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Crypto Fraud – Jun Yi WU

(ORILLIA, ON) – A Mississauga resident is facing criminal charges following a cybercrime investigation.

In May 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cybercrime Investigations Team (CIT) launched an investigation into fraudulent activity used to access cryptocurrency accounts.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, OPP CIT members executed a search warrant at a residence in Mississauga, where investigators seized multiple electronic devices.

As a result of the investigation, Jun Yi WU, 24 years of age of Mississauga, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Identity theft, section 402.2(1)

·      Fraud, section 380(1)

·      Use of a forged document, section 368(1)

·      Identity fraud, section 403(1)

The accused has been released from custody is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

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Arrests At Demonstration

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of multiple arrests made at a Demonstration.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 11 a.m., police attended a demonstration at Christie Pits Park. 

It is alleged that:

  • a large group of individuals participated in a demonstration in the area
  • police provided direction to participants in an effort to have the group move along to ease traffic congestion
  • participants caused a disturbance
  • participants assaulted other participants and caused damage to property
  • participants became combative and assaulted a police officer

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Samuel Alexander Butler, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Christian Ash, 18, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Benoit Cote, 58, of Orillia, was charged with:

  1. Assault
  2. Mischief Under $5000
  3. Fail To Comply with Probation

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 105.

Shawn Wood, 42, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Causing a Disturbance

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Igor Mesh, 46, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Causing a Disturbance

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10 a.m., in room 203.

Daniel Decter, 27, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Mischief Over $5000

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Shemar Russell, 28, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Aiden McLellan, 27, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Daniel McIllroy, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:

  1. Assault
  2. Weapons Dangerous

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11 a.m., in room 203.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Do You Recognize This Home Invader?

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Police are requesting any assistance from the public to help identify an individual who entered a residence in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On July 5, 2025, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:35 a.m. an individual entered a home off, line 3 in the Township of Oro-Medonte. The individual is described as a Caucasian Female, approximately 5’4″ in height with brown hair in a ponytail, Glasses with white frames, wearing a black shirt, purple jogging pants and grey sneakers. The individual was carrying two bags one blue in colour and the second red in colour. The female arrived driving a Silver, four-door hatchback, which appears to dawn Ontario Licence plates. Officers are calling on the individual to contact the Orillia Detachment of the OPP and the publics assistance in helping to identify the individual.    

The OPP are asking anyone with information about this incident or the individual themselves to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference Occurance Number E250888522. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. 

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Thomas NABROTZKY Arrested After Boat Incident

(Orillia, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated an impaired driving investigation following reports of erratic driving in a parking lot.

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. A member of the public reported that a dark-coloured pickup truck towing a boat was driving aggressively and backing into other vehicles.

Officers quickly located the vehicle and, after engaging with the driver, entered into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, the male driver was arrested and transported to the Orillia Detachment.

Thomas NABROTZKY, 62 years old, of New Hamburg, has been charged with:

  • 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 Orillia at a later date in 2025. His driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Michael LAMBERT-LAVIS Arrested AGAIN #3Strikes

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance call that left a local Orillia business shattered on September 2nd, 2025.   

On the 2nd of September 2025 at 4:02 p.m., Orillia OPP were called to a local Orillia business to investigate reports of mischief and property damage. Reports stated that an individual had began smashing windows at the business and had sustained injuries to his hands. Orillia OPP along with Simcoe County Paramedic Services located the individual and transferred them to a local area hospital where they were further treated. The Local business was closed for a significant time to allow for clean up and ensure the safety of all patrons.

As a result; Michael LAMBERT-LAVIS; 38 years old of Oro-Medonte, ON. was subsequently charged with:

  • Mischief over $5000
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the courts on October 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

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Samantha VERNON Facing Numerous Charges

(ORILLIA, ON) – A complaint of a suspicious vehicle has led to Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substance Charges by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On August 12, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle with a driver slumped over at business on Monarch Drive in the City of Orillia. With assistance from an off-duty officer, the vehicle was turned off and the female driver removed until further uniformed officers arrived. Upon speaking with the driver, officers entered into an impaired investigation and ultimately formed grounds to arrest the driver. The accused was transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As result of the investigation Samantha VERNON, 39-year-old from Orillia, ON, was charged with the following:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Adult Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than Heroin)

·      Possession of a Schedule III Substance

·      Adult Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Adult Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Adult Fail to notify change of name

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking with a future court date. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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Madeline KEITH – Drunk Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – One party was arrested and is facing impaired related charges after striking a police cruiser that was at the scene of a separate motor vehicle collision.

