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Adrianna LAWLOR – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) – A traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver has led to impaired driving charges in Prince Edward County.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Paul Street in Prince Edward County. Officers located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. Further investigation led to an approved screening device being administered.

As a result of the investigation, Adrianna LAWLOR, age 33, from Metcalfe, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 23, 2024. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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Robert PAKUL – Meth

(PICTON, ON) – A traffic stop in Picton has led to drug related charges.

On October 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment stopped a motorist on Hill Street in Prince Edward County. Through investigation, officers learned that the driver was suspended from driving and further investigation led to a search of the vehicle.

Robert PAKUL, age 52, from Odessa was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule one substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule one substance for the purposes of trafficking
  • Drive while under suspension
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 30, 2024.

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Bailey WILLIAMS – Theft

(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) has made an arrest after a theft in Picton.

On September 13, 2024 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Prince Edward County OPP received report of a theft at a liquor store in Picton. A masked male had entered the store and stole two bottles of alcohol before departing on foot.

As a result of the investigation, the accused was located and arrested on Monday September 23, 2024.

Bailey WILLIAMS, age 20, from Picton, has been charged with theft under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 23, 2024.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took two impaired motorists off the roadways this weekend.

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County OPP stopped a motorist on County Road 4 in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation, Anne-Marie CRAIG, age 50 from Trenton, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 10, 2024.

On September 16, 2024 at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County OPP were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 in Prince Edward County. Officers observed a vehicle attempt to evade the RIDE and conducted a traffic stop near Hennessey St. Upon further investigation, Caleb BENTON, age 23 from Picton, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 9, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

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Katherine RAYMOND – Impaired Driving

(PICTON, ON) – A traffic stop in Picton has led to impaired driving charges.

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motorist on Picton Main Street in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation the driver, Katherine RAYMOND, age 36 from Quebec, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 9, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

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Ian MCANSH – Impaired Driving

(PICTON, ON) – A collision on Highway 49 has led to impaired driving charges.

On September 5, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 49 in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. The driver did not sustain any injury.

Ian MCANSH, age 42 of Wellington was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

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Ethan James Harrison – Impaired Operation

(PICTON, ON) – A collision on Christian Road has led to impaired driving charges.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:11 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Christian Road in Prince Edward County. The driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Ethan James Harrison, age 25 of Alberta was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

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Usman Ashfaq – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) – A collision in Highway 62 has led to impaired driving charges.

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m. members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 62 in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation, a driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Usman Ashfaq, age 30 of Scarborough has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 11, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.

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James WHALEN – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation.

On Monday, August 19, 2024 at approximately 3:00 a.m. officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 in Prince Edward County. Officers spoke to a driver and further investigation led to an approved screening device being administered. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. James WHALEN, age 39, from Belleville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 11, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

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Joshua CRONKWRIGHT – Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged an individual with firearms offences.

On May 20, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers were called to an address on Union Street in Picton where a firearm had been discharged and one individual was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Joshua CRONKWRIGHT, age 30 from Prince Edward County was charged with the following offences:

  • Careless use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Public mischief 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on July 31, 2024.

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Paul MARCONI – Fraud & Theft

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple fraud related offences.

With assistance from Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) an investigation was conducted. Officers laid charges in connection with a lengthy fraud investigation looking into offences dating back several years, with numerous victims. The losses are estimated to be over approximately $500,000.

Paul MARCONI, a 65-year-old of Prince Edward County, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Fraud over $5000 – fifteen counts
  • Theft over $5000 –  fifteen counts
  • Make false statement in writing- the making of a loan – four counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on August 28, 2024.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information surrounding these incidents is being urged to contact police at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Jake STEVENS Arrested Again – Sexual Assault

(Picton, ON) – A Prince Edward County resident has been charged after a report of a sexual assault.

The incident was reported to the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on June 11, 2024.

Officers conducted an investigation and made an arrest later that day.

Jake STEVENS, age 37 of Prince Edward County has been charged with:

  • Sexual assault
  • Theft under $5000
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton.

The OPP will not release any further details in order to protect the identity of the victim.

 Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. Contact the Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that respond 24/7 to all four Quinte Health hospitals. For URGENT treatment, please go to one of Quinte Health Emergency Departments or calling 613-969-7400, dialing 0, and asking for a DVSARP nurse to be paged. Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington Counties is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced intimate partner violence. They can be reached at 613-771-1767 or toll free at 1-866-680-9972. Again, in an emergency call 9-1-1.

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Jacob BLAIND – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired at a RIDE program.

On May 7, 2024 shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 near Rossmore when a vehicle entered the program. Officers spoke with the driver and administered an approved screening device. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. Jacob BLAIND, age 29 from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The driver was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2024. They also had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven.

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Thomas OLSON Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired after a traffic complaint.

On April 22, 2024 shortly before 8:30 p.m. officers received a traffic complaint. Updated information advised the vehicle had entered the ditch on County Road 2. Officers responded to the area and located the vehicle parked on the shoulder. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the driver who was transported to detachment for further testing.

Thomas OLSON, age 48 from Prince Edward County, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. They also had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven.

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Cory COLE – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual over the weekend with impaired offences.

On April 19, 2024 shortly after 9:00 p.m. officers received a report of a possible impaired driver. Officers responded to a parking lot off Main Street Picton and spoke with a driver of an ATV. An approved screening device was administered and as a result, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Cory COLE, age 38 from Prince Edward County, was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. The ATV was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to thank individuals for remaining vigilant for impaired drivers. Should you suspect someone is impaired, call 911.