Category: OPP

(RENFREW, ON) – On December 23, 2020, at around 10:00 p.m., members of the Renfrew County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in the Town of Renfrew. A vehicle actively avoided the check point and was later observed on Elgin Avenue West.

Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated away, only stopping briefly when blocked in, which resulted in minor damage to a police cruiser and the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was located again on Highway 511 and further attempts were made to bring the vehicle to a stop. 

OnStar was contacted by the rental agency, which led to the vehicle finally coming to a stop on the northbound shoulder of Highway 511 south of Larocque Road. 

The driver immediately jumped over the guard rail on the northbound side and ran off. 

The OPP Emergency Response Team, (ERT) along with the Canine Unit, were deployed and at around 2:00 a.m., December 24, the suspect was located. The driver and three passengers were arrested.

Donavan HUYCKE, aged 28, from Tillsonburg, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Flight from Police – sec 320.17
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle – sec. 320.16(1)
• Failure to stop after accident – sec. 320.16(1)
• Operation while prohibited – sec. 320.18(1)(a) – two counts
• Assault with a weapon – sec. 267(a)
• Fail to comply with a probation order – sec.733.1(1)
• Failure to comply with release order – sec. 145(5)(a) – five counts
• Driving while under suspension – Highway Traffic Act sec. 53(1)

The accused will appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice, via video link, for a bail hearing today.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don’t go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at approximately 7:25 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped a vehicle at a County Line, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that an officer was travelling along County Line when they had to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision with another motor vehicle. The officer subsequently stopped the vehicle and conducted an investigation.

As a result, police charged 26-year-old Austin Darrel ANDERSON of Brantford, Ontario with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus,

·        Fail to comply with probation order,

·        Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available,

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero, and

·        Drive – hand held communication device.

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

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, December 18, 2020, at approximately 8:32 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a theft in progress at a Rokeby Side road, Tillsonburg address.

It was determined that an employee arrived at an offsite location and located an individual committing a theft of cable. The person then entered a pickup truck and subsequently fled through an adjacent field. Officers responding to the area located the vehicle and took the driver into custody without incident.

Charges with the following offences is 35-year-old Mark James WINKWORTH of Norfolk County, Ontario:

·        Theft over $5,000,

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

·        Possession break in instruments,

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,

·        Possession of Fentanyl,

·        Possession of Methamphetamine,

·        Operation while prohibited, and

·        Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available.

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

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, December 18, 2020, at approximately 1:03 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment investigated a report of a home invasion at a Main Street, Delhi, Norfolk County address.

Investigation determined that on Monday, December 14, 2020, at approximately 12:45 a.m., four to five people attended the address and attempted to forcibly gain entry into the residence. The occupants of the home were able to prevent the entry however one of the suspects involved discharged a firearm. All of the suspects then fled from the residence in a gold or silver coloured motor vehicle similar to a Chrysler 300 and a dark coloured vehicle. Both vehicles left the area in an unknown direction.

One of the occupants inside the residence suffered minor injuries after fleeing from the home.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when any stranger arrives at your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information or captured any of the individuals or vehicles involved in this occurrence on video surveillance, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-31-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, December 18, 2020, at approximately 8:46 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford County Detachment investigated an incident at a Whiting Street, Ingersoll address.

It was determined that police were contacted by a member of the public wanting officers to check on the wellbeing of person that was in a vehicle located in a parking lot of a business. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle at which time the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, police charged 37-year-old Terrance William WHITE of Woodstock, Ontario with the following offences:

• Possession of Fentanyl,
• Possession of Methamphetamine,
• Operation while prohibited (5 counts),
• Fail to comply with probation order (2 counts),
• Driving while under suspension (2 counts), and
• Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available.

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

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On December 19, 2020 approximately 8:10pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington received a complaint of a gathering on Queens Avenue, Leamington.

Police attended and observed in excess of 10 people present in the building. This was in violation of the total number of people allowed to gather indoors, according to the amendments to the Reopening Ontario Act.

A 37-year old was charged with Failing to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order contrary to the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020.

(PERTH, ON) – Members of the Lanark Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after an incident at Perth District Collegiate Institute.

Officers were called to the school December 16, 2020 shortly before 11:00 a.m. It had been reported that a teacher had been assaulted, suffering minor injuries. A second person also suffered minor injuries.

The 15 year old male suspect was transported to hospital for assessment and cannot be identified under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

On November 17, 2020, uniformed officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported theft at a new commercial build development in the Town of Caledon.

Information was received that a T20 Industrial Ride-On Floor Scrubber, seven lift controllers, a tandem utility trailer and other tools valued over $75,000 were stolen by unknown suspects.

As a result of the police investigation led by the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the stolen property was recovered and two parties were arrested. During the arrest, an imitation firearm was recovered by the officers in the vehicle operated by the suspects.

Carlos PALACIO, 25, of Toronto, stands charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
• Trafficking in property obtained by crime; and
• Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 5, 2021, to answer to the charges.

Alejandro MARIN TABAREZ, 19, of Brampton, is charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
• Trafficking in property obtained by crime; and
• Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 5, 2021, to answer to the charges. 

If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please contact Caledon Detachment Community Street Crime Unit at (905) 584-2241 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

Theft of construction equipment has an immense impact on economy and small businesses. The recovery of the stolen equipment has allowed the complainant to resume work as an independent contractor.