On August 10, 2025, just after 3:00 am, an officer was on Highway 11 northbound, near Line 1 in Oro-Medonte Township, conducting traffic control for a motor vehicle collision that had occurred. While the officer was in their vehicle the accused proceeded through the road closure colliding with the cruiser. The officer was transported to a local hospital where they were assessed and released with minor injuries. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Madeline KEITH, 23-years-old of Mississaga, has been charged with the following:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs (CC), and

–      Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The collision scene resulted in Highway 11 northbound being closed for numerous hours though the night as it was processed by members of the Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) Unit and has since been reopened. 

The OPP ask any members of the public who witnessed the collision, or have any dashcam footage, to please contact the Orillia OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence E251074936. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Sean MACINNES – Impaired Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – A traffic complaint being called in by a member of the public has led to impaired related charges laid by members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On July 23, 2025, just before 8:30 pm, officers from the Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint after a member of the public observed a driver consuming what they believed to be alcohol in their vehicle parked at a local business on Coldwater Road, in the City of Orillia. The concerned citizen followed the suspect vehicle and provided updates to the police. Upon arriving at scene, officers located the suspect vehicle and entered an impaired operation investigation based on the driver’s behaviour. The driver was arrested and transported to the Orillia Detachment for further testing, assisted by an officer from Rama First Nations Police Service.

As a result of the investigation, Sean MACINNES, 52-year-old from Orillia, has been charged with the following:

–      Operation while impaired (CC), and

–      Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or

submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Human Trafficking – Jarett PHILLIPS Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – A Windsor resident has been arrested and charged following a human trafficking investigation.

In May 2025, police received information about a victim being trafficked through online advertisements. Under the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Human Trafficking Unit began an investigation and identified an additional victim.

As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday July 16, 2025, IJFS members from the OPP, and members of the London Police Service’s Tactical Support Services, Hamilton Police Service, Kingston Police, Ottawa Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and Toronto Police Service arrested and charged Jarett PHILLIPS, 30 years old of Windsor, with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Communicate with anyone for the purpose of obtaining sexual services, section 286.1(1)

·      Procuring (recruit, hold, conceal, or harbour or exercise control, direction or influence), section 286.3(1) – three counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, July 21, 2025.

This case highlights the importance of multi-jurisdictional collaboration in combatting human trafficking. The OPP and its partners remain committed to identifying, investigating and prosecuting those involved in human trafficking while supporting victims and survivors.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact your local police service or call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. Resources for victims and survivors are available through the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking at CanadianCentretoEndHumanTrafficking.ca.

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Crown Corporation Employee Threatened – Erik ADLER Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in relation to threats made against an elected member of the Ontario government.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the OPP launched an investigation into threats made against Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As a result of the investigation, Erik ADLER, age 40 of Burlington, was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death, under section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton on Monday, August 11, 2025.

This investigation was led by the OPP Protective Services Section (PSS), with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Burlington OPP and Halton Regional Police Service.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP through the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

About OPP Protective Services Section

As part of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, PSS provides intelligence-led, risk-informed protection for government dignitaries in the province of Ontario. PSS is responsible for the protection of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier and members of the Executive Council.

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23 Year Old Arrested Following Social Media Post

(ORILLIA, ON) – Several traffic complaints were reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual posted several videos of dangerous driving behaviour on their social media account, resulting in numerous traffic and criminal charges by members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP.

On July 15, 2025, around 9:30 pm, officers from Dufferin, Bracebridge, and Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint after a member of the public reported observing several videos posted to social media showing dangerous driving behaviour, including improper tires, excessive speeds, and concerns for impairment. Officers from all detachments began patrolling the highways for the suspect vehicle. 

The vehicle was ultimately located on Highway 11 Northbound as it travelled through Severn Township, where officers observed the vehicle travelling at speeds of 150km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone. The vehicle was ultimately stopped off the highway on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area by officers, the driver was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Myles CROWLEY, 23-year-old from Gravenhurst, has been charged with the following:

–       Operation while impaired (CC),

–       Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC),

–       Dangerous operation (CC),

–       Perform stunt – excessive speed (HTA),

–       Improper muffler (HTA),

–       Improper tires (HTA),

–       Unnecessary noise (HTA),

–       Window obstructed (HTA),

–       Drive – hand held communication device (HTA), and

–       Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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$2,000,000 Taken In Bank Robberies

(ORILLIA, ON) – Police have laid additional charges in a multi-jurisdictional bank robbery investigation named Project Opal.

