Category: OPP

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is investigating a three vehicle collision that claimed the life of one of the drivers. The collision occurred on Haldimand Road 55 and Concession 12 Walpole in Hagersville, Haldimand County, ON.  

On Friday December 11, 2020 at 6:07 a.m., OPP, Haldimand County Fire Services and Haldimand County paramedics responded to Haldimand Road 55 and Concession 12 Walpole for a three vehicle collision.

A witness reported one of the drivers was trapped in their vehicle and was unresponsive.

Haldimand County paramedics transported the driver to hospital with life threatening injuries.

OPP were later updated that the driver had succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.

The deceased has been identified as 61-year-old Roy STROHM of Jarvis, Haldimand County, ON.

The two other drivers of the vehicles involved suffered minor injuries.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) attended the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

The area of Haldimand Road 55 and Concession 12 Walpole was closed for approximately eight hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene.

OPP continue to investigate and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have any information to assist with the investigation, to contact them at 1- 888 – 310 – 1122.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachments primary focus is public safety and we want to reinforce to the public the importance of the proper use of the 9-1-1 system

When people need emergency assistance, dialing 9-1-1 gets immediate help under normal circumstances. 

On average, it takes at least two officers approximately thirty minutes to respond, investigate and clear the call. This puts enormous pressure on OPP resources when officers respond to unnecessary calls that can be prevented.

On Thursday, December 10, 2020, at approximately 10:59 p.m., officers attended a Queensway West address after an unknown individual contacted 9-1-1 reporting an emergency. It was determined that they called the emergency number after they had e-transferred money to purchase illicit drugs that never arrived and wanted to report a theft.

The use of 9-1-1 for emergency response continues to save lives when used appropriately and the OPP want those who need urgent help to use 9-1-1. The OPP also encourages families to discuss proper use of 9-1-1 to prevent hang ups and misdials from occurring.

The OPP is urging all Norfolk County residents to use 9-1-1 when there is an emergency.

Please do not call 9-1-1 about a power outage or to inquire about road conditions or if you have a sick racoon on your property or to order food. This is NOT an emergency.  Residents are being asked to contact 1-888-310-1122 for all non-emergent calls for service.

(Elgin County) Elgin County OPP have charged a 32 year Southwest Middlesex resident with several offences relating to a single motor vehicle collision which occurred yesterday December 9^th, 2020 at approximately 2:15pm on Highway 401 westbound just west of Union Rd, Elgin County.

Police received multiple calls from the motoring public reporting that a car had struck the center median of the highway, that the vehicles airbags had deployed and that there was smoke coming from the vehicle. Moments later police received reports that vehicle involved in the collision was now traveling westbound on the Highway 401 with sparks coming from the vehicle which was heavily damaged.

Police located the vehicle on the Iona Rd. exit/Hwy 401 at Iona Rd. and as a result of the investigation arrested the driver, the lone occupant, with impaired driving. The driver was not injured in the collision.

Police have since charged Patrick KUENEMAN, age 32, of Southwest Middlesex with;

1. Impaired Driving
2. Dangerous Driving
3. Failing to Remain at the Scene of a Collision
4. Operating a Motor Vehicle with No Insurance.

KUENEMAN was later released on an appearance notice with a future court date of the 26^th of January, 2021 in St. Thomas, ON Criminal Court.

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – On December 4, 2020, members of the Lambton County Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a traffic stop on Highway 402, town of Plympton-Wyoming.  

During the traffic stop, members of the CSCU located approximately $24,000 of suspected cocaine, as well as suspected hydromorphone, fentanyl and methamphetamine. Further investigation located Canadian currency and brass knuckles. Three people were arrested as a result.  

Nicole BROUGH, 31 year old of Sarnia, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Two Counts), pursuant to the Controlled Drug and Substance Ace, and Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, pursuant to the Criminal Code.  

Baylee BROOKS, 25 year old of Sarnia, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Two Counts), pursuant to the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.  

Richard ARMSTRONG, 28 year old of Sarnia, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Schedule I Substance, pursuant to the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.  

All accused were held in custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on December 4, 2020 for a bail hearing.

