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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

More Drunk Drivers Arrested – CRONK, CRONK & PATEL

(ORANGEVILLE) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences at the same RIDE location.

On March 16, 2024, just after 11:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Townline, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Rachel CRONK, a 20-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

•      Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

On March 16, 2024, just after 11:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Townline, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Bruce PATEL, a 34-year-old male, from Alton has been charged with:

•      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

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

On March 17, 2024, just after 12:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Townline, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Kirk CRONK, a 60-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

 The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

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Lucan Biddulph OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver From Grand Bend Arrested In Lucan

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves roadway and enters ditch.

On March 17, 2024, at 10:17 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Richmond Street in Lucan Biddulph, for the report of a single vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

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, Adam SINDEN, a 25-year-old of Grand Bend, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

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 9, 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.

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. 

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Bomb Investigation In Dryden – Two Arrested – Meth A Factor

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals after an incident that took place in the City of Dryden.

On March 16, 2024, officers from the Dryden Detachment were made aware of an individual possibly in possession of explosives. At this time an investigation was commenced.

As a result of the investigation, explosive devices along with suspected cocaine and methamphetamine were located. Two individuals were taking into custody and charged.

Maya Felske, 23-years-old from Dryden, ON charged with:

  • Explosives – Making or possessing for unlawful purposes.
  • Uttering Threats – Damage Property
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamines
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

The accused person has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on March 18, 2024.

Micaila Lizotte, 21-years-old, from Dryden, ON charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – cocaine

The accused person has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on April 15, 2024.

The investigation was completed by the Dryden Detachment and North West Region Crime Unit with assistance from the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU).

The Dryden OPP wish to express their thanks to the residents of the City of Dryden for their patience and assistance during this critical incident and subsequent investigation.

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Neyaashiinigmiing OPP Police Press Releases

Fraud – Darrell Michael Jacob (Jake) Linklater Arrested

(NEYAASHIINIGMIING, ON) – In March 2021, the Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation Police Service commenced a fraud investigation after receiving a complaint from the Band Councils for the First Nation communities of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash of irregularities in account activities and expenses paid from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Finance Corporation (SONFC) accounts. The investigation was then continued by the Ontario Provincial Police Anti Rackets Branch (ARB) and the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

On March 13, 2024, members of the OPP ARB and Grey Bruce Crime Unit took an individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is 53-year-old Darrell Michael Jacob (Jake) Linklater of Neyaashiinigimiing with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Fraud over $5000

·      Use, deals, acts on forged document

·      Make forged document X4

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Owen Sound on April 18th, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

21 Year Old From Crediton Arrested After Rolling Vehicle

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves roadway and enters ditch.

On March 17, 2024, at 3:15 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Harris Street in Thames Centre, for the report of a single vehicle that left the roadway, entered the ditch and rolled.

The driver fled the scene, however, was located a short distance from the collision scene.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was placed under arrest.

As a result, Nicholas CLARE, a 21-year-old of Crediton, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Fail to remain

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 April 29, 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.

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. 

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Laird OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – NICHOLSON & TORRANCE Arrested

(LAIRD, ON) – On March 9, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on Neebish Road in Laird Township. Investigation revealed an individual entered the victim’s property and attempted to steal a vehicle, then returned a short time later with a second individual, and left with items belonging to the victim. The accused individuals fled the scene prior to police arrival.  

On March 13, 2024, police completed their investigation and arrested both accused individuals. As a result, Leslie NICHOLSON, 34 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was charged with:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Using Firearm while Committing Offence
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Uttering Threats – Injure Animal
  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice.

Lucas TORRANCE, 36 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Theft Over $5,000

The accused remains in custody, following a bail hearing. 

Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were assisted by Batchewana First Nation Police, Anishinabek Police Service, East Algoma OPP, North East Region Canine Unit, and Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Assault With Weapon & Threats – Steven DENIS

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a road rage incident.

On March 14, 2024, shortly before 12:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapon complaint on Dutrisac Road, West Nipissing.

It was reported that two vehicles had been involved in a road rage incident on Highway 17 and pulled onto a side road to confront each other. One driver brandished a knife, while uttering a threat to harm the other driver.

