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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

27 Year Old From Fergus Arrested For Assault

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with two criminal charges stemming from an assault investigation.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on St Andrew Street West within the Town of Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Samuel LOMAX, a 27-year-old from Fergus was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Gold Scammer Operating In Area – Victim Out $320,000

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received multiple reports of computer pop-up scams lately, and unfortunately a Perth County resident has lost a significant amount of money after they received a notification on their computer indicating there was a security breach of their personal information.

In November 2024, a Township of Perth East resident noticed a pop up on their computer, directing them to call a provided number due to a security breach. The person on the other end claimed to work for Microsoft, and remote access was granted to the victim’s computer. The victim was told that their finances had been compromised.

The victim was directed to withdraw cash from their financial institution, totaling $80,000, and to purchase over $240,000 worth of 100g gold bars from an online company. The gold was delivered to the victim’s house by a delivery company, and on five separate occasions over the next two weeks, unknown people attended the residence to pick up the cash and gold. 

The persons of interest are described as:

–      Asian males

–      Between 25-35 years of age

–      Short, dark hair

–      Described as short in stature

Vehicles of interest:

–      While Lexus sedan

–      Dark coloured small sedans (unknown make/model)

The investigation is ongoing.

The Perth County OPP encourages the public to stay alert and educated to reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud. If you receive an unsolicited phone call or message, asking for personal information (name, birthday, address, phone number, bank information, SIN number) or payment via gift cards for a product, do not provide the information and hang-up the phone and block the phone number. Legitimate organizations do not receive payments by gift cards of any type.

Warning signs to look out for when receiving unsolicited messages include: Emails, text-messages or phone calls sent at odd times of the night, creating a false sense of urgency, spelling errors, lack of punctuation or capitals in sentences, automated messages, random links or attachments, and generic business or company names.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Jesse WIWCHAR – Drunk Driving

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – A New Year’s Eve traffic stop in Sault Ste. Marie has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On December 31, 2024, at approximately 11:37 p.m., a Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police officer was conducting general patrol, when they observed a vehicle remain stopped at a green light on Great Northern Road.       

A traffic stop was conducted and investigation determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Jesse WIWCHAR, 33 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 3, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas STE-CROIX Was Arrested Again

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON)- Driver caught speeding at more than 160 kms/hr.

On December 31, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) unit was on traffic patrol on Highway 17, east of Blind River. At approximately 10:30 p.m., police observed a vehicle speeding at an excessive high rate of speed as it approached the town of Algoma Mills. A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 17, between Lauzon Village Road and Highway 538, within the Township of the North Shore.

A query revealed that the driver had multiple outstanding warrants and was unlicensed. Assisting with the traffic stop were officers from the East Algoma OPP Detachment and the Mississauga First Nation Police Service. The driver was arrested and transported to the Blind River detachment for processing. The car was impounded for 45 days.

As a result, Thomas STE-CROIX, 39 years-old from Cold Lake, Alberta, was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under Criminal Code
  • Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court (two counts)
  • Drive motor vehicle-perform stunt-excessive speed
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on January 1, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Running Stop Sign Results In More Chages For Suspended Driver

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for several driving related offences and criminal offences in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On January 1, 2025, shortly after 5;00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP attempted to conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign in the area of Arnold Crescent. The driver then fled on foot into a residence in the area, and located upon a knock at the door. The driver was confirmed to be under suspension and arrested as a result for driving while under suspension.

as of a result of the investigation the driver, Kwabena KOBIA-BOATEN, 25 years-old, of Alliston, was charge with:  

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Unlawfully in Dwelling House
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

In addition to the charges, the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on February 2, 2025, to answer to the charges.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southgate

10 Year Old Sent To Hospital Following Collision

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision that closed the highway for several hours.

On January 1, 2025, at 3:34 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 6, north of Mount Forest. A 10-year-old child was transported to a trauma center in London with life-threatening injuries, which were later reassessed as non-life-threatening.

The highway was closed for several hours while the OPP investigated the crash but has since re-opened.

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 Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

One Located Decased After Falling Through Ice

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – One person has been found deceased and the search for second person continues after they were observed going through the ice.

On December 29, 2024, at approximately 03:00 p.m., The Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for assistance after reports of two people had gone through the ice at Pete’s Dam Park, on Pete’s Dam Road in the City of Temiskaming Shores.

The Temiskaming OPP, OPP North East Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) began the search of the two individuals with the assistance of the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department and the Temiskaming Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The search is continuing for the second person. The OPP are asking the public to avoid the area as they continue their investigation in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Maheswaran RATNAM – Drunk Driving

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

On December 29, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 10 at Charleston Sideroad. Minor injuries were sustained. During the interaction with one of the drivers, grounds were formed that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Maheswaran RATNAM, 47, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 16, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

The OPP is counting on citizens to help ensure that no one in their presence gets behind the wheel if they have consumed alcohol or taken drugs. The more people who do so, the fewer impaired drivers they will be sharing the road with. 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. 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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Grey Bruce OPP Police Press Releases

4 Impaired Drivers Arrested In Grey Bruce

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Four drivers are facing impaired driving charges between December 24, 2024, and January 1, 2025.

