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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made their third impaired driving arrest of 2024 in Moosonee.

On March 14, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver, on the community ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.

Police located the subject vehicle, which was stuck on the ice adjacent to the ice road. Police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Moosonee detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kristin WABANO, 36 years of age of Moose Factory, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

Also during this investigation, the passenger of the vehicle was actively obstructing police and as a result, Jessie GUNNER, 39 years of age of Moose Factory was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Resist peace officer

The two accused persons were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2024 in Moosonee.

This arrest was the third arrest related to impaired driving made by the Moosonee detachment this calendar year.

On January 25, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m. the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a stolen taxi from a driveway on Hutchison Road in Moosonee. 

When police attended the scene, the suspect had already returned with the stolen vehicle, and was still sitting in the driver’s seat. Police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Moosonee detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Melanie SUTHERLAND, 24 years of age of Fort Albany was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts

The accused was released and the matter is still before the courts. The accused is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2024 in Moosonee.

On February 11, shortly after 6:00 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in Moosonee, that was reported to be driving onto the community ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.

Police located the stolen vehicle a short time later on the ice road, stuck in a snowbank with minor damage (photo attached), however the driver had left the scene prior to police arrival.

An extensive search and patrol of the surrounding area led to the arrest of a 16-year-old person from Moosonee, who was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to stop after an accident
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2024 in Moosonee. The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – RATHIER

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Laurentian Valley Township resident is facing drug and weapons charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Pembroke.   

On March 11, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., officers stopped a passenger vehicle on MacKay Street. Cannabis was found to be readily available in the vehicle and officers also seized suspected methamphetamine along with weapons, including a modified nail gun, ammunition, and replica firearm.

As a result of this investigation 27-year-old Andrew RATHIER is facing the following charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Criminal Code (CC) and Cannabis Control Act (CCA):

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

·        Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

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

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision In Lakeshore

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On March 20, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Lakeshore detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision near Old Tecumseh Road, Community of Puce, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Members of Lakeshore OPP, Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended the Via railway tracks between Old Tecumseh Road and Puce Road.

Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a train and pronounced deceased at the scene.

There was a police presence in the area however no roads were closed for the investigation.

Lakeshore OPP, Vial Rail Police and the Office of the Chief Coroner continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or you can provide an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you could be eligible for a reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Otonabee-South Monaghan Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TWP., ON) – Peterborough County OPP Community Street Crime Unit Officers executed a Search Warrant which resulted in one person being arrested and drug related charges being laid.

On March 20, 2024, officers from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the Northumberland OPP CSCU, executed a search warrant at a location within the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. One person was found at the residence and was arrested.

During the search, officers located:

·        234 grams of Cocaine

·        56 grams of Fentanyl

·        3 digital scales

·        Canadian currency

·        Ballistic plate body armour

·        Packaging materials

Spencer SEBASTIAMPILLAI (age 49) of Otonabee-South Monaghan Twp, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

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

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision On Hwy 10

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 10.

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers, along with Caledon Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, near Escarpment Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. The incident involved two passenger vehicles. One vehicle had two occupants, which were both pronounced deceased on scene. The lone occupant of the other vehicle was transported to hospital and is in stable condition. The identities of the victims are not yet available.

Highway 10 between Charleston Sideroad and Escarpment Sideroad was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at (905) 584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at (905) 951-3838.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Cori GRATTON Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A routine traffic stop by members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to an arrest and multiple charges being laid.

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, a Rainy River District officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 11 near Lake Road.

The driver was identified as a suspended driver and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. Subsequent to the arrest, police located an open package of cannabis in the vehicle readily available to the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Cori GRATTON, age 52, of Fort Frances, ON has been arrested and charged with:

  •       Drive while under suspension.
  •       Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging.
  •       Improper number plate light
  •       Fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on May 17, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Mandeep SINGH Arrested For Assault

(BRANT, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an assault in Paris.

At approximately 7:51 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment investigated an assault at an address on Grand River Street, Brant County.

It was determined that two individuals engaged in a confrontation on the premises, leading to the physical assault of one of them. No serious injuries were reported.

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

Charged with the following offence is 21-year-old Mandeep SINGH of Brantford:

–      Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford on May 10, 2024.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Collison Closed Hwy 4 – One Charged

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On March 19, 2024, at 3:47 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision which closed Highway 4 (London Road) for a brief period.

