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OPP Point Edward Police Press Releases

Logan CASSISTA Was Arrested

(POINT EDWARD, ON) – On Monday June 17, 2024, at just after 2:00 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for an HTA violation on Michigan Avenue, Point Edward, Ontario.    

In speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the OPP officer suspected the driver of previously consuming alcoholic beverages. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was consequently placed under arrest and transported to the Lambton OPP – Petrolia Detachment for breath testing which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Logan CASSISTA, a 24-year-old from Sarnia ON has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on July 24, 2024. The motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 7 days and the driver has had their licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”  

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Serious Injury Collision Closed Road

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On June 16, 2024, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious collision on Bronson Line South of Kippen Road, in the Municipality of Bluewater.

Officers responded with members of Huron Fire and Emergency Services at approximately 4:05pm for single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. 

A 74-year-old individual from North Middlesex was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The Huron OPP continue to investigate along with the Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team.

Bronson Line remains closed in the Municipality of Bluewater.

The Huron 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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Fatal Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Asingle vehicle collision on Catherine Street in Thames Centre leaves one involved occupant deceased.

On June 16, 2024, at 8:23 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and local Fire, were dispatched to Catherine Street between Shaw Road and WestchesterBourne in Thames Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving single vehicle.

Early investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

The lone occupant was transported to hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is on scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway is anticipated to remain closed for the next few hours.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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ADELAIDE METCALFE OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Two individuals have died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Egremont Drive.

On June 15, 2024, at 1:10 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, and local fire, were dispatched to Egremont Drive, just west of School Road in Adelaide Metcalfe for the report of a serious collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and motorcycle.

Two occupants travelling on the motorcycle died as a result of the collision.

The driver of the SUV was transported to hospital as a precaution.

The deceased identities are being withheld at this time pending next-of-kin notification.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team attended the collision scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway will remain closed between School Road and Seed Road for the next few hours for the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Pedestrian Suffers Life Threatening Injuries

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On June 15, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124, west of Erin. Initial reports indicated that a white sport utility vehicle collided with a pedestrian on Wellington Road 124 between Wellington Road 125 and Third Line.

Emergency service responded and the pedestrian, a 21-year-old male from Erin, was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Investigators are asking anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam footage, or anyone with information related to the collision, to call 1-888-310-1122.

The roadway remained closed till mid day.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Kaleb BRUYERE Was Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An alert motorist and a police officer at the right place at the right time came together to stop an impaired driver on Highway 11, just east of Fort Frances.

On June 8, 2024, at approximately 9:00 am, an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northwest Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team was flagged down by a motorist who reported a possible impaired driver.

The suspect vehicle was located and stopped shortly after the report. The T.I.M.E. Team member, who possessed advanced training in impaired driving investigations, detected evidence of alcohol consumption and demanded a standardized field sobriety test. The driver performed poorly on the test and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver was then transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where breath testing was completed.

Kaleb BRUYERE, 21-years-old from Fort Frances has been charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol / drug, and one count impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. A 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment were also issued.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on July 8, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users. Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you see an impaired driver or have concerns about a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner, call 911.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Missing Person Found Deceased

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at approximately 10:19 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a missing person in Blandford-Blenheim Township.

On June 14, 2024, 37-year-old Gary BRITTAIN was located deceased near Railway Street East, Blandford-Blenheim Township.

The investigation is continuing and is not being treated as suspicious.

The OPP would like to thank the community, members of the media along with the public who provided assistance during this investigation.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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 Perth Police Press Releases WFP

Lucas YOUNG Was Arrested Again – Sexual Assault

(Perth, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad have located and arrested a wanted individual.

An arrest warrant had been issued earlier for an individual on numerous outstanding offences. Officers from the ROPE Squad and Lanark OPP Detachment had been searching the area and successfully located the accused today in Perth.

Lucas YOUNG, age 34 of Drummond-North Elmsley Township, is charged with:

  • Sexual assault
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Uttering threats to cause damage to property
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Failure to comply with a release order – two counts

The accused will remain in custody, pending bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police located a stolen motorcycle after initiating a traffic stop in Zorra Township.

On June 13, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford detachment were on general patrol when they observed a motorcyclist in contravention of the Highway Traffic Act.

Police confirmed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen from London Ontario.

Both the driver, and passenger were arrested and charged.

The driver, William TROJEK a 52-year-old resident of London was charged with the following offences:

  • Careless Driving
  • Driving Vehicle While Under Suspension
  • Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
  • Drive Without Proper Rear Light
  • Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The passenger, Brittney PARTLO a 33-year-old resident of Ingersoll was charged with:

  • Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.

