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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Darcy MANN – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing charges as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On January 28, 2025, at 10:50 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, on Mill Pond Crescent in Thames Centre.

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

Darcy MANN, a 32-year-old of Thames Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 26, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jessica SHARPE Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An investigation into a collision in Simcoe led to charges against a prohibited driver.

At approximately 11:27 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a collision involving two Sports Utility Vehicles at the intersection of Norfolk County Highway 24 East and St. John’s Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

During the investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was prohibited from driving. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

45-year-old Jessica SHARPE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Fail to yield to traffic on through highway.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested At Traffic Stop – Details Relased

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., a member of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Highway 21, Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The investigating officer confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was under a driver’s licence suspension, and subsequently placed under arrest. Further investigation resulted in the discovery of a quantity of suspected illicit drugs in the vehicle; two passengers were then also placed under arrest.

As a result of the traffic stop, three individuals now face charges.

Franklin THERBY, 38-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes, TTA 29(2)

Sheena GALLAGHER, 42-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)

Neville ALEXANDER, 57-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, CDSA 4(1)

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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CORUNNA OPP Police Press Releases

Billie THOMAS Was Arrested

(CORUNNA, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Corunna.

On January 28, 2025, shortly after 11:20 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Beckwith Street in Corunna, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The investigation revealed the driver was a prohibited driver.

As a result, Billie THOMAS, a 66-year-old of Corunna, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 6, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northern Bruce Peninsula OPP Police Press Releases

Gloria CHALKLEY – Impaired Driving

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 11:53 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle stuck in a snowbank along Highway 6, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

During the investigation, police detected signs of impairment from the driver. They were placed under arrested and transported for further testing.

Gloria CHALKLEY, 63-years-old, of Northern Bruce Peninsula, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear in the Owen Sound Court of Justice on February 20, 2025.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Michael MORGAN Was Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Petrolia.

On January 27, 2025, shortly after 3:45 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol in Petrolia, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated on First Avenue.

The investigation revealed the driver was a prohibited driver.

As a result, Michael MORGAN, a 48-year-old of Petrolia, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 11, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested At Traffic Stop

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of an unattached plate on a passing vehicle by the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR). Police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 in the NEMI Township, and further investigation resulted in the two occupants being arrested.

Additionally, police seized approximately 89g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $9,000, approximately 30g of suspected fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $9,000, approximately 60g of tobacco, and Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, Arun SINGH, 25-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The passenger, Tuqur JONES, 27-years-old from Oshawa, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Consuming liquor in unauthorized place

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on January 29, 2025.

All OPP patrol vehicles are equipped with ALPR technology. ALPR has proven to be an effective way to increase the efficiency of discovering and conducting investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. It does so by detecting licence plates that are linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen and unattached plates, suspended/prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts and other serious occurrences.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Kidnapping & Robbery – One Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person following a report of a kidnapping in the town of Bancroft.

In September 2024 a resident of Bancroft was taken against his will to Ottawa and forced to withdraw a large amount of cash from different bank branches. The resident was then driven back to Bancroft and dropped off unharmed.

After a lengthy investigation by the Bancroft OPP Crime Unit, an arrest warrant was issued for an Ottawa resident.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the wanted individual was located and arrested during a routine traffic stop by Upper Ottawa Valley by OPP officers.

Bienvenu MOLEMANGABO, age 22, has been charged with:

  • Robbery using firearm
  • Extortion while using firearm
  • Kidnapping while using firearm
  • Forcible confinement
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing on January 29, 2025. Police believe this was a targeted incident and do not believe there to be a danger to the public.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

MONCKTON Was Arrested Again!

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On January 25, 2025, at approximately 12:02 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance at an address along East Back Line, Township of Chatsworth.

During the investigation, police detected signs of impairment from an individual who had been operating a motor vehicle. They were placed under arrested and transported for further testing.

