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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Hand Gun Seized In Home Invasion Investigation

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to yesterday’s home invasion investigation.

On January 2, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a private residence on Ann McKee Street in Caledon East for a report of a home invasion in progress. 

The suspect was operating a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators are looking for surveillance or dashcam footage of the area on January 2, 2025, between the hours of 5:15 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It is believed that this was a targeted incident and that there is no imminent threat to public safety.

Later that same day, the black Jeep Wrangler was located, and the suspect was arrested. The Caledon Community Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Caledon Major Crime Unit and OPP Centre Region Canine, executed a search warrant on both the suspect vehicle and residence. A handgun, ammunition, and a stolen Porsche were among the seized property.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Abhishek SHUKHAND, 26, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Criminal harassment – threatening conduct

• Unlawfully in dwelling house

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Tampering with serial number of a firearms

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

The investigation is led by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance from the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the Caledon Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. 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 Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple drug and weapon related charges after a call for a disturbance was reported late in the evening of January 2nd, 2025.

On January 2, 2025, Orillia OPP were called to a residence within the city for a disturbance. Officers arrived and located two individuals attempting to leave the location. Both individuals were arrested after suspected drugs, weapons, drug paraphernalia and cellular devices were located with them.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·        34 grams Cocaine

·        21 grams Fentanyl

·        $2,265 Canadian currency

·        Digital scales and packaging

·        3 cellular devices

·        3 edged weapons

Susan BAZINET, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

·        Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Jerrica SMITH, 26 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000

·        Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on January 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Members of Orillia 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 information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

68 Year Old Arrested At RIDE – Details Released

(LAKESHORE, ON)- On January 2, 2025, at approximately 12:08 a.m., the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Puce Road, Municipality Lakeshore

Police spoke to a driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a local detachment where they completed a series of tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

As a result of the investigation, Anthony BYRNE, 68-years-old from Lakeshore, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 21, 2025.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

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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Kingsville OPP

73 Year Old Impaired Driver Arrested Following Collision

(KINGSVILLE, ON)- Driver facing charges after two-vehicle collision in Kingsville.

On January 2, 2025, at 7:19 p.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Road 2 East, Town of Kingsville, for the report of a two-vehicle collision.

The driver of one of the involved vehicles was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.

As a result, Spiros ATHANASOPOULOS, a 73-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Improper right turn

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 14, 2025.

There were no serious injuries reported.

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached 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 Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Hotel Disturbance Ends With Weapons Charges

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with weapon related offences.

On December 29, 2024, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a local hotel in the Town of Parry Sound. Upon police arrival one person fled on foot but was arrested shortly after.

As a result of the investigation, Carmen GUENETTE, 28-years-of-age of North Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of break in instruments

The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and is scheduled to appear on January 6, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Hwy 11 Road Rage Collision Results In Charges

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – Driver makes intentional contact with another vehicle causing a collision.

The Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public in locating anyone having video/dash camera footage in relation to collisions and erratic driving involving a white Toyota Rav 4 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). The incident occurred on Highway 11 and Highway 65 in the Temiskaming Shores area shortly after 1:00 p.m., on Monday, December 30, 2024.

After the collision, the OPP made several attempts to stop the vehicle which resulted in the deployment of a spike belt. The suspect vehicle was stopped, and the driver was arrested. There were no injuries reported however the driver was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor MARCHILDON, 37 years-of-age of Englehart, Ontario was charged with:

  • Assault a peace officer with a weapon – two counts
  • Assault a peace officer – cause bodily harm
  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly follow
  • Mischief endangering life
  • Resist peace officer
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Disobey order of the court – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on January 6, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Attempted Murder – 51 Year Old Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON) The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a report of a disturbance in Tecumseh.

On January 2, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., Essex County OPP members received a report of a disturbance at a residence on 10th Concession Road, Town of Tecumseh.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew Robert BREWIN, 51-year-old of Tecumseh, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·        Attempt to Commit Murder

·        Assault with A Weapon

·        Intimidation – use or threatens use of violence

·        Theft Under $5000

·        Breach of Recognizance

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

The accused and two victims were treated at hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Essex County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate this incident. If you have information that might assist the investigation, you may call the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Hwy 7 Collision

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – One of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle collision in Innisville, east of Perth, has now died.

