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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township young driver following a rollover collision on December 15th, 2024, in ACW Twp. 

Just after 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a report of a rollover collision into a hydro pole on Lanesville Line. Officers attended the scene and spoke to the driver. Officers determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

A 16-year-old youth from ACW Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in relation to graduated licencing violations.

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

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice – Goderich on February 13th, 2025. 

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob Thomas WALLIS Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  have been participating in the Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere R.I.D.E. program on OPP patrolled roadways and trails here in North Simcoe. With the combination of recent significant snow fall and cold weather, some local snowmobile trails are reporting limited conditions and as such, officers have also been conducting R.I.D.E. checks on these trails in the interest of trail safety.

Since the Provincial Festive R.I.D.E kick off on November 21, 2024, officers have conducted the R.I.D.E. program at one hundred and five separate locations and have stopped over 1570 vehicles along with 44 snow machines, checking drivers for signs of impairment.

Of interest is an incident that occurred at approximately 11:51 p.m. December 22, 2024 when officers operating a R.I.D.E. program on Heritage Drive between King Street and William Street, Midland observed an approaching vehicle veer off into a factory parking lot. The driver fled the scene by running through the factory building and through investigation the driver was identified along with the rightful owner of the vehicle which was towed from the parking lot.

At approximately 1:28 a.m. December 23, 2024, officers arrested Jacob Thomas WALLIS 25 years of Midland for a court order violation and a property related offence as follows.

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

All charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused is currently in custody for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a later date.

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East Resident Arrested – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with criminal driving offences following a collision on December 14th, 2024, in the Municipality of Bluewater. 

Just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint on Lidderdale Street in Bayfield about a vehicle that had damaged a fence with a suspected impaired driver. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and spoke to the driver. Officers determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Timothy RODGERS, 55 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

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

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 6th, 2025. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Another Pedestrian Struck

 (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual has been taken to hospital after a collision between a passenger vehicle and a pedestrian in Norfolk County.

On Monday December 23, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members from the Norfolk County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Oxford OPP, Norfolk County Paramedic Services and Norfolk County Fire Department responded to a collision on Bell Mill Sideroad.

A passenger vehicle and a pedestrian collided. The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The injuries are reported to be serious but non-life-threatening.

Bell Mill Sideroad was closed for several hours between Rokeby Sideroad and Goshen Road but has since reopened.

If you have information about this collision you are encouraged to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) 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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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Shaun OUELLETTE Luring Children

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On December 11, 2024, members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit began a criminal investigation that has resulted in a charge being laid against a City of Windsor resident.

As a result, Shaun OUELLETTE 45-year-old from Windsor has been arrested and charged with:

·        Luring a Person Under 16 years of age by means of Telecommunication

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 16, 2025.

The Essex County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate, as investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

A publication ban has been issued and further information will not be released.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(SEGUIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police were called to a single snowmobile collision which claimed the life of one person.

On December 22, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound Provincial Police (OPP) and the Parry Sound District Paramedic Services responded to a snowmobile collision near Millies Road in Seguin Township. 

The 30-year-old snowmobile operator from Whitby was pronounced deceased at the scene. The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team and Technical Collison Investigator (TCI) are continuing to investigate.  

The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS). A post mortem examination is scheduled to take place at a later time in Toronto.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Motel Fire – One Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has one person after responding to several 9-1-1 calls.

On December 22, 2024, between approximately 6:00 p.m. and 1:20 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls from an individual at a motel located on Manitoba Street near Wellington Street North in Bracebridge. The individual stated several concerns, however was uncooperative with attending officers, who found no evidence of the stated concerns.

During the final 9-1-1 call at 1:22 a.m., officers discovered that there had been a fire lit inside the motel and the caller was refusing to leave his room. After police were able to gain entry and extinguish the fire and ascertain that the individual was safe, officers took 52-year-old Shane JONES of Gravenhurst into custody. He has been charged with Arson CC 433(a), Mischief – destroy or damage property CC 430(1)(a) and Public Mischief CC 140(1)(c). He was held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 23, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

2 Arrested Following Break & Enter

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges after they were located inside a residence from which they were recently trespassed.

On December 21, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were asked to check on a vacant residence on Dawson Street in South Bruce Peninsula to remove any individuals inside as no one is authorized to be inside. The OPP attended and removed six individuals from the residence.

On December 22, 2024, at 4:50 p.m., officers were conducting a property check on the same Dawson Street residence. Two individuals who were previously trespassed were located inside.  

