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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 17Dec2024

More than two dozen charges following arrest

A Guelph man faces more than two dozen charges after he was arrested Monday while driving a stolen vehicle.

Monday morning, members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit and provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad located a male at an address in Kitchener and placed him under arrest.

The male, who had been the subject of an ongoing investigation, was operating a black Audi A7 with fake licence plates attached. The vehicle was determined to have been stolen from Waterloo Region earlier this month. During a search of the vehicle following the male’s arrest, officers located a homemade conducted energy weapon, a switchblade knife, a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine and a credit card believed to be stolen.

On October 28, two males attended a Guelph business in a white Audi Q3 with fake licence plates attached. One of the males pried open a lockbox and stole keys to a customer’s 2017 Cadillac. The males then drove off in both vehicles.

On at least two occasions, the same white Audi was used in gas drive-off thefts in Guelph. That vehicle was later recovered in Waterloo Region and determined to have been stolen from Fergus.

Investigation revealed the male arrested Monday is bound by several weapons and driving prohibitions.

A 39-year-old Guelph man faces charges including motor vehicle theft, two counts of possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing a prohibited weapon, resisting arrest, possessing a controlled substance and more than a dozen counts of breaching court orders. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

Charged with breaking into former employer nine times

A Hamilton man has been charged with breaking into his former Guelph workplace nine times since he was fired.

Just before 3 a.m. Monday police were called for a possible break and enter in progress at a business near Gordon Street and Harvard Road. Officers arrived a few minutes later and observed a grey SUV in the parking lot, which took off at a high rate of speed.

It was located a short time later at a south-end plaza and the two occupants were arrested. A third male was arrested as he walked towards the same plaza.

Investigation revealed one of the males was a former employee of the business who had previously entered the store unlawfully eight times between mid-October and mid-December. Keys to the store were recovered following his arrest.

A 36-year-old Hamilton man is charged with nine counts of break and enter. A 25-year-old Mississauga man and 18-year-old Toronto man are each charge with one count of break and enter. All will appear in court January 31.

$50k in scratch tickets stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after nearly $50,000 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets were stolen from a north-end business.

Police were called Monday morning to a business on Woodlawn Road West. Investigation revealed a suspect had parked a short distance from the business just after 10 p.m. Saturday. More than three hours later the suspect approached the closed business and was able to pry open the front doors to gain entry.

They were captured on video a short time later exiting the business with two reusable shopping bags filled with scratch tickets and fleeing in their vehicle. The owner of the business advised the tickets were not activated at the time of the theft and would be flagged by the lottery corporation so they cannot be redeemed.

The suspect was described as possibly male with a medium build and wearing a black jacket, black pants, a white hoodie, white medical mask and black shoes or boots. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Anthony Hall at 519-824-1212, ext. 7582, 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.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Man Wanted in Assault with a Weapon Investigation

Case #: 2024-2688224 

Published: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 5:58 PM

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in an Assault with a Weapon investigation.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault in the Bay Street and Gardiner Expressway area.

It is alleged that:

  • a security guard was working at the Scotiabank Arena 
  • the security guard asked a male to leave
  • the male later returned to the arena
  • the male then located the security guard and assaulted him with a blunt object
  • the security guard was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries

Lionel Vernon, 41, of Toronto, is wanted for:

  1. Aggravated Assault

The man is described as 6’2″, 220 lbs., medium build, bald, and black/grey facial hair. He was wearing a blue hooded sweater, a green camouflage jacket, blue jeans, anld black/white shoes.

Images have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Cocaine Bust

Case #: 2024-2697613 

Published: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 2:41 PM

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The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made in a Drug Trafficking and Firearm investigation.

On Monday, December 16, 2024, officers from the TPS Drug Squad arrested two men in relation to a Drug Trafficking and Firearm investigation in Toronto.

It is alleged that:

  • both the accused were involved in the trafficking of cocaine throughout Toronto
  • one of the accused was also in possession of an illegal firearm and had additional illicit drugs in their possession

Sarkis Yildirim, 68, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. two counts of Traffic in Schedule I Substance
  2. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

He appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 402.

