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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Police Issue Warning After Coyote Sighting

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual has sustained serious injuries as a result of an attack by dogs.

On April 13, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Middlesex County Detachment and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to an address on Nicholas Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for the report of a dog attack.

As a result of injuries sustained, a 32-year-old individual from Oneida Nation of The Thames First Nation was transported to hospital with serious injuries.   

Although the investigation is in the early stages, it is believed that both stray dogs and coyotes were part of the attack.

Coyotes can be found anywhere in Ontario, in both rural and urban locations.

If you see a coyote, keep your distance, and appreciate it from afar. The animal will most likely avoid you.

If you encounter an aggressive animal:

  • Never approach it
  • Never turn your back and run
  • Stand tall, make lots of noise and back away from it slowly
  • If it poses an imminent threat to the public, call 9-1-1

Tips to prevent and manage conflicts with coyotes in our communities:

  • Don’t put food out to attract wildlife (this makes the animals less fearful of humans over time)
  • Keep your pets inside at night
  • Clean up after your dog – coyotes are attracted to dog feces
  • Install a fence on your property, ensuring it extends at least 20 centimeters underground
  • Garbage should be stored in sealed containers or put out the morning of collection

Similar tips and more are available at the following web site:

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority: www.thamesriver.on.ca

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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Minto OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Screams Of Help Trigger Police Response in Harriston

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently looking to confirm the safety of a person who was heard screaming “Help!” near the Harriston Greenway Trail.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., OPP responded to a report of an unidentified person who was possibly in distress on William Street West, Harriston. A witness reported hearing a woman’s voice screaming “help!” from off in the distance. Investigators have not been able to identify or locate the person who called out for help. Police are looking to confirm the safety of this individual and asking anyone with information related to this occurrence to call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

A large police presence is near William Street West and the Harriston Greenway Trail. The public is being asked to avoid the area.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Armed Robbery – Details Released

(RENFREW, ON) – A Renfrew resident faces a long list of charges in connection with a convenience store robbery that happened earlier this week.

Officers from the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the store on Raglan Street South on the evening of April 10, 2024. A male had flashed a firearm at the store clerk before leaving with stolen items.

There were no injuries.

On April 11, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and the Canine Unit attended a residence in Renfrew. Two people were taken into custody.

Jonathan CHANT-SINON, 29 years of age, of Renfrew was charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm

·      Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited)

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Robbery with theft

·      Possession of weapon of dangerous purpose

·      Knowledge of Unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Firearm- use while committing offence

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 15, 2024.

The second person was released and does not face charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Miranda KAKEGAMIC Was Arrested

(RED LAKE, ON) – A traffic stop in the Municipality of Red Lake has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On April 11, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of Hughes Crescent following a traffic violation.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Miranda KAKEGAMIC, 31-years-old, of Keewaywin First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on June 20, 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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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Derek DOCHERTY From Kincardine Was Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 12, 2024, at 11:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report for a possible impaired driver along Queen Street in Kincardine. The vehicle was then located by officers along Highway 9.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Derek DOCHERTY, 60-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

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

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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Alerts OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Another OPP Member Charged With Breach Of Trust #FilmThePolice #FTP

(OTTAWA, ON) – Police have arrested and charged another former member of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS).

In December 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) began an investigation after a review of the evidence.

As a result of the investigation, on April 12, 2024, Sylvie HAUTH, 57 years old of Ottawa, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Obstruct public or peace officer, section 129(a)
  • Breach of trust by a public officer, section 122
  • Obstruct justice, section 139(2) – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 7, 2024.

Any questions relating to the employment status of the accused should be directed to the TBSP.

The OPP CIB investigation remains ongoing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

AI Helps Arrest Michael LACROIX

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- On April 10, 2024 near 8:45 p.m. an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment was patrolling south bound on William Street, Victoria Harbour, Tay Township in a police vehicle equipped with a Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) at which time the ALPR made notification of a possible suspended driver operating a south bound silver Honda automobile. A vehicle stop was made resulting in the officer upon speaking with the driver and entered into an drug possession investigation along with numerous Provincial Offences violations.

As a result of these investigations the lone driver, Michael LACROIX 36-years of Woodbridge was arrested and charged with the offence of Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. and further with the following Provincial offences.

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Colour coating obscuring interior
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 23, 2024, along with being subjected to a tow and impound invoice for seven days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines for the involved vehicle.

Recently, patrol officers were able to set up three Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) programs at various roadway locations resulting in over 20 drivers being checked for signs of impairment.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Trucker Saves Load – #StillHereos

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On April 11, 2024, at approximately 4:27 a.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lakeshore Fire & Rescue were responded to a report of a tractor trailer fire on Highway 401 East, east of Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

The driver of the truck was travelling eastbound on Highway 401 when he observed smoke inside of his vehicle.  He was able to pull over to the shoulder and disconnect the tractor from the trailer. The driver then pulled the tractor ahead away from the trailer and exited the tractor before it fully ignited in flames. The tractor was destroyed, the trailer sustained no damage. The transport truck was not carrying any dangerous materials.

No injuries were reported.

Eastbound lanes of the 401 were temporarily closed to allow for clean up.

See attached photos courtesy of Lakeshore Fire & Rescue.

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Billings OPP Police Press Releases

William CONCANNON Was Arrested

(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for harassing communication in Billings Township.

On April 9, 2024, the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation regarding criminal harassment in Billings Township. Township staff reported ongoing unwanted communication from a member of the community.

As a result of the investigation, William CONCANNON, 57-years-old from Gore Bay has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 12, 2024.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler Williams Was Arrested

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On April 11, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on 1st Avenue South in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. At approximately 11:07 p.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Tyler Williams, 56-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) 
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Harley OPP Police Press Releases

Justin BELANGER – Impaired Operation & Firearm

(HARLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver from Kirkland Lake has been charged after the report of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11, Harley Township.

On April 9, 2024, shortly before 7:20 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11 in Harley Township.

The OPP located the subject vehicle and investigation revealed that the driver was impaired by drug. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

During the investigation, police seized a rifle, suspected Methamphetamine, suspected Fentanyl, suspected Ketamine, suspected Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) and various drug paraphernalia.

Justin BELANGER, 35 years-of-age of Kirkland Lake has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – 3 counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2024. He was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – DAMM & CLARK Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Multiple charges have been laid in relation to a break and enter in the Municipality of Leamington.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 7:33 p.m., the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Mersea Road E in Leamington.

Officers arrived on scene and located and arrested two individuals inside the residence.

Dylan DAMM, 29 years-of-age of Kingsville has been charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Theft Under $5000

·        Possession Break In Instruments

Robin Marilyn CLARK, 58 years-of-age of Kingsville has been charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Theft Under $5000

·        Possession Break In Instruments

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Windsor at a later date.

The Essex County OPP is requesting that anyone with information on this or any other investigation 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.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Christian STRUM-FURGE & Amy STRUM Were Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges following multiple property crime investigations.

The first incident occurred on February 8, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., when the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a business near Agawa Canyon. With the public’s assistance, police were able to identify the individual responsible for the theft.

Then on March 26, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle on Carp Road in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle pulling a large piece of industrial equipment. Police located the vehicle and equipment abandoned, and determined the equipment was stolen from a business near Montreal River Harbour. Again, with assistance from the public, police were able to identify the driver and passenger of the suspect vehicle. The driver was revealed to be the same individual responsible for the theft near Agawa Canyon. 

When officers located the individual, they were in possession of stolen property from businesses on Trunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Trout Lake Road in Heyden and Calabogie Road in Echo Bay. During the arrest, the individual admitted to stealing vehicle parts and equipment from a business in Batchawana Bay, and industrial equipment from a business on Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. Marie.

As a result of the extensive investigation, Christian STRUM-FURGE, 25 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with: 

  • Theft over $5,000
  • Theft under $5,000 – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Mischief – destroy property 
  • Mischief under $5,000

Additionally, Amy STRUM, 45 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie has been arrested and charged with:

  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Both accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 6, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Repeat Offender Arrested Again In Walkerton

(BROCKTON, ON) – On April 10, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a compliance check in the Town of Walkerton for an individual out on release for other criminal matters.

Police discovered them to be breaching the conditions of their release order. They were subsequently taken into custody without issue.

As a result of the investigation, Birgit RAPELJE, 55-years-old, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order (two counts)

The accused appeared by video at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on April 11, 2024 where they were remanded into custody. A subsequent court appearance has been scheduled for April 12, 2024 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Nicolas BIDDLE Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of mischief in Delhi.

At approximately 7:49 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a dispute at an address on Croton Avenue in Delhi, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals had a dispute inside a residence on the premises, resulting in damage to the victim’s property.

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

Charged with the following alleged offence is 30-year-old Nicolas BIDDLE of Norfolk County:

  • Mischief under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.