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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Steven LOVIE – Impaired Operation

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team arrested an impaired driver at a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On December 22, 2024, members of the OPP TIME team were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Caesar Road near Avon Drive, Municipality of Central Elgin. At approximately 11:00 a.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was taken into custody and transported to the Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Detachment, for further testing by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Steven LOVIE, a 53-year-old from Woodstock was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on January 21, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Kimberely STEWART – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in impaired charges.

On December 21, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 33 in Prince Edward County.

Officers located the vehicle and driver at the intersection of Highway 33 and County Road 3. The driver was treated for minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Kimberely STEWART, age 55, from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

· Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2025. They were also issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

74 Year Old Road Rager Arrested – Name Released

(Huntsville, ON) – On December 18, 2025, at 5:28pm the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on King William Street.

Officers attended the location and through investigation determined that a male driver had approached the driver of a disabled transport truck and proceeded to have a physical altercation striking the victim several times. The victim did not require medical assistance because of the assault.

Victor BETTS, 74 years old of Emsdale Ontario is charged with:

·        Assault

·        Utter Threat – to cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 13, 2025 at Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario.

The Huntsville OPP request that anyone who has any information or video surveillance of this incident contacts the Huntsville OPP at 705-789-5551 or 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Passed Out In Snowbank Results In Impaired Charge

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On December 22, 2024, at 11:00 pm, members of Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a vehicle on the front yard of residence in Collingwood.  Officers attended Kirby Avenue and found the vehicle in a snowbank between the roadway and sidewalk. The vehicle was facing the opposite direction to the lane of travel. Officers then located a male asleep behind the wheel. Further investigation led police to arrest the male for impaired driving and impound the motor vehicle. Several charges were laid by OPP including the refusal to comply with a breath demand contrary to section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code.

Additionally, 21-year-old Abhishek KUMAR of Scarborough has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)

·        Unsafe move – lane/shoulder (Highway Traffic)

·        Fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic)

·        Fail to surrender permit (Highway Traffic)

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The accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on January 28th, 2025.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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.

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Marathon OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 17 Open Following Fatal Collision

(MARATHON, ON) – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision.

On December 21, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger vehicle.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and passenger of the CMV were transported to hospital by EMS to be treated for minor injuries.

The OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the ongoing investigation.

On the 22nd of December 2024 at 2:00a.m. both lanes of Highway 17 were reopened.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

More Impaired Drivers – ZORMANN, TOP & GOODFELLOW-RODGERS

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – On the 20th of December 2024 at 10:30 a.m., an officer with the Huronia West OPP was conducting routine patrols near Zoo Park and River Road West in the Town of Wasaga Beach. At that time, he had cause to stop a black 4-door sedan to confirm the drivers licence status. Immediately, the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was arrested for impaired driving by a drug, and a demand was made that he submit to an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert. 

Michael ZORMANN, a 34-year-old male from the Town of Wasaga Beach is charged with:

–      Operation while impaired

–      Fail or refuse to comply with demand

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Take motor vehicle without consent

(Springwater Twp., ON) – On the 20th of December 2024 at 12:37 p.m., an officer with the Huronia West OPP was mobile on Horseshoe Valley Rd. W. near Highway 26 in the Township of Springwater. At that time the officer observed the vehicle ahead swerving in its lane and erratically navigating a curve.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and a demand was made that the driver submit to roadside alcohol screening. The driver registered a “FAIL” and was arrested for impaired driving.

After subsequent testing at the detachment, the accused, Jane TOPP, a 64-year-old female from Bracebridge, ON was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

(Clearview, Twp., ON) – On the 21st of December 2024 at 9:24 a.m., officers with the Huronia West OPP were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision where a pick-up truck had overturned on the Sunnidale-Tosorontio Townline in the Township of Clearview. Some keen-eyed witnesses were able to identify the driver and suspected that he was impaired by alcohol.

When officers arrived on scene the driver had already fled. He was located at his residence a short distance away.

The investigating officer made a demand that the driver submit to roadside alcohol screening. The driver registered a “FAIL” and was arrested for impaired driving.

After subsequent testing at the detachment, the accused, Mitchell GOODFELLOW-RODGERS, a 22-year-old male from Adjala-Tosorontio Township, ON was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

–      Fail to remain (HTA)

–      Fail to report (HTA)

All accused parties named above have been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Until then they face 90-day drivers licence suspensions and 7-day vehicle impoundments.

The Huronia West OPP remains vigilant in their goal to take alcohol & drug-impaired drivers off our roads through strict enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – GRIMES

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized approximately $50,000 worth of drugs and cash from a home in Bancroft, Ontario.

On December 20, 2024, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers attended a residence in the Town of Bancroft to retrieve medications for a party that was in police custody. While at the residence, police located an individual that was wanted by police. Upon arresting the male, officers discovered the following on their person:

  • Over $2,000 Canadian dollars
  • 104 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • 11 grams of suspected cocaine
  • 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • 16 grams of suspected heroin
  • 17 pills of suspected oxycodone

Mitchell GRIMES, 33 years of age faces the following charges:

·      Adult failure to comply with a release order X3

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drug

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid X2

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Heroin

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Grimes remains in police custody, pending a bail hearing. 

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three drivers over the course of one day during separate traffic investigations.