Here are some crime prevention tips to make your construction site more secure:

•  Install lights – a well-lit job site makes it less attractive for thieves to get into the site;
• Immobilize large equipment – prevent the theft of large equipment such as diggers and forklifts by installing immobilization or battery disconnect devices. Use locking devices such as boots, or surround equipment overnight with stacked materials;
• Install a GPS tracker – an inexpensive way to keep track of your costly construction equipment;
• Lock away tools and materials – make sure all materials and tools are securely locked away in a storage container, locked job site trailer or locking tool box, and be sure to invest in good locks.

(TYENDINAGA TWP, ON) – On December 15, 2020 at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Highway 401 in Tyendinaga Township. 

The vehicle was stopped and while speaking with the driver, the officer observed what appeared to be unmarked tobacco products within the vehicle. The investigating officers engaged the assistance of the Ministry of Finance with respect to the tobacco products. Roughly 14,000 cigars, with an estimated value of $52,000, were seized along with marijuana, credit cards, a driver’s licence and a hunting knife. The vehicle itself was also seized and impounded.

Charankan KIRUBAHARAN, age 18, of Stouffville has been charged with:

• Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco contrary to the Criminal Code (C.C.) – Sec 121.1;
• Failure to comply with release order contrary to the C.C. – Sec 145(5)(a);
• Possession of a Stolen Credit Card contrary to the C.C. -Sec 342(1)(c);
• Possession of an identity document contrary to the C.C. – Sec 56.1;
• Possessing Cannabis for the purpose of selling contrary to the Cannabis Act (C.A.) -Sec 10(2);
• Possession of over 30g of dried Cannabis in a public place contrary to the C.A. – Sec 8(1)(a);
• Unlawful purchase of Cannabis contrary to the Cannabis Control Act 2017 (C.C.A.) – Sec 9(1);
• Person under 19 years in possession of cannabis contrary to the C.C.A. 2017 – Sec 10(1);
• Drive vehicle with cannabis in open baggage contrary to the C.C.A. 2017 – Sec 12(1);
• Possession of untaxed cigars and other tobacco contrary to the Tobacco Tax Act – Sec 29.1(2);
• Possession for the Purpose of resale contrary to the T.T.A. – sec 29.1(2.0.1); and
• Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act – Sec 128

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on February 23, 2021. 

The investigation remains ongoing by the L&A County OPP and the Ministry of Finance.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is reminding the public to be vigilant after a resident was scammed and lost $6,000 in Dunnville, Haldimand County, ON.   

On Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 12:52 p.m., OPP received a report of a fraud from a Dunnville resident.

Through investigation, OPP learned that the resident received a call from an unknown person claiming to be a representative for Hydro One. The call display on the victim’s phone also came up as Hydro One. The victim was directed by the unknown person to forward payment of $2,000 from a Bitcoin Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or their electricity supply would be turned off.

After further discussions, the victim was told there was a problem with the account and they would need to send another $4,000.

The victim had sent approximately $6,000 via Bitcoin. When the victim searched for the Hydro One number and called they were told the calls they received were a scam.

OPP is reminding the public to be aware of the warning signs, never give out any personal information to someone you don’t know, and always verify all contact information and not just call a number or email that some unknown person provides you with. The name on the caller display may be fraudulent. Give yourself some time to complete your own search.

Scammers will often attempt to make people have a sense of fear or urgency so victims will act quickly without thinking things completely through. Don’t fall for it. Legitimate companies will not threaten customers.

To learn about ways to protect yourself from scams and frauds, the OPP encourages community members to stay educated on fraud prevention.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 7:00 am on the morning of December 12, 2020 officer from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a domestic dispute taking place in a car in the area of Eighth Street West in Fort Frances.

Officers attended the scene and conducted an investigation. The source of the argument was determined to be surrounding the driver’s ability to drive due to alcohol consumption.

As a result of the investigation, Morgan JOURDAIN (25) of Fort Frances was charged criminally with one count of impaired operation of a conveyance and will appear in Fort Frances criminal court on January 4, 2020 at 9:30 am to answer to the charge. 

As a result of this charge, JOURDAIN has been issued a 90 day administrative driver’s licence suspension and the car in question was impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling      1-888-310-1122.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at approximately 8:42 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a home invasion at a Port Ryerse Road, Woodhouse, Norfolk County address.

Investigation determined that two unknown individuals attended the address and forcibly gained entry into the residence. Once inside, unknowns confronted the homeowner who was then restrained by both suspects. The residence was then ransacked and a quantity of currency was taken. Both suspects then fled from the house to an awaiting vehicle that was parked on Highway 6. No injuries were reported to the homeowner as a result of this incident.

Both suspects are described as white males, 26 to 32 years of age, 5’7 to 5’8, approximately 150 to 180 lbs, medium build, clean cut with dark hair. They were wearing dark clothing, back packs and had their faces covered with balaclavas.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when any stranger arrives at your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance. If anyone has any information or is they seen anything suspicious, they are being asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, December 14, 2020, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a traffic complaint at a Highway 24, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a member of the motoring public was following a vehicle and subsequently contacted police. Officers located the vehicle and stopped it to investigate the driver at a Norfolk Street North address.

As a result, police charged 37-year-old Tara L. KOITER of Brantford, Ontario with operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus and Highway Traffic Act offences.

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

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, December 14, 2020, at approximately 9:22 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle at a Highway 24, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that an officer was conducting patrols on Highway 24 near Concession 8 of Townsend, when they observed a vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed. The motor vehicle ran through radar at over 160 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The vehicle was subsequently stopped and the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, police charged 20-year-old Dinu MATHEW of Norfolk County, Ontario with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt, speeding by 50 km/h or more and speeding.

OPP are reminding all motorists that the minimum fine if convicted is $2,000 and an automatic drivers licence suspension for seven (7) days and seven (7) day vehicle impoundment.

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