Justin MONCKTON, 36-years-old, of the Township of Chatsworth, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Operation while prohibited, CC 320.18(1)a)
  • Take motor vehicle without consent, CC 335(1)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1)

The accused is set to appear in the Owen Sound Court of Justice on February 13, 2025.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

COXHEAD Was Arrested – Details Released

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Caledon Village resident criminally stemming from a single motor vehicle collision.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Main Street within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Bruce COXHEAD, a 66-year-old of Caledon Village is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

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 February 11, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

NEWMAN Was Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on Main Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers located the vehicle on River Road West and conducted a traffic stop. After noticing an odour of alcohol, officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. As a result of the investigation, Chloe NEWMAN, 30-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      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.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

MACHAN – $50,000 Fraud

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged in relation to a fraud investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

On January 27, 2025, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation after receiving information that a company was defrauded of over $50,000 by a former employee.

As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old Torie MACHAN of Monkton, ON was charged with:

–      Fraud Over $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

MACHAN is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on March 10th, 2025.

The Perth County OPP is requesting that anyone with information related to this investigation call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

George ENGLAND Was Arrested For Fraud & Weapon Possession

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind everyone that you never have to pay to collect winnings from a legitimate lottery.

On January 27, 2025, officers began a fraud investigation after it was reported that an elderly person was potentially being duped into believing they had won the lottery.

As a result of the investigation, George ENGLAND, a 56-year-old of Sutton West, Ontario has been charged with:

  • Fraud over $5000
  • Possession of a weapon – two counts
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Prince Edward County on March 12, 2025.

Fraudsters frequently target vulnerable individuals. To help prevent victimization, please share this information, especially with those who may be at risk. For more details, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you have lost money due to fraud, report it to police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Police Service

Mahad MUSSE Was Arrested Again

Incident Number TB25003603

One person faces multiple charges after being found driving impaired, despite previous prohibitions, and attempting to provide a false identity to the officer.

A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit officer was on patrol on the afternoon of Monday, January 27, when a vehicle was first observed at a rate of over 70 kilometres per hour in a community safety zone with a posted speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour, and was then observed at nearly 90 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre per hour zone.

The officer pulled over the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver initially provided the responding officer with an identity that ended up being false. The officer also observed multiple signs of impairment.

Once the officer determined the driver’s identity, it was found that the male was wanted on a warrant and had six different driving prohibitions.

Mahad MUSSE, 30, is charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle, Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle, Operation of a Vehicle While Prohibited x2, Identity Fraud, and Breach of Probation.

The accused appeared in court on Tuesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date. The vehicle is subject to a 45-day impoundment and the accused’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days.

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Thunder Bay

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

GPS Daily Update 29Jan2025

Arrest in parking lot rage

A Guelph man faces assault and mischief charges following a parking lot dispute between two motorists.

Just after 1 p.m. Sunday, police were called to a parking lot on Wellington Street West. Investigation revealed a man, who was a passenger in a vehicle, got upset after another driver honked his horn. The man approached the vehicle and kicked it, causing a large dent.

When the driver of the dented vehicle got out to confront him, the man retrieved a crowbar and held it over his head in a threatening manner.

A 40-year-old Guelph man is charged with mischief under $5,000 and assault with a weapon. He will appear in court March 14.

Home entered overnight

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a south-end home was entered while the tenants slept.

Tuesday morning police were called to a townhouse unit on Edinburgh Road South near Wilsonview Avenue. The resident said he went to bed approximately 11 p.m. and when he awoke the front door was wide open and he saw footprints leading into the living room. Two sets of keys were noted to be missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jasmin Manani at 519-824-1212, ext. 7273, 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.

Theft and mischief charges

A Guelph man faces theft and mischief charges after an incident Monday at a business.

Approximately 7 a.m. police received a call from the owner of a business on Edinburgh Road South about two people inside the business causing damage. While one appeared to act as lookout, the other tampered with the coin compartments of laundry machines and was able to remove one of them.

Before leaving the business the male also picked up a candy dispenser and took it with him.

A 21-year-old Guelph man is charged with mischief under $5,000, theft under $5,000 and breaching a probation order. He was held for bail and has been released to appear in court March 7.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 262