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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora OPP have charged two individuals following two collisions within one hour of each other.

On February 9th, 2025, just before 2:00 a.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision. Police arrived on scene and located a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Chipman Street.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Edmond JACK, 30-years-old, from Kenora is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

He was further charged with:

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

On February 9th, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Kenora OPP responded to another single motor vehicle collision behind a local bar.

Police arrived on scene and located the driver attempting to pull the motor vehicle out of the snowbank where it had become stuck.

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Kenora Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Lamont GARDNER, 36-years-old, from Kenora is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

Both males had their driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle impounded. The accused are scheduled to appear in the Kenora Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to answer to the criminal charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Russell

Another Home Invasion

(RUSSELL, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a reported home invasion robbery in the community of Russell.

Officers responded to the residence on Duncanville Street just before 9:30 p.m. last night (February 11, 2025). The resident reported that three unidentified individuals had entered his home and tied him up. The male was able to free himself and flee to a neighbouring residence.

The robbers had fled the area by the time police arrived.

The investigation is ongoing. Police believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information should contact the Russell County Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250173807. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at OntarioCrimeStoppers.ca.

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Police Press Releases St. Thomas Police Service

STPS Daily Update – 11Feb2025

A 15 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called in regards to a stolen vehicle. On Monday February 10th 2025, police were called by the vehicle owner who reports a member of their family had taken their vehicle without consent. Through investigation, officers reviewed home surveillance video showing the teen leaving the address in the vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle and the accused at an address on Sunset Drive. As a result, the 15 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with:

  • 1 count of take motor vehicle without consent
  • 1 count of drive motor vehicle- no license

The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court. The vehicle was returned to the rightful owner. ST25002297

Warrant Arrests 

A 36 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday February 10th 2025, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service on an outstanding warrant for Mischief, dating back to May of 2024. In addition, the 36 year old was identified as the person responsible for causing damage to a downtown business over the weekend. The accused was transported to police headquarters where they were processed to attend court and were remanded into custody. ST25002300

A 53 year old London resident has been arrested. On Monday February 10th 2025, the individual attended police headquarters to turn themselves in on an outstanding warrant with our service stemming for an incident in 2023 where they had been charged with Impaired Operation and Dangerous Operation. The individual was processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25002323

A 72 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday February 10th 2025, officers on community patrol conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle being driven by the accused. Police were notified of an outstanding warrant with our service for Breach of Probation and Failure to Comply with Release Order. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an appearance notice. ST25002330

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update – 10Feb2025

Three expensive bikes stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three expensive bicycles were stolen from a home near downtown.

On Monday morning a resident near Norfolk Street and Liverpool Street reported his garage had been entered and the bikes removed. It is believed the theft occurred between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

The stolen bikes were described as a burgundy 2022 Trek Checkpoint 12-speed road bike with a yellow seat bag and frame-mounted pump, a cream-coloured 2021 Devinci Kobain 12-speed mountain bike and a black and lime green KHS Winslow 12-speed mountain bike. They are collectively worth almost $7,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Srigley at 519-824-1212, ext. 7298, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Stabbing suspect back in custody

A Guelph man arrested after another man was stabbed outside his own home last summer is back in custody.

Approximately 9:20 p.m. June 2, police were called to a residence near Eramosa Road and Speedvale Avenue East. The caller advised two males had attacked her 25-year-old son when he went outside to speak to them. 

He sustained lacerations to his abdomen and arm and was transported to a Hamilton trauma centre for treatment. The incident was targeted.

A week later a 27-year-old Guelph man turned himself in to police and faces numerous charges including aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He was released on bail, but Monday was rearrested after his bail guarantor revoked. He is scheduled for another bail hearing on Friday.

Nearly $1,000 in alcohol stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after nearly $1,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from a downtown business.

Approximately 5:45 p.m. Sunday a man and woman entered a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street. Each picked up several bottles of alcohol and walked out of the store without paying.

The man was described as 30-35 years, six feet tall with dark receding hair. He was wearing a grey jacket, red hoodie and black shoes with white soles. The woman was described as 45-50 years, 5’2” to 5’5”, with black hair and wearing a green jacket, black pants, a grey striped toque with glasses on top and light brown boots.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Srigley at 519-824-1212, ext. 7298, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 235

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Jacobo BUECKERT – Drunk Driving

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

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 7:53 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Gracey Side Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Jacobo BUECKERT, 56-years-old of Wheatley, 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 25, 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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Mulmur OPP Police Press Releases

Tessa WOOKEY Facing Numerous Charges

(MULMUR, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences following a collision.

On February 9, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving one vehicle that had driven off of the roadway. Upon arrival to the scene, located on County Road 18 near 17 Sideroad in Mulmur Township, officers were quickly led into an impaired driving investigation.

Tessa WOOKEY, a 42-year-old from Mulmur has been charged with:

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

•      Adult Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Adult Driver fail to give identification

•      Adult Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

•     Adult Fail to surrender licence

•      Adult Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Adult Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasions – Kurtis SCOUTEN Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – A Kingston resident has now been charged in connection with home invasions in Kingston and on Wolfe Island.

A joint investigation by the Kingston Police, the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and OPP Criminal Investigation Branch began in October 2024.

