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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

40 Grand In Crypto Scam

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A community member lost $40,000 after being deceived by a cryptocurrency investment scam.

At approximately 11:44 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a fraud at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that the victim responded to an online advertisement on a website for an investment opportunity that promised significant returns on the funds initially invested.

Between January and March of 2024, the victim invested approximately $40,000. When they tried to access their funds, they were told they needed to pay more money to get their original investment back. Realizing this was a scam, the victim contacted the police.

Frauds and scams are attempted daily through online platforms, phone calls, letters, or faxes. Fraud is a multi-million-dollar enterprise that will only cease when the perpetrators stop profiting.

To avoid falling victim to similar investment scams, follow these key tips:

  • Research and verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities and the entities offering them.
  • Exercise caution when confronted with investments promising high returns with little risk. Overly optimistic claims may signal a potential scam.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive information with unfamiliar parties.

To learn more about fraud and cybercrime prevention and how to safeguard yourself, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Police Can’t Find Camouflaged Side-By-Side – Up To $2,000 Reward Offered

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating the theft of a side-by-side. On March 30, 2024, an induvial stole a camouflage, Polaris Ranger XP1000 valued at $25,000 at a home on Main Street East, Palmerston. They were last seen travelling east at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Any person with information regarding this person should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases St. Clair

Tyler BLAIR – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On March 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle on Highway 40 near Petrolia line that was exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 50 km/h.

A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with a driver it became apparent they had consumed an alcoholic beverage, and a roadside screening device was administered. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples over the legal limit.

Tyler BLAIR, 33-years-old of Sarnia, has been charged with the following:

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

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

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. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Repeat Offender Assaults Police – Abuse, Keep It In The Family To Be Anonymous

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

At approximately 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a disturbance at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were engaged in a verbal dispute inside a residence on the property, which prompted a call to the police.

Shortly after the responding officers arrived at the scene, one of them was physically assaulted by one of the individuals involved. No injuries were reported.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody.

Charged with the following alleged offences is a 29-year-old individual from Norfolk County:

  • Assault a Peace Officer,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts).

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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Devinder DHALIWAL Arrested – Details Released

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver from Illinois charged with stunt driving on Highway 401 in Thames Centre.

On April 1, 2024, at 9:29 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) while on general patrol, observed a vehicle on Highway 401 in the Eastbound lanes in Thames Centre, travelling in excess of 50km/h over the posted 100 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Devinder DHALIWAL, a 45-year-old of Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

·      Driving while under suspension

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

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 June 18, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Dylan MCLACHLAN

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into a disturbance at a residence in Turkey Point.

At approximately 9:23 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a disturbance on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals had a dispute inside a residence on the premises, which led to 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 offences is 23-year-old Dylan MCLACHLAN of Norfolk County:

  • Assault,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

SB OPP Enforce Law For One Weekend A Year – Caught 54 Speeders

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – All available members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in an Easter Long Weekend traffic safety campaign. From March 29 – April 1, 2024 South Bruce OPP officers were highly visible on area roads watching for traffic safety violations and closely watching for seatbelt use.

During the long weekend, South Bruce officers charged 3 motorists and 2 passengers for failing to wear a seatbelt. Other charges laid this past weekend include:

  • 54 charges for Speeding
  • 2 charges for Driving while under Suspension
  • 1 motorist charged with Impaired Driving
  • 1 motorist charged with Distracted Driving
  • 123 total charges, 53 warnings issued

There were no Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) reported during the traffic safety initiative.

The long weekend traffic safety campaign has ended, but the South Bruce OPP remains committed to road safety and officers will continue with traffic education and enforcement.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Picton OPP Only Caught 3 Drunk Drivers During Annual Enforcement Weekend #QuotaNotMet

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three individuals over the weekend with impaired offences.