The accused individuals have been released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on July 30, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

3 Arrested For Theft – Names Released

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 11, 2024, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft report from a business in Mount Forest. It was reported that at approximately 1:45 p.m., three people entered the store and stole over $2000 in product when they refused to pay for the items, walking past check out personal. They fled the scene in a white mini van.

At approximately 2:15 p.m., OPP received a second theft report from a retailer in Arthur. In nearly an identical situation, the three were reported to have  stolen nearly $800 worth of product.

Shortly thereafter, members of the Wellington County OPP were able to locate and stop the three suspects. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the three had also victimized retailers in Shelburne and Orangeville earlier that day.

As a result of the investigation, Lucian VASILE, 34-years-old of Hamilton, Ionut ENE, 34-years-old of Hamilton and Laurentiu PARAIPAN, 32-years-old of Hamilton, have all been charged with four counts of Theft Under $5000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, contrary to the criminal code. Further, VASILE and LAURENTIU face the additional charge of Failing to Comply with an Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. All three were held for bail.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Claudine ELIJAH Was Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On June 13, 2024, at 7:42 a.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Fairgrounds Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

The vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Claudine ELIJAH, a 69-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

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 July 23, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached 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 Orangeville Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers in two days with impaired operation related offences.

On June 12, 2024, just after 12:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP received a report that a driver may be operating a motor vehicle while impaired. The vehicle driver was located. The investigation led officers to form grounds that the driver’s abilities were impaired by drug and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Jesse DOBRZANSKI, 30, of Collingwood, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

On June 13, 2024, just after 10:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP received a report of a motor vehicle collision. The investigation led officers to form grounds that the driver’s abilities were impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Sanjay DUBEY, 53, of East Garafraxa, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Careless Driving

The accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges.

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Niagara OPP Police Press Releases

Million Dollar Weed & Tobacco Bust

(NIAGARA, ON) – Six illegal cannabis storefronts have been closed after enforcement action by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) in Niagara and the surrounding area. The illegal cannabis products and contraband tobacco seized have a value of approximately $1 million.

On June 5, 2024, members from the OPP-led PJFCET, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, with assistance from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) uniform members and NRPS Emergency Task Unit members, executed nine search warrants in the Niagara area, with a focus on shutting down six storefronts operating illegally under the name “Indige Smoke” located in Hamilton, Fort Erie, Thorold, Welland, St. Catharines and Leamington. “Indige Smoke” was not authorized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to sell cannabis or cannabis products. These illegal storefronts will be held under Interim Closure Orders as per section 18(1) of the Cannabis Control Act (CCA).

Persons with interest in any of the locations (including owners) who wish to enter these premises may apply to the Superior Court of Justice to get permission under section 18(4) of the CCA. Anyone who enters the buildings that are subject to interim closure may be arrested and charged with Break and Enter, under section 348(1) of the Criminal Code (CC). 

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

  • More than $640,000 in illegal cannabis and illegal cannabis products
  • More than $350,000 in contraband tobacco
  • Approximately $29,000 CAD currency
  • Three handguns
  • One shotgun
  • Ammunition
  • Approximately two ounces of suspected cocaine
  • Digital scales
  • Computers
  • Cell phones
  • Video surveillance systems

Eleven individuals were arrested and charged with 34 offences contrary to the CC, the Cannabis Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Please refer to the Addendum of Charged Persons for a full list. The accused were released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines on July 18, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Crack Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Lasalle Quebec resident and two Whitesand First Nation residents have been charged after an arrest was made on Highway 527 by members of the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Ontario Provincial Police Thunder Bay Detachment and members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG). The Accused were on their way to Armstrong and Whitesand First Nation.

Following a vehicle stop on June 13, 2024, the following items were seized:

  • 47 grams of crack cocaine.
  • 1 cellular telephone.
  • Spring loaded knife.

Tammy SHAPWAYKEESIC 37, of Whitesand First Nation has been charged with:

·          Possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine CDSA 5(2)

Dwayne NODIN 40, of Whitesand First Nation has been charged with:

·          Possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine CDSA 5(2)

Kadeem DRYDEN 30, of Lasalle Quebec has been charged with:

·          Possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine CDSA 5(2)

·          Possession of a prohibited device CC 92(2)

·          Possession of weapon contrary to order CC 117 x 2

·          Breach of Probation CC 733.1(1)

The accused were held in custody for a bail hearing.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Gidget DOXTATOR Was Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after member of the public reports traffic complaint of possible impaired driver.

On June 13, 2024, at 4:57 a.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Bodkin Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Gidget DOXTATOR, a 43-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 July 23, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached 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.