The Huron County OPP along with North Huron Fire Department and Huron County Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle collision which one driver was transported to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

A 53-year-old from Huron County was charged with:

·      Fail to yield from private road

The highway was closed for a couple of hours for the investigation but has since re-opened.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Hans HAUNER Arrested

(CARLETON PLACE., ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest in connection with a disturbing incident in Carleton Place.

It happened March 14, 2024, on the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail in the Rosamond Street/Bell Street area.

Two girls, both under the age of 16, reported that a man made inappropriate sexual comments to them.

After an extensive investigation by the Lanark OPP Crime Unit and frontline officers from the Carleton Place office of the Lanark Detachment, an arrest was made today (March 19, 2024).

Hans HAUNER age 57 of Carleton Place has been charged with:

  • Invitation to sexual touching-under 16 years of age
  • Communicate with anyone under 18 for purpose of obtaining sexual services

The accused has been released from custody with mandatory conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 22, 2024.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

John KING Arrested For Drug Trafficking

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), has led to charges being laid against a local Dryden resident.

On March 18, 2024, just after 4:00 p.m., John KING, 60 years old, was arrested for possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, in the area of Mary Avenue, City of Dryden.

On March 18, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Mary Avenue, City of Dryden, where a quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphone pills, oxycodone pills, over $9,000 in Canadian currency, and evidence of drug trafficking were located.

As a result of the investigation, John KING has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (5 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused has been remanded into custody at the Kenora District Jail where he is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Kenora on March 21, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call 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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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Jaedyn SIMMONS – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police arrested an impaired driver in Tillsonburg, thanks to multiple calls from the public, reporting traffic complaints.

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, initiated a traffic stop in the Town of Tillsonburg after receiving multiple complaints for the same vehicle.

After speaking to the driver, police observed signs of impairment and made an arrest.

After conducting further testing at the detachment, Jaedyn SIMMONS, 25 years-of-age of Langton, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·               Operation While Impaired

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

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on May 7, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive.

Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.

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Dill OPP Police Press Releases

AI Detects Suspended Driver – Shyanne WITTER Arrested

(DILL TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with drug related offences after being alerted of a suspended driver.

On March 16, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., members from the North East Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), where on general patrol, when their Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system alerted of a suspended driver on Highway 69, Dill Township, south of Sudbury.

Police conducted a traffic stop, where the driver provided a false name. The driver was arrested, and a search of the vehicle located drugs suspected to be cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Shyanne WITTER, 32 years-of-age from Welland, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The vehicle was towed at the expense of the owner.

 The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2024, in Sudbury.

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OPP Police Press Releases South River

3 Arrested For Break & Enter – Drugs A Factor

(SOUTH RIVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged three people after responding to a break and enter.

On March 18, 2024, shortly after 5:30 a.m., Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a break and enter into a building at the historical train station in the Village of South River on Montreal Avenue.  

As a result of the investigation, multiple people were arrested and approximately 53 grams of suspected Fentanyl was seized. The estimated street value of the drugs is approximately $21,000.

James CARTER, 33-years-old, of South River was charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Engage in prohibited activity on premises

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail Court in Parry Sound on March 18, 2024. 

Vincent BEASELY, 34-years-old, and Steven CHREST, 36-years-old, both from South River were also charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Engage in prohibited activity on premises

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 25, 2024, in Sundridge, Ontario.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Hit & Run Drunk Driver Arrested – Bruno MILNE

(MUNIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – One person has been charged following a single vehicle collision.

On March 18, 2024, at approximately 5:20 p.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pick-up truck in a ditch in the vicinity of Concession Road 2 and Platt Road in Warkworth.

Officers shortly located the vehicle at Gravel Road having sustained damage. There were no injuries reported and following interaction with the driver, police were led into an impaired operation investigation.

As a result, the accused was arrested and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Bruno MILNE, 41-years-old from Warkworth has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Dangerous Operation

·        Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

·        Fail to report accident

·        Fail to remain

·        Operate unsafe vehicle.

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Drivers continue to take chances. It’s simply not worth the risk. Motorists are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. 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. 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

More Criminals Caught On Camera – Charolette Beirnes, Jeffrey Carder & Benjamin Katzman Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges after they were located inside a residence on Jewel Bridge Road after breaking into it.

On March 18, 2024, at 4:42 p.m., the owner of a residence on Jewel Bridge Road observed on his security cameras three parties breaking into his residence. The OPP arrived and located three individuals on the property.

Charolette Beirnes, 49-years-old of Meaford was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

Jeffrey Carder, 49-years-old of Meaford was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 11, 2024.

Benjamin Katzman, 37-years-old of Alliston was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.