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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Teddy FORDJOUR Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.

Earlier this year, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Caledon. On September 12, 2024, with the assistance of the Dufferin/Nottawasaga/Southern Georgian Bay CSCUs and Peel Regional Police, search warrants were executed at residences and vehicles in Caledon and Brampton. Police seized items including suspected cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, as well as identity documents, credit cards, and currency.

As a result of the investigation, Teddy FORDJOUR, 33, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – two counts

• 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 property obtained by crime under $5000

• Failure to comply with release order

• Possession of a credit card

• Possession of an identify document

• Fail to comply with probation order

• Traffic in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. 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.

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

2kg Meth & 2kg Cocaine Seized By Police

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – Two Brockville residents are facing drug trafficking-related charges after a two-month investigation.

In July 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and Brockville Police Service began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Brockville area. On September 5, 2024, police executed a search warrant in Brockville and arrested two individuals.

As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:

  • Approximately two kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • Approximately two kilograms of suspected methamphetamine
  • Approximately 900g of suspected psilocybin
  • Approximately 160g of suspected fentanyl 
  • Approximately $19,000 cash
  • A prohibited weapon (spring loaded knife)

The drugs seized have an approximate street-value of over $575,000.

Michael DIBBLE, age 42 of Brockville has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC):

  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Crystal Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule III Substance (Psilocybin) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000, 355 (a) CC
  • Possession of a Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition order, 117.01(1) CC, four counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, contrary to s. 92(2) CC
  • Trafficking Contraband Tobacco, contrary to s. 121.1 CC

Trafficking Contraband Tobacco, contrary to s. 121.1 CC

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on September 19, 2024.

George PAPAGEORGIOU, age 45 of Brockville has been charged with the following offence under the CDSA:

  • Possess Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 18, 2024.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms 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 South Bruce Peninsula

Jimmy Wysoczanski Was Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One individual is facing charges after the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for travelling greater than the posted 80km/hr speed limit.

On September 14, 2024, at 9:12 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were conducting traffic enforcement utilizing the LIDAR on Highway 6 at Mar in South Bruce Peninsula. The officer observed a motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed and locked it in at 133 km/hr  in an 80 km/hr zone. The officer activated their emergency lights, and the motorcycle took off at a high rate of speed. Further north there was a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at which time the driver was stopped, identified and arrested.

Jimmy Wysoczanski, 34-years-old of Guelph was charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 3, 2024.

The accused’s licence was suspended for 30 days, and the motorcycle was impounded for 14 days.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Dana FOUNTAIN-SMITH Arrested Following Collision

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On August 12, 2024, at approximately 1:02 a.m., Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 77 at County Road 8, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Officers arrived on scene along with Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to find a vehicle had struck a residence.

As a result of the collision, 4 occupants of the vehicle were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries including a 7-year-old child. No one in the residence sustained any injuries.

On Friday September 13, 2024, Dana FOUNTAIN -SMITH, 35 years-of-age of London, Ontario was arrested in Peel Region and charged with the following offences.

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs S.320.14(1)(a) CC,

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(b) CC

·        Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm S.320.12(2) CC

·        Driving while under suspension S.53(1) HTA

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

Should you see an impaired driver or dangerous driving behaviour, Essex County OPP urge you to report it immediately. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact or *OPP on your mobile device.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Emmery McGINNIS – Drunk Driving

(Fort Frances, ON) – A Fort Frances OPP officer investigating a traffic complaint gets into a foot pursuit with the impaired driver.   

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 7:00 pm, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver. An officer located the subject vehicle stopped on Highway 11 in Watten Township near George Armstrong Drive.

As the officer approached, the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The officer engaged in a foot pursuit and the driver was promptly taken into custody. Investigation revealed the driver was obviously impaired and criminally prohibited from driving.

Emmery McGINNIS, 41-years-old from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (Red Gut) is charged criminally with impaired operation alcohol and drugs, impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over, and operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

The accused was additionally charged by way of offence notices with open liquor and cannabis offences. The accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and an additional administrative suspension was issued.  The accused was released by police and is scheduled to have first appearance in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on November 4, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Fatal Collision Near Aurthur

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On September 16, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a three vehicle collision involving a transport truck on Wellington Road 109, west of Aurthur. It was reported that a white sedan had collided with a transport truck and that the single occupant was seriously injured.

