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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew IAN Facing Weapons Charges

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Dryden and Sioux Lookout have arrested and charged an individual wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after they failed to stop for police.

On February 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Dryden OPP were notified of a vehicle that failed to stop for police after being observed travelling unsafely on Highway 17 by officers from Sioux Lookout. Officers did not engage in a pursuit.

Dryden officers located the vehicle on Highway 17 west of Bonney Bay Road and were able to safely stop the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest without incident or damage to any of the involved vehicles. Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located a firearm. Upon arrest, it was revealed that the individual was wanted on an outstanding Canada-wide warrant.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew IAN, 73 years old of Surrey, British Columbia, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on a later date.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Amber Dawn Johnston Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an arson at a residence on Barrie Rd in the City of Orillia.

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 am the Orillia OPP responded to a call from the Orillia Fire Department (OFD) of a fire at a residence on Barrie Rd.

Once on scene police were advised by OFD that the fire had been started in the hallway outside a door deliberately. Through further investigation, specifically witness statements, police were able to confirm and identify a suspect.

At 1:27 pm, police located and arrested a female at an address on West St. N

Amber Dawn Johnston, age 28, of No fixed address was arrested and charged with:

  • Adult Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order

 The accused was held for a bail hearing. No injuries were reported.

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 Prince Edward

Drug Bust – KUBASSEK & TIFFIN

(Prince Edward County, ON) – The East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged two individuals with drug trafficking.

On Thursday January 30, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Reichswald Court in Picton. As a result, two individuals were arrested, and officers seized suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Riley KUBASSEK, age 27 and Danielle TIFFIN, age 26 both from Prince Edward County were each charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Melissa WHITE Was Arrested

(Prince Edward County, ON) – The East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged an individual after a search warrant was executed.

On Friday January 31, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., with the assistance of the East Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Disraeli Street in Picton. As a result, one individual was arrested, and officers seized a quantity of Canadian currency and two cellphones.

Melissa WHITE, age 36 from Toronto was charged with possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on February 26, 2025.

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MALLORYTOWN OPP Police Press Releases

Sabrina ST-JEAN-SAUVE Was Arrested

(MALLORYTOWN, ON) – A Québec resident is facing charges after an initial traffic stop on Highway 401 for a vehicle with a smashed rear window.

On February 13, 2025, while on patrol at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a suspicious vehicle with a shattered rear window travelling on Highway 401.

The vehicle was stopped without incident and the investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen out of the Peel Region. The lone occupant was arrested and transported to detachment, and the vehicle was towed.

26 year-old Sabrina ST-JEAN-SAUVE of Saint-Jerome, Québec, faces the following charges:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Trafficking of property obtained by crime
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Mischief to computer data

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

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Collingwood Impaired Driving Investigation leads to Police Pursuit, Two Drivers Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Just before 11:30 pm on the evening of February 13th, 2025 members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver.  The vehicle with a female driver and male passenger was last seen leaving a parking lot headed southbound on Balsam Street in the Town of Collingwood, ON.

While enroute, officers received an update that the vehicle had returned to the parking lot.  The male passenger exited the suspect vehicle and got into the driver’s side of another vehicle that was in the parking lot. Both vehicles then departed in different directions. Officers then split off in search of the male driving a black Chevy Silverado and the female driving a Chevy Trax.

Police located the Silverado westbound on Highway 26 in the Blue Mountains area near the Craigleith Provincial Park. During the traffic stop, the officer attempted to arrest the driver for impaired operation but the Silverado took off westbound on Highway 26 towards the Village of Thornbury, ON.  A Suspect Apprehension Pursuit was initiated by the officer with several police units converging on the location.

The Silverado was intercepted by police a few minutes later and boxed in near the intersection of Highway 40 and Grey Road 2 near Thornbury, ON.  The male driver attempted to flee a second time by ramming one of the police cruisers.  At this point, officers effected a gun point arrest.  The male, identified as 48-year-old Jody Smits, was then taken into custody without further incident.  No officers were injured during the incident and the police cruiser incurred minor damage.  During the investigation, police determined that Smit was in violation of 7 driving prohibitions under the Criminal Code and 1 driving suspension under the Highway Traffic Act.