Subsequent to the first arrest, police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant on a residence in the Sheppard Avenue East and Birchmount Road area. As a result, the second accused was arrested, and the following items were seized:

  • Berretta 9mm APX semiautomatic handgun with two magazines loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition
  • approximately 56g of fentanyl 
  • approximately 22g of cocaine
  • $1140 of Canadian currency
  • bulletproof vest
  • digital scales

Nathaniel Reid-Doyle 25, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Trafficking Schedule I Substance
  2. three counts of Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  3. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
  4. Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a License and Registration Certificate
  5. Possess Firearm Other Than Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly not Holding a License
  6. Possess Restricted Weapon Device Knowing no Authority
  7. Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
  8. Possess Firearm with Altered Serial Number
  9. Careless Storage of Firearm
  10. Careless Storage of Ammunition

He appeared in court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 402.

An image of some of the seized items has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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OPP Penetanguishene Police Press Releases

CARRIERE Was Arrested

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) –  A Sergeant from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol in Penetanguishene made a vehicle stop just after midnight of a vehicle travelling without any running lights activated.

The blue Toyota pick up observed travelling along Robert Street was safely stopped on Maria Street and the officer spoke to the driver and shortly entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation, Jessica CARRIERE 47 years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the offence of Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the January 2, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

FERGUSON – Drunk Driving

(GEORGIAN BAY TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after receiving a traffic complaint on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Twp.

On December 16, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to a possibly impaired driver on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Twp. The complainant was able to update officers on the vehicles location and a traffic stop was conducted a short time later. As a result of their investigation, police have charged 59-year-old Joanne FERGUSON of Seguin, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 21, 2025 to answer to her charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of everyone travelling on Muskoka roads and trails. If you suspect that someone is driving while under the influence of any substance, please call 9-1-1 from your hands free device if it is safe to do so.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

CHIN – Impaired Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in impaired charges.

On December 14, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to County Road 3 in Prince Edward County when a suspected impaired driver was reported.

Officers located the vehicle and driver, with an Approved Screening Device being utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Rachel CHIN, age 29, from Belleville, was charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· 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 January 8, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

ELLIOT – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A single vehicle collision has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on County Road 12 in Prince Edward County.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin ELLIOT, age 25, from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· 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 January 8th, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Five individuals have been charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 9:19 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision on Main Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Main Street when it collided with a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a roadside sobriety assessment at the scene, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

58-year-old Todd ROBERTS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences: 

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Careless driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

At approximately 12:09 a.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop and investigation on James Street in Delhi, Norfolk County.

After completing a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

21-year-old Karragan STILSON from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Around 2:13 a.m. that same day, Norfolk County OPP officers, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 24 in Townsend, Norfolk County.

It was determined that both a pickup truck and a sedan were travelling on Highway 24 when the pickup truck collided with the sedan.

As a result, the driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody without incident, while the driver of the sedan was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

28-year-old Adam HOGEVEEN from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

·      Operation causing bodily harm,

·      Dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Around 6:43 p.m. that same day, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a suspected impaired driver on St. John’s Road East in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on St. John’s Road East and took the driver into custody without incident.

32-year-old Morgan COPELAND from Haldimand County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Around 2:59 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Norfolk Street North and, following a roadside sobriety assessment, took the driver into custody without incident.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

31-year-old Travis JACOBS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

BOUCHER – Impaired Driving

(Chapleau, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the ditch.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 101, Chewit Township, East of Chapleau.

The OPP arrived a short time later and while speaking to the driver police determined the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was transported to the Chapleau Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, David BOUCHER, 51 years-of-age, from Timmins, was arrested and charged with:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on January 13, 2025

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

2 Injured In Hit & Run – FLETCHER Arrested

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges local resident with two Criminal charges stemming from failing to remain at the scene of a collision where two people were injured.

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of a fail to remain collision on Wellington Road 39 within Guelph-Eramosa Township. The collision involved three motor vehicles, where two separate drivers were injured and taken to local hospital for treatment, and one vehicle had fled the scene prior to police arrival.

