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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On September 14, 2024, at approximately 4:55 p.m., the Norfolk detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a five-vehicle collision on Highway 6, near Blueline Road, Port Dover.

Members of OPP, Norfolk County Fire and Paramedic Services attended to assist.

The investigation determined that three motorcycles, a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), and a pick-up truck were involved in a collision at that location.

A passenger of one of the motorcycles, a 33-year-old from Sudbury was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the same motorcycle was transported to a trauma center with serious injuries.

The operator of a second motorcycle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Four other vehicle occupants were not injured.

Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended to assist with the investigation.

Highway 6 remains closed between Blueline Road and Pheasant Trail/Blue Lake Avenue while police continue to investigate. 

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact Norfolk OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Mulmur OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(MULMUR, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Dufferin County EMS, and Fire Services attended a serious three-vehicle collision in the Township of Mulmur.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., officers attended County Road 19 in Mulmur for the report of a serious three-vehicle vehicle collision. The collision involved a motorcycle, sedan and sport utility vehicle (SUV). The motorcycle was traveling southbound and collided with a northbound sedan and SUV.

Sadly, as a result of the collision the driver of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old, male from Hamilton was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other injuries reported at the time of the collision.

The Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team of the OPP was brought in to investigate. The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested Following Fatal Collision

(Orillia, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On September 14, 2024, just after 1:0 a.m., Orillia OPP and emergency crews responded to reports of a serious single vehicle collision at 15-16 Sideroad West between Line 5 and Line 6 in the Township of Oro-Medonte involving a single motor vehicle with extensive damage. Upon arrival, the male driver was transported by EMS to a Barrie area hospital for non-life threatening injuries, and the male passenger was pronounced deceased at scene.

The Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit (TIME) attended the location to continue the investigation. The intersection remains closed at this time.

As a result of the collision, the driver has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Operation causing death,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and
  • Dangerous Operation causing death.

The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing, and the intersection remains closed. Anyone who may have witnessed or has camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Orillia OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

The OPP recognize that seeing and hearing traumatic events can affect individuals in different ways. Orillia OPP is encouraging anyone who feels affected by this traumatic event to reach out for support if required.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On September 13, 2024, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of McKenzie Road and 3rd Line, Hagersville.

Members of OPP, Haldimand County Fire and Paramedic Services attended to assist.

The investigation determined that two passenger vehicles collided at that intersection.

The driver and the passenger of one vehicle were transported to a trauma hospital with serious injuries.

The passenger, a 22-year-old from Hamilton was later pronounced deceased.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended to assist with the investigation.

3rd Line was closed at Highway 6 and Haldimand Road 9, and McKenzie Road was closed at 2nd Line and 4th Line but have since re-opened.

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact Haldimand OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Jasmin G. GRIFFIN Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Scotland Street, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Jasmin G. GRIFFIN, 18-years-old of Belwood, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code

– Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code

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

– Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

– Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available contrary to Cannabis Control Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested In Drug Bust

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Five people face charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized drugs from a residence in Loyalist Township.

On September 12, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County detachment, executed a search warrant at an address on Main Street in Odessa.

A quantity of suspected cocaine was seized, along with paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking, and multiple cell phones.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl was later found concealed on one of the accused after being transported to detachment.

Joshua GJELSTAD, age 35, of Napanee, Amanda HOLLAND, age 44, of Odessa, James MCMAHON, age 63, of Napanee, Shayna HIDDLESTON, age 40, of Centre Hastings and Corean EATMON, age 53, of Tyendinaga First Nation were arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

GJELSTAD was additionally charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Fail to comply with probation order

HOLLAND was additionally charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin) – two counts.

These two accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The remaining three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee at a later date.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Anthony D. TOWRISS – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On September 12, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m. a member of Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a grey pick up truck on Wellington Road 19, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, Anthony D. TOWRISS, 55-years-old of Elora, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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 or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Trevor TUCKER Was Arrested Again

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after they were located in a stolen vehicle.

On September 12, 2024, just before 9:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle being parked on Salmon River Road in Napanee with two individuals inside. Investigation revealed the vehicle to have been stolen. Officers attended the scene and arrested two people.

As a result, Trevor TUCKER, age 47, of Lennox and Addington County was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – 13 counts
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

This accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Claude ROY, age 64, of no fixed address was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on November 5, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Steven MARSOLAIS – Kidnapping, Assault, Etc.

(SOUTH DUNDAS TWP, ON) – A North Grenville resident is facing serious charges after a dispute over a stolen motorcycle turned violent.

On September 10, 2024, a 30-year-old man in North Grenville was threatened, forced into a vehicle and driven to a location in South Dundas. Later that day, the victim suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim was also coerced, under threat, into committing illegal acts.

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, as a result of an extensive investigation by the SD&G and Grenville OPP Crime Units, with assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Team, Steven MARSOLAIS, age 39 of North Grenville, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Kidnapping
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Theft under $5000

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 20, 2024.

Investigators believe the incidents also involved two other unidentified people, a male and a female.

Anyone with information on these incidents, including the identity of the others involved, should contact the SD&G OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E241216711. Anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision involving a motorcycle in Waterford.

At approximately 6:50 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with the Norfolk County Fire Department and Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Thompson Road East in Waterford, Norfolk County.

As a result, the motorcyclist, a 23-year-old from Oxford County, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the SUV sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Thompson Road East, between Duncombe Road and Cockshutt Road, is expected to remain closed for the next several hours.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and encourages anyone who was travelling on Thompson Road East around the time of the collision to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have seized cocaine, fentanyl, a loaded handgun, and arrested and charged four people in relation to the execution of a search warrant in the early morning of September 12, 2024.

An investigation into trafficking of cocaine and fentanyl in the Collingwood area was commenced during the summer of 2024 by Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP CSCU. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for a residence on Katherine St, Collingwood. With the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Huronia West Detachment CSCU, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and OPP Canine the warrant was executed at about 3:00am on September 12, 2024.

Police arrested five accused inside of the residence. Police also seized a loaded handgun, over 5.5 ounces of cocaine, 26 grams of fentanyl, 7 grams of psilocybin, three expandable batons, other evidence of drug trafficking including $855 Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, the following persons have been charged with the following offences:

Christopher SABEAN, 48 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·      knowledge of unauthorised possession of a firearm

·      Possession of a loaded