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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kory BROWN – Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 6, 2024, at approximately 11:14 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Broadway Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped and checked by police. 

As a result of the investigation, Kory BROWN, 31-years-old from Kincardine, has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on January 15, 2025.

The South Bruce 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) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Gordon KALVERDA – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of a vehicle that slid onto someone’s front lawn with impaired operation.

On December 4, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle that slid onto someone’s front lawn. No injuries were sustained. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Gordon KALVERDA, 50, of Alton, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on December 19, 2024, to answer to the charge. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP is counting on citizens to help ensure that no one in their presence gets behind the wheel if they have consumed alcohol or taken drugs. The more people who do so, the fewer impaired drivers they will be sharing the road with. 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. 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.

Additionally, the Festive RIDE Campaign is currently running until January 1, 2025. The Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign is an annual police enforcement and education initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

2 Facing Impaired Charges

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) –  Credit goes to a community member who placed a call to the OPP Communication Centre near 3:27 p.m. December 7, 2024 reporting a possible impaired driver in the commercial area of Pine Street near Highway 12, Waubaushene in Tay Township.

Officers from Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the area at 3:35 p.m. and located the suspect vehicle, a black Volkswagen plated as Ontario CZMC397 parked tightly next a white Mazda with Ontario plate CTTT350 in a commercial parking lot off Pine Street.

The operators of these two vehicles upon being woken up by the officers were spoken to and detained at the scene then transported to Detachment for further investigation along with a quantity of suspected methamphetamines, Canadian currency, aerosol cans and assorted drug paraphernalia which was seized. (see attached photograph)

Investigating officers were assisted by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer and as a result of these investigations the following persons have been charged.

Joey Bernard GRAVELLE 36 years of South Glengarry Township and Erika Karla QUESNEL-SEFCSIK 31 years of Williamstown have each been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Both accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the December 19, 2024, and were each served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved two vehicles were towed and are both subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Jose BARCELOS – Impaired Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – A traffic complaint by a member of the public has led to an impaired arrest by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.

On December 7, 2024, just after 7:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 12 near Horseshoe Valley Road in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon arriving, officers located the accused who was attempting to get back into their vehicle and was being spoken to by several concerned citizens. The accused was arrested and brought to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jose BARCELOS, 64-year-old from Severn Township, has been charged with the following:

·      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. Their drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a three-vehicle fatal collision on Highway 10, in the Town of Caledon.

On December 6, 2024, just before 12:00 a.m., Caledon OPP and emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 10, near Old School Road. One driver and sole occupant, a 44-year-old of Caledon, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two occupants from the second vehicle were transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre for serious injuries, and two others from the third vehicle were taken local hospital.

Highway 10 Between King Street and Old School Road was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP 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.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Orillia OPP Arrests: Impaired Driving Cases on December 6, 2024

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP have arrested and charged three drivers in the span of one night for separate impaired operation investigations.

On December 6, 2024, just after 6:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. Upon arriving, officers located the driver, who upon demand, provided a false name and date of birth. Further investigation lead police to believe the driver was intoxicated. After confirming their identity, the driver was arrested and brought back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Nathan BISH, 27, of Ramara Township has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

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

·      Obstruct Peace Officer (CC),

·      Operation While Prohibited (CC),

·      and Driving while Under Suspension (HTA)

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

On December 6, 2024, just after 8:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint near Harvie Settlement Road and University Avenue, City of Orillia. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect vehicle stuck in a nearby snowbank. Through investigation, officers suspected that the driver of the vehicle was impaired, and they were subsequently arrested and brought back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jayson POWER, 37, of Angus has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC),

·      Driving while Under Suspension (HTA),

·      and Obstruct Plate (HTA)

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

On December 6, 2024, just after 11:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision on Lightfoot Drive in the City of Orillia. The suspect vehicle had fled from the scene of the collision and then left on foot at an address on Neywash Street in Orillia. The driver was located shortly after the collision by officers, arrested, and brought back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing. No injuries were reported by any involved party as a result of the collision.

As a result of the investigation, Mari KORAKHASHVILI, 32, of Toronto has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation (CC),

·      Failure to Stop after Accident (CC),

·      Impaired Operation (CC),

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

·      and Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance (CAIA)

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

All three accused have had their driver’s licences suspended for 90 days, as well as a vehicle impoundment for at least 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

David KOOLE – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint on December 2nd, 2024, in the Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 2:20 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint about a vehicle being driven by a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and conducted a traffic stop on Huron Street West in South Huron. Police spoke to the 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 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.

