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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Pavan JHOOTTI – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one male with impaired operation related offences.

On September 19, 2024, shortly after 2:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 9 in the Town of Mono. Officers spoke with the driver and were led into an impaired driving investigation.

Pavan JHOOTTI, a 38-year-old male, from Caledon has been charged with:

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

•     Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•     Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Drug Bust – 3 Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three Quinte West residents face charges after a drug trafficking investigation

The investigation began earlier this summer and on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed a warrant on Scott Street in the City of Quinte West.   

Investigators located and seized over 140 grams of cocaine, and about 130 pills – including Oxycocet, morphine, hydromorphone and Lorazepam. Officers also seized cash and three weapons including a shotgun, a replica handgun and a Crossbow. Other drug paraphernalia and ammunition was also seized as part of the investigation.

Frederick TAYLOR, age 35 of Quinte West, has been charged with: 

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with probation order

This accused was held for bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville.

Jessica SAGRIFF, age 36 and Miranda-Lin VIAU, age 35, both of Quinte West, have each been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

These two accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville at a later date. 

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(COCHRANE / TIMMINS, ON) – Four impaired driving arrests were made during a five-day highway safety enforcement initiative in the Cochrane and Timmins area.

From September 9 to September 13, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) unit partnered with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) along with area detachment members to execute the initiative.

On September 10, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the OPP TIME unit conducted a Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) test on a driver at the MTO weigh scales on Highway 11 in Cochrane. The driver of the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) with a tanker trailer transporting dangerous goods was determined to have been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jacobus VANZEYL, 67 years of age of Courtice, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        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 October 22, 2024, in Cochrane.

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the OPP TIME unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck towing a two-axle utility trailer on Highway 101 West in Timmins. The driver was given an MAS test was determined to have been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Timmins Police detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marcel ST JEAN, 55 years of age of Sudbury, was charged with:

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

·        Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

·        Improper means of attachment

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 10, 2024, in Timmins.

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the OPP TIME unit conducted a Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) test on a driver at the MTO weigh scales on Highway 11 in Cochrane. The driver of the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) was determined to have been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Donald DANIEL, 68 years of age of Regina, SK, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 22, 2024, in Cochrane.

On September 13, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the OPP TIME unit conducted a Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) test on a driver at the MTO weigh scales on Highway 11 in Cochrane. The driver of the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) was determined to have been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jagdeepsingh MAAN, 40 years of age of Airdrie, AB, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 22, 2024, in Cochrane.

All four accused persons were also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their vehicles (tractor units only) were impounded for 7 days.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Weapons Bust – Names Released

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with firearms offenses in Gravenhurst.

On September 18, 2024, the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Bracebridge OPP officers, with the support of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant at a residence located on Ure Road in Gravenhurst. During the execution of the warrant, officers located a loaded firearm and have subsequently arrested and charged 55-year-old Tawnya MCKNIGHT and 45-year-old Aaron QUINN, both of Gravenhurst, each with the following:

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Careless Storage of Firearm CC 86(1)
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95(1)

They will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 5, 2024 to answer to their charges.

Police have also charged 25-year-old Nathan WHITE of North York with the following:

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Careless Storage of Firearm CC 86(1)
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95(1)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a)
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order CC 145(5)(a) X 2

He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge later today, September 19, 2024, for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Marie PIUZE – Impaired Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after police investigated a single motor vehicle rollover.

On September 18, 2024, at approximately 11:17 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single motor vehicle rollover on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

During the investigation, the highway was closed in both directions from Warren to Verner for just over two hours

The lone driver received minor injuries and was transported to the local hospital by EMS.

As a result of the investigation, Marie PIUZE, 38 years-of-age, from Montreal QC, was arrested and charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and dangerous driving

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 2024, in North Bay.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob KRAMER – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one local man in relation to several robbery’s that have occurred in Gravenhurst.  

Bracebridge OPP, with the assistance of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has been investigating several break and enters and robbery’s that have occurred in Gravenhurst during August and September 2024 along Highway 11 North and South between Kilworthy Road and Highway 118 E.

The investigation produced one suspect and on September 18, 2024, police, with the support of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a warrant at a residence on Ure Road in Gravenhurst. Police arrested and charged 23-year-old Jacob KRAMER of Gravenhurst with the following:

  • Break and Enter X 3
  • Robbery X 3
  • Theft Under $5000 X 2
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

He was held in custody for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge later today, September 19, 2024, to answer to his charges.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.

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Bruce Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

$123,000 Drug & Weapons Bust

(HURON COUNTY & SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Bail Support Team, West Region OPP K-9 Unit and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and stolen property with a total value exceeding $123,000.

An investigation was initiated by members of the Huron County OPP detachment which led investigators to an address on Huron-Bruce Road.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, police attended the rural address and observed a newer model vehicle drive immediately into a farmer’s field, damaging crops as it tried to evade officers. The vehicle drove into a tree stump and caused heavy damage to the vehicle. The lone driver fled and was apprehended shortly after and arrested. The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen. A search of the path driven by the accused revealed a 9mm revolver and 9mm ammunition. A search of the vehicle following the arrest resulted in officers locating methamphetamine, $1,300 in Canadian currency, a prohibited knife, and a container of exploding rifle mix.

