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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse TREMBLEY – Drunk Driving

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Township of Malahide.

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Detachment, located the subject vehicle on Talbot Line, near Hacienda Road, Township of Malahide.

As a result of the investigation, Jesse TREMBLEY, a 34-year-old from Aylmer was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on December 31, 2024.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Michael RUMOHR – Drunk Driving

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after observing a vehicle making an aggressive maneuver.

On November 15, 2024, just prior to 10:00pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was stationary, observing traffic in Havelock. The officer observed a vehicle exit a parking lot in a manner which caused an approaching second vehicle to apply their brakes with force. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the first vehicle that had exited the parking lot. 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.

Michael RUMOHR (age 21) of Sarnia, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Fail to yield from Driveway

·      Novice Driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Young Driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on December 17, 2024.

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.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – 2 Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male and female party in connection with a robbery investigation involving an e-bike.

On November 17, 2024, at 6:00 a.m., Orillia OPP responded to a downtown establishment for a report of a robbery where an unknown male had brandished a knife, assaulted the victim and stole his e-bike.

Officers canvassed the area and were able to identify the suspects.

Just after 2:00 p.m., officers located the two involved parties and placed them under arrest.

As a result of this investigation:

Amanda HUSTLER, 37-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

-Robbery with Weapon contrary to section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

Christopher DRAPER, 40-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

-Robbery with Weapon contrary to section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

-Failure to comply with release order CC 145(5)(a)

-Fail to comply with Probation Order CC 733.1(1)

-Uttering Threats- cause death or bodily harm CC 264.1(1)(a)

-Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88

Both parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Andrea TRAMONTI – Drunk Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called after an early evening collision on Coopers Falls Road in Severn Township, ON.

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP along with the Simcoe County Paramedic Services and Severn Township Fire were alerted to a vehicle in the ditch on Coopers Falls Road, in the Township of Severn. One individual and an 11-year-old child were in the vehicle when it left the roadway. No injuries were reported.

As a result, Andrea TRAMONTI; 43-year-old, from Uxbridge has been subsequently charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – 80 plus

Members of Orillia 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Richard STANLEY – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 

have charged two people with impaired driving in separate incidents over the weekend.

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., L&A County OPP were called by a community 

member regarding a vehicle that had failed to stop at multiple stop signs and was travelling at 

high rates of speed before it entered the drive-thru of a local business.

Police attended and following an investigation, Obaidullah YOUSOFI, a 31-year-old male from Toronto 

was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – over 80mgs of alcohol

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., L&A County OPP were called to the scene of a 

two-vehicle collision on County Road 41 in Greater Napanee. No one was injured in the crash.

Following an investigation, Richard STANLEY, a 38-year-old male from Roblin was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – over 80mgs of alcohol

• Careless driving

Both of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of 

Justice in Greater Napanee on December 12, 2024. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 

days, and their vehicles were impounded.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Mitchell MORGAN – 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 November 16, 2024, just before 11:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to an traffic complaint of an abandoned motor vehicle running in the ditch around 30th Sideroad in the Township of Essa. Upon arrival, one male was located inside the motor vehicle asleep behind the wheel.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell MORGAN, 19, of Owen Sound, was charged with:  

• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

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 December 12, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Daniel PLAATJES – Impaired Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single vehicle collision in Parry Sound. 

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the West Parry Sound OPP, Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Parry Sound Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Parry Sound Drive in the Town of Parry Sound. The driver was transported to a Parry Sound area hospital due to injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel PLAATJES, 45 years-of-age, of Innisfil Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on December 19th, 2024. 

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation within an hour.

On November 16, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., an officer on patrol located a two-vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near Kennedy Road. No injuries were sustained. During the investigation, grounds were formed that one of the drivers’ ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Harpreet MULTANI, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Dangerous operation

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

Shortly after on the same day, just before 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Innis Lake Road. The vehicle was located. The investigation led officers to arrest the driver.

Jennifer PERLOV, 43, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date to answer to their charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

Under Ontario’s zero tolerance law for young, novice and commercial drivers, you cannot have any alcohol in your system if you are:

• age 21 or under

• a driver of any age who holds a G1, G2, M1, or M2 licence

• driving a vehicle that requires an A-F driver’s licence or Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR)

• driving a road-building machine

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 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.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan FOX – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON)  An individual is facing impaired charges after driving a vehicle across the grass at an OPP detachment in Midland last night.