Officers with the Lanark Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lanark County Paramedics and Drummond-North Elmsley Firefighters responded to the collision on Thursday, December 26, 2024, shortly after 2:30 p.m.

Both of the drivers were transported to hospital. One of them, an 87-year-old woman from Carleton Place, died in hospital on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

The collision was investigated by the Lanark Detachment, in conjunction with OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigation team members. That investigation found that one vehicle had pulled onto Highway-7, colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

The investigation into the collision is continuing.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Alleged Bitcoin Scam In Area

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took place in South Huron.

On December 28, 2024, Huron OPP received a report of a fraud that had taken place that same afternoon at a business in Exeter.

Police were advised that an employee at a retail business had been messaged on their cellular phone via text indicating it was their supervisor. The “supervisor” directed the employee to collect all cash on site and deposit it into a Bitcoin machine in the City of London. The employee was further advised to keep this transaction discreet. The employee proceeded to deposit $9,800 in cash into a Bitcoin machine in London.

The victim later contacted their supervisors directly to follow up and discovered that they had been scammed.

If you have been victimized by fraud, please call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report it. You are not alone, and you will be supported through the reporting process.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre should also be contacted with any information you might have. Call 1-(888)-495-8501 or log on to antifraudcentre.ca

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 1:27 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Talbot Street in Courtland, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Main Street of Courtland in Courtland and arrested the driver without incident.

38-year-old Shawn MURPHY from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Around 1:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a vehicle stop and investigation on Queensway West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After completing a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

60-year-old Robert ELLIOTT from Etobicoke, Ontario, has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Uber Driver Carjacked

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – On January 1st, 2025, officers of the Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police responded to report of a robbery of an Uber driver. The incident occurred at approximately 10:16 pm on Mosley Street, near Pizza Pizza in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

A passenger entered an Uber vehicle and after a short interaction, the male suspect threatened the driver & stole the motor vehicle. The Uber driver was left at the side of the road and was able to flee without injury. No weapon was seen.

Officers of Collingwood OPP joined Huronia West in the search for the suspect and stolen vehicle. Police were able to track the vehicle to the Collingwood area. Just after midnight, the vehicle was located by Collingwood officers in the vicinity of 8th street and Walnut street.

Members of Central Region OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to the area and a canine track was conducted. The suspect was not located. The recovered stolen vehicle has been processed for evidence by the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS).

Huronia West OPP’s crime unit have taken over the investigation and are following up on a possible suspect.  No further details, including suspect descriptors will be released at this time. Huronia West OPP are asking anyone with video or information to call the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Crime Stoppers can be reached anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. 

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Alerts North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects Or Vehicle?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

On December 23, 2024 the Perth OPP launched an investigation following a report of a theft of two wallets from a vehicle in Gowanstown, in the Municipality of North Perth.

The victim’s credit cards were then used at businesses throughout Huron County.

The three people involved are described as:

Person of Interest 1:

–      Caucasian female

–      Long dark hair

–      Wearing glasses, dark clothing, and a light coloured hat

Person of Interest 2:

–      Caucasian male

–      Short dark hair

–      Facial hair

–      Wearing a plaid shirt, grey pants, and red shoes

Person of Interest 3:

–      Caucasian male

–      Short or no hair

–      Dark jacket and ball cap

The vehicle involved is described as:

–      Dark coloured Acura SUV with a roof rack

Anyone with information about this or any investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Jeremy HOBOURN Was Arrested

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On December 29, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the Town of Parry Sound. Police located the person in a vehicle on Bowes Street. The vehicle was stopped, and officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Jeremy HOBOURN, 25 years-of-age of Parry Sound was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on January 30, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Erik REYNOLDS – Drunk Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a dispute between two people in the Town of Parry Sound. Police located one person in a vehicle on Gibson Street in the Town of Parry Sound. The vehicle was stopped, and officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Erik REYNOLDS, 25 years-of-age of Moose Deer Point First Nation was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on January 30, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Guy BOILEAU Was Arrested

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were on patrol in the Town of Parry Sound and stopped a vehicle on Greenwood Crescent to check the sobriety of the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Guy BOILEAU, 64 years-of-age of Parry Sound was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on January 30, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.