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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle SCOTT Arrested Following Break & Enter

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been arrested in connection with a break and enter.

On Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a break-and-enter at an address on Grigg Drive in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that at some point in the evening or early morning, an unidentified individual or individuals attended the location, forcefully entered a storage unit on the premises, and stole a black 2011 Miska flatbed trailer, a white and orange Bobcat MT85 skid-steer loader and video surveillance equipment.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle SCOTT, 37-years-old of Norfolk County has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Possession Stolen Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on April 9, 2024.

The trailer and skid-steer have been recovered; however, the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Three individuals have been arrested and 15 charges have been laid after a search warrant was executed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG). This team is comprised of the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police.

In January 2024, PGNG commenced an investigation into individuals from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who were trafficking drugs in the City of Thunder Bay. On March 7, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Brock Street East in Thunder Bay. PGNG seized:

  • More than 200 grams of fentanyl
  • More than 100 grams of cocaine
  • Nearly 170 grams of crack cocaine
  • One handgun
  • 15 rounds of ammunition
  • Five cell phones
  • More than $5,000 in Canadian currency
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Three people have been charged contrary to theControlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC).

Crystal ANDERSON, 37 years old of Thunder Bay, and Damien THOMPSON, 29 years old of Scarborough, have been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, crack cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, fentanyl, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds in crime over $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)a CC

A 17-year-old of Brampton has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, crack cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, fentanyl, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds in crime over $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)a CC
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to section 88 CC
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition, contrary to section 95(1) CC
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, contrary to section 91(1) CC
  • Carry concealed prohibited device, contrary to section 90 CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)a CC

This investigation was supported by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, Thunder Bay Police Service, and the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment.

All accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

173 Kilo Meth Bust

(TORONTO, ON) – Nine accused are facing 44 charges following an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG).

Project CRANIUM began in the fall of 2023, when police learned of two individuals trafficking illicit drugs in the City of Barrie. Further investigation revealed that a sophisticated criminal network was operating out of the Greater Toronto Area, Simcoe County and Durham Region. Illicit drugs were being purchased from a source supplier and trafficked to a mid-level purchaser before being sold to local traffickers throughout Southern Ontario.

On January 21, 2024, the OPP executed 16 search warrants in Toronto; 11 at residences, four on vehicles and one at a storage locker. Seized items include but are not limited to:

  • 173 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine;
  • 56 kilograms of suspected cocaine;
  • 500 grams of suspected fentanyl;
  • two prohibited handguns, one of which was loaded;
  • ammunition;
  • more than $620,000 in Canadian currency;
  • evidence of drug production (e.g. two cocaine presses, etc.); and,
  • four vehicles.

The illicit drugs seized have a potential street value of more than $13 million.

A video about Project Cranium is available here: https://youtu.be/z9B58miX_cA.

PGNG is a joint forces operation comprised of members from 21 police services. A full list of partners can be found below, under “About PGNG.” Additional supports were provided by the Barrie Police Service, Durham Regional Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, Toronto Police Service and York Regional Police.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs is urged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Wingham Robbery – Repeat Offender Scott RYAN Arrested Again

(NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crimes Unit is investigating a robbery that took place on March 8th, 2024, at a business on Josephine Street in the Township of North Huron (Wingham). 

On Friday, March 8th, 2024, at 6:10 a.m., the Huron County OPP was contacted by a store owner who called to report a robbery that had taken place at approximately 6:00 a.m. One male suspect had entered the store, produced a note, and demanded cash. The suspect appeared to have been carrying a concealed weapon. The employee advised the suspect that there was no cash inside the store. The suspect then left the store and fled on foot.

Investigators were able to later identify the suspect and on March 11th, the suspect was arrested in Wingham and taken into custody.

A search warrant of the suspect’s residence yielded evidence from the robbery.

Scott RYAN, 36 years of age from the Township of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with Intent,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (seven counts).

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Have A Right To Know If A Violent Offender Lives Next Door? Another Anonymous Choke, Suffocate & Strangle Incident

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 12, 2024, at 12:02 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to an address in Grey Highlands and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. 

A 31-year-old from the Muncipality of Meaford was charged with:

·      Assault – spousal

·      Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate, strangle X2

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

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 Bruce Grey Perth can be contacted at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario. In case of immediate danger please call 911.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Tarrick Andrew FAKIRA-MARTIN – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On February 21, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported break in at a residence on Fourth Line , Mapleton. It was reported that two parties had broken into a home and had fled on foot. Police responded located two stolen vehicles near the residence: A beige pick-up truck from Wallenstein and a white Sport Utility Vehicle from London. One party was located on a nearby property and charged.

On February 21, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., OPP responded to a theft call on Clyde Street, Elora. It was reported that an individual had stolen a bicycle and had damaged it. Police responded and located the same suspect from the early occurrence and laid further charges.

