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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Involved In Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A collision investigation related to a stolen vehicle has led to charges against two individuals.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and the West Region OPP Canine Unit, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Concession 2 Townsend in Norfolk County.

A sedan, confirmed to have been stolen from an address in Brantford, Ontario, reportedly veered off the road and came to rest in a field, after which one of the occupants fled the scene on foot.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a passenger inside the vehicle and took them into custody without incident. The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Subsequently, officers found the second suspect a short distance from the collision site. After a brief interaction, they were taken into custody. During the arrest, an officer was physically assaulted, though no injuries were reported. This suspect was also transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 28-year-old Julian CISZEWSKI of Burlington, Ontario:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 49-year-old Charles BEAMISH of Norfolk County:

  • Assault a Peace Officer,
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm (three counts),
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(FORT FRANCES) In the early morning hours of Wednesday October 30, 2024 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Rainy River District OPP received reports of a possible break and enter in the Town of Fort Frances. Police attended the area and located a motor vehicle matching the description provided of the invovled motor vehicle leaving the scene. Police conducted a traffic stop of the motor vehicle. Upon speaking with occupants of the motor vehicle, police located an open alcoholic beverage in the motor vehicle. Upon police searching the motor vehicle police located a quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine along with weapons for a dangerous purpose

As a result of the investigation the following indivudals have been charged

MURRAY BENINGER – 50 year old male from Fort Frances

  • Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purpose x 2
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking –
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available –

JONATHAN BOMBAY 43 year old male from Fort Frances

  • Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purpose x 2
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

NICKOL HANDORGAN – 35 year old female from Fort Frances

  • Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purpose x 2
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

TRISHA MORRISON- 33 years old female from Fort Frances

  • Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purpose x 2
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

All arrested parties have been held in custody pending a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice of Kenora on Ocotber 30, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicles Recovered – Anthony Myles GARDINER Arrested Again

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On October 28, 2024, members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were investigating a report of a stolen vehicle.

Officers GPS tracked the stolen vehicle to a property in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Road 211, Municipality of Lakeshore. Officers located the stolen vehicle and other vehicles on the property.

With the assistance of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) a search of the property was completed, investigators located and seized 11 stolen vehicles, Three motorcycles, two enclosed trailers, four utility trailers, Canadian currency and a loaded handgun. The estimated total value of recovered items is over $300,000.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony Myles GARDINER, 23 years of age from Windsor was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (Four Counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (Nine Counts)
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (Two Counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (Four Counts)

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated four impaired driving incidents this month, charging four drivers with a total of nine offences. All incidents occurred on busy roads during the afternoon and early evening hours. 

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 2:56 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Highway 556 near Searchmont. A vehicle entered the RIDE and investigation determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was also prohibited from driving a motor vehicle in the province of Ontario. As a result, Thomas JAEGER, 45 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

On October 14, 2024, at approximately 5:49 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were conducting general patrol on Second Line West in Sault Ste. Marie. They observed a motor vehicle driving slower than the flow of traffic in a passing lane. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Robert WILDMAN, 53 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to keep right when driving at less than normal speed

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 4, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On October 26, 2024, at approximately 4:38 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were conducting general patrol on Fourth Line West in Sault Ste. Marie. They observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Daniel THORNTON, 40 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie 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 November 25, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On October 27, 2024, at approximately 4:36 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP were notified of a traffic complaint for a southbound motor vehicle travelling on Highway 17, south of Wawa. Witnesses reported the vehicle swerving in and out of its lane, entering the oncoming lane and nearly causing several head-on collisions. The vehicle was located on Highway 17 near White Lane Drive in Goulais River. Investigation determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Ryan KOSKI, 45 years-of-age, of Thunder 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 November 25, 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 OPP remains committed to taking alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

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Chippewas Of The Thames First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew HENRY – Drunk Driving

(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On October 19, 2024, at 3:56 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chippewas of the Thames Fire department and Oneida Nation Paramedic Service were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Jubilee Road, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Matthew HENRY, a 37-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

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 December 17, 2024.

The driver was not injured.

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. 

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Wolfgang Weber – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint last night at approximately 8:00p.m. for a vehicle that was traveling northbound on County Road 36.

Officers located the vehicle in the ditch on Height Roads, just off County Road 36. The driver suffered no injuries.

Officers received additional information and after speaking with the driver, Officers entered an impaired investigation.