While officers were at the address, they observed a stolen vehicle and arrested a second person on the property. A search warrant was later executed for the property which resulted in the seizure of more weapons, stolen property and other offence-related items. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, police seized other items including a stolen enclosed trailer, stolen snowmobile, stolen pickup truck, crossbows, compound bows and ammunition.  

The combined estimated value of the recovered stolen vehicles and property is $117,000.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $500.

The combined estimated value of the seized property, weapons and ammunition is $4,950.

Total Canadian currency seized is $1,300.  

Matthew CHARLTON, 40 years of age from South Bruce has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm,
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime,
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000,
  • Possession of a firearm and ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (twenty counts),
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device – (two counts),
  • Dangerous Operation,
  • Driving while Prohibited,
  • Mischief over $5000,
  • Mischief under $5000,
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (three counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed and is being held for a bail hearing scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Vincent FITZSIMONS, 45 years of age from South Bruce has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number,
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number – (two counts),
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (three counts).

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Hailey Debungie Was Arrested Again

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On September 17th, 2024, at approximately 10:35 p.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Williams Avenue in the Town of Fort Frances.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Hailey Debungie, 23-years-old, of Fort Frances, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug

. Operation While Impaired – over 80

· Driving while Prohibited

. Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x2)

. Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused was also issued several Provincial Offence Notices. The accused has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on September 19th, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Break & Enter In Brussels – Suspect At Large

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 5:18 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the area of the Brussels, Morris-Grey Community Centre at 800 Sports Drive in Brussels.

Officers learned that an individual broke into a home in the area and departed after a resident confronted the individual. The individual is described as:

  • White male
  • Approximately 40 years old
  • 6 feet tall
  • Heavy build
  • Light brown or orange coloured stubble on his face
  • Wearing a partial, dark face covering

Investigators believe the suspect may have been involved in additional suspicious person occurrences in the Brussels area. The OPP is asking residents in the village of Brussels to check their video surveillance footage in the overnight of Friday, August 30th, into the early morning of Saturday, August 31st for any individual matching this description or vehicles observed in the area.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

David Palmer – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on County Road 8, Fenelon Township.

On September 18, 2024, at 11:07 p.m., officers conducted a RIDE Program on County Road 8 in Fenelon Township. A motor vehicle approached the officers conducting the program where an odor of alcohol was found to be emitting from the driver. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

David Palmer, 59-year-old of Fenelon Falls, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

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

The above mentioned is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey Mostow – Impaired Driving

(Fort Frances, ON) – Investigation of a collision leads to impaired charges.

On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a motor vehicle collision on Kings Highway 600 in Lake Of The Woods Township.

Police learned that a single motor vehicle had entered a ditch.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Jeffrey Mostow, 35-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on October 21, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Jesse LAGACE Impaired Driving

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two people after responding to a suspicious vehicle call in Arnprior.

On September 18, 2024, at approximately 12:25 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Burwash Street, in the Town of Arnprior. It was reported that the vehicle had been idling for a few hours with two people inside.

Police quickly located the vehicle and the two occupants.

As a result of the investigation:

Jesse LAGACE, age 26 from Pembroke was charged with:

·      Failure to comply with undertaking, two counts

·      Failure to comply with release order- other than to attend court, two counts

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

The accused was held for bail.

Sarah PROKSCH, age 27 from Pembroke was charged with two counts of failure to comply with undertaking.

The accused was released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 6, 2024.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Stephaine THOMAS Was Arrested Again

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – One arrested during a RIDE program for drug related offences and additional charges.

On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35.

Officers briefly spoke to the driver of the vehicle before asking them to pull over to the shoulder for further investigation.

The driver couldn’t provide the Officer with proper documentation for operating a motor vehicle.

After further investigation, it was found that the driver was suspended from operating a motor vehicle and was on conditions by the courts.  

Officers seized suspected 3 g of crack cocaine from the vehicle.

37-year-old Stephaine THOMAS from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

–      Possession of a schedule l substance – Cocaine

–      Failure to comply with release order

–      Failure to comply with release order

–      Driving while under suspension

The accused was transported by Officers and held for bail.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Connor DEMERCHANT Arrested For Hit & Run

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 18, 2024, at 6:41 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol along Bruce Road 23 in the Municipality of Kincardine and attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed. Police did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns.

A few moments later, the vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision in the area of Kingsway Street where it had collided with a residence. The driver fled on foot, however was captured by police shortly thereafter. 

As a result of the investigation, Connor DEMERCHANT, 18-years-old from Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Speeding, HTA 128
  • Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)(a)
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Ontario 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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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Dafeit KNELSEN Was Arrested

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Brant CSCU assisted by Elgin OPP executed a search warrant at a residence in the Municipality of Bayham.

On September 10, 2024, the Elgin OPP initiated a break and enter investigation from an address on Plank Line, Municipality of Bayham. The victim reported that several items had been taken from the property with a total value of more than $30 000.

On September 13, 2024, the victim discovered some of their stolen items at a property on Lakeshore Line, Municipality of Bayham, and contacted the OPP. Following the discovery, a search warrant was sought and executed at the property.

As a result of the executed search warrant, police seized a quantity of suspected stolen property including tools, motor vehicle parts and a marine trailer.

The OPP has charged Dafeit KNELSEN, a 41-year-old from Bayham with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing, remanded into custody until September 18, 2024, but has since been released, and is scheduled to appear in the St. Thomas Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024.