On December 20, 2024, just after 2:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 400 in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of impairment from the driver. Due to the collision, the driver was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and police accompanied the driver to conduct further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sean LOUDON, 42, of Midland has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC), and

·      Careless driving (HTA)

The accused was released from the hospital with minor injuries and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 20, 2024, just before 9:00 pm, an officer was conducting patrol on Colborne Street in the City of Orillia and observed a vehicle with no front licence plate. A traffic stop was conducted which led the officer into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Derrick BERTUCCA, 35, of Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC),

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates (HTA),

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (HTA),

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (HTA), and

·      Fail to have insurance card (CAIA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 20, 2024, just before 10:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen reporting a possible impaired driver. Officers were able to locate the vehicle involved and conducted a traffic stop on Diana Drive in the City of Orillia. Speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. The driver then refused to exit the motor vehicle and a brief struggle ensued between the driver and officers. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew ROMANIUK, 59, of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

·      Resist Peace Officer (CC), and

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

All three accused have had their driver’s licences suspended for 90 days, as well as a vehicle impoundment for 7 days.

Members of the Orillia OPP are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Ronald SUTHERLAND Facing Numerous Charges

(COCHRANE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the public’s assistance have identified and arrested one person in a debit card fraud investigation in Cochrane.

On November 3, 2024, the James Bay OPP responded to a report of a stolen debit card, that was subsequently used to make $1000 worth of purchases at eight different businesses in the Town of Cochrane. The 19 transactions took place on November 1 and 2, 2024.

On December 13, 2024, the James Bay OPP responded to a call for service on Highway 11 West in Cochrane. Police located one person in relation to the call, who initially provided a false name to police.

As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old Ronald SUTHERLAND was arrested and charged with:

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Use of credit card obtained by the commission of an offence – 19 counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on January 28, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Shots Fired – 2 Arrested

(WALPOLE ISLAND) – Two people are facing charges following an incident on Walpole Island First Nation.

The investigation began on December 19, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., when members of Walpole Island First Nation Police (WIFNP) and the Lambton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of gunfire during an altercation at an address on River Road. 

Police took two individuals into custody without incident.

There were no injuries.

Colton ALTIMAN, 29-years-old of Walpole Island First Nation, is charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

 Jesse WILLIAMS, 35-years-old of Walpole Island First Nation, is charged with the following offences:

  • Careless Use of a Firearm -Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Reckless Discharge of a Firearm – Section 244.2(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code

Both individuals remain in custody and will appear in bail court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on December 24, 2024.

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OPP PAPINEAU-CAMERON Police Press Releases

Wanted By Police: Shawn MILLER

(PAPINEAU-CAMERON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Shawn MILLER, who is wanted for 19 criminal offences following an ongoing investigation in Papineau-Cameron Township.

MILLER is described as a white male, 51-years-old, 5’5″ (165cm), 146 lbs (66kg), medium-length brown hair, brown eyes, and is wanted for the following offences:

·        Pointing a firearm

·        Reckless discharge of a firearm

·        Possess firearm contrary to prohibition order – three counts

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Careless storage of firearm

·        Assault with a weapon – spousal

·        Assault – spousal – two counts

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal

·        Uttering threats – damage or injure animal

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order – two counts

·        Fail 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 – Methamphetamine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

Anyone with information about the location of Shawn MILLER is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The OPP reminds the public that it is a criminal offence to assist or harbour a wanted person. The OPP urges anyone with information about MILLER to contact police immediately and avoid actions that could impede the investigation.

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OPP Police Press Releases The Blue Mountains

51 Year Old From Meaford Arrested – Details Released

(The BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON) – On December 19, 2024, just after 8:00 pm, members of Collingwood/Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a single motor in the ditch and stuck in a snowbank near Camperdown Road and Highway 26. As a result of that investigation, the driver failed an Alcohol Screening Device.

51-year-old Melissa Carway of Meaford, ON was subsequently arrested and charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days and the accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16th, 2025.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

Drug Bust – PERRIN Arrested

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – On December 19, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Lambton CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence in the Municipality of West Elgin.

As a result of the executed search warrant, police seized quantities of suspected narcotics including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and psilocybin. Police also seized a quantity of other property including a cellular phone and a prohibited weapon.

The OPP has charged Sally PERRIN, a 62-year-old from West Elgin with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (Other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

Additionally, the OPP has charged James PERRIN, a 45-year-old from West Elgin with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

The accused individuals have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 10, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

WATSON – Drug Trafficking

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.

In December 2024, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Caledon. With the assistance of CSCUs from Dufferin, City of Kawartha Lakes, and the OPP Central Region Canine Unit, the investigation led officers to execute a search warrant at a residence in Brampton and a vehicle. Cocaine, Oxycodone, currency, and other property were seized.

As a result, Dwight WATSON, 62, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs

• Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5000

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 6, 2025, to answer to the charges.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 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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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Brett OTTAWAY – Trafficking, Meth

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Farrell Crescent in Elliot Lake.

As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 510 grams of suspected cocaine, almost 160 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 1.4 grams Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging materials, and numerous cell phones were seized. 

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation.         

Brett OTTAWAY, 27-years-old, of Toronto was charged with:

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

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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was also wanted by Toronto Police Service for three counts of failing to comply with release order. He was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie on December 19, 2024.