OPP, alongside other emergency services attended the scene and began the investigation. It was reported that one driver sustained minor injuries, while the other’s injuries were considered serious. However, both drivers’ injuries were deemed non-life threatening and were treated at hospital.

As a result of the investigation, Landon FLETCHER, a 19-year-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 14, 2025.

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested After Attempting To Use Fake ID

(CHAPLEAU AND WAWA, ON) – The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two suspects in relation to using fake identification at local businesses.

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., two people attempted to use false identification (ID) at a local business in the Town of Chapleau. The couple had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The next day on December 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the OPP located the suspects attempting to use false ID again at another business in the Town of Wawa. Police searched the suspects and seized 20 – 25 pieces of false identification each.

As a result of the investigation, Cynthia RACINE, age 41 of Lac Superior, Quebec, was charged with:

·        Identity Theft – obtain or possess another person’s identity information – twenty-one counts

·        Personation with Intent – intent to obtain property (identity fraud) – two counts

·        Possession of a forged document with intent

And, Stephane GALAREAU, age 48 of Laval, Quebec was charged with:

·        Identity Theft – obtain or possess another person’s identity information – twenty-five counts

·        Personation with Intent – intent to obtain property (identity fraud) – two counts

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – five counts

·        Possession of a forged document with intent

Both accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on December 14, 2024.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – KITENGE

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been charged with drug related offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Highway 17. A vehicle was observed driving past them with no front plate. A traffic stop was conducted and there were two occupants in the vehicle. A check of the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) revealed that the licence plate on the rear of the vehicle was not authorized for that vehicle. Further investigation led to the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized over 50g of suspect cocaine, with an estimated street value of $5,000, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result, the driver, Charles KITENGE, 22-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to display two plates
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Mahaylia DAIGLE, 21-years-old of no fixed address, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

Both accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on January 6, 2024.

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Long Sault OPP Police Press Releases

Another Found Unresponsive In Custody – Police Refuse Further Comment

(LONG SAULT, ON) – An individual has been transported to hospital after becoming unconscious in the holding cells of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment in Long Sault and, as a result, the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate.

On Monday, December 16, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP Detachment responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in South Dundas Township. A 34-year-old male was arrested and charged with weapon and drug offences after officers seized a prohibited stun gun, suspected fentanyl and suspected crack cocaine, as well as drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the cells at the SD&G Detachment in Long Sault.

Several hours later, the male became unresponsive and was transported to hospital by Cornwall-SD&G Paramedics.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Increases Pedestrians Saftey – While North Huron Continues To Endanger Children #PedestrianLivesMatter

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public and pedestrians using crosswalks to pay attention and be safe!

Goderich residents have most likely seen the new overhead lighting system on Bayfield Road at the intersection of Bennett Street East. This busy pedestrian crossing has been at this location for a long time due to the high number of students and residents that need to cross Bayfield Road. This new lighting system is a welcome addition to increase visibility and enhance public safety.

Police spoke to crossing guard Sheila Donatis who has been working as a guard for over 30 years in the Town of Goderich, helping countless people cross roadways safely. Donatis is happy to see the new system which she feels will prompt drivers to obey the flashing lights and her handheld stop sign, creating a safer location for people to cross.

“Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility”, says Constable Craig Soldan, Community Safety and Media Relations Officer with the Huron County OPP.

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Hanover Police Press Releases

One Dead In Hanover – One Arrested

(HANOVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is assisting the Hanover Police Service (HPS) with a homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover, where one person was taken into custody.

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the HPS responded to an incident at an address on 5th Street in Hanover. Upon arrival, officers located one person deceased.

Following the initial investigation, a vehicle of interest was observed in the Owen Sound area, and as a result, one person was taken into custody by the Owen Sound Police Service.

There is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is in its early stages and residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area of 5thStreet in Hanover.

The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit is assisting HPS with this ongoing investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

More information will be released when available.

Anyone with information is urged to call the South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.