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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Repeat Offenders Arrested: KWIATKOWSKI, KWIATKOWSKI & CIWINSKI

(ORILLIA, ON) – On February 19, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a theft in progress at a local Orillia business on Monarch Drive. Reports revealed that three suspects were concealing several electronic devices in their possession. These same suspects were observed by staff in the last month taking items from the store.

As Lost Prevention approached the suspects, they entered a Silver Mazda 5 and headed towards Hwy 11. Shortly after Police were able to locate the vehicle on Hwy 11 Southbound  between Line 14 and 13 placing all three suspects under arrest. 

After further investigation police learned that one male party was currently on a release order from Montreal Police and Toronto Police Services for similar offences with conditions.   A second male party was wanted out of Halton Regional for similar charges. A third male party would be identified through fingerprints, resulting in Canada Boarder Services being contacted.

As a result over $32,000 of stolen merchandise was seized and recovered from the vehicle.

Sylwester CIWINSKI of Toronto, has been charged with:

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

·      Adult Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting X 2

·      Adult Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

Flip KWIATKOWSKI of Brampton, has been charged with:

·      Adult Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting X 2

·      Adult Resist Peace Officer

·      Adult Obstruct Peace Officer

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

The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

Roman KWIATKOWSKI of Brampton, has been charged with:

·      Adult Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting X 2

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

The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

ENGLEHART & MILFORD Arrested Again

(PRESCOTT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested two people and seized illegal drugs in Prescott.

The investigation began several months ago, resulting in the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at residence on Prince Street.

Street Crime Unit officers, assisted by the OPP Canine Unit, seized over 20-grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, over 20-grams of suspected cocaine and nearly 20 suspected methamphetamine pills. They also seized a replica handgun, a conducted energy weapon, cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two people were arrested at the scene.

Jonathan ENGLEHART, age 38, and Tamara MILFORD, age 28, both Prescott residents, are charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance
  • Possession of a prohibited device – two counts
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking – two counts

ENGLEHART is additionally charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order. This accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville today (February 21, 2025).

The other accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on March 21, 2025.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Bath!

(LOYALIST TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged three people and seized illegal drugs in the Bath area of Loyalist Township.

An investigation resulted in search warrants being executed at two locations on Academy Street on Thursday, February 20, 2025, involving Street Crime Unit officers, the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit. A total of four people were taken into custody.

Officers seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Brandy GALLAGHER, age 46 of Loyalist Township, Verold ROBINSON, age 67 of South Frontenac Township, and Cody THIBEAULT, age 38 of Loyalist Township are each charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

GALLAGHER is additionally charged with trafficking in a Schedule 1 substance.

All three of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on April 22, 2025.

A fourth individual was released unconditionally, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

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Matheson OPP Police Press Releases

Theft: Kevin MALTAIS & Joel GIROUARD

(MATHESON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people for theft of copper wire.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft in progress on Vimy Ridge Road in Matheson. The suspects fled the scene, however, were located and arrested a short time later.

The investigation revealed one of the suspects was responsible for two other thefts in Matheson which occurred on September 14, 2025, and February 14, 2025. The estimated value of the theft is approximately $50,000.

As a result, Joel GIROUARD, 56 years old, of Rochebaucourt, Quebec was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft over 5,000 – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – three counts
  • Mischief over $5,000 – three counts

Kevin MALTAIS, 47 years old, of Point Aux Outardes, Quebec was also charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Mischief over $5,000

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 13, 2025, in Timmins.

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Huronia West OPP Police Press Releases

Collapsed Building – One Deceased

(Huronia West, ON) – Members from the Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had an increased presence around Station Street in Glen Huron, for a reported collapsed building.

On February 21, 2025, at approximately 1:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported collapsed building on Station Street in Glen Huron. Officers attended with Clearview Township Fire and Simcoe County EMS and confirmed that a building had collapsed due to unknown circumstances. Through investigation, a 55 -year-old, male was located deceased inside and the investigation remains ongoing.  Station Street remained closed for the afternoon as the investigation continued but has since been re-opened.

The Huronia West OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about this incident, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca, call 1-800-222-8477, or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Sarah TRABOULAY Was Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On February 21, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., members of Nottawasaga OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on Sideroad 10. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation after forming grounds of impairment. 

At 12:34 p.m. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment.

As a result, Sarah TRABOULAY 41-years-old, of Clearview, was arrested and charge with:  

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust: Christian David MASCI

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 20, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) team arrested a fourth person in Toronto.

On February 6, 2025, the OPP executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake. Police seized more than 2300 grams of illicit drugs (estimated street value exceeding $460,000), cash, packaging, cutting and cooking materials, digital scales, vacuum sealer, blender, and pepper spray.

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were initially arrested and charged with numerous offences.

The fourth had an arrest warrant issued and was taken into custody on February 20.        