As a result of the investigation, Steven DENIS, 32-years-old, from North Bay, was arrested and charged with, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Williamsburg

Weapon & Meth Bust – Christopher PRUNNER Arrested

(WILLIAMSBURG, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has seized numerous prohibited and restricted weapons from a home in Williamsburg, northwest of Morrisburg, and laid firearms related charged.

The investigation began in early March.

CSCU officers, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit, Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) and members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment executed a search warrant on March 15, 2024, at a residence on Pruner Road.

They located and seized several shotguns, rifles, handguns ammunition and prohibited ammunition magazines which were not secured inside the home. Some of the firearms were loaded. Officers also seized a small quantity of methamphetamine.

Christopher PRUNNER, age 31 of South Dundas was arrested at the scene and has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on March 18, 2024.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan ENGEL Arrested For Drunk Driving

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

On March 17, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in the area of Concession 2 and Sideroad 25 in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. At approximately 4:26 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.

Bryan ENGEL, 60-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton 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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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Another Anonymous Abuser

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have arrested and charged an individual in relation to a recent Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) incident.

On March 11, 2024, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute call for service in the Township of Madawaska Valley. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged a 26-year-old from Madawaska Valley with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • domestic assault.

The accused was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court later at the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The name of the accused has been withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew HAASEN Arrested Again

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (Chatham) Detachment has charged an individual following a suspicious person investigation.

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 00:15 a.m., a member of the Elgin County OPP (Chatham Detachment) initiated an investigation after locating a pedestrian insufficiently dressed for weather conditions and walking in complete darkness on Communication Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent while on patrol.

The investigating officer, concerned for the safety of the pedestrian, stopped to assist the individual. The officer determined the identity of pedestrian and discovered that individual was violating conditions of an existing release order.

The pedestrian was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Matthew HAASEN, a 30-year-old of Dresden was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Two Counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently, remanded into custody.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases

More Drunk Drivers

(NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to work diligently in keeping the roads safe in Northumberland. Officers arrested four individuals in unrelated incidents. 

On March 15, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Northumberland OPP responded to complaint from a member of the public regarding a driver who dropped off their child for an activity on Dale Road in Hamilton Township. The motorist was then located and police were led into an impaired operation investigation.

As a result, a 37-year-old, from Hamilton Township, has been charged with:

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

The person will not be named to protect the identity of the young person.

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle in the ditch on County Road 45 in Alnwick-Haldimand Township. The individual was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital with reported minor injuries.

Patrick QUINN, 32-years-old, from Campbellford, has been charged with:

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

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on County Road 28 in the Municipality of Port Hope. Police were led into an impaired operation investigation.

Timothy KAY, 33-years-old, from Newtonville, has been charged with:

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

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., OPP stopped a vehicle travelling westbound in Highway 401 in Hamilton Township for speeding. The officer was led into an impaired operation investigation.

Tommy MARTEL-HOULE. 27-years-old, from Victorialville, Quebec, has been charged with:

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

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. All received an additional 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report 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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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Jasmine SHAWANDA – Impaired Driving

(SUDBURY, ON) – One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after a traffic complaint was reported to police.

On March 15, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, in the City of Greater Sudbury.

The vehicle was located by police and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jasmine SHAWANDA, 37 years-of-age, from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Novice driver – presence of drug

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

Donuts Attract OPP Attention – Michael BEYNON Arrested

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., a member of the Elgin County OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Havens Lake Road, Municipality of West Elgin after observing the vehicle speeding and performing “doughnuts” within an intersection.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Michael BEYNON, a 27-year-old of West Lorne was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform Stunt

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Dutton-Dunwich OPP Police Press Releases

Stacey EMENY – Drunk Driving

(DUTTON-DUNWICH, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a suspected impaired driver.

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 7:20 p.m., officers with the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas) Detachment located the vehicle at the OnRoute Service Centre located on the westbound Highway 401, Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication, the driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin County OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Stacey EMENY, a 43-year-old of Southwest Middlesex was charged with the following:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on May 7, 2024.