On November 16, 2024 at about 9:30pm, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) while on patrol, were passing the Highway 12 office, when they observed a full size pickup truck attempting to negotiate a route from a nearby hotel, across the lawns of the detachment as well as the neighboring car dealership. (see photo) The officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with the lone occupant who displayed strong signs of alcohol consumption. The individual was placed under arrest and was ushered inside the detachment to provide a breath sample. The results registered several times above the legal limit.

As a result of this investigation, Bryan FOX, 31 years of Parry Sound District, was charged with several Highway Traffic Act offences as well as the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Over 80 Milligrams

The accused was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on November 28, 2024. When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s license of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Home Invasion

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Detachment is investigating a home invasion in the Municipality of Leamington.

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 5:18 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Robson Road in the Municipality of Leamington.

It was reported that two unknown individuals entered the residence and confronted two occupants within the residence. Both occupants suffered minor injuries as a result of an altercation with the unknown persons.

Following the incident, the two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.

Investigators believe this to be a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is continuing.

The Essex County Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is asking that anyone with any information regarding this incident please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Stephane WATHIER Was Arrested

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged a Hawkesbury resident with drug trafficking.

Street Crime Unit members, assisted by members of the Hawkesbury Detachment, executed a search warrant on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at a residence on James Street in Hawkesbury. They seized more than 450 suspected methamphetamine pills, nearly eight grams of suspected cocaine and several hydromorphone tablets, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking

One person was arrested at the scene.

Stephane WATHIER, age 56 of Hawkesbury, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on December 4, 2024.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged 2 males for several drug related offences in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On November 14, at approximately 10:00 p.m. members of the Nottawasaga OPP, conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle with an obstructed rear plate on Young Street.

The investigation revealed that two individuals, Darryl BERDAN 40 years old from Alliston, and Jason HOFFARTH, 41 years old from Alliston were in possession of a schedule 1 substance.

As a result of this investigation, both residents from Alliston are facing the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Darryl BERDAN 40-years-old:

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

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 3 counts

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

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

Jason HOFFARTH, 41-years-old:

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

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

Both accused parties were held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on November 14, 2024, and released on a release order.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew SKILLEN Was Arrested

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – Threatening comments and behaviour targeting municipal staff has resulted in charges against a 40-year-old resident of Carleton Place.

Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded on Thursday, November 14, 2024, after multiple threatening phone calls had been received by officials with the municipality.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew SKILLEN has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment – threatening conduct.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth of December 23, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Gilles BELZIL – Impaired Driving

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – Multiple traffic complaints from concerned road users helped police locate a driver believed to be impaired by drugs.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began receiving multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle that was driving in a dangerous manner on Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie. Witnesses reported the vehicle braking irregularly, greatly fluctuating its speed, turning on and off its four-way flashers, passing vehicles on the shoulder, and tailgating. Police located the vehicle on Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie, and initiated a traffic stop.       

During their interaction with the driver, police formed grounds to believe the driver’s ability to operate a vehicle was impaired. As a result, Gilles BELZIL, 54 years-of-age, of Grande Prairie, Alberta, was arrested and charged with:

  • Dangerous operation – two counts
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Drive vehicle with Cannabis readily available

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice with a return court date of December 9, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The public is always encouraged to call 9-1-1 if they observe a possible impaired driver. The Sault Ste. Marie OPP appreciates the efforts of those who called to report the dangerous driving behaviour of this individual. Thank you for helping us keep our roads safer for everyone.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

3 Charged With Possession Of Property Obtained by Crime

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – Three individuals are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in the city’s west end. On November 12, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol on Third Line West, when they observed a motor vehicle pulling out of a property that was under construction. Officers further observed the vehicle pulling a trailer that did not have working lights.

A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation revealed the three vehicle occupants were in possession of scrap metal stolen from the construction site.

The vehicle driver, James GREENING, 46 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with: 

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Draw trailer, no plate
  • Draw trailer, no permit
  • No red light on rear of trailer

Vehicle passenger, Frank CAICCO, 59 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Vehicle passenger, Amanda ATHERTON, 40 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

All three accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 16, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.