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Mahad ABDULLAHI Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid Impaired Driving related charges against an individual from Ottawa.

Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on February 2, a vehicle approached officers who were conducting a RIDE check on Nicholas Street. Officers suspected the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver, who was already a suspended driver with a G2 licence, refused to provide a roadside breath sample.

As a result, Mahad ABDULLAHI, 31 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Driving While Under Suspension
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C Above Zero
  • Novice Driver Refuse to Provide Breath Sample

Abdullahi was issued a 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Abdullahi is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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Drunk Driver Arrested For Driving Through Collision Scene

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with Impaired Driving.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on January 19, OPP were attending to a collision on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive. All lanes had been shut down eastbound, (except for the HOV lane which had been kept open to allow for traffic flow), to allow emergency services to attend to the involved drivers. This also included Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Services. The driver drove through the collision scene before being stopped by police.

Marc BECK, 56 years of age faces the following charges:

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

Beck is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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Lance ROWE Arrested Again & Facing Numerous Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous weapons charges against an individual from Scarborough as a result of a traffic stop.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on January 14, OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 417 in the west end of Ottawa. The investigation led officers to locate three handguns, including two that were loaded, as well as ammunition. 

Lance ROWE, 48 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 2
  • Knowledge or Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 3
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 2
  • Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 3
  • Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court x 4

Rowe was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Prosper NIJIMBERE – Imparied Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with Impaired Driving after a single vehicle collision.

Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on December 31, OPP responded to reports of single vehicle collision on the Highway 417 off ramp at Riverside Drive. Officers noted that the driver had an odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. An approved screening device was utilized, and the driver was transported to Ottawa Detachment for additional testing. The driver then registered nearly four times the legal limit.

Prosper NIJIMBERE, 52 years of age, faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C above Zero

Nijimbere is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in January 2025.

The OPP would like to remind everyone that if you plan to drink, have a plan for a ride home. We can all work together to ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.

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47 Kg Cocaine Bust

(OTTAWA, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges under the Criminal Code (CC), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Cannabis Act (CA) after enforcement in Ottawa and Prince Edward County resulted in the seizure of 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine.

In September 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Drug Unit and Brockville Police Service (BPS) Intelligence Unit began Project MIDFIELD to address drug trafficking activity in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, with a nexus to the Greater Toronto Area.

On November 27, 2024, four search warrants were executed at residences and vehicles in Ottawa and Milford by members from the OPP-led BEU, OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPS Drug Unit, OPS Neighbourhood Resource Team and OPS Tactical Unit.

As a result, the following items were seized:

  • One firearm
  • Five magazines with ammunition
  • Body armour
  • 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • 250 grams of suspected psilocybin
  • Over 100 pounds of illicit cannabis
  • Five cell phones
  • A money counter
  • Indicia of drug trafficking, including packaging and a digital scale
  • $6,810 in Canadian currency
  • Two vehicles as offence-related property

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $6 million.

A combined total of 39 charges were laid against three individuals.

Dylan GRAHAM, age 37 of Ottawa, and Kaylee DIOTTE, age 22 of Milford, have each been charged with the following 18 offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, s. 345 (1) CC
  • Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
  • Storage of a firearm in contravention of regulations, s. 86(2) CC
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, s. 88(1) CC
  • Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, s. 92(1) CC
  • Possession of prohibited weapon, device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized, s. 92(2) CC – four counts
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, s. 95(1) CC
  • Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence, s. 96(1) CC – five counts
  • Possession for the purposes of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing, s. 9(5) CA

Emma DURKAN, age 25 of Ottawa, has been charged with the following three offences:

  • Possession for the purposes of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing, s. 9(5) CA

Two of the accused were remanded into custody upon arrest, and one was released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on a later date. 

Anyone with information about possession, production or trafficking of illegal drugs 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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Serge CHIMU Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with multiple Criminal Code charges after they were stopped for driving while under suspension.

Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on December 14, OPP received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera that the registered owner of a vehicle driving in front of them was a suspended driver. Investigation revealed the driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and their vehicle was not insured.

Serge CHIMU, 38 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

Chimu’s vehicle was also impounded for 45 days. Chimu is set to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged two drivers with impaired driving related offences after two separate collisions.

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on December 3, OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 417 near Highway 7. As a result of the investigation, the driver of that vehicle was arrested for impaired driving.

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on December 3, OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 417 near Bronson Ave. As a result of the investigation, one driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving.

