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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

William FAIR Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 4:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver on Windham Road 13 in Windham, Norfolk County.

Shortly after receiving the call, patrolling officers located vehicle at a location on Windham Road 13.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 73-year-old William FAIR of Norfolk County:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Another Anonymous Spousal Assault #EndTheAbuse

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 11:58 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a disturbance at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals had 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.

Charged with the following alleged offence is a 31-year-old individual from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation:

  • Assault – spousal.

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

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Owen CHANG – Drug Trafficking

(KENORA, ON) – An investigation led by the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in drug trafficking charges.

On April 9, 2024, just before 12:00 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP CSCU were conducting an investigation in the area of Bernier Drive in the City of Kenora when they observed drug transactions take place.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and dilaudid. Canadian currency and other items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

As a result, Owen CHANG, 30-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

·        Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Opioid

·        Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately 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).

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – Christopher HIVES Arrested Again

 (TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an adult male from New Tecumseth in relation to an armed robbery investigation.

On April 9th, 2024, at approximately 8:55pm the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a call for an armed robbery at a local gas station in the area of Victoria St and King St in the Town of Alliston.

As a result of the investigation led by the Nottawasaga Crime Unit, Christopher HIVES, 33 years of age, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with several offences including, Robbery with a weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation order x 2 and Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

Anyone who has any information about this, or a similar incident, is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Colin PALMER Wanted By Police – Call 911 If Seen

(HAMILTON, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Day Parole. 

Colin PALMER is described as a Caucasian male, 46 years of age, 5’9” (177cm), 180 lbs (82 kgs) with light brown hair and blue eyes. He has number of tattoo’s;

  •  back of neck – Fighting Irish Leprechaun Skeleton
  • left Upper Arm – Native Art Work – Bird
  • left Forearm – 2 words

 Colin PALMER is serving a Two (2) year, Ten (10) month sentence for;

  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2

 The offender is known to frequent the Hamilton, Six Nations Reserve and Cambridge, Ontario.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Colin PALMER Wanted By Police – Call 911 In Seen

(HAMILTON, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Day Parole. 

Colin PALMER is described as a Caucasian male, 46 years of age, 5’9” (177cm), 180 lbs (82 kgs) with light brown hair and blue eyes. He has number of tattoo’s;

  •  back of neck – Fighting Irish Leprechaun Skeleton
  • left Upper Arm – Native Art Work – Bird
  • left Forearm – 2 words

 Colin PALMER is serving a Two (2) year, Ten (10) month sentence for;

  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2

 The offender is known to frequent the Hamilton, Six Nations Reserve and Cambridge, Ontario.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1

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Alerts Breaking News Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Military Coming To Town For “Wellness Checks” & “Fire Training” – OPP Urge Extreme Caution Around Military #StandYourGround

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be working alongside members of the Canadian Armed Forces during an exercise in Huron County taking place from May 3rd – 5th inclusive. Military personnel will be deployed in Huron County communities during exercise “Trillium Venture”.

31 Canadian Brigade Group will be conducting training in the Huron and Bruce Counties May 3-5, 2024. This exercise will enhance interoperability with other governmental departments, as we work together to respond to a simulated extreme heat scenario.

Members of the public will see the deployment of Domestic Response Companies (DRCs) and Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) sustainment equipment, and vehicles to validate the ability to deploy and sustain in real time. This is being done to create a more challenging, realistic training exercise, and will see soldiers conducting fire training, wellness checks, simulated search and rescue operations, cooling center establishment, as well as other related activities.

All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to those in the area. Members of the public are asked to take extra caution if approaching military vehicles and troops and are thanked in advance for their understanding and co-operation.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) -A single vehicle collision has claimed the life of one individual.

On April 6, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members from the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Haldimand County Fire Services of Caledonia, as well as Haldimand County Paramedic Services, responded to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of Argyle Street and Highway 6, Caledonia

The investigation determined that a sedan was involved in a collision, and the driver was ejected.