Matthew Nickels, 22-years-old of no fixed address was charged with the following:

·      Break, enter a place – to commit indictable offence

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

Wesley Charlton, 43-years-old of Georgian Bluffs was charged with the following:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

The accused party is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 30, 2025.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind residents to report all suspicious activity by calling 1-888-310-1122 or 911 if it is an emergency.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Aggravated Assault

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating weapon-related incidents.

On December 17, 2024, shortly after 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a report a shooting from a vehicle towards a residence on Jamestown Court in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. The shooting remains an ongoing investigation.

During the investigation, information was received about a separate incident the day prior, which occurred in Brampton. As a result, Tejinder KAHLON, 36, of Brampton, was arrested on December 20, 2024, and charged with:

• Aggravated assault

• Pointing a firearm

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

• Forcible confinement

• Fail to comply with release order

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

The investigation is ongoing by the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FIS). If you have any information in relation to this incident, 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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Darrick DEBOER – Drunk Driving

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A 52-year-old from the County of Brant has been arrested after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment members responded to a traffic complaint early Saturday morning in the County of Brant.

On Saturday December 21, 2024, at approximately 12:16 a.m., Brant County OPP responded to a traffic complaint in Paris. The caller observed driving behaviour that caused them to be concerned and contacted police. Police located the vehicle at a residence on Catherine Street where one person was arrested and transported to Brant County detachment for testing.

Police have charged 52-year-old Darrick DEBOER from the County of Brant with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario on January 6, 2025.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police, or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Jason CHEETHAM Was Arrested – Details Released

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another person with Impaired Driving in Bracebridge.

On December 21, 2024 at 10:15 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the pubic about the well-being of a driver in a vehicle that was stopped near Pine Street in Bracebridge. As a result of their investigation, police arrested and charged 46-year-old Jason CHEETHAM of Bracebridge, ON with  Operation while Impaired- Drug CC 320.14(1)(a), Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Opioid CDSA 4(1) and Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine CDSA 4(1). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 4, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of everyone travelling on Muskoka roads and trails. If you suspect that someone is driving while under the influence of any substance, please call 9-1-1 from your hands-free device if it is safe to do so.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Matthew BOSWORTH Arrested Again – Assault, Forcible Confinement

(THESSALON, ON)- Parent assaulted and restrained by sibling.  

On December 22, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Dawson Street in the Town of Thessalon.

The investigation revealed that an adult sibling had elbowed their parent in the face, then proceeded to headbutt them while restraining the parent in a chair for an extended period. The sibling also prevented the parent from leaving a bunkhouse on the property and pocketed their cell phone.

As a result, Matthew BOSWORTH, 30 years-old from Brantford, was charged with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Forcible confinement
  • Possession of a Schedule I Narcotic
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on December 23, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Claude Johnson – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle in the ditch on County Road 36.

On December 20,2024, at 10:04 p.m., officers were dispatched after a motor vehicle had been located on County Road 36 in the ditch. Witnesses at the scene provided information that the driver of the vehicle had taken off on foot and was no longer at the scene. Responding officers located the driver a short distance away from the vehicle.

Through investigation, Claude Johnson, 45-year-old from Peterborough was arrested and charged with

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

We would like to thank the members of our community that provided helpful information to ensure our roadways are safe.

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OPP Police Press Releases Serpent River First Nation

Brighten MOORE Facing Firearms Charges

(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- One person arrested for pointing rifle at family members.  

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Northeast Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team unit and the Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit responded to a weapons complaint at a residence on Village Road in the community of Serpent River First Nation.

The complainant and their common-law spouse arrived at the residence to speak with a family member. When the family member became agitated, the couple decided to leave. As they were backing out of the driveway in their pickup truck, the family member emerged from the residence, armed with a long gun, and pointed it at the couple as they were leaving.

A short time later, when it was safe to so, officers approached the residence and arrested the accused for pointing the firearm. During the search, police located and seized two firearms, including a .22 semi-automatic rifle, which matched the description provided by the complainants.

As a result, Brighten MOORE, 28 years-old from Serpent River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on December 22, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Gerry DICKINSON Urinates On Walls, Floors & Plays In Toilet Water

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Passed-out customer charged with multiple offences.  

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an intoxicated person who had passed out at a table with a bottle of alcohol at a local coffee shop on Causley Street in Blind River.

Upon arrival, police observed the intoxicated individual walking away from the business. The person was arrested and taken to the Blind River detachment. While in custody, the individual became belligerent, urinated on the floor and walls, and later stuffed their shirt into the cell toilet, splashing toilet water throughout the cell.

As a result, Gerry DICKINSON, 19 years-old from Blind River, was charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Being intoxicated in public place

The accused is scheduled to appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 6, 2025.