Olivier GAGNE-BOISVERT, 23 years of age from Shawville, was charged with the following:

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

Chantos CHANDIRAKUMAR, 23 years of age from Georgetown was charged with the following:

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

Thankfully nobody was injured in either of the collisions. Both parties are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.   

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Telesphore NSENGIYUMVA – Impaired Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with Impaired Driving after they observed the vehicle driving all over the road.

Shortly after midnight on November 10, OPP observed the vehicle driving erratically on Highway 417 west, near Lees Avenue. The officer noticed a strong odour of alcohol coming from the driver. An approved roadside screening device was utilized and the individual was transported to the detachment for additional testing. The driver then registered more then twice the legal limit.

As a result, Telesphore NSENGIYUMVA, 60 years of age has been charged with:

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

Nsengiyumva is scheduled to appear in court in December.

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Robert NKIIKO – Dangerous Operation

(OTTAWA, ON) -Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with refusal to provide a breath sample following a traffic complaint on Highway 417.

Shortly after midnight on November 6, 2024, officers responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 417, near Terry Fox Drive, regarding a vehicle stopping multiple time in live lanes. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer demanded that the individual submit a sample using an Approved Roadside Screening Device. The driver refused to provide a breath sample and was arrested.

Robert NKIIKO, 52 years of age has been charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 12, 2024. They received a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Lewis Thompson Was Arrested

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident after stopping their vehicle which had a stolen licence plate on it.

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Nov 7, OPP received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera about a vehicle with a stolen plate. The vehicle was travelling westbound on Highway 417 near Nicholas Street when the ALPR camera scanned the plate. Officers stopped the vehicle and found that the driver was unlicenced and that the vehicle was not insured.

Lewis Thompson, 27 years of age is facing the following charges:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

·      Driver Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

·      Use Plates Not Authorized for Vehicle

·      Fail to Have Insurance Card

·      Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

·      Operate Unsafe Vehicle

·      Drive Motor Vehicle, Fail to Display Two Plates

Thompson is scheduled to appear in court in January 2025

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Names Released

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals from Quebec after police recovered a stolen vehicle.

Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on October 7, police received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system in their cruiser that the vehicle travelling in front of them had been stolen out of Montreal. With the assistance of the Ottawa Police Service, a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the two individuals inside it were arrested without incident. 

Nathan MUNDEKE, 25 years of age and Aristote NGOULOUMBEMBA, 18 years of age and both from Montreal, face the following Criminal Code charge:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, over $5,000

Both parties are set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Charged

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals from Ottawa with Impaired Driving offences in unrelated occurrences.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on September 14, OPP stopped a vehicle that was travelling at 140km/h on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive. While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was also a G2 driver.

In a separate incident, shortly before 11:30 p.m. OPP attended a two-vehicle collision on Highway 416 near Hunt Club Rd. The investigating officer determined that one of the drivers involved in the collision had also been consuming alcohol. However, the driver refused to provide a breath sample to police.

Rajkumar EDLA, 29 years of age has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
  • Speeding – 140km/h in a posted 100km/h zone
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C Above Zero

Joseph MacDonald, 28 years of age, has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Change Lane – Not in Safety

Both Edla and MacDonald received a 90-day driving suspension and their vehicles were impounded for seven days. Edla is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on October 30 and MacDonald is scheduled to appear on October 10.

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Trey O’Rourke – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges against a Cornwall resident after receiving a traffic complaint about their driving.

Shortly before 5:30 p.m on September 12, Ottawa OPP received multiple complaints about a possible impaired driver travelling westbound along Highway 417 near Carling Avenue. The passenger was also observed “hanging out” of the window and holding what appeared to be a bottle of alcohol. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving. An open bottle of alcohol, as well as cups filled with alcohol were also located in the vehicle.

Trey O’Rourke, 21 years of age, has been charged with the following Criminal Code, Liquor License Act and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Young Driver – B.A.C Above Zero

The passenger was also charged under the Liquor License Act and for not wearing their seatbelt.

O’Rourke received a 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. O’Rourke is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on October 10, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public for continuing to report impaired drivers.

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Fatal Collision Update

(OTTAWA, ON) – The investigation into a motorcycle collision in Ottawa, which claimed the lives of two riders, has been competed.

Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators have been looking into the cause of the crash. It happened on Highway 416 late in the evening on Friday, August 2, 2024.

The investigation has determined that both motorcycles were travelling at extremely high speed prior to the incident. It has also been confirmed that speed was a contributing factor in the collision.

One rider was pronounced deceased at the scene and the other died in hospital.

The OPP urges all motorcycle riders to follow posted speed limits and help ensure the safety of everyone on the roads.

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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.