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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Sunny AULAKH – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On October 11, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Main Street, Erin.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Sunny AULAKH, 27 years-old of Erin, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases

29 Year Old From Harriston Arrested

(MINTO, ON) On October 12, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP attended a collision involving an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and a parked motor vehicle on Queen Street South, Harriston.

As a result of the investigation, Austin B. ORBAN FOURNIER, 29-years-old of Harriston, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While under Suspension contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving While under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act x 2
  • Fail to Remain contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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Breaking News North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Another Fatal Pedestrian Collision #PedestrianLivesMatter

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth last night.

On October 12, 2024 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Perth Road 164 (Highway 23), just north of Line 77, North Perth. A pedestrian had been struck on the roadway.

The pedestrian, an 83-year-old North Perth resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other injuries reported as a result of the collision.

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The area of Perth Road 164 between Line 78 and Line 75 was closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, but has since reopened.

Updates will be provided as required.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Russell HAMLEY – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Observations by a community member of two persons appearing to be unconscious in a vehicle behind the Mountain View Mall, Midland resulted in the dispatch of officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at approximately 2:28 p.m. October 11, 2024.

Attending officers located the suspect vehicle and awoke the two occupants 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 the driver Russell HAMLEY 66 years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

And Further

  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act
  • 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 October 31, 2024

The passenger Alexandra ASSANCE 31 years of Christian Island has been charged criminally with.

  • Resist Peace Officer

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 28, 2024

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler Scott SYLVESTER Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. have concluded another vehicle theft investigation in the Town of Midland with a Christian Island resident being charged.

On October 10, 2024 at approximately 10:28 p.m. the OPP Communication Centre received a report of a vehicle being stolen from in front of a Dominion Street business. Shortly after, an officer on patrol noted the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Olive and Elizabeth Streets and made an arrest of the lone driver. After gaining control of the driver the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation which required the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

As a result of these investigations Tyler Scott SYLVESTER 31 years has been charged criminally and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing on the following charges.

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy LAMB – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with an impaired driving related offense today in a school zone.

On October 11, 2024, shortly before noon, at 11:05 a.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting patrol in a school zone on Wellington Street in Bracebridge and stopped a vehicle near Armstrong Street. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged 45-year-old Jeremy LAMB of Utterson, ON with Operation While Impaired-Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 26, 2024 to answer to his charge.

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OPP Police Press Releases SHOAL LAKE 39 FIRST NATION

Fatal Hit & Run – Laura MANDAMIN Arrested

(SHOAL LAKE 39 FIRST NATION) – An individual has been charged as part of an ongoing death investigation in Shoal Lake 39 First Nation.

On October 9, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Case Investigation Team, and Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) Crime Unit arrested an individual in connection to an investigation. As a result, Laura MANDAMIN, 32-years-old, of Shoal Lake 39 First Nation has been arrested and charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs – Section 320.14(1)(a),
  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in death – Section 320.16(3)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on November 7, 2024.

The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Members of the public who have information regarding this investigation are urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Jersey JOHNSON – Drunk Driving

(HEARST, ON) – A traffic stop led to an impaired driving arrest in Hearst.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop George Street in Hearst, for a highway traffic act infraction.

Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jersey JOHNSON, 20 years of age of Greenstone, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Fail to yield to traffic

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2024, in Hearst. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Nathan CHAMBERS Was Arrested Again

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On October 9, 2024, at approximately 9:48 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol and located a stolen vehicle at an address along Queen Street, Municipality of Kincardine.  

As a result of the investigation, Nathan CHAMBERS, 27-years-old from North Huron, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – CC 354(1)(a) – three counts
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – CC 733.1(1)

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

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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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel BROWN Was Arrested Again

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – Drug trafficking and other charges have been laid after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) seized dangerous drugs in Hawkesbury.

CSCU and Hawkesbury OPP Detachment members executed a search warrant on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at a residence on Abbott Street.

Officers seized nearly 30-grams of suspected psilocybin, nearly 20-grams of suspected cocaine, as well as suspected crack cocaine and speed. They also seized over $5,700 in cash, a functioning stun gun, two replica firearms, a spiked-weapon and items typically associated to drug trafficking. One person was arrested at the scene despite efforts to avoid being taken into custody.

Daniel BROWN, age 50 of Hawkesbury, has been charged with:

  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
  • Failure to comply with a prohibition order – four counts

The accused was released from custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

Stephanie HENRY – Trafficking

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation in Prescott has resulted in an arrest and the seizure of illegal drugs.

Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit and Grenville County OPP members executed a search warrant on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at a residence on King Street West. This was the result of an investigation to the sale of dangerous, illegal drugs.

Officers seized over 16-grams of suspected cocaine, over 12-grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, dozens of suspected methamphetamine (speed) pills, as well as suspected MDMA, psilocybin, hydromorphone pills and an unknown white powder. Officers also seized a stun gun (conducted energy weapon), cash, digital scales and a cell phone.

One person was arrested at the scene.

Stephanie HENRY, age 28 of Prescott, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

The accused was released from custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 25, 2024.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Student Pilot Makes Emergency Landing

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Central Huron Fire Department responded to a report of a possible airplane crash in the Municipality of Central Huron on Thursday October 10th, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m.  

Police located the aircraft in a farm field just north of Bayfield Road near Tipperary Line in Central Huron. The lone 25-year-old student pilot was forced to make an emergency landed in a farm field due to an engine problem. The pilot was not injured, and the plane was not damaged.

The pilot had departed from London and was intending to land in Goderich, then return to London. The aircraft is now being inspected to ensure it is safe to return to London by air.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Mahmood KASAEI – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a two-vehicle collision investigation.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., emergency services including Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Elgin OPP responded to a “rear-end” collision involving two passenger vehicles on the eastbound Highway 401 near the 169 KM-marker, Township of Southwold.

No serious injuries were reported by any of the individuals involved.

As a result of the investigation, Mahmood KASAEI, a 40-year-old from Thornhill was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood 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 was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on November 12, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to stay alert to changing traffic, road, and weather conditions. Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility with no amount of alcohol or drug being acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Rahul Dhamankar – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 9, 2024, at 5:55 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Highway 6 near Limberlost Road in South Bruce Peninsula.

The police located the vehicle and observed it travelling over the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation Rahul Dhamankar, 39-year-old of Mississauga was charged with the following:

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

·      Speeding – 130km/h in posted 80km/h zone

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – BAC 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 24, 2024.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

Richard FAIRBAIRN – Impaired Driving

(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences after they were involved in a motor vehicle collision (MVC).

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a MVC in the area of County Road 10 and Blindline in the Town of Mono. Police arrived on scene and were quickly led into an impaired driving investigation. 

Richard FAIRBAIRN, 50-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused person is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges at a later date. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin 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.