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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Thieves Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – A number of shoplifting complaints were fielded by the OPP Communication Centre recently as retail store security observed and apprehended three persons in separate incidents in Midland.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 8:56 p.m. October 16, 2024 to the Penetanguishene Foodland and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Trevor Wade KING 33 years of Christian Island.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

Earlier on October 16, 2024 at 2:36 p.m., officers attended the Midland No Frills store and and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Tyler COPEGOG 22 years of no fixed address Midland.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

On October 15, 2024 at approximately 1:44 p.m. officers attended the Midland LCBO store and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Sarah WHITEHEAD 24 years of Barrie.

The accused was charged criminally with the following offence.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

The accused persons were all released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on November 28, 2024..

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle MARTINEAU – Trafficking

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – OPP Community Street Crime Unit executes search warrant.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Martel Road in the Town of Chapleau.

Police located and seized:

  • Over 13 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Under 1 gram of suspected crack cocaine $100
  • Drug paraphernalia (packaging material, two digital scales and a cellphone)

Total estimated street value of drugs is $3200.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle MARTINEAU, 30 years-of-age from Chapleau was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice-Bail Court in Chapleau on October 17, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Tochi NWACHUKWU – Fraud, Money Laundering, Etc.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit have charged one individual following a months-long fraud investigation.

In February 2024, a business in Centre Wellington contacted the Wellington County OPP to advise that they had lost approximately $230,000 to a phishing scam. At that time, the investigation was turned over to the Wellington County OPP Major Crime Unit and on October 17th, 2024 a search warrant was executed at a residence in Toronto.

As a result of the investigation, Tochi NWACHUKWU, 31 years old of Toronto has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

–      Fraud over $5,000

–      Theft over $5,000

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

–      Forgery – two counts

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

–      Disobey Court Order

–      Laundering Proceeds of Crime.

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

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Dialing 911 Ends With Arrest

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Intoxicated 911 caller arrested.

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a third false 911 call at a residence on Highway 17 in the village of Spragge.

Investigation determined the caller was intoxicated for all three 911 calls and was apparently bored. The caller was warned each time not to call 911 for non emergent matters. The first false 911 call came in at approximately 3:30 a.m. and the second false 911 call was at approximately 8:30 p.m. The accused was spoken to again and warned.  

As a result of a third false 911 call, Jackie MCCOLL, 48 years-of-age from Spragge was charged with – Harassing Communications, and was lodged at Blind River detachment until sober.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 5, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Michael PERRUCCIO – Trafficking

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have seized a loaded firearm and quantities of drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine after an investigation into drug trafficking in the Thunder Bay area.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began this investigation in August 2024 following an increase in drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On October 1, 2024, officers made an arrest in the area of Cumberland Street, where they located a loaded handgun in the pocket of the accused. Police also seized approximately 85 grams of suspected fentanyl, 35 grams of suspected cocaine and $4,000 in Canadian currency.

Michael PERRUCCIO, age 33 of Mississauga, was remanded into custody and charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 18, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Spanish

Jayden KOPER Was Arrested Again

(SPANISH, ON) – Unwanted person brandishes knife in homeowner’s house.

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons complaint at a residence on Doyle Street in the Town of Spanish.

Investigation determined an unwanted person armed with a knife was in the complainant’s house and had brandished it multiple times, pointed it at the complainant in a threatening manner and left the residence.

Officers set up containment of the scene and were assisted by the OPP’s Critical Incident Command, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Crisis Negotiators.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., as a warrant to search was executed at the Doyle Street residence, the accused fled through a basement window and with the assistance from the North East Canine Unit a subsequent arrest was made.

As a result, Jayden KOPER, 21 years-of-age from Spanish was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River and was remanded into custody.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jonah Sandford MIXEMONG – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Observations by a community member of a driver appearing to be in an impaired physical state in a vehicle at a Bay Street Midland restaurant, resulted in the dispatch of officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services at approximately 3:06 p.m. October 15, 2024.

Attending officers located the suspect vehicle and upon speaking with the driver entered into an impaired driving investigation. Scene investigation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs believed the be fentanyl.

As a result of these investigations with the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, the driver Jonah Sandford MIXEMONG 30 years of Christian Island has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

And Further

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 31, 2024

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher James TRICCO Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – The theft of an unlocked vehicle from a Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene business was the start of a series of criminal investigations by officers from Huronia West and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) between October 11- 13, 2024.

A Honda Odyssey was removed by an unknown person at approximately 5:37 p.m. from the parking lot of a Penetanguishene address October 11, 2024 which was investigated by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. Further investigation of the parking lot surveillance footage identified the suspect.

Later on October 11, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. an unlocked Sierra pick up truck was stolen from a residence in Clearview Township and later on October 11, 2024 was involved in a fail to remain two vehicle crash on Simcoe County 91 in Clearview Township.

