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Guanzhong DU Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Police have conducted a joint initiative in the Ottawa area, to help promote safer roads following several fatal collisions over the August long weekend.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division (HSD), members of the Ottawa OPP Detachment, OPP Aviation Services and Ottawa Police Service had an increased presence along Highway 417 and other roads on Thursday, August 15, 2024. 

In one incident, an individual from Ottawa faces multiple charges after failing to stop for police. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. OPP observed a motorcycle travelling at high speeds on Highway 417 westbound, near Moodie. The motorcycle was travelling at nearly 150-km/h. When officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, the rider fled at higher speeds. With the assistance of an OPP helicopter, officers were able to track the motorcycle and driver to an address on Preston Street where an arrest was made.

Guanzhong DU, 24 years of age has been charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act Charges:

  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Fail to Stop for Police
  • Speeding
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, Plate Improperly Displayed
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The motorcycle has been impounded until the completion of the court case. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on September 27, 2024.

The OPP can confirm that police attempted to stop another motorcycle which was travelling at more than 200-km/h on Highway 417. The driver failed to stop for police and was tracked for a short time by the OPP helicopter. However, in the interest of public safety and the safety of the driver, the helicopter disengaged as the driver’s behavior was becoming increasingly dangerous. 

In total, police laid fifty-one charges, which included 16 speeding charges, four stunt driving charges, three Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges, and 28 other various charges. There was a third motorcycle driver who failed to stop for police, but officers were able to obtain the plate information and that investigation is continuing with charges pending.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Timothy ARNOLDI – Impaired Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Lanark County with Impaired Driving after they were stopped for Stunt Driving.

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on August 2, Ottawa OPP stopped a vehicle was travelling at 151km/h on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s west end. As a result of the investigation, officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. He was arrested for Impaired Driving. The driver also had his wife and two year old child in the car with him.

Timothy ARNOLDI, 32 years of age has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Speeding – 50+KM Over the Posted Speed Limit
  • Disobey Sign

Arnoldi was released on an Undertaking and is set to appear in Provincial Court on September 24. 

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Murray QUATTROCCHI – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Renfrew after they were involved in a fail to remain collision.

Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on July 31, OPP officers received information from Ottawa Police Service (OPS) about a possible impaired driver that they were attempting to locate. The vehicle had been described as a black BMW X3. A short time after, a vehicle matching that description was involved in a collision on Highway 417 near Woodroffe Ave. The vehicle fled the scene, but was located a short time later at a residence by OPP. The driver registered more than three times the legal limit and was found with open alcohol in the vehicle.

Murray QUATTROCCHI, 56 years of age, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to Remain
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

Quattrocchi received an immediate 90-Day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Quatrrocchi was released on an Undertaking and is set to appear in Provincial Court on September 6, 2024.

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Sadman DISHAN – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an Ottawa resident after a single vehicle collision on Highway 417 at Kent St.

Shortly before 2:00 a.m. on July 20, Ottawa OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 417 at Kent St. The vehicle had struck the barrier and rolled over. The exit at Kent St was shut down for several hours while police conducted their investigation. Both the driver and passenger were transported to hospital with minor injuries. The driver registered more then twice the legal limit.

Sadman DISHAN, 25 years of age has been charged with:

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

Dishan received a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Dishan was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on August 28, 2024.

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Talwinder Singh Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against an Ottawa resident after receiving multiple driving complaints.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on June 28, OPP received numerous calls to 911 in regards to a possible impaired driver on Highway 416 south, near Fallowfield. The driver had been driving signficantly under the speed limit and was unable to maintain driving in their lane. Ottawa OPP stopped the vehicle and the resulting investigation led officers to believe the driver was impaired by drugs.

Talwinder Singh, aged 23 of Ottawa has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive – Hand – Held Communication Device

Singh was issued a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. 

The OPP are asking any members of the public that might have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage, to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference case number E240832257

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Ahmad MOHAMMAD NAZIM Was Arrested Again

(OTTAWA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team has arrested one person in connection with an investigation into re-vinned stolen vehicles in the Ottawa area.

In February 2024, an investigation began after a stolen vehicle was GPS tracked to a location in Saint Isidore and recovered. On June 12, 2024, members of the PATT Team and OPP East Region Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a location in Ottawa.

Police seized break-in and electronic tools indicative of auto theft, fraudulent vehicle ownerships of re-vinned stolen vehicles and two cell phones.

As a result of the investigation, Ahmad MOHAMMAD NAZIM, age 34, of Ottawa, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – three counts
  •         Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  •         Failure to comply with probation order – three counts
  •         Possession of break-in instrument

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on June 27, 2024.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation or auto theft activity 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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9 Kilo Cocaine Bust

(OTTAWA, ON) – A four-month Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation in the Ottawa area has led to the seizure of approximately nine kilograms of suspected cocaine and numerous drug trafficking and firearms charges.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and uniform members of the Ottawa OPP Detachment, with assistance from the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Tactical Unit and Drug Unit, executed three search warrants in Ottawa and Kanata on June 14, 2024.

Officers seized the following:

  •         Approximately nine kilograms of suspected cocaine
  •        Approximately $47,000 CAD currency
  •         9mm loaded handgun with ammunition
  •         One vehicle as offence-related property

As a result of the investigation, Reyan ABDULKADER, age 29 of Ottawa, has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code and CDSA:

  •         Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  •         Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  •         Possession of loaded prohibited/restricted firearm
  •         Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
  •         Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm
  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on June 24, 2024.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should 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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Paul BROHMAN Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with Impaired Driving after the individual drove their vehicle into the parking lot of the Ottawa OPP.

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on June 23, OPP observed a vehicle turning into the Detachment parking lot. An officer who was driving behind the vehicle, stopped the driver to see if they could offer any assistance. The driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and registered more then twice the legal limit. 

Paul BROHMAN, aged 47, was charged with the following:

·      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

Brohman’s vehicle was impounded for seven days and he received a 90-day driving suspension. Brohman is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 23, 2024.

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Serguei PETROV Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid several charges against an individual from the Ottawa area after they were stopped while operating an E-Bike on Highway 417.

On June 10, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., an Ottawa OPP member observed the accused operating an E-Bike on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s east end. The driver was stopped by officers and it was determined that they were impaired by alcohol. 

Serguei PETROV, aged 41 of Ottawa, faces the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act Charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Motorcycle Driven by Electricity on Controlled-Access Highway
  • Driving While Under Suspension

Petrov also received a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 45 days. 

Petrov is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on July 5, 2024.

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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.