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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Hospital Employees Charged – Details Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Over the course of the past year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch – Health Fraud Investigation Unit (HFIU) has charged three former employees of Ontario hospitals following investigations into allegations of inappropriate access of electronic medical records related to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

In three unrelated incidents, the OPP became aware of complaints where employees had accessed personal health information of patients attending the hospital who were:

  •       not part of their circle of care;
  •       accessed more than was reasonably required to complete their duties; and/or
  •       accessed information after their role in the patient’s care was complete.

The incidents took place in hospitals located in western, eastern and northern Ontario.

Following the investigations, the OPP laid charges under the PHIPA.

Offences under PHIPA can carry a maximum penalty of $200,000 and up to one year in prison.

The OPP-HFIU investigates criminal and provincial offences involving the payment and delivery of health care services and products. If you suspect healthcare-related fraud or other offences, please call the Ministry of Health at 1-888-781-5556 or email at [email protected]. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the fourth week of the campaign from December 12 to December 18, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 11 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

During the RIDE checks drivers were found to be in full compliance with the law and no impaired driving or over 80mg charges were reported as a result of the RIDE campaign.

Despite the compliance at the RIDE checks, UOV OPP officers charged two drivers with impaired driving-related offences during the week.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle rollover collision on Spring Creek Road at Highway 41 in Bonnechere Valley Township. The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.   

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Moawiya BENHMUDA of Mississauga, Ontario has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 31, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded after a possible impaired driver was reported in the City of Pembroke. A short time later, police located and stopped the vehicle on MacKay Street in Pembroke. Suspected cocaine and methamphetamines were seized by police. The driver was taken into custody and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. Two passengers in the vehicle were also arrested in connection with the drug offences.

As a result of this incident 26-year-old Cassidy CAVERLEY of Deep River, 38-year-old Nigel REIS of Petawawa, and 28-year-old Brooke LAVERDURE-ORR of Collingwood have each been charged with following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

REIS faces an additional charge under the Criminal Code (CC) of failing to comply with probation.

LAVERDURE-ORR faces additional charges under the CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA):

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension

CAVERLEY and REIS were both released to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 6 and 7, 2025, respectively.

LAVERDURE-ORR was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 19, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Fatal Collision

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal three vehicle collision in Springwater Township.

On November 18, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members of the Huronia West OPP with assistance of Springwater Fire and Simcoe County EMS responded to a report of a serious collision involving three vehicles on Penetanguishene Road (Highway 93).

Sadly, as a result of the collision, a 46-year-old driver was confirmed deceased on scene by EMS. A 25-year-old driver in one of the other involved vehicles was transported to a local hospital as a precaution with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was released at the scene after being assessed by EMS with minor injuries.

A section of Penetanguishene Road (Highway 93) was closed for several hours while OPP members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene. The road has since been reopened.

The investigation is ongoing.

The OPP is requesting that if anyone was in the area during the time of the collision and has any information, dash cam or surveillance footage that may assist investigators, to please call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old Arrested After Collision With Tree – Name Released

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 13, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision along Bruce Road 20, Municipality of Brockton.

On arrival, officers located a single vehicle into a tree. Police approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver.

As a result, Joel AUBREY, 35-years-old, of Saugeen Shores was charged with:

  • Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on January 8, 2025.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan HALL – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges.

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting general patrols in Clearview Township, in the area of County Road 10 and Concession Road 12. The officer was alerted to an expired license plate and conducted a traffic stop.

While engaging with the driver, the officer noticed the driver showing signs of impairment which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Jordan HALL, 29-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Neaca KELLER Was Arrested Again

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with six criminal charges stemming from an assault investigation.

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on Elora Street East within Mapleton Township.

On police arrival, one victim was discovered to have minor injuries, but did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, the accused was located and taken into custody after a brief struggle with police, resulting in one officer being assaulted and suffering minor injuries, which also didn’t require medical attention at the scene.

