10, after a concerned citizen reported the driver was operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner on the roadway. During the investigation, grounds were formed to determine the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Seamus MC GEE, 39, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 30, 2025, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

Impaired driving is a dangerous and often deadly choice. Whether due to alcohol or drugs, impaired driving slows reaction times, impairs judgment, and reduces your ability to make quick decisions. The consequences can be devastating – not only for you, but also for your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. 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. 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

19 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Near Chepstow

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP K-9, and OPP Aviation Unit responded to a weapons incident in the Municipality of Brockton in Greenock Township just after 2:00 p.m. on January 11th, 2025.  

One individual was located in an isolated area along Schmidt Lake Road and taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Logan VIENNEAU, 19-years-old of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, CC 91(1)

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon, CC 94

·      Failure to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – three counts

·      Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1)

·      Possession of a schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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 Prince Edward

Jordan COURTNEY – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual as a result of a traffic stop.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers conducted a proactive traffic stop on County Road 8. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan COURTNEY, age 31 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· 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 on February 12, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

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.