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Drug & Weapons Bust

(OTTAWA, ON) – An individual from Ottawa was arrested and charged with several offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, following an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) in collaboration with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Guns and Gangs Unit, Neighbourhood Resource Team and Tactical Unit.

This investigation, dubbed Project CARNIVORE, began in February 2024, after investigators learned of an individual trafficking illicit drugs in the Ottawa area.

On May 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Malahat Way in Stittsville with the assistance of the OPS Tactical Unit. Officers seized approximately $30,000 in Canadian currency, a loaded 9mm handgun, several government identifications that are believed to be forged, and a small quantity of suspected cocaine.

Moiz Syed SAJID, 21 years old of Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with:

·      Possession of firearm without a license

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device

·      Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

·      Possession of a firearm obtained by crime

·      Possession of schedule I substance – cocaine

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

PGNG is grateful for the support of several policing partners throughout this investigation, including the OPS.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs or illegal firearms 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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Katherine SOUTHWELL – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have charged an Almonte resident with impaired driving.

Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on May 42024, officers received a complaint about a possible impaired driver on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive.

Katherine SOUTHWELL, aged 39, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused received a 90-day driving suspension and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is set to appear in a Provincial Court at a later date. 

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Mickey Neal Was Arrested Again

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges against an Ottawa Resident in connection with the theft of a pick-up truck. 

Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on April 24, 2024, Lanark County OPP received information about the pick-up truck which had been taken from a construction company parking lot. The driver of the truck initially evaded police but was later located and arrested by members of the Ottawa OPP Detachment and the OPP’s Emergency Response Team.

Mickey Neal, age 38, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Kaitlind Smith Arrested Again

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ottawa Detachment, have laid multiple charges against a driver from Gatineau, after vehicle entered a ditch along Highway 416.

Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on April 20 2024, OPP officers were dispatched to a single vehicle collision along Highway 416 near Hunt Club. The vehicle had also struck a tree. 

The driver, Kaitlind Smith, age 31, was arrested for impaired driving and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation While Impaired: Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code – three counts
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public that continue to call in possible impaired drivers, which helps to keep all Ontario roads safer for the motoring public.

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Max-Henry COASSY Failed To Outrun Police

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have laid multiple charges after a male fled on foot during a traffic stop.

On April 17, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 417, to check the licence status of the driver. Officers had received information from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition System (ALPR) that the owner of the vehicle was currently under a Criminal Code driving suspension. The driver fled on foot and was arrested by officers after a short foot pursuit. 

Max-Henry COASSY, age 42, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Flight From Peace Officer

The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The male is scheduled to appear in Ottawa Court at a later date.

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Another OPP Member Charged With Breach Of Trust #FilmThePolice #FTP

(OTTAWA, ON) – Police have arrested and charged another former member of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS).

In December 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) began an investigation after a review of the evidence.

As a result of the investigation, on April 12, 2024, Sylvie HAUTH, 57 years old of Ottawa, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Obstruct public or peace officer, section 129(a)
  • Breach of trust by a public officer, section 122
  • Obstruct justice, section 139(2) – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 7, 2024.

Any questions relating to the employment status of the accused should be directed to the TBSP.

The OPP CIB investigation remains ongoing.

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Soloman JAFFRI Facing 14 Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have laid multiple charges against a 30-year-old Lakeshore, Ontario resident after responding to a report of a possible impaired driver.

On April 9, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers received a call about the possible impaired driver on Highway 417, near Highway 7. Officers located and stopped the vehicle, and the driver was arrested.

A search of the truck also revealed a large amount of alcohol, including open alcohol. An OPP Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector also found numerous infractions. 

Soloman JAFFRI has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act, Environmental Protection Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
  • Adult Posses of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle with Air Brake – No Endorsement
  • Fail to Maintain Daily Log
  • Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report
  • Fail to Carry CVOR Certificate or Lease
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
  • Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
  • Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle – No Valid CVOR Certificate
  • Operate Vehicle – Fail to Display Inspection Sticker or Proof
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
  • Adult Insecure Load – Commercial Motor Vehicle
  • Adult Owner – Operating Vehicle – Missing Emission Control Equipment

The accused was released and is set to appear in Ottawa Court at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public who continue to report possible impaired drivers. This helps to keep Ontario roads safer for the motoring public.

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Connor MURDOCK Wanted By Police

(Ottawa, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his statutory release.

 Connor MURDOCK is described as a Indigenous male, 21 years of age, 6’3″ (193 cm), 162 lbs (73 kgs) with brown hair and brown eyes. He wears glasses.

 He is serving a 2 year 1 day sentence for Possession Prohibited/Restricted Firearm with Ammunition. 

The offender is known to frequent the Cities of Ottawa, Arnprior and Renfrew.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.