Meanwhile, the second involved vehicle, the Chevy Trax, was spotted by police in the West side of Collingwood travelling eastbound on Highway 26.  The Trax was stopped by police without incident and the 43-year-old female driver was arrested for impaired driving.  In addition, the female, identified as Jacquelynne Thorpe-Stewart of New Lowell, was found to be in possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.

Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP held Smits in custody pending a bail hearing in Owen Sound court. Smit has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation – Criminal Code s320.13(1)
  • Flight From Peace Officer – Criminal Code s320.17
  • Operation while Impaired – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(b)
  • 7 counts of Operation while Prohibited – Criminal Code s320.18(1)(a)
  • 1 count Driving while under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act s53(1)

Thorpe-Stewart was released from custody charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Criminal Code s 32.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(b)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Control Drugs and Substances Act s4(1)

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Justin LA BINE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of a vehicle in the ditch with impaired operation.

On February 13, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on McLaughlin Road, near Old Base Line Road, in the Town of Caledon. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Justin LA BINE, 43, of Orangeville, was charged with:

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

The accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 6, 2025, to answer to the charge.  

Winter driving and poor judgment are a dangerous mix. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, call 9-1-1. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

Meth Bust – PALLISTER & KIRKEY

(TEMISKAMING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two people with drug and firearms related offences after the execution of two search warrants in Temiskaming Shores. 

On February 12, 2025, members from the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Temiskaming OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Armstrong Street, New Liskeard. 

Then on February 13, 2025, OPP members from the CSCU, the Temiskaming OPP Crime Unit and Temiskaming OPP detachment executed an additional search warrant at a storage facility on Niven Street, in Haileybury. 

A search at both locations led to the seizure of drugs suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine, and crack cocaine with a total street value approximately $160000.00, along with a handgun, rifles, brass knuckles, air rifles, ammunition, a conducted energy weapon, cell phones, digital scales, and Canadian currency. 

As a result of the investigation, Daryl PALLISTER, 29-years-of-age, from New Liskeard, was arrested and charged with:  

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal Methamphetamine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Opioid(fentanyl)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine Tablets
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon -three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Failure to comply with undertaking

A second person, Angelina KIRKEY, 20-years-of-age, from New Liskeard, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine Tablets
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon -three counts
  • Breach of Recognizance

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on February 14, 2025. 

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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Mario POLICELLA – Drunk Driving

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in Kingsville.

On February 13, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on County Road 18 in the Town of Kingsville. 

Mario POLICELLA, 53-years-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following 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 February 27, 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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Amaranth OPP Police Press Releases

Ralph COWAN Was Arrested – Details Released

(AMARANTH, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences this Valentine’s Day.  

On February 14, 2025, just before 4:00 a.m., officers from Dufferin OPP received a call for service reporting a suspicious motor vehicle in the area of County Road 12 and 5 Sideroad in the Township of Amaranth. Officers located and stopped the motor vehicle and spoke with the driver, which led to an impaired operation investigation.

Ralph COWAN, a 70-year-old from Amaranth has been charged with:

•      Adult Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

•      Adult Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

•      Adult Fail to notify change of address

•      Adult Fail to notify change of address- licence

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Pedestrian Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to a fatal collision investigation that occurred on Mayfield Road in August 2024.

On August 27, 2024, just before 1:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a collision where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Mayfield Road, near McLauglin Road. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old of Brampton, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mayfield Road between McLaughlin Road and Chinguacousy Road was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation.  

As part of the ongoing investigation conducted by the OPP Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team with assistance from the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit, a suspect was arrested on February 13, 2025.