Christian David MASCI, 36-years old from North York was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Toronto on February 21, 2025.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

4 Arrested Following Break & Enters – MAIN, PLATER, ROBERTSON & TAYLOR

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Innisfil in the early morning hours of February 20, 2025. Police have recovered illegal firearms, stolen vehicles, and property stolen from numerous Break and enters in Collingwood and Clearview Township over the past several months, four people have been arrested.

In January 2025 Collingwood OPP received a complaint that a male was driving a stolen motor vehicle and was in possession of firearms, the complaint was forwarded to Collingwood CSCU who initiated an investigation. In the early morning hours of February 20, 2025 Collingwood CSCU, assisted by uniform members of the Collingwood OPP, Huronia West OPP, Southern Georgian Bay detachment CSCU, Nottawasaga detachment CSCU, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) executed search warrants at two residences in Innisfil and arrested 4 people. As a result, police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun, a sawed-off shotgun, two rifles, police and corrections uniform patches, and other property related to numerous break and enters in Collingwood and Clearview Township during the fall of 2024.

As a result of the investigation, the following people have been charged:

Kyle MAIN, 36 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possess Firearm and ammunition contrary to Prohibition order – three counts

·      Fail to comply with release order

·      Possession of property obtained by crime – four counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Careless storage of a firearm – two counts

·      possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts

·      Possession of a restricted firearm

·      Possession of a prohibited firearm

·      Unauthorised possession of a Firearm – two counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – four counts

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

Nathan PLATER, 27 years of age, of Innisfil has been charged with:

·      Possess Firearm and ammunition contrary to Prohibition order – three counts

·      Fail to comply with release order

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Careless storage of a firearm

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of a prohibited firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – three counts

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a weapon

William ROBERTSON, 26 years of age, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

·      Fail to comply with release order – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Careless storage of a firearm

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of prohibited firearm

·      Unauthorised possession of a firearm – two counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – three counts

·      Knowledgw of unauthorized possession of a weapon

Jennalee TAYLOR, 33 years of age, of Alcona has been charged with:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – three counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Careless storage of a firearm

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of a restricted firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

All of the accused were held in custody for a bail appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood, on a future date.

Report suspected drug-trafficking or suspicious activity to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher SUDAK: Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident with four criminal charges and one provincial charge, in relation to an impaired driving investigation.

On February 21, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle driving in an erratic manner. Officers arrived in the area, located the motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Road 29 within Centre Wellington.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher SUDAK, a 43-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Surya INDURTHY: Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in Lakeshore.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Surya INDURTHY, 25-years-old of Windsor, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 5, 2025, to speak to the charges. 

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Manjinderjit SINGH: Impaired Driving

(TECUMSEH, ON) – One person has been charged following a single motor vehicle collision in Lakeshore.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 7:06 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Walker Road in the Municipality of Tecumseh. 

Manjinderjit SINGH, 47-years-old of Tecumseh, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Liquor Licence and Control Act offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on February 28, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately. 

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Austin RAJSIGL: Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a single motor vehicle collision in Lakeshore.

On February 21, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Patillo Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Austin RAJSIGL, 24-years-old of Tecumseh, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 7, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately. 

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Michael STRATTON Facing Numerous Charges

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver for driving while impaired in Essa Township.

On February 20, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to assist a member of the OPP Central Region TIME team (Traffic Incident Enforcement Management) who was on general patrols in Angus when the officer attempted to stop a vehicle who registered an ALPR (Automated Licence Plate Recognition system) hit for being a suspended driver, the driver failed to stop for the officer and entered into Base Borden.

Officers were able to locate the driver in the vehicle with the assistance of the Military Police and as a result the driver was also arrested for impaired driving consuming nearly four times the legal limit.

At 5:51 p.m., the driver: Michael STRATTON 43 years-old, of Tottenham, was arrested and charge with:  

• Dangerous operation

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Flight from peace officer

• Driving while under suspension – Two Counts

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor- Two Counts

The accused was charged recently with two previous counts of impaired operation offences and as a result was held for a bail hearing.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

32 Year Old From Dundalk Arrested: Details Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Dundalk resident with two criminal, and two provincial charges stemming from a traffic stop.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Unit were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, and initiated a traffic stop ON-89 Highway within Wellington North Township.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua LAVIEILLE, a 32-year-old of Dundalk is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 7, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion: Jessica KING Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a second person in connection with an armed robbery in January 2025.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP responded to a report of a robbery at a residence on Station Road in Kirkland Lake. The caller reported that three people broke into an apartment, assaulted the caller and three others within the apartment, then fled the scene. Victims sustained minor injuries and declined medical assistance.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Jessica KING, a 32-year-old of Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with:

·      Break and enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

·      Robbery with a weapon

·      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on February 27, 2025.

The OPP is continuing efforts to locate and arrest the other individual involved in this incident. Updates will be provided as they become available.