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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Arlene MARENTETTE – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On October 19, 2024, at approximately 2:53 a.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a report of a single vehicle collision in the 1300 block of Tecumseh Road, Stoney Point, Municipality of Lakeshore.

As a result of the investigation, Arlene MARENTETTE, 43-year-old of Lakeshore, was arrested and charged with:

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

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on October 31, 2024, to speak to the charges.

Essex County OPP wants to remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Omar Selma Charged

(KINGSTON, ON) – A driver towing a homemade trailer, with an insecure load of cattle, caused a collision between multiple vehicles on Highway 401 in Kingston.

On October 18, 2024 just after 7:00 am, a small crossover type vehicle was towing a homemade trailer housing eight dairy calves. The trailer was not sufficient to haul the load of cattle and broke apart while traveling west on the 401 Highway near Joyceville Road.

The cattle spilled out onto the Highway and incurred injuries, requiring a veterinarian to attend and assess them. Other vehicles traveling the highway in the same direction attempted to avoid the traffic hazard, resulting in a tractor trailer being struck by another tractor trailer, in a secondary collision.

Frontenac members were assisted by an inspector from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to remove the cattle from the highway. They were being transported from Montreal to St Catharines, Ontario location. The cattle have been seized, as the investigation is continuing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The driver, Omar Selma, age 25 from Montreal, Quebec was charged with Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operate Unsafe Vehicle
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence
  • Draw Trailer, No Plate

The driver will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Kingston, on December 9, 2024.

The highway was reduced or closed to traffic for approximately 5 hours for clean up.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Drunk Driver Claims He Didn’t Know He Was In Canada

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver from Vermont, USA with impaired driving.

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Renfrew OPP received reports of a truck being stuck in a drive-thru in Cobden. The vehicle had flat tires, and the licence plate was from Vermont.

OPP attended the scene and located the truck and driver. The driver didn’t know where they were, and still believed they were in the United States. Police learned that the driver had failed to stop at the border and there were grounds for his arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Roger CHURCH, age 52 of Milton, Vermont, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle VANDERVOORT – Meth, Etc.

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On October 15, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a vehicle stopped in the live lane of Bruce Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

As a result of the interaction, police arrested the driver for impaired driving.

Kyle VANDERVOORT, 27-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance, Methamphetamine, CDSA 4(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on November 20, 2024.

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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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan ALEXANDER – Impaired

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On October 13, 2024, at approximately 3:09 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Albert Street, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

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

As a result of the investigation, Ryan ALEXANDER, 31-years-old from Brockton, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on November 13, 2024.

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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Gabriel PICCOLO – Assault

(LAKESHORE, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with an assault investigation.

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment received a report of an assault that occurred in the 400 block of Notre Dame Street, in the community of Belle River, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Investigation determined that on October 12, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an altercation occurred between individuals and one male was physically assaulted. The victim sustained injuries that required treatment at a local hospital.

As a result of the investigation, on October 20, 2024, Gabriel PICCOLO, 21-year-old male of Windsor was arrested and charged with:

·        Assault Causing Bodily Harm

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on November 28, 2024.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Fatal Collision

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

On October 20, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Municipality of Trent Hills Fire Department and OPP responded to a report of a collision involving two passenger vehicles on County Road 25, south of County Road 35.

A 41-year-old male driver, from the Township of Douro-Dummer was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the second vehicle, a 32-year-old female, from Oshawa, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. There were no other persons involved in the collision.

The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario was notified and attended the scene.

County Road 25 is closed in the area and diversions are in place at County Road 35 and Concession Road and the OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members will be attending to assist with the investigation.

Northumberland OPP are asking anyone who may have witnessed, has video/dash cam footage or information relating to the collision and has not yet spoken with police, to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

This investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided when available.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Robert ROGERS – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – A traffic stop led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On October 19, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Tashmoo Avenue, Aamjiwnaang First Nation.

As a result of the investigation, Robert ROGERS, 68-year-old of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

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

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 20, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two people are deceased as a result of a motor vehicle collision in Townsend.

On October 19, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County and Brant Detachment, Norfolk County Fire Department, Norfolk County Paramedic Services and Six Nations Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at Cockshutt Road and Concession 3 Townsend.

As a result, the driver and passenger of the SUV suffered serious life-threatening injuries and were both pronounced deceased on scene. The pickup driver suffered minor injuries and was assessed by paramedics and released on scene.

OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team are continuing to investigate.

Cockshutt Road is currently closed between Concession 2 Townsend and Norfolk County Highway 19 East. It is anticipated that the closure will last for the next 6 to 8 hours while officers continue to investigate.

Further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – A traffic stop led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Fletcher Street, Petrolia.

As a result of the investigation, Jaylan MUNDY, 19-year-old of Petrolia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act, with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Young driver – B.A.C above zero
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 26, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Nancy PERRY – Impaired Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – On October 17, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40 at Courtright Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Nancy PERRY, 67-year-old of Sombra, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua VANKOUGHNETT – Drunk Driving

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving related offences.

On October 17, 2024, just before midnight, officers responded to a call of a single vehicle collision on Coronation Boulevard in Amherstview. It was reported to police a vehicle had hit a tree and was revving its engine. Officers located the vehicle and the driver who was uninjured from the collision. Officers subsequently arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result, Joshua VANKOUGHNETT, age 31, of Amherstview was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on November 12, 2024.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Farouk SULEMANA Was Arrested

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On October 12, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol along 1st Avenue South in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot, but was arrested shortly thereafter.  

As a result of the investigation, Farouk SULEMANA, 32-years-old from Arran-Elderslie, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on November 13, 2024.

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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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Nelson SOLOMON Was Arrested Again

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 12:27 p.m., Batchewana First Nation Police observed a motor vehicle on Gran Street, driven by an individual known to be on conditions to remain outside Batchewana First Nation. A traffic stop was initiated, and two individuals were located inside the vehicle. A search of the occupants and the vehicle yielded over 16 grams of suspected Fentanyl, over 23 grams of suspected Cocaine and approximately 2 grams of suspected Methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $5,000.00.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Nelson SOLOMON, from Garden River First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The passenger of the vehicle, 44-year-old Monica MANTOVAN, from Garden River First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused driver was remanded into custody. The accused passenger was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Tevaughn BROWN – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – On October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on The Gore Road, just south of Finnerty Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were sustained. The investigation led officers to arrest one of the drivers for Dangerous Operation. 

As a result, Tevaughn BROWN, 27, of Tottenham was charged with:

·      Fail to Remain

·      Dangerous Operation

There were minor injuries sustained to the victim vehicle driver.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 7, 2024, to answer for the charges.

Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users – drivers, pedestrians and passengers alike – make it safely to their destination.

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.