A 16-year-old of Brampton has been charged with:

• Fail to stop at accident resulting in death

• Class G1 licence driver – unaccompanied by qualified driver

• Class G1 licence driver – drive at unlawful hour

The accused, whose identity is withheld under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Ainsley ASSIN Was Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora have arrested and charged one individual with assault following an altercation.

On February 6th, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment responded to an incident on Matheson Street South, in the City of Kenora. Officers attended and spoke to several individuals. Through the investigation, it was determined that the female had assaulted an individual on the property and then proceeded to enter the individual’s vehicle in the parking lot.

Ainsley ASSIN, 20-years-old of Kenora Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with Assault. She was further trespassed from the property.

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

STPS Daily Update 13Feb2025

Intimate Partner Violence – Arrest

As the result of an investigation into an assault that had occurred on February 11th, a 39 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Wednesday February 12th 2025, the individual attended police headquarters to turn themselves after being charged with one count of Assault. The 39 year old was processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25002434/2331

Theft

A 52 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Theft under $5,000 after a shoplifting incident at a retail store on Talbot Street. It was reported that the individual had left the store, failing to pay for their items. Police located the 52 year old a short distance away and transported them to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25002430

Approximately $113 of merchandise has been reported stolen from a retail store on Talbot Street. On Wednesday February 12th 2025, officers were called to the store to investigate the report of an unknown person attending the store and failing to pay for the items. Police are reviewing video of the incident as they continue to investigate. ST25002439

Failure to Comply 

A 52 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Failure to Comply with a Court Order after police were made aware of several phone calls and attempts to contact an individual they are on conditions to not communicate with. ST25002447

Warrant Arrest

A 25 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Wednesday February 12th 2025, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted on an outstanding warrant with our service for Failure to Comply with Release Order. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed to attend court and remanded into custody. ST25002424

A 29 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Wednesday February 12th 2025, officers were dealing with the individual on an unrelated called for service, when they were made aware of an outstanding warrant for two counts of Mischief under $5,000 stemming from an incident in January. The 29 year old was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an appearance notice. ST25002442

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Peel Regional Police Police Press Releases

Van Puppies Rescued – 49 Year Old Arrested


Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged a Mississauga man following an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty.

On Feb. 9, 2025, police received information of a possible puppy mill operating out of a business near Dundas Street West and Mavis Road in Mississauga.

On Feb. 10, officers attended the business to investigate the matter and discovered five puppies caged in a vehicle inside a garage. Inside the van, the puppies were living in abysmal conditions with urine and feces throughout and no suitable food or water.

49-year-old Ersin Misirlisoy of Mississauga has been arrested and charged with Causing Unnecessary Suffering To Animals contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is to attend court at a later date to answer to the charge.

Police confirmed that no other animals are outstanding. The puppies are now in the care and custody of the Mississauga animal shelter, where they will remain pending judicial outcome.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 1133. 

Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Hammad ABOWATH Arrsted – Details Released

Police are concerned there may be more victims after a 21-year-old male was arrested and charged with committing sexual offences against a minor.

On Friday, February 7, 2025, members of the Durham Regional Police Service’s Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) began an investigation after it was learned a 14-year-old girl was being groomed for human trafficking.  The victim had been contacted, unsolicited, by a male on Snapchat who claimed he was 18 years old and went by the name “Ace.” The victim informed him that she was 14-years-old but the male continued to engage with her.  During this time the accused and victim met up on several occasions.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, a Criminal Code search warrant was executed at the male’s residence on Brimley Road in Scarborough. With the assistance of uniformed members, HTU investigators executed the warrant, and a male was arrested without incident.

Hammad ABOWATH, age 21 of Toronto, is charged with Sexual Interference with a person under 16 years of age and Invitation to Sexual Touching Under 16 years of age.

He was held for a bail hearing.

A support network for survivors of human trafficking has been established in the Region of Durham.  These services can be accessed via www.stopht.com.

Victim Services of Durham Region is available for anyone who needs free, confidential support without judgement. Visit their website at www.victimservicesdurham.ca.

Anyone who has been victimized by the accused or has any information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.