(Midland, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Balm Beach Road in the Town of Midland at 4:00pm on December 2nd, 2020. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spoke with one of the involved drivers and noticed the smell of alcohol.  Police entered into an impaired driving investigation and administered a Roadside Screening Test on the driver. As a result, officers arrested the driver who was transported to the Southern Georgian Bay detachment to provide further breath samples. 

Kristopher DUNN, 28 years of Tiny Township is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation While Impaired
• Operation While Blood Alcohol – 80 or above  

The accused was released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 17, 2020 in Midland.

The OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about this incident please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information regarding this incident.

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 9 west of Airport Road in the Town of Caledon.

On Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 at approximately 11:54 a.m., OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9. The collision involved two motor vehicles – a white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a black pickup truck.

Initial investigation revealed that the white SUV was exiting from a private lot that houses several businesses, when it was struck by the pickup truck travelling westbound on Airport Road.

Caledon OPP and other emergency services responded to the scene immediately to assist the parties involved. The driver of the SUV, a 78-year-old from Caledon, was transported to a hospital, where the driver succumbed to the injuries sustained as a result of the collision.

The driver of the pickup truck was treated at the scene and didn’t not report any injuries at the time.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Caledon OPP Detachment 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.

Highway 9 is closed between Airport Road and Mountainview Road while the Traffic Collision Investigation Unit (TCI) conducts their investigation.

If you witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET TWP, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance in connection with a fatal collision investigation.

On November 18, 2020, shortly after 8:00 a.m., OPP officers, Alfred-Plantagenet Township Firefighters and Prescott-Russell Paramedics responded to a five vehicle collision on County Road 17 in Alfred-Plantagenet Township, just west of County Road 9.

One driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The OPP continues to investigate the cause of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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FESTIVE RIDE HAS BEGUN

The OPP will be out several times daily beginning on November 25^th looking for drinking drivers. The RIDE programs at this time of year are dubbed “Festive RIDE” in an effort to make the Festive Season a safe one on the roads. Motorists can expect to be stopped at the random spot checks while police ensure drivers are sober and obeying the law. Festive RIDE checks will continue through the holiday season until January 3^rd 2021. 

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IMPAIRED DRIVERS

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP officer S. Trudeau was conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative on John Street in the Town of Hawkesbury, when a blue 2019 Honda Civic stopped at the checkpoint.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Jean Jacques LAROCHE, age 61 of Hawkesbury Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with “Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)”.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 16, 2020.

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(CHAMPLAIN, ON) – On November 22, 2020 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP officers M. Kingsbury and W. Simpson were conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative on Bay Road at Blue Corner Road in the Champlain Township, when a silver 2003 Honda CCR stopped at the checkpoint.

The traffic stop resulted in locating Methamphetamine pills and marihuana inside the vehicle.

The driver, Jonathan PICARD, age 35 of Alfred-Plantagenet Ontario, was arrested for driving a motor vehicle with the abilities impaired by drug. The driver was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with “Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs”, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with “Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine”, and also under the Cannabis Control Act with “Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available”.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 16, 2020.

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(CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On November 20, 2020 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Hawkesbury OPP Constable Kingsbury responded to a single motor vehicle collision, vehicle in ditch, on Bay Road in the Champlain Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Brian LAWRENCE, age 73 of L’Orignal Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

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

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 9, 2020.

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(CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On November 17, 2020 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Hawkesbury OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision, vehicle in ditch, on Pattee Road in the Champlain Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Eric GROULX, age 46 of Champlain Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

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

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs          

The driver was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with “Fail to report accident”.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 16, 2020.

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(EAST-HAWKESBURY TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Saturday, November 7, 2020, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP Constable Maceus responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 417 in the East-Hawkesbury Township area.

The vehicle, a white 2011 Nissan Altima, was soon after located and intercepted.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Guytho ALEXANDRE, age 49 of Ottawa Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

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

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs          

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 2, 2020.

The Hawkesbury OPP wish to remind motorists that mixing driving with alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication may impair your ability to drive. If police determine that you have the presence of cannabis or alcohol in your system and/or that you are impaired by any substance including illegal drugs, prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, you will face severe consequences and potential criminal charges.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1 to report them to police. In doing so, you could be saving lives.