On December 24, 2024, at 5:48 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Meadowland Road in South Bruce Peninsula.

Ashley Siegrist, 29 years-old, of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 9, 2025.

On December 24, 2024, at 11:52 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP observed a vehicle swearing on the road on Highway 21 in South Bruce Peninsula. A traffic stop was conducted. 

Gregory Bartley, 36 years-old, of Saugeen Shores was charged with: 

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2025.

On December 27, 2024, at 6:29 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 16 in Georgian Bluffs.

Rebecca Brock, 38 years-old, of Saugeen Shores was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2025.

On January 1, 2025, at 2:25 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting a reduce impaired driving everywhere (RIDE) program on Lower Valley Road in Grey Highlands. As a vehicle was entering the RIDE program it was observed that the driver and passenger were switching seats.

Robert Eberhardt, 35 years-old, of Collingwood was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

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

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

28 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving and numerous other offences following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401.

On Wednesday, January 2, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members attended the scene of the collision just east of Palace Road which resulted in minor injuries to the driver. Following an investigation, Tyler DALTON, a 28-year-old from Kingston was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Careless driving
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 21, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Barrie Police Police Press Releases

Passed Out Driver Arrested

Barrie Police

A potential tragedy was likely averted after a concerned member of the community contacted police just prior to Christmas to report what appeared to be a passed-out driver.

Upon arrival at an industrial plaza parking lot located on Anne Street South, south of Tiffin Street, police located the driver in question asleep in the driver’s seat of his car.

After a number of attempts to wake him, police were able to arouse the driver, but quickly realized that he was impaired by drug. He was subsequently arrested for Impaired Driving and was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters for further investigation. Police also seized a quantity of suspected cocaine that was found on the man at the time of his arrest and in the car.

A qualified Drug Recognition Evaluator confirmed that the male, who had just turned 51 years old that day, was impaired by drug. He was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, Trafficking of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order. The accused, who is from Barrie, is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on January 27, 2025.

The responding officers wish to thank the concerned citizen who contacted police and reported this driver to police as it is evident from the investigation that followed, that this male was in no condition to drive.

This call for service is an excellent example of the positive results that can occur when the public and police work together and police look forward to continuing this positive relationship in 2025!

Occurrence #: BA24074376

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Fatal Shooting – Name of Deceased Released

A 29-year-old male is the 11th homicide victim of 2024 in Durham Region.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of East Division responded to reports of an armed person at 1040 Cedar Street in Oshawa.  Officers arrived on scene and located a male shot inside the building, he was pronounced deceased on scene.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Dennis Binda of Oshawa.

Police are continuing to canvass the area and are asking for anyone with information or video footage, including dashcam and home surveillance, to please contact police.

At this time this incident appears to be isolated and there is no risk to public safety.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Mackinnon of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5411.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Central Huron Resident Decased Following Collision

(HURON EAST, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Huron East has claimed the life of a Central Huron resident. 

Just after 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, January 01, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and North Huron Fire Department responded to a collision on Blyth Road near Hensall Road in Huron East.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles; a sport utility vehicle and a truck hauling a cattle trailer. The lone driver of the truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver was not injured. Neither vehicle had passengers on board.

The deceased is a 32-year-old resident of Central Huron. 

Several cattle needed to be dispatched at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision.

The cause of the collision is being investigated. Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team are at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Blyth Road (County Road 25) is currently closed between North Line and Turnbull Line for the investigation and will remain closed for several hours.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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OPP Police Press Releases RIDEAU LAKES

31 Year Old From Jasper Deceased Following Collision

(RIDEAU LAKES TWP., ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision just south of Smiths Falls.

Leeds County OPP officers and a member of the Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS), along with the Smiths Falls Fire Department and Lanark County Paramedic Service, responded to the single vehicle collision on County Road 29, shortly before 3:30 a.m. this morning (January 1, 2025).

A car had left the roadway, entered the ditch and struck a tree. It later caught fire. The lone occupant of the vehicle was removed from the car by a passerby and the SFPS officer. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The victim has been identified as a 31-year-old man from Jasper.

The collision remains under investigation with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam video should contact the Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250000623

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Codie W. BLOOM Charged

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle and located the suspect, placing them into custody and recovering the stolen vehicle.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were on patrol within Harriston, when a report came in of a stolen motorcycle.

As a result of the investigation and swift actions by uniform members of the Wellington County OPP, Codie W. BLOOM, a 32-year-old from Ayton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on February 2, 2025.

The Wellington County 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.