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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Lisa GRAHAM From Mount Forest Arrested For Theft

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen vehicle and shortly locate the suspect, placing them into custody and recovering the stolen vehicle.

On November 14, 2024, just before 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol within Mount Forest when a report came in of a recent stolen vehicle.

As a result of the investigation and swift actions by uniformed members, Lisa GRAHAM, 28-year-old from Mount Forest, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following:

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused has been held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington County 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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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Brett SWIFT – Impaired Operation

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On November 12, 2024, at approximately 9:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle along Highway 9, Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

Brett SWIFT, 32-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Michael WHITEHEAD Was Arrested Again

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 11, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an unwanted person at an address along Queen Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

On police arrival, the involved person brandished an edged weapon towards officers. They were taken into custody after a brief struggle with police.

Michael WHITEHEAD, 30-years-old from Kincardine was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon, CC 270.01(1)(a) – two counts
  • Fail to Comply with Probation, CC 733.1(1) – two counts
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, CC 88
  • Resist Peace Officer, CC 129(a)
  • Possess Stolen Property, CC 355(b)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Eric SQUARZOLO Facing Numerous Charges

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver with drug related offences after a traffic stop.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle which was speeding on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for possession of drugs. A search of the vehicle located cellular phones, a digital scale and drugs suspected to be cocaine and crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of just over $58,000.00.

Eric SQUARZOLO, 27 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024, in North Bay.

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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew FRENCH Was Arrested Again

(ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has recovered multiple stolen vehicles in Addington Highlands.

Members of the Lennox and Addington County OPP called in the street crime unit when it was learned that suspected stolen items were being stored on a person’s property in the Flinton area.

A search of the location on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, by Street Crime Unit members and officers from the L&A County and Central Hastings Detachments, resulted in the recovery of a stolen 2009 Volkswagen Golf and two stolen snowmobiles. An individual was found hiding in the residence and arrested without incident. A second person was escorted off the property and warned that returning would be considered trespassing.

Matthew FRENCH, age 33 of Addington Highlands, has been charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000 – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on November 13, 2024.

The owner of the residence had no connection to the stolen vehicles.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Brendon BLANCHARD Was Arressted Again

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male on several warrants in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On November 10, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP located and arrested Brendon BLANCHARD, 24-year-old of Alliston, wanted on several warrants dating as far back as May 02, 2023, and has been charged with the following:

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

• Theft Under $5000- Shoplifting – 2 counts

• Failure to comply with release order

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on November 15, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals and identified the deceased in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation.

Officers were called to a residence on Deer Ridge Trail shortly before 10:00 p.m. on November 9, 2024, where one person was located injured and later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Rabinder MALHI, 52 years old of Brampton.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, members of the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit charged Rajinder KUMAR, 47 years old of Caledon, with second degree murder, section 235(1) of the Criminal Code (CC). 

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on November 18, 2024.

Additionally, Sheetal VERMA, 35 years old of Caledon, was charged with obstruct justice, section 139(2) CC.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on December 12, 2024.

The Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley JACKO-METANSININE Facing Numerous Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired operation and drug related charges following a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Nairn Centre.

On November 9, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a pickup truck on Highway 17 near Nairn Centre.

Police located the pickup truck on Jacklin Road in the Town of Espanola and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was transported to the McKerrow detachment for further testing.

Additionally, officers located over 660 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $66,000, and three suspected oxycodone pills with an estimated street value of $45.

As a result, the driver, Ashley JACKO-METANSININE, 30-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroine)

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

·      Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

Ashley JACKO-METANSININE appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on November 10, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Kieran NAHMIWAN Was Arrested Again

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing several charges following a traffic complaint about the dangerous operation of a vehicle on Highway 6 near Espanola.

On November 7, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received traffic complaints reporting that a vehicle was driving dangerously at a high rate of speed on Highway 6, near the Town of Espanola.

Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6.  A query revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant and was arrested. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was transported to Little Current detachment for further testing.

Additionally, officers located over 12 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,200, and imitation brass knuckles.  

As a result, the driver, Kieran NAHMIWAN, 30-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

·      Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Dangerous operation

·      Fail to stop for police

·      Drive vehicle with cannabis in open baggage

·      Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

The accused is scheduled to appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on December 4, 2024.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas FURLER – Drunk Driving

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP received a report of a single vehicle striking a tree, which lead to the arrest of a Wellesley resident.

On November 12, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a single vehicle collision, involving the vehicle striking a tree on Eighth line within Mapleton Township.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas FURLER, a 29-year-old of Wellesley ON, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code 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 statue.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 26, 2024.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Darren OWL Facing Numerous Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) has resulted in one male being charged with impaired operation and drug related charges.

On November 6, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Lee Valley Road, Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. A pickup truck went through the RIDE and officers noticed the male driver to be exhibiting signs of impairment. Further investigation led to the male driver being arrested for driving while under suspension. The driver was transported to the McKerrow OPP detachment for further testing, which determined that he was impaired by drug.

Additionally, officers located over .5 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $115, over 11 grams of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $3,400, over 20 capsules of suspected psilocybin and over 41 grams of psilocybin mushrooms with an estimated street value of $600.

As a result, the driver, Darren OWL, 31-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Improper tires

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on December 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin 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 November 5, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., OPP members from the North East Region Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Canine Unit (K-9), executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant on a residence in Espanola.

A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of approximately .19 grams of suspected pink fentanyl with an estimated street value of $60, over 4.5 grams of suspected brown fentanyl with an estimated street value of $1,300, over 2.5 grams of suspected beige fentanyl with an estimated street value of $800.

As a result, Danette BRANDOW, 39-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)

Additionally, Simon BEAUCHAMP, 31-years-old from Mckerrow, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Failure to comply with probation order

Both accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on November 5, 2024. Simon BEAUCHAMP was remanded into custody.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua FOGAL – Impaired Driving

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired operation following a single motor vehicle collision.

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision, where a pickup truck went into the ditch at the intersection of Highway 542 and Perivale Road West, Campbell Township.

While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Little Current detachment for further testing, where he refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result, the driver, Joshua FOGAL, 31-years-old from Carnarvon Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Refusal to comply with demand

The pickup truck was impounded for seven days, and the driver’s licence was suspended. The driver did not require medical attention. 

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on November 6, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Richard SERWA – Drunk Driving

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Officers respond reports of an erratic driver on Highway-43 in Drummond-North Elmsley Township on Monday, November 11, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m. A short time later another caller reported the same vehicle in the ditch on Best Road.

Officers located an individual walking along Highway-43, matching the description of the driver and the individual was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Richard SERWA, age 68, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on January 6, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

3 Month Old Dead – 2 Arrested, Names Released

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – Two individuals have been charged in connection with an infant death in Chamberlain Township in September 2022.

On September 3, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for assistance from the Temiskaming District Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regarding a three-month-old infant with no vital signs at a residence on Chamberlain Road 5. The infant was transported to hospital by EMS and later pronounced deceased.  

A thorough investigation was conducted by the Temiskaming OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP North East Region Support Team and OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.  

On November 12, 2024, two people were arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences.

Jeffrey DOONAN, 32 years old of King Kirkland, was charged with:

  • Second degree murder, section 215(1)(a)

·      Criminal negligence causing death, section 220(b)

  • Fail to provide the necessaries of life, section 215(1)(a)

Michelle DOONAN, 33 years old of King Kirkland, was charged with:

·      Criminal negligence causing death, section 220(b)

·      Fail to provide necessaries of life, section 215(1)(a)

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on November 13, 2024.