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THEFT OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received complaints from residents reporting missing outdoor Christmas ornaments, lights and decorations. These theft incidents occurred overnight on residential properties.

If you have any information of the following incident, please contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or at 1-888-310-1122.

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POLICE SEEK ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter that occurred at a business property situated on Cameron Street in the Town of Hawkesbury.

During the investigation, the image of a person that police believe has information in the matter, was captured on video surveillance.

(Photo (#1) of person of interest is attached.)

If you can identify the person on the photo, please contact Constable Dubois at the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

(GATINEAU, QC) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has wrapped-up a six month investigation, resulting in two arrests in the Province of Quebec.

The investigation, dubbed Project STOW, culminated with simultaneous search warrants being executed on December 2, 2020 at two locations in the Gatineau, Quebec area. Officers of the Street Crime Unit were assisted by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Sûreté du Québec and Gatineau Police. Officers seized a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine, as well as cocaine, illicit cannabis, ammunition, over $2000 in cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two males in their 40s were taken into custody at the two locations. They were released while the investigation continues.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On December 3, 2020 at 4:23 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were called to a possible impaired driver who had almost collided with another vehicle on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake.

The complainant reported a car had almost hit their vehicle and continued on without stopping. The suspect vehicle was followed to their residence and police were called.  

Police attended and spoke to the driver. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage was detected emanating from the driver’s breath. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered which resulted in a fail. As a result, the driver was arrested, driver’s license suspended, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.

Timothy TARRANT, 62 years of age, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC),
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake, on January 5, 2021.

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.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – On December 1, 2020 at 12:45 p.m. Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a suspected impaired driver on Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst, ON. Officers located the vehicle nearby and as a result arrested and charged 61 year-old Thomas WILLIAMS of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on February 9, 2021 to answer to his charges.

On December 2, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. police received a traffic complaint about a possibly impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle on Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst and determined that alcohol was a factor. A roadside screening test for alcohol was utilized and the driver registered a “warn” which indicates that their blood alcohol level was between 0.50 and 0.80 (mL per 100 mg of blood). As a result, the 62 year-old Burk’s Falls woman had her driver’s license suspended for 3 days.

This brings the total of impaired or alcohol related driving incidents since the Festive RIDE program began to four. Bracebridge OPP Inspector Burton commented on the situation saying, “these situations are unacceptable, such actions are putting people’s lives and safety at risk. Officers will be out patrolling our roadways and trails and those drivers found impaired will have a date in criminal court, have their driver’s license suspended immediately for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days. Be responsible and make good decisions, and help others make good decisions too!”

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, November 30, 2020, at approximately 7:05 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault at a Bonnie Drive, Simcoe, Norfolk County, address.

It was determined that a 14-year-old youth was assaulted and threatened by other youths while at Wellington Park located in Simcoe, resulting in the victim suffering minor injuries.

Police are continuing to investigate and charges are pending. Updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

(NORTH GRENVILLE,ON) On November 27, 2020 shortly before 1:00 p.m. officers from Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person consuming alcohol in a vehicle outside a store in North Grenville. The vehicle was located on County Road 44 and River Road. After the driver was spoken to an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at the scene. The driver was arrested and brought to detachment for further testing. Joseph LOEPPKY, aged 68 years old, from Ottawa was charged with Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) under the Criminal Code section 320.14(1)(b).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on January 8, 2020.

OPP are reminding the public that a 90 day automatic drivers licence suspension and a seven day impoundment of your vehicle accompanies any impaired driving charge. The Grenville County OPP remains committed to reducing impaired driving. Your help is requested in assisting with keeping our roads safe. If you suspect a driver is impaired call 911. You could be responsible for saving a life.

(PEMBROKE, ON) – On Wednesday December 2, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision in the City of Pembroke. The collision, which occurred on Maple Avenue, involved a passenger car and a school bus with 21 elementary students on board. At the time of the collision the bus was proceeding northbound on Maple Avenue and the passenger car was attempting to enter Maple Avenue from a private drive. The minor collision took place at low speed, there were no injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.  

No charges will be laid in connection with the collision. The OPP reminds ALL drivers to take weather and driving conditions into account whenever you get behind the wheel. Even a light snowfall can make a difference. Please adjust your driving and slow down.