Neaca KELLER, 37-year-old of Mapleton Township was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective
  • Assault
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (Two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Child Sexually Assaulted – MAHON Charged

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On December 17, 2024, the Muskoka Crime Unit, with the assistance of the OPP’s Forensic Interview Team and Forensic Sketch Artist, made an arrest in this historic sexual assault investigation.

Kelly MAHON (age 59) of Huntsville was arrested and charged with:

·      Sexual Assault with a weapon on a Person under 16 years

·      Sexual Interference

·      Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The Muskoka Crime Unit continued their investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in July 2015 in the Town of Huntsville Ontario, after the victim, who was seven years old at the time of the offense, came forward in October of 2023.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Child Sexually Assault – MAHON Charged

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On December 17, 2024, the Muskoka Crime Unit, with the assistance of the OPP’s Forensic Interview Team and Forensic Sketch Artist, made an arrest in this historic sexual assault investigation.

Kelly MAHON (age 59) of Huntsville was arrested and charged with:

·      Sexual Assault with a weapon on a Person under 16 years

·      Sexual Interference

·      Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The Muskoka Crime Unit continued their investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in July 2015 in the Town of Huntsville Ontario, after the victim, who was seven years old at the time of the offense, came forward in October of 2023.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

MEAWASIGE – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A routine traffic stop for a suspended driver ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver. 

On December 17, 2024, shortly after 10:30 am, a member of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after receiving an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) hit that the registered owner was suspended. 

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Thunder Bay Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Leon MEAWASIGE, 41-years-old, from Thunder Bay is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was also charged with:

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance – contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

·      Driving while under suspension – contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle was impounded. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Thunder Bay Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025, to answer to the criminal charges.

This year’s Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Citizens are reminded to do their part during the campaign by never driving after consuming alcohol or taking drugs, and never letting anyone else drive if you know or suspect that they have consumed either.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

50 Year Old From Dundalk Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation for having a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of over three times the legal limit.

On December 16, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., an officer patrolling Highway 10 in Caledon came across a vehicle stopped at a green light at the intersection of Old School Road. A traffic stop was conducted. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Damanjit DHUR, 50, of Dundalk, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 2, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

SZABO – Impaired Driving

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – A single vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On December 13, 2024, at approximately 7:44 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol, when they observed a vehicle in the snowbank on Highway 17 in Garden River First Nation.      

Further investigation determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Joshua SZABO, 40 years-of-age, of Echo Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • 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 January 20, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

FOSTER – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – One person was arrested and charged with impaired driving after police stopped a motor vehicle in Temiskaming Shores.

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol and observed a vehicle travelling through a public parking lot near Cedar Avenue in Temiskaming Shores. OPP initiated a traffic stop to ensure driver sobriety which resulted in the arrest of the driver for impaired. The driver was then transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

Kent FOSTER, 38 years-of-age, from Burlington, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired -blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Fail to surrender permit for vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

 In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on January 7, 2025. 

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

LAMPARD – Impaired Driving

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.

On December 17, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP received a call for a traffic complaint North Bound on County Road 10 towards Mill Street in Essa township. A black 4 door passenger vehicle was swerving and unable to maintain the lane almost causing several collisions.

The Officer located the vehicle shortly after on County Road 90 East of Angus swerving in and out of the lines. The officer conducted a traffic stop and as of a result of the investigation the driver,

Tyler LAMPARD, 29 years-old, of Mulmur, was charge with:  

• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on January 16, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

CARRIERE Was Arrested

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) –  A Sergeant from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol in Penetanguishene made a vehicle stop just after midnight of a vehicle travelling without any running lights activated.

The blue Toyota pick up observed travelling along Robert Street was safely stopped on Maria Street and the officer spoke to the driver and shortly entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Jessica CARRIERE 47 years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the offence of Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the January 2, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

FERGUSON – Drunk Driving

(GEORGIAN BAY TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after receiving a traffic complaint on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Twp.

On December 16, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to a possibly impaired driver on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Twp. The complainant was able to update officers on the vehicles location and a traffic stop was conducted a short time later. As a result of their investigation, police have charged 59-year-old Joanne FERGUSON of Seguin, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 21, 2025 to answer to her 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.