On August 22, 2024, Leeds County OPP officers responded to a home on Road 96 on Wolfe Island, where the residents had been assaulted. Then, on September 23, 2024, Kingston Police responded to a home invasion in the Frontenac Street and Brock Street area. During the two incidents, one person suffered life-threatening injuries, and three others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

On February 11, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Lasalle Boulevard, in the east end of Kingston. One person was arrested.

Kurtis SCOUTEN, age 29, has been charged jointly under the Criminal Code by the Kingston Police and OPP with:

  • Assault with a weapon – section 267 – three counts
  • Assault – section 266
  • Aggravated assault – section 268
  • Use an imitation firearm to commit an indictable offence – section 85(2)(a) – two counts
  • Break and enter to commit an indictable offence – section 348(1)(b) – two counts
  • Wearing a mask or disguise to commit an indictable offence – section 351(2) – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston again on February 19, 2025.

The investigation by the Kingston Police and OPP is continuing.

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LAURENTIAN HILLS OPP Police Press Releases

Magdalena SLOMINSKI – Drunk Driving

(LAURENTIAN HILLS, ON) – A driver is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a single-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On February 9, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Laurentian Hills. Investigation found that the eastbound vehicle lost control and collided with the guard rails near Josie Lane. The driver was not seriously injured. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was taken into custody for further tests. Test results were more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit. Police also seized open alcohol from the vehicle.  

As a result of this incident Magdalena SLOMINSKI, age 30 of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke March 3, 2025. 

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Paul Valliere – Drunk Driving

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic complaint.

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP investigated a traffic complaint on Light Line, west of Plank Road in the Municipality of Bayham.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired.

The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to Elgin County Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Paul Valliere, a 77-year-old from Bayham was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on March 18, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Zachery PELLETIER Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police arrest person after breaking into residence and assault.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person was safely arrested. The person continued the threats and assaultive behaviour towards police in a highly intoxicated state.

Zachery PELLETIER, 29-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Assault a peace officer – three counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm – five counts
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 11, 2025. 

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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO OPP Police Press Releases

Pasquale FONZO – Fraud, Theft, Etc.

(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation.

On February 7, 2025 at approximately 3:34 p.m. Police were dispatched to a fraud incident located at the Ernie Dean Chevrolet Dealership in Adjala-Tosorontio Township. The complainant advised Police that there was an appointment set for February 10,2025 for a male to pickup a brand new 2025 GMC Sierra pick up truck purchased over the phone worth $110,000. The accused provided the dealership with insurance, a void cheque, and a driver licence. 

The accused told the dealership when making this purchase that he is the Vice Principal of a school located in Hamilton. The dealership began to have suspicions after they attempted to call the school to congratulate the buyer on his new pickup truck purchase and advise that it was available for pickup, however when speaking with the believed buyer, the dealership was informed that they did not purchase a new vehicle.

The dealership contacted the Nottawasaga OPP as it was believed that an unknown person was using the victims information to purchase a vehicle.

Upon further investigation it was determined that the unknown person also purchased a 2024 Cadillac Escalade and a 2024 Ford F-150 recently using the victims information.

On February 10, 2025, officers, knowing that the unknown person, posing as the victim, would be attending the Ernie Dean Chevrolet Dealership to pick up a vehicle purchased, attended to arrest and charge this unknown person.

At 2:22 p.m. officers attended the dealership and arrested Pasquale FONZO, a 39-year-old male of Ottawa.

FONZO was charged with:

  • Fraud Over $5000
  • Identity Theft – obtain or possess another persons identity information
  • Forgery- four Counts
  • Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud)

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

This investigation is ongoing, If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, Report Number (E250156234). You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Kyla MCPHEDRAN – Impaired Driving

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

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 2:22 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment, conducted a traffic stop on County Road 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Kyla MCPHEDRAN, 34-years-old of Windsor, 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 20, 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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Georgian Bluffs Police Press Releases

Timothy Nadjiwan Was Arrested

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On February 10, 2025, one individual was arrested and is facing charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an automated licence plate reader (ALPR) hit for a suspended driver.

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 11:43 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Grey Road 17 in Georgian Bluffs when the officer received an ALPR hit on a licence plate for a suspended driver. The vehicle was stopped and the officer determined that the driver was showing signs of impairment. The driver was brought to the Wiarton OPP Detachment for an assessment by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Timothy Nadjiwan, 59-years-old of Neyaashiinigmiing was charged with the following:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

The accused party is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 27, 2025

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

Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Edwin ADDAI SARFO – Drunk Driving

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On February 7, 2025, shortly after11:30 p.m., A Nottawasaga OPP officer was conducting general patrol in the area of Victoria St and Boyne St in Alliston. The officer observed a passenger vehicle proceeded through the intersection on the red light.

the officer conducted a traffic stop for the offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Upon further investigation, the officer could smell an odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver at which time the officer issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). subsequently provided a sample which resulted in a “Fail”. 

At 11:46 p.m., the driver: Edwin ADDAI SARFO 28 years-old, of Bradford, Ontario was charge with:  

•Red light – fail to stop

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

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on March 13, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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 South Dundas

FITZGERALD Was Arrested Again

(SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) – A 45-year-old male from South Dundas Township is facing charges after violating his release conditions.

On February 9, 2025, shortly before 2:00 p.m., Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an intoxicated male on foot, disrupting traffic on County Road 8 in South Dundas Township. Officers were also threatened during the arrest. 

Collin FITZGERALD, age 45, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Resist a peace officer

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.