Tarrick Andrew FAKIRA-MARTIN, 30-years-old of London, has been charged with Break-Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, Break-Enter a Place – with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, and two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the accused was also charged with Theft Under $5000, and Mischief, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on April 16, 2024.

Any person with information regarding this occurrence 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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Clearview & Springwater OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Sanmith VADAKEVITIL 99 in a 50

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIPS, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the Township of Springwater.

On March 11, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Sunnidale Road, a member of the Huronia West Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 99km per hour in a posted 50km per hour zone.

Sanmith VADAKEVITIL, 24-year-old of Barrie, was charged with:

  • Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed
  • Adult Speeding 1 – Speeding 49 km/h over posted limit

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Stephanie FAIZY & Aidan SPENCE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged two individuals for alcohol-related incidents.

On March 8, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Old Church Road, near Centreville Creek Road in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Aidan SPENCE, 21, of Bolton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

Just hours later, on March 9, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment were patrolling the area of Highway 50, near McEwan Drive East in the Town of Caledon, when a traffic stop was conducted upon a motor vehicle. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Following the investigation, Stephanie FAIZY, 37, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 28, 2024, to answer to their charges. The vehicles were also impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licences were suspended for a period of 90 days.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Powassasn

Repeat Offender Ethan THERIAULT Arrested

(POWASSAN, ON) – A driver is facing an impaired driving charge after entering the ditch when ramping off Highway 11 in Powassan near Clark Street.

On March 1, 2024, just after 4:00 p.m., the Powassan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Powassan.

Officers attended the scene and upon speaking to the driver, it was determined that they had consumed an alcoholic beverage.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay Detachment of the OPP for further testing.

No injuries were reported by the driver.

As a result of the investigation Ethan THERIAULT, a 31-year-old person from Nipissing Township was charged for the following:

·        operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on March 19, 2024.

The accused was issued a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Clute OPP Police Press Releases

Karanbir SINGH – Drunk Driving

(CLUTE TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic stop initiated on a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) led to an impaired driving charge.

On March 11, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., an officer with the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Highway 11, in Clute Township – west of Cochrane. 

The officer observed a CMV, crossing the white fog line, and the yellow centreline. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Karanbir SINGH, 25 years of age of Hamilton, was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 9, 2024 in Cochrane.

The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle (tractor only) was impounded for seven days.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Marc FORCIER – Drunk Driving

(HEARST, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Hearst led to the arrest of driver for impaired.

On March 10, 2024, shortly before 2:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a RIDE program on Highway 583 in Hearst. 

Approximately 15 minutes after starting, a vehicle entered the RIDE program, and police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marc FORCIER, 44 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to notify change of address
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2024 in Hearst. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth LEET – Drunk Driving, Repeat Offender

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One driver has been arrested and charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop in Espanola.

On March 11, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Espanola. Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Algoma Street.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine that the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth LEET, 64-years-old, from Manitoulin Island has been charged with:

  • Operation unsafe vehicle
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Drive with improper headlights
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Assaults Spouse & Another – Name Withheld By Police

(FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing numerous assault charges following an incident in the Town of Fort Frances.

On March 11, 2023, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Sixth Street in the Town of Fort Frances where two individuals had been assaulted. Officers located one individual nearby and subsequently placed them under arrest.  

There were no serious injuries reported to police.

As a result, a 34-year-old, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

·        Assault – two counts

·        Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

·        Assault – Spousal

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

·        Being Intoxicated in Public Place

·        Having Liquor in Open Container in Unauthorized Place

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

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Marks OPP Police Press Releases

Tanja WILL – Drunk Driving

(MARKS TOWNSHIP) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following a single motor vehicle collision.

On March 11, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Cronk Road in Marks Township.

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

As a result, Tanja WILL, 43-years-old, of Nolalu, 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 Thunder Bay on May 3, 2024.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Enforce Law One Day/Year & Lay 65 Charges Laid In Commercial Vehicle “Blitz”

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted by the Huronia West OPP conducted a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) enforcement blitz in Collingwood yesterday. Police laid 65 charges and one vehicle was towed from the highway.

The Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP is committed to road safety and removing unsafe commercial motor vehicles from our highways and roadways. Yesterday’s CMV blitz was primarily focused on vehicles operating on roadways not in compliance during the reduced load season. During the first day of the CMV enforcement campaign officers from Collingwood OPP and Huronia West OPP were conducting inspections and enforcement in Collingwood to ensure compliance with the Reduced Load regulations.

Officers have laid charges under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for the following violations:

Overweight charges:                   44

Vehicles taken out of service:      1 (major defect)

Mechanical violations:                 4       

Moving violations:                       3

Other violations:                         14

Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP recognize that the majority of CMV operators are in compliance with the regulations, but will continue to conduct inspections and enforcement of CMVs operating in contravention of the regulations during the remainder of the reduced load season.