On March 30, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 4. As a result of the investigation, David KETTLE, age 67 from Prince Edward County was charged with:

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

On the same date shortly before midnight, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street Picton and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Robert LAINE, age 36 from Prince Edward County was charged with:

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

On Sunday March 31, 2024, officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 1 and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Chuck KEEPING, age 44 from Orangeville was charged with:

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

The drivers were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. They also had their licences suspended for 90 days and vehicles impounded for seven.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin Skippen – Drunk Driving

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – A local driver is facing an impaired driving charge after the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle which drove into a ditch in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

On March 31, 2024, at 5:58 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a call of a motor vehicle that drove off the roadway into a ditch on Girl Guide Road in Georgian Bluffs. Officers located the vehicle and while officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician.

Kevin Skippen, 55-years-old of the Municipality of Georgian Bluffs was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 25, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Rene LAPIERRE – Threats & Firearms Charges

(BRANT, ON) – At approximately 7:05a.m., on March 31, 2024, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to investigate a mischief complaint at a residence on Flagg Avenue in Paris.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that the complainant had been receiving threatening messages from a male individual. Additionally, it was found that the complainant’s vehicle had been damaged by the same individual using a BB gun.

As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old Rene LAPIERRE, from Paris has been charged with the following offences.

–      Utter Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

–      Mischief Under $5000

–      Careless Use of a Firearm

LAPIERRE was taken into custody without issues and held for a bail hearing.

Members of the Brant 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 police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 21, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that an individual purchased items using a stolen bank card.

Police spoke with the victim who advised that she believed her wallet was stolen sometime on March 20, 2024, and she noticed it missing March 21, 2024. Through investigation, officers determined that the bank card was used at a business in Meaford on March 20, 2024.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the photo.

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 can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Spike Belt & K9 Used – 4 Charged

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged four people after a vehicle failed to stop for police.

On March 28, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised by the Kirkland Lake OPP of a vehicle that failed to stop for speeding on Highway 11, and the vehicle continued to travel south.

Police located the vehicle traveling south on Highway 64 in Field, and a Tire Deflation Device (TDD), otherwise known as a Spike belt was successfully utilized causing the vehicle to safely come to a stop. Three passengers fled into a wooded area, while police arrested the driver.

There was a large police presence when members from the OPP K9 Unit, Emergency Response Team, Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Unit and OPP Aviation assisted with the search. The three other passengers were subsequently later located and arrested in an isolated cabin.

A search located Canadian currency and drugs suspected to be cocaine.

As a result of the investigation,

Mateus RIBEIRO, 31 years-of-age, from Whitby, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Mohamed ABU, 28 years-of-age, from Loyalist Township, and Ibrahim OMAR, 29 years-of-age, from Toronto, were both charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

Devante MORRIS-McDONALD, 22 years-of-age, from Toronto, was charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

All four accused were held for Bail Court and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 2, 2024, in North Bay.

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Coady JACKMAN – Drunk Driving

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving (80 plus) after their vehicle was stopped at a R.I.D.E. check on March 28, 2024.

On March 28, 2024, at approximately 10:20pm, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at the intersection of Drummond Line and Division Street. A vehicle approached the R.I.D.E. and officers spoke with the driver reading them the Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of their breath and as a result was arrested.

Coady JACKMAN (age 34) of Selwyn Township, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 23, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Strathroy-Caradoc

20 Year Old Arrested – Name Released

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Alert Middlesex County OPP Officer, while on general patrol locates impaired driver.

On March 31, 2024, at 1:25 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, observed a suspicious vehicle travelling on Muncey Road in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

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, Amelia ELIJAH, a 20-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

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

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

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 May 28, 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.

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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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Prohibited Driver Arrested – Name Released

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On April 1, 2024, at 6:23 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a vehicle on County Road 2 in the Municipality of Lakeshore which was being driven by a disqualified driver. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody without incident.

 Tyler James TIMOTHY, 19-years-old of Tecumseh, has been charged with the following:

·                Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code S.320.18(1)(a)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. The vehicle has also been impounded for 45 days.

 If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired, or who is showing disregard for local traffic laws, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.