As a result of the investigation, 59-year-old, Wolfgang Weber from Minden was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 2 Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle from an alert by the police vehicle’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

On October 28, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., an officer was conducting a proactive patrol on Kennedy Road, in the community of Southfields Village. At that time, an alert was received by the ALPR system advising the officer of a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located at a residence on Valleyscape Trail. The investigation led to two individuals being arrested.

Later that same day, the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence and collected evidence of the offence.

As a result, Samardeep BRAR, 27, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Possessing automotive master key

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Navreen DHALIWAL, 31, of Brant County, was also charged with:

• Possessing automotive master key

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel CORMIER – Impaired Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic complaint on October 15th, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, Huron County OPP received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who was concerned that a driver may be driving impaired. Police located the suspect vehicle on London Road in Central Huron and conducted a traffic stop. 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 Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville where they underwent a series of tests with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Daniel CORMIER, 46 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Operation while Prohibited,

–      Possession of a Schedule III Substance.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act, Cannabis Act, and the Cannabis Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 18th, 2024. 

If you suspect a driver may be driving impaired, please call 911 or 1-888-310-1122.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica GRIMLEY – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation while on general patrol of Yonge Street, Midland on October 24, 2024.

The officer acting on driving observations of a westbound vehicle conducted a vehicle stop and upon speaking with the driver entered into a impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation Jessica GRIMLEY 24 years of Midland has been charged with the following criminal code driving charges.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2024 and was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension along with a seven day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Petrus VANRENSBURG – Drunk Driving

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a West Perth resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a single vehicle collision into a ditch in the early morning hours of Sunday October 20th, 2024. 

On October 20th, Huron County OPP officers were contacted about a vehicle in the ditch near the intersection of Blyth Road and McNaught Line in the Municipality of Huron East. Officers attended the scene, spoke to the driver, and determined they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests with an OPP qualified breath technician. The accused’ breath samples resulted in readings over two times the legal limit.

Petrus VANRENSBURG, 30 years of age from West Perth has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

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 has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 2nd, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Clayton ARCH – Break & Enter

(MIDLAND,ON) – A theft of vehicle report to the OPP Communication Centre at approximately 8:26 a.m. October 23, 2024 resulted in members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment attending an Ottawa Street Midland address to conduct an investigation. This investigation led to identification of a suspect and further to the recovery of the stolen 2014 Jeep which contained stolen property parked in front of a multi-resident residence on Elizabeth Street, Midland.

On October 24, 2024 officers were dispatched to the First Street and Yonge Street, Midland area for an unwanted persons call and located and arrested the suspect in the theft of vehicle investigation and released the individual with a future court date.

On October 25, 2024 at approximately 4:27 p.m. a community member observed an individual forcefully breaking into an Midland Avenue apartment and contacted the police. Responding officers located and arrested the suspect at the Midland Avenue apartment.

Charged in connection with both investigations is Clayton ARCH 42 years of Midland with the following offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

Both offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on December 5, 2024.

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Emily MILLER – Impaired Operation

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – One person was arrested and charged with impaired driving, after a report of an unwanted person.

On October 27, 2024, at approximately 3:34 p.m., the Anishinabek Police Service and Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an unwanted person at a residence on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

The unwanted person left the residence in a vehicle and was later located and stop by police. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Emily MILLER, 30 years-of-age, from Atikameksheng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Kristy THOMPSON Charged Following Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged as a result of a collision investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Norfolk Street North when it veered off the road and collided with a hydro pole. No injuries were reported.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 48-year-old Kristy THOMPSON of Norfolk County:

  • Dangerous operation.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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Mulmur OPP Police Press Releases

Michael BACHELDER – Drunk Driving

(MULMUR, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Grey Highlands resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On October 25, 2024, just after 9:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complain in the area of Highway 89 in the Township of Mulmur. The officers located the vehicle and were quickly led into an impaired driving investigation.

Michael BACHELDER, a 49-year-old male, from Grey Highlands has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

WARNING: Vaccine DB Hacked

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Health Fraud Investigation Unit (HFIU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch has charged two people following an extensive fraud investigation related to the COVID-19 vaccine database.

The investigation revealed approximately 150 falsified entries into the database.

As a result of the investigation, Waseem RAZVI, age 35, of Mississauga, and Trang TRAN, age 34, of Scarborough, were each changed with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Mischief to computer data
  • Unauthorized use of a computer
  • Breach of public trust
  • Forgery
  • Trafficking in a forged document

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on December 19, 2024.