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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) work extremely hard to keep the roads safe in Dufferin County. Officers removed and charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences.

On August 29, 2024, just before 2:30 a.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the area of First Street in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. program and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

As a result, Rebecca MATVOZ, a 35-year-old female, from Vancouver has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

On August 29, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the area of Townline in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. program and did not stop for officers as directed. The vehicle and driver were located moments later, and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation

As a result, Karl SHAW, a 48-year-old male, from Caledon has been charged with:

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

•     Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On September 1, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP were conducting general patrol in the area of Townline in the Town of Orangeville. The officer noted a traffic violated and initiated a traffic stop. Officers spoke with the male and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Jacob DEDMAN, a 22-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Fail to wear proper helmet on motorcycle

•      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

•      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges at a later date in June 2024. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Jill O’BRIEN – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On September 1, 2024, at 2:07 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London.

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Jill O’BRIEN, a 49-year-old of Whitby, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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 October 16, 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. 

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Kevin MCCARTHY – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 12: 26 a.m., a member of Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Buckingham Road, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin MCCARTHY, 63-year-old of Wallaceburg, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 October 1, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Amy LYNCH Was Arrested

(KILLALOE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with criminal offences.

On August 27, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began in investigation into a threats complaint which happened at a campsite off the 523 Highway in the Township of South Algonquin.

As a result of police investigation, 35-year-old Amy LYNCH of Hamilton has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        uttering a threat to cause bodily harm or death and,

·        mischief to property under $5000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke on October 16, 2024.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A motor vehicle driver and a vessel operator were charged following separate investigations into impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 8:31 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision on Main Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a sedan was travelling along Main Street when it collided with two parked vehicles. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a roadside sobriety assessment of the driver at the scene, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 25-year-old Jerome ZEDO of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle.

The accused is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

At approximately 9:23 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, marine officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment stopped and investigated a vessel in the Inner Bay of Lake Erie, Norfolk County.

After assessing the operator’s sobriety, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 52-year-old Neil CLARKE of St. Thomas, Ontario:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Failing to exhibit masthead light forward on power-driven vessel underway,
  • Failure to have proof of competency on board a pleasure craft.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Rajinder SINGH Was Arrested Again

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Alert officer locates and recovers stolen vehicle in restaurant parking lot in Thames Centre. Driver from London facing charges.

On August 30, 2024, at 12:06 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, observed a suspicious vehicle, parked in a parking lot of a business at 3305 Dorchester Road in Thames Centre.

Investigation revealed the vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of Peel.

An individual was observed sleeping within the vehicle and was placed under arrest without incident.

As a result, Rajinder SINGH, a 29-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for bail.

IF you see anything suspicious, 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.   

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Kristopher R. MATTS – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 02, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.  As a result of the investigation, Kristopher R. MATTS, 43-years-old of Centre Wellington, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

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

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Peter FREETH – Drunk Driving

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Lanark officers were on patrol in Perth on August 30, 2024, shortly after 11:30 p.m., when they saw a vehicle on Gore Street being driven at excessive speeds and in an aggressive manner.

Officers followed the vehicle for a short time and then stopped it on South Street. An Approved Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for further testing,

As a result of the investigation, Peter FREETH, age 37, has been 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 in Perth on September 23, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Robin NOOTCHTAI – Drunk Driving

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after a report of a possible impaired driver.

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving, then transported the driver to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Robin NOOTCHTAI, 30 years-of-age, from Atikameksheng First Nation, was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on September 18, 2024, in Sudbury.

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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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Francis LANDRY Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving after investigating a traffic hazard.

On August 30, 2024, at approximately 12:58 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic hazard blocking the roadway on Pine Street, West Nipissing.

Police located a low-speed mobile scooter stationary in the middle of the road. The operator was arrested for impaired driving and then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Francis LANDRY, 95 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol

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.

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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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

$100,000 Drug Bust

(Kenora, ON) – An investigation led by the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB) and the OPP Canine Unit executed a Search Warrant in the area of Rabbit Lake, Kenora.  As a result of this search warrant charges were laid against one individual.

On August 25th, Brendon Phillips, 34 years old, of Kenora, was arrested for weapons related offences in the area of Rabbit Lake, Kenora.

Shortly thereafter a search warrant was executed in a residence in the area of Rabbit Lake, Kenora, where a quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription opioids, 4 replica pistols and items used to traffic controlled substances were seized. Estimated street value of these drugs are over $100 000.

As a result of the investigation, Brendon Phillips, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substance’s Act:

  • Five counts of possession of a schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Akash RANA Was Arrested

(GUELPH – ERAMOSA, ON) -) On September 3, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m. a member of Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue sedan on Wellington Road 124, Guelph – Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, Akash RANA, 24-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Instrument for use in Copying Credit Cards – Possession contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possess – Credit Card Data contrary to the Criminal Code

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

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Teacher Arrested For Sexualy Assaulting Child

(CALEDON, ON) – The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault.

In November 2022, an investigation began after a victim reported a sexual assault that occurred in 2002. At the time, the accused was a teacher in Caledon.

As a result of the investigation, Luigi DI TOMASSO, 64-year-old of Stoney Creek, was charged with:

• Sexual assault

• Sexual interference 

• Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age

The accused was scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 29, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Until June 2024, the accused was a teacher in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga. Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your local police service. 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.  

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Two More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy on Saturday, August 31.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. Officers received a traffic complaint about a vehicle travelling westbound on Killarney Bay Road. Officers located the motor vehicle and spoke with the driver.

Stephanie Peca, 51 years-old, from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with

•        Operation while impaired

•        Operation while prohibited

•        Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

•        Fail to surrender insurance card

In addition to the charges the accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Later that evening, at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers received reports of a motor vehicle in the ditch on its roof on Fleetwood Road.

Officers located the motor vehicle, along with the driver, passenger, their dogs and cat. The passenger was taken to local hospital with minor injuries.

The driver, Hugh Empey, 38 years-old from Central Hastings was arrested and charged with

•        Operation while impaired

The accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The drivers will be appearing in court 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.

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Wendy WASHIK – Assault With Weapon

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a neighbour dispute in Simcoe.

At approximately 6:02 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a neighbour dispute on Woodway Trail in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in a dispute on the premises, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 58-year-old Wendy WASHIK of Norfolk County:

  • Assault with a weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.