On October 12, 2024 at approximately 11:13 a.m. the suspect returned to the Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene in the stolen Sierra pick up and upon being identified, fled the scene diving in a dangerous manner through the parking lot and onto Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene.

The accused Christopher James TRICCO 33 years of no fixed address was later arrested at a residence in Wasaga Beach and held for bail and will be appearing at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice on the following criminal charges.

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order ( two counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000
  • Resist Peace Officer

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew DUMOULIN Was Arrested Again

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one individual after responding to a report of a theft in the County of Brant.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 3:58 p.m., members of the Brant County OPP received a report of a theft from an address on Willow Lake Road, County of Brant. The investigation determined that an individual was in possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result, Matthew DUMOULIN, a 37-year-old from Norfolk was arrested and charged with the following offences:

 ·         Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·          Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

If you have information on crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-810-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

John WILKINSON – Sexual Assaults

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has laid additional charges on an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault.

In September 2024, an investigation began into John WILKINSON, following the initial investigation and subsequent news release, additional victims have come forward to the police.

One victim disclosed two separate assaults dating back to 2015 and 2019, prompting the arrest of John WILKINSON on the following charges:

–      Sexual Assault x 2

–      Sexual Interference x 2

A second victim reported an assault that took place in 2017, leading to additional charges against WILKINSON for:

–      Sexual Assault

WILKINSON has since been arrested and was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about these incidents or similar cases is encouraged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, please reach out to Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

One Dead – Tyson ALTVATER Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a serious collision on Highway 12 near Concession Road 11 in Ramara Township.

           On June 11, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP responded to a serious collision involving two vehicles at Highway 12 and Concession Road 11 in Ramara Township. The initial information was that two vehicles had collided, one was in the ditch on fire, the other vehicle was still in the roadway, with occupants trapped inside.      

  With the assistance of Rama Police Service, Simcoe County Paramedics and Ramara Fire, everyone was able to get occupants out of the vehicle. Two parties were transported to a local area hospital and one occupant was air lifted to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious injuries.

 The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit (TIME) attended the location to continue the investigation. The highway was closed for several hours for investigation, however, has since been re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or has camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Orillia OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

On June 13, 2024, a 92-year-old male of Ramara Township succumbed to his injuries as a result of this collision.

In October 2024, Orillia OPP and TIME concluded their investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Tyson ALTVATER, 32-YEAR-OLD of the City of Orillia has been charged with the following:

  • Dangerous Operation causing death contrary to section 320.13(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada
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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron OPP Enforced Traffic Laws For Entire Weekend!

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Traffic Campaign from October 11, 2024, to October 14, 2024. 

Focus was placed on traffic safety and the “Big Four” which include: distracted driving, alcohol/drug – impaired driving, speeding/aggressive driving, and seatbelt compliance.

This year, Huron OPP officers conducted 124 traffic stops and laid 89 charges during the initiative. These included:

  • 45 speeding charges,
  • 1 stunt driving charge,
  • 10 seatbelt charges,
  • 4 impaired driving charges,
  • 0 distracted driving charges,
  • 7 insurance-related charges,
  • 22 various traffic-related charges.

Huron OPP officers also issued 52 warnings during the campaign period.

Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility! Please do your part to ensure Ontario’s roadways are safe to travel on.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Three area residents are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after separate incidents in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the afternoon of October 11, 2024, members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the City of Pembroke. Officers located the driver and vehicle parked on Trafalgar Road in Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this investigation 29-year-old Justin HUNT of Laurentian Valley Township has been charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 19, 2024. 

On October 15, 2024, just before 3:30 a.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision in the Town of Petawawa after an SUV struck an unoccupied

parked car on Herman Street. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the SUV, was not injured. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. Suspected cocaine, a scale, cell phones and a quantity of cannabis were seized during the course of the investigation.   

As a result of this investigation 50-year-old Bart MACINTOSH of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Cannabis Act (CA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 19, 2024. 

On October 15, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Forest Lea Road in Laurentian Valley Township after a pickup truck left the roadway, entered the ditch and struck a tree. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was not injured. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing. 

As a result of this investigation 24-year-old Conner FERGUSON of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 26, 2024. 

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

Sunil BHATTA Was Arrested

(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers noted a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. During their interaction officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Sunil BHATTA, a 33-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

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

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

•      Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Entire plate not plainly visible

•      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

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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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Lincoln PRZYBILLA-HUNTER – Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a break-in on Amsterdam Road in Elliot Lake.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m. police were called by a resident on Amsterdam Road stating that an unknown man just entered their house with a knife, was acting very erratic, and looked to be high on drugs. Upon police arrival, the man ran out of the residence yelling that there was a bear chasing him. Because of the man’s delusional state and threat to public safety involving a knife in his possession, police safely and effectively arrested him and he was taken to the hospital for assessment.  

Lincoln PRZYBILLA-HUNTER, 27-years-old from Orillia was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)

·      Resist Peace Officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on this date.