Category: OPP

(EAST HAWKESBURY TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Hawkesbury area resident after an investigation into serious threats and harassment. 

On June 21, 2020, the OPP received a complaint about threatening messages. Officers attended a campground on County Road 19 in East Hawkesbury Township to begin an investigation.

The Hawkesbury OPP Crime unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch determined that an individual had been developing a plan to kill individuals. Officers arrested the accused on December 1, 2020.

Kevin HUMPHREY, age 56 of East Hawkesbury Township has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Counselling an Indictable offence which is not committed – sec. 464(a)
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – sec. 264(1)(a) – two counts
• Criminal harassment-threatening conduct – sec. 264(2)(d)

The accused was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on December 1, 2020.

(NIPIGON, ON) – On December 1^st 2020 at approximately 1 pm officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on First Street in the Town of Nipigon.

Officers conducting the RIDE check had an opportunity to stop a driver. The officers conducted an investigation that lead to the seizure of a quantity of marihuana.

Joseph Marshall age 57 of Red Rock, Ontario is charged with:

• Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place, contrary to the Cannabis Act 8(1)(a).

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON)-Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint on Kinsale Road in Selwyn Township on October 31, 2020 at approximately 5:00pm. The complainant reported that their dog had been attacked by another dog and had suffered serious injuries that required medical attention.

On November 27, 2020 at approximately 12:00pm, officers attended a residence on Moodie Drive in Douro-Dummer Township. The complainant reported that their two dogs were attacked by their neighbour’s two dogs. Both of the complainant’s dogs suffered serious injuries that require ongoing medical attention.

Both owners of the attacking dogs have been charged under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough in March 2021.

As stated in the Act, the owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from,

(a) Biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or

(b) Behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals

It is important to be in control of your dog at all times.

Please refer to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act for more information.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) Tuesday December 1^st, 2020 at approximately 10:12 a.m., Officers from the Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a car swerving from shoulder to shoulder while being driven on highway #35 in the township of Lake of Bays. Police conducted a traffic stop of the car and determined that the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. 

The investigation resulted in John Salvagna a 52 year old male from Algonquin Highlands Township, Ontario being charged with the following:

–  Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, contrary to section 320.14 (1)(a) 

  of the Criminal Code.

Salvagna was released and will be appearing in the Ontario Court of Justice, Huntsville Ontario, on January 20^th, 2020 to answer to his charge.

Huntsville OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers. The OPP is reminding drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when operating a motor vehicle.  

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at approximately 3:34 PM officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11-17, Shuniah Township.

 As a result of the traffic stop, officers located and seized 12,750 cartons of unmarked cigarettes. Officers also seized a quantity of Canadian currency.

 Daniel Deschamps, age 46 of Winnipeg, MB has been charged with the following offences:

•  Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco Criminal Code 121.1
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.

 The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Nipigon Ontario Court of Justice on March 2, 2021.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating two related incidents, a robbery and an assault with a weapon, which occurred overnight in the City of Orillia.

On November 26, 2020 shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers received information that a convenience store on Westmount Road had been robbed and that a lone male had fled the store after receiving a small amount of Canadian currency and lottery tickets. A search for the suspect was conducted by OPP Canine (K9) but the suspect was not located.

Approximately two hours later, officers received a call for assistance to a parking lot on Colborne Street where a male was located suffering from serious injuries as a result of an assault with a weapon. As the male was being assisted by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS), police identified the victim as being the suspect from the earlier robbery.

The 25 year old male from Barrie was subsequently charged with:

• Robbery with a weapon, contrary to Section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
• Fail to comply with probation order, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused was released at hospital on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on January 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

Meanwhile, officers continued to investigate the assault and again utilized OPP K9 to assist in the search. The suspect was subsequently identified but was not located overnight. The investigation was continued by the Orillia Crime Unit and at approximately 1:25 p.m., members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located and arrested the suspect near downtown Orillia. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and further information will be released when available.