David KOOLE, 59 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested Attempting To Flee Police

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after they attempted to flee from police.

On December 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting patrols in the town of Bracebridge in the area of Taylor Road and Depot Drive and observed a highway traffic act offense. While positioning himself to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle in question fled the area at a high rate of speed onto Highway 11 South. Officers were able to monitor the vehicles whereabouts as it exited and then re-entered Highway 11 South and ultimately turned onto Pinedale Road in Gravenhurst where officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle failed to stop and in the interest of public safety in the busy residential neighbourhood, officers disengaged. Members of the public, however, were paying close attention and provided information to police about the vehicle’s direction of travel, and ultimately a resident with a keen eye reported that the suspicious vehicle was in his neighbourhood.

Officers attended and located the vehicle in a driveway and upon approach, the vehicle attempted to flee again, narrowing missing the police cruiser and became lodged in a snowbank. Apparently undeterred, the driver exited his car and fled on foot as officers gained control of the female passenger.

The OPP K-9 unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended quickly and commenced a search and shortly after 12:30 p.m. the suspect was apprehended.

Police have charged 29-year-old Eric DAOUST of Espanola, ON with the following:

  • Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1)
  • Flight from Peace Officer CC 320.17
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code CC 320.18(1)(a) X 2
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order CC 145(5)(a) X 3
  • Break and Enter CC 348(1)(b)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a) X 2
  • Possession of Break In Instruments CC 351(1)
  • Theft Over $5000 CC 334(b)
  • Possession of Schedule I (Methamphetamine) CDSA 4(1)

Police have also charged 20-year-old Sage SAGASSIGE of Sables-Spanish Rivers Twp, ON with:

  • Possession of Break In Instruments CC 351(1)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 355(b) X 2
  • Possession of Schedule I (Methamphetamine) CDSA 4(1)

Both accused parties have been held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice on Saturday, December 7, 2024 to answer to their charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Jack CARON Was Arrested

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle on Talbot Line near Yarmouth Centre Road in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

No serious injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Jack CARON, a 25-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Careless driving

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on January 14, 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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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Phillip HARTFORD Was Arrested Again

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving passenger vehicles on Talbot Line near Belmont Road in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

No serious injuries were reported by any of the involved occupants.

As a result of the investigation, Phillip HARTFORD, a 46-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-Day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on January 14, 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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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Alexandra COLEMAN Was Charged

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a public mischief charge following an investigation.

On November 18, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., police received a report regarding harassment involving two persons.

Through investigative avenues, one of the individuals was found to have provided a false statement.

On December 5, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Alexandra COLEMAN (age 32) from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with public mischief, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of Northumberland 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 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Paul GERELUS – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping at a R.I.D.E. program.

On December 5, 2024, just prior to 10:30pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Ward Street in Bridgenorth. A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. program and an officer spoke with the driver. After a brief conversation with the driver, the officer determined they were under the influence of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Paul GERELUS (age 57) of Selwyn Township, ON., was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

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

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Christopher O’BRIEN – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Proactive patrol has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Talbot Street in Prince Edward County. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher O’BRIEN, age 34 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

· Fail to Signal

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2024. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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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MANITOUWADGE OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – GREER & MCGill

(MANITOUWADGE, ON) – The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two people with drug related offences following the execution of a drug warrant.

On December 4, 2024, OPP members from the Marathon Community Street Crime Unit, North West Region Emergency Response Team, and the Canine Unit, executed a Controlled Drug and Substances warrant on a residence in Manitouwadge.

A search resulted in the seizure of prohibited firearms, replica style firearms, prohibited weapons and suspected crystal methamphetamine. 

As a result of this investigation, Stephanie GREER, 31-years-old of Manitouwadge, ON has been arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – seven counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose – five counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, or prohibited device – seven counts
  • Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a schedule I substance

The accused was released from custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice Manitouwadge on February 26, 2025.

Additionally, Christopher MCGILL, 35-years-old of Manitouwadge, ON has been arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, or prohibited device – seven counts
  • Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose – three counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – ten counts
  • Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose – five counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm

The accused was held in custody and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice – Thunder Bay Bail court on December 5, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Rain DOXTATOR – Drunk Driving

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Suspicious vehicle results in impaired driving charge.

On November 30, 2024, at 9:51 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address on Fairgrounds Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Rain DOXTATOR, a 29-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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 20, 2025.

The Middlesex 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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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.