OPP, Wellington North Fire Service, and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service attend the scene. The driver, a 38-year-old from Kincardine, was transported to a local trauma centre where he was later pronounced deceased.

Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The office of the Chief Coroner was notified and attended the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and anyone with information related to it is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH STORMONT

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(SOUTH STORMONT TWP, ON) – A motorcycle rider has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision.

The crash, involving a car and motorcycle happened on Friday, September 13, 2024, shortly after 6:00 a.m., on Bank Street/County Road 31 near Cloverdale Road, northwest of Winchester. Both vehicles were northbound at the time.

The motorcycle rider, a 31-year-old man from Winchester, was transported to a local hospital and then transported by Air ORNGE to a regional trauma centre. The victim was pronounced deceased in hospital shortly before 6:00 p.m. that evening.

The driver of the car was not physically injured.

SD&G OPP is continuing to investigate the collision, with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigators.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal ATV Collision


(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision involving one occupant in the Municipality of Highlands East.

On September 13, 2024, at approximately 6:53 p.m., the Haliburton Highlands OPP and Highlands East Fire responded to a report from Haliburton EMS regarding a single ATV collision on Bryans Road. The ATV reportedly collided with a tree resulting in serious injuries.

The driver, a 44-year-old male from Lindsay, was pronounced deceased prior to police arrival.

The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario attended the scene and assisted with the investigation.

Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP are committed to delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – A fatal collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a mobility scooter has claimed the life of an elderly Goderich resident. 

Just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 16th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Goderich Fire Department responded to the intersection of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street in the Town of Goderich after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that the operator of an electric mobility scooter was seriously injured. The scooter operator was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Sections of Blake Street and Gibbons Street are currently closed for the investigation and will remain closed for several hours.

The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is being investigated. 

The deceased is a 91-year-old resident of Goderich. 

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth STIRLING – Drunk Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – An individual was arrested after police received a report of an intoxicated person asleep in a vehicle.

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Alder Street, Dunnville.

The investigation determined that a lone occupant appeared to be asleep in a locked, parked vehicle.

When officers spoke with the individual, it became apparent they had consumed alcohol, and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered.

The individual was taken into custody and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 41-year-old Kenneth STIRLING of Dunnville was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while Impaired
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Cayuga on October 29, 2024.

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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Mallory HAYES – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) On September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at the intersection of Hanlon Parkway and Speedvale Ave West within the City of Guelph.

During the initiative, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Mallory HAYES, 23-years-old of Ottawa, was charged with:

  •  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.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Wellington 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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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew LANGDON – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On September 14, 2024, at approximately 08:45 pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road, within the Town of Fergus.

During the initiative, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Matthew LANGDON, 36-years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

  •  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.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Wellington 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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Burlington OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(BURLINGTON, ON) – Members of the Burlington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 403, Burlington.

On September 16, 2024, approximately 9:40 a.m., officers responded to a serious collision on Highway 403 east bound, between Waterdown Road and Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), Burlington, involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Sadly, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at scene. The driver of the SUV was uninjured.

Members of the OPP Traffic Support Unit (TSU) are at scene assisting with the investigation. All east bound lanes of Highway 403 are currently closed at Waterdown Road and the closure is expected to remain for several hours.

The investigation is ongoing and officials are asking for witnesses who may have seen the collision, or may have dashcam footage, to call the OPP Burlington Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E241242094. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases

Sauro GREGANTI – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid 30 impaired by alcohol charges and 8 impaired by drug charges in 2024.

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police responded to a possible impaired driver that was consuming alcohol and smoking cannabis marihuana while parked at a local fast food restaurant parking lot on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

Police attended the parking lot and located the driver of the vehicle. While speaking to the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.   

As a result, Sauro GREGANTI, 68 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with: Operation while impaired-drugs.

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

If you suspect an impaired driver call 911. Don’t hesitate “Make the call”.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Aurel PANA Was Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Individual from Mount Brydges has been charged with theft of alcohol from business in Kilworth.

On September 11, 2024, at 1:02 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business at 10166 Glendon Drive in Kilworth, Middlesex Centre, for the report of a theft of alcohol the previous day.

As a result of the investigation, Aurel PANA, a 52-year-old of Mount Brydges, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code on September 14, 2024, with:

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

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 November 6, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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.