As a result of this investigation, James FRASER, age 21, of Orillia, has been charged with:

• Aggravated assault, contrary to Section 268 of the Criminal Code
• Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code
• Carrying concealed weapon, contrary to Section 90 of the Criminal Code
• Common nuisance – endanger life, contrary to Section 180(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
• Five counts of fail to comply with probation, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused was held in custody and is set to appear next on December 09, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information about this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

(BANCROFT, ON) – On November 29, 2020 shortly after 10:00 p.m. officers from the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a disturbance at a residence on Highway 62 in the Town of Bancroft. Officers attended the location and one adult was arrested. 

Tristan MCCOLL, 19 years of age of Bancroft has been charged with the criminal offences of:

• Assault
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Transport of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on January 12, 2021.

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2020 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2020 and will continue until January 2, 2021. During the first week of the campaign from November 21 to November 27, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 17 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.  No impaired driving or over 80mg charges were reported as a result of the RIDE campaign.

On November 26, 2020, shortly after 11:00 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle collision on Portage Road in the Town of Petawawa. The involved vehicle left the roadway, struck a mailbox and came to rest in the ditch. The driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle and was not injured.  As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this investigation 30 year-old Kelcie Allyse MORRISON of Laurentian Valley Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg

 The accused had their license suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The driver was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear on December 22, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.

(PEMBROKE, ON) – On November 26, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. As a result of the search warrant police located and seized a quantity of drugs, cell phones, and drug paraphernalia. Four individuals were arrested at the scene.

Richard Clarence TUNN age 60, James DENNISTON age 65, Gregory Paul HAUGEN age 52, and Paul Gregson HAUGEN age 19, each face the following charges under the CDSA:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone

 Gregory Paul HAUGEN faces an additional charged under the CDSA of possession of a schedule III substance – psilocybin. 

All four accused persons were released with conditions and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 22, 2020.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police is disappointed to report that the Festive RIDE campaign that began on November 26, 2020 has netted two impaired drivers over the course of the weekend.

On Saturday November 28, 2020 at 11:15 p.m. police responded to a head on collision on Highway 11 North near Beaver Ridge Road after a driver entered the highway and began travelling south in the northbound lanes. Fortunately the victim was able to take some evasive action and escaped with non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested and charged 49 year-old Tom CHACALOS of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(b) and Operation Causing Bodily Harm CC 320.14(2). Both drivers were taken to hospital and later released. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 5, 2020 to answer to his charges.

On Sunday November 29, 2020 just before 7:00 p.m. officers were called to a commercial area on Taylor Road in Bracebridge, ON where a man was being seen by paramedics due to concerns over his condition. Police commenced an investigation and have charged 34 year-old Shane HALL of Algonquin Highlands with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Resist Peace Officer CC 129(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 29, 2020 to answer to his charges.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 10:04 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle at a Charlotteville Road 5, Charlotteville, Norfolk County address.

As a result, police charged 19-year-old Trent Jason JACKSON of Norfolk County, Ontario with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus,

·        Possession of Methamphetamine,  

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero,

·        Driver fail to surrender licence, and

·        Fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a theft from a Tisdale Road, Delhi, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that between 6:40 p.m., and 8:40 p.m., unknowns attended the address and removed two puppies and trail camera from the property.

The animals are described as approximately 5 months old and are a mixture of Ridgeback, Mastiff, Newfoundlander and Shepard. Both dogs area females and are tan in colour.

Members of the Norfolk County OPP are continuing to investigate and are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 27-year-old with impaired driving following a traffic stop on Ottawa Street, Haldimand County, ON.   

On Friday November 27, 2020 at 8:15 p.m., OPP were conducting patrols in the Cayuga area when a vehicle caught the attention of an officer.

Police stopped the vehicle and investigated.

While the officer spoke with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and the driver was subsequently arrested.

OPP has charged 27-year-old Tyler RUSSELL of Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.

(ST. CLAIR TWP, ON) – On November 19, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver complaint on Lyndoch Street, St. Clair Township.  

Lambton OPP members located the vehicle on River Road and spoke with the driver. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The officer attempted to place the driver under arrest for impaired operation when the driver actively resisted. The officer was able to gain control and place the driver into the rear of the police cruiser. At that time, the driver proceeded to kick the officer multiple times prior to the door being closed. The driver was transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they refused to provide a breath sample.  

Hanna ACASTER, 30 year old of St. Clair TWP, has been charged with Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Blood, Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand and Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.  

The accused was held in custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia. 

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.