Between Thursday, December 8, 2022, and Saturday, March 16, 2024, a series of eight armed bank robberies occurred in jurisdictions policed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Barrie Police Service, Belleville Police Service, Durham Regional Police Service, Niagara Regional Police Service and York Regional Police. While each police service initially investigated their respective incidents, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) assumed a coordinating role in August 2023 after investigators identified consistent patterns suggesting the involvement of a single group of suspects.

In each robbery, two or three individuals entered the bank shortly before closing. The suspects wore different disguises in each occurrence and brandished at least one handgun. In the last six robberies, bank employees were bound. Investigators have determined that the group of suspects is responsible for more than $2 million in reported losses across eight banks. The stolen funds have not yet been recovered.

On Friday, June 21, 2024, three suspects were arrested during an attempted robbery in Field, Ontario, by OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and the OPP Aviation Unit, with support from West Nipissing OPP Crime Unit and CIB. A fourth suspect was arrested on Thursday, September 25, 2024, in Vaughan.

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the OPP charged Roderick NEWMAN, 33 years old of Coburg, with two counts of robbery with restricted or prohibited weapon contrary to section 344(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. These charges are in relation to robberies in Barrie and Newmarket.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

The fifth suspect, Akeem WILLIAMS, 33 years old of Ajax, remains wanted. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to not approach him and instead contact police immediately.

Previous information, including the b-roll footage, project poster, video and photo of the wanted individual, is located in the Project Opal media kit (opp.ca/news).

This investigation included support from the Centre of Forensic Services and Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).

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2kg Cocaine Bust

(Orillia, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in connection with a drug trafficking investigation and executed search warrants at a residence.

In May 2025, members of the Orillia Detachment CSCU launched an investigation into an individual suspected of trafficking drugs in Simcoe County. On June 26, 2025, officers from the Orillia CSCU and the Community Mobilization Unit arrested two individuals in Simcoe County and executed search warrants at the suspects’ residence.

Police seized the following items:    

  •  2250grams of Cocaine
  •  $17,500 Canadian Currency
  • 2023 Mercedes C53 AMG
  • Drug packaging materials
  • Cellular devices

As a result of the investigation Justine MOHAMMED (29) of Concord and DeAndre WRIGHT(24) of Etobicoke have both been charged with the following:

  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

The first accused was held pending a bail hearing on June 26, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie and the second accused was released with a future court date.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Officer Brian SUKHRAM Arrested #FilmThePolice #FTP

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Toronto Police Service (TPS) member in relation to an on-duty incident.

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, TPS Professional Standards Unit began an investigation into allegations of breach of trust, obstruction of justice and theft involving a TPS officer. On Monday, January 27, 2025, TPS requested that the OPP assume responsibility for the investigation.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Brian SUKHRAM, age 38 of Brampton, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Breach of trust, section 122

·      Obstruct justice, section 139

·      Theft over $5,000, section 334(a)

·      Theft under $5,000, section 334(b) 

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The ongoing investigation is being conducted under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Questions related to the employment status of the accused should be directed to TPS. Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Murder – 70 Year Old Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – Police have charged an individual in a 34-year-old historic homicide in Apsley, north of Peterborough.

On Wednesday, October 9, 1991, members from the Belleville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a missing person, 40-year-old Angelien Josephine QUESNELLE of Apsley. She was last seen at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 1991, in Peterborough. Despite exhaustive search efforts, she was not located.

On Sunday, November 10, 1991, Angelien Quesnelle’s vehicle was found in an abandoned quarry in the area of Ridge Road and Highway 620, east of Coe Hill. An extensive search was conducted by the OPP and several items belonging to the victim were discovered nearby.

On Friday, November 15, 1991, a hunter discovered Angelien’s body on McCoy Bay Road. A postmortem was conducted in Toronto and Angelien’s death was deemed a homicide.

Over the years, police continued to investigate. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, police arrested and charged David Alexander SNOW, 70 years old of Bath, with first degree murder contrary to section 231 of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 12, 2025.

The investigation was conducted by the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). 

“Angelien QUESNELLE was murdered in 1991 and, for 34 years, her family has lived without answers. OPP investigators have never stopped searching for her killer, relentless in their pursuit of the truth. This arrest represents an important step toward providing Angelien’s family and the community of Apsley with the long-awaited answers they deserve.” 

– OPP Detective Inspector Shawn Glassford, CIB

If anyone has any new information regarding this investigation, call the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit at 1-705-742-0401. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.