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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion – Suspects At Large

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a home invasion and robbery in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

On December 13, 2024, shortly before 3:50 a.m., police received a dropped 911 call from a residence on Dudley Road. Further information was gathered that a number of individuals had entered the property and assaulted the complainant.

OPP arrived at the location along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) where the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to a local hospital.

Two males sought in connection to the incident were gone before police arrival. Among the items taken was some jewelry.

The scene was secured by officers as Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) and the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit attended to assist with the investigation.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information or exterior home surveillance / door cameras or were in a vehicle in the area with in car video and may have seen some suspicious activity to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Peterborough & Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 705-745-9000. When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify, and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect?

(HUNTSVILLE, ON.) – Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a series of shoplifting and are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the suspect.

On December 12, 2024, the suspect who appears to be a female, attempted to steal items from Muskoka Bear Wear in Downtown Huntsville. This suspect has done this repeatedly in recent weeks. Although this attempt was unsuccessful, the suspect has successfully stolen items prior to this incident.

Officers are looking to identify the three individuals. See attached photograph from video surveillance. Suspect is wearing long coat and winter hat. If you know this individual, please call 1-888-310-1122

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

McGrath & Thibault Arrested – Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(Bancroft, ON) – The Bancroft Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in connection with a reported stolen vehicle incident at a dealership located on Highway 118 in Haliburton.

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers observed the stolen vehicle, a white Jeep Rubicon, travelling eastbound. The suspects attempted to evade an initiated traffic stop and later abandoned the vehicle in Bancroft.

A female suspect, Sophie McGrath, was arrested nearby. A male suspect, Francis Thibault, was arrested shortly afterward.

Francis Thibault, a 34-year-old resident of Bowman, Quebec:

 – Dangerous Operation

 – Flight from Peace Officer

 – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

 – Possession of a Schedule I Substance

 – Possession of a Prohibited Device

Sophie McGrath, a 30-year-old resident of Cantley, Quebec:

 – Dangerous Operation

 – Flight from Peace Officer

 – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Both individuals have been held pending a bail hearing. The OPP encourages anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Bancroft OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Warrant Exectuted – Jad KARAM Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Individual charged after search warrant executed at an address in Middlesex Centre.

On December 12, 2024, members of the Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Norfolk County OPP CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Westdel Bourne in Middlesex Centre.

CSCU members recovered a stolen camper trailer, previously reported stolen out of Elgin County.

The trailer was returned to the owner.

Jad KARAM, a 46-year-old of Middlesex Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on January 23, 2025.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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 Police Press Releases Tiny

Firey Snowmobile Collision With Barn & Parked Van

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) A snowmobile operator is facing impaired driving charges after a crash in Tiny Township late last evening.

On December 12, 2024 at 11:40pm, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) were notified by the Tiny Township Fire Department of a snowmobile fire on Concession 17 West in Tiny Township. Upon arrival officers located a burned snowmobile which had collided with a parked van and a barn. There was no operator in the vicinity however officers followed footprints in the snow to a nearby home.

At the residence, officers spoke with an individual and determined that they had been operating the snowmobile. During the conversation, officers also noted the signs of alcohol impairment. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to detachment to provide breath samples however, they refused.

As a result of this investigation, Alcime MAURICE, 43 years of Tiny Township was charged with the following offence contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

The accused was released on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on January 2, 2025. When charged with impaired driving the driver’s licence of the accused is immediately suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Shots Fired – One Dead

(WAWA, ON) – One person has died, and a second person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Wawa.

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a shooting incident at a local business on Mission Road in Wawa.

One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries and a second individual, believed to be the suspect, was located deceased.

There is no threat to public safety or local schools.

The Superior East OPP is conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch with assistance by the Superior East OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jamie Paul DUBE – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

(MIDLAND,ON) – A sharp eyed officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment made an arrest solving an overnight break and enter to a popular Midland restaurant.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:39 a.m. December 11, 2024 to a report of an entry alarm at Mom’s Restaurant on Pillsbury Drive, Midland. Although the officers attended the scene promptly the suspect had fled the scene after smashing the front glass entry door. Video surveillance provided the officers with suspect descriptors and at 9:30 a.m. December 11, 2024 an OPP officer patrolling on William Street observed an individual matching the suspect descriptors. When the officer approached, a foot pursuit ensued resulting in an arrest of the suspect.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Jamie Paul DUBE 43 years of Tay Township with the following criminal code offences.

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused remains custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a later date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

Incident # E241630879

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Armed Home Invasion In Exeter – 2 Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a robbery that took place on December 7th, 2024, at a residential address on Carling Street in the Town of Exeter in the Municipality of South Huron. 

On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m., two individuals attended a residence and proceeded to assault and steal money from the occupants inside the home.  

The victims identified the two suspects who were later located by police and taken into custody. Charges have been laid against the following individuals:

Brandon MAYHEW, 32 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon,

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts).

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

Krista BARTLETT, 47 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Assault with a Weapon.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Theft of Snowmobile Results in Numerous Charges for Midland Resident

(MIDLAND,ON) – The report of a theft of a snowmobile from a William Street Midland address has resulted in a number of criminal charges for a Midland resident.

Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to the reported theft at approximately 8:42 a.m. December 11, 2024 of a red ski-doo from a William Street parking lot.

Through investigation, officers were able to locate and recover the stolen snowmobile and made an arrest in connection to the investigation.

Charged is Alexander WOZNICA 33 years of Midland with the following offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent

And Further with the Provincial Offence of

  • Driving while under suspension

.The accused was arrested in the afternoon of December 11, 2024 and has been released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on January 16, 2025.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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OPP Police Press Releases

148 Impaired Drivers Arrested

(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) – 148 drivers are now facing a criminal charge as the 2024 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign continues across West Region.

Officers have conducted 883 RIDE check events across 13 West Region detachments, with the following results:

  • 148 impaired driving charges.
  • 10 warn-range suspensions.

This compares to 140 impaired driving charges, 21 warn-range suspensions after 1033 RIDE check events over the first 21 days of the 2023 campaign.

An addendum with all West Region detachment Festive RIDE figures is attached to this media release.

The Festive RIDE campaign is an annual police enforcement and education initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season.

This year’s OPP Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025. During the campaign, the public can expect an increased OPP presence on West Region roads and highways as officers conduct RIDE initiatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the province.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Aldo RAMIREZ MARQUINA – Drunk Driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A North Perth resident is facing an impaired driving charge after driving while impaired – to the police station.

On December 8, 2024 just before 6:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation after a person drove to the North Perth OPP detachment to speak to an officer regarding a dispute. During the investigation, the driver was arrested.

As a result, Aldo RAMIREZ MARQUINA, 40, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on January 6, 2024.

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

The Perth 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. Anyone with information about this, or any investigation, is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Reuben SAGMAN – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with Impaired Operation.

On December 9, 2024, just after 11:00 a.m., an officer conducting a general patrol on Airport Road observed a vehicle travelling on Patterson Sideroad and failing to stop at a stop sign before proceeding on Airport Road. The officer conducted a traffic stop. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Reuben SAGMAN, 31, of Toronto, was charged with:

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

·      Speeding

·      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 2, 2024, to answer to the charges. Their driver’s license was also suspended for a period of 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Peter DUPUIS – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.  

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to an incident at a local business in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP for further testing.

Peter DUPUIS, 62-years-old, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden January 20, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Bonfield OPP Police Press Releases

John EDMONDS – Drunk Driving

(BONFIELD TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program led to impaired driving charges for one individual in Bonfield Township.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers conducting a RIDE initiative at the intersection of Development Rd and South Shore Rd stopped a vehicle. Upon investigation, police determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the North Bay detachment for further testing.

As a result, 57-year-old John EDMONDS of Bonfield Township has been 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 in North Bay on January 7, 2025. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

During the 2024 Festive RIDE program, running from November 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the motoring public can expect to see an increased OPP presence on our roadways.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows officers with an approved screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without reasonable suspicion of impairment.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

TWO PEOPLE ARE CHARGED WITH STOLEN PROPERTY

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police recovered stolen property and charged two people.

On December 10, 2024, members from the Community Street Crime (CSC) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit, executed a search warrant at a property on Maley Drive in Sudbury.

A search of the property led to the seizure of a camper/travel trailer stolen from the West Nipissing area. As a result of the investigation, two people had been arrested.

Rachel LAROSE, 49-years-of-age and Dana REISE, 59-years-of-age, both from the City of Greater Sudbury were charged with, possession property obtained by crime under $5,000, LAROSE was additionally charged with theft over $5000.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025, in Sudbury.