As a result, a 28-year-old from Caledonia was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Road closures are in effect at Argyle Street and Braemar Drive, and Highway 6 between Greens Road and Fifth Line and are expected to remain closed for the next several hours.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Courtney BRAY Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on April 11, 2024.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 00:41 a.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 35 at Highway 7 that entered a RIDE program after almost causing a head on collision while approaching the RIDE program. Through investigation the driver was arrested for impaired driving offences and several Highway Traffic Act offences.

Courtney BRAY, 30-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Operation while Impaired
  • Operator Motor Vehicle without Insurance
  • Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Unsafe Move – lane or shoulder

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Another Spousal Assault

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex County, has charged an individual following an intimate partner violence investigation.

On April 10, 2024, at 10:49 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a disturbance.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old of Middlesex County, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Assault – Spousal

·      Mischief – Domestic (three counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.

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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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – Krzysztof WIATR Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded their investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision and have laid charges. Krzysztof WIATR, 60-years-old of Oakville, for Dangerous Operation Causing Death contrary to the Criminal Code and Careless Driving – Cause Death contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On October 23, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 11 and Wellington Road 7, Mapleton. WIATR was operating a semi-truck and trailer and collided with a pickup truck killing the driver.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler COPEGOG Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at 6:33 pm April 8, 2024, to a report of an individual on foot playing “chicken” with vehicular traffic in the intersection of King Street and Heritage Drive, Midland.

Attending officers located an intoxicated individual and made an arrest under the Liquor Licence and Control Act who was then transported and lodged in the Detachment cells to sober up.

Shortly after 11:00 am April 9, 2024, the well rested individual was released from the cells and promptly attended the Detachment public entrance and unlawfully removed items from a road safety partners fund display containing food stuffs.

The Tyler COPEGOG 21-years of no fixed address Midland was located and arrested at a nearby business and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000 and further with Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 23, 2024.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ 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.

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Chesley OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan DUNDAS Was Arrested After Attempting To Flee Police

(CHESLEY, ON) – On April 9, 2024, at 10:00 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on patrol along 1st Ave South in Chesley stopped to check a motorcycle; which then fled from police.

Police were later able to locate the subject vehicle and identify the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Dylan DUNDAS, 33-years-old from Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Flight from peace officer

The motorcycle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton, on May 15, 2024.

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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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

2 More Drunk Drivers – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two local drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents.

On April 2, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the City of Pembroke. Police located the vehicle on Bell Street in Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. Police also seized open liquor from the vehicle.  

As a result of this incident 35-year-old Krista FORSTER of Pembroke is charged with the following CC offences:

•             Operation while impaired – alcohol

•             Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

•             Having care or control of a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 30, 2024.

On April 10, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 between Perry Hill Road and Oattes Road in Whitewater Region Township. Preliminary investigation indicates the westbound passenger vehicle left the roadway and rolled. The driver, who was the lone occupant, sustained minor injuries.  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 incident 23-year-old Rachel BURGESS of Petawawa is charged with the following CC offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Novice driver – BAC above zero

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 7, 2024.

Both accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

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Fournier OPP Police Press Releases

Spike Belt Used To Stop Drunk Driver

(FOURNIER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver for impaired driving, dangerous driving, flight from police, and domestic mischief after responding to a 9-1-1 call.

On April 9, 2024, shortly after 11:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Fear Road, in Fournier Township, west of the Town of Cochrane.

As police were responding to the call, they observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in a dangerous manner on Fear Road. Police followed the vehicle west bound onto Highway 11, and a Tire Deflation Device (TDD), otherwise known as a Spike Belt was successfully utilized, however the vehicle continued west bound on Highway 11.

The vehicle was safely brought to a stop in Calder Township, the driver was arrested, and it was determined that they had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was then transported to the Cochrane detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation a 46-year-old person from Cochrane, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Domestic Mischief

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

Due to the intimate partner nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you’re not alone. Help and support are available. Please reach out to the Cochrane District Victim Services 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-264-4208 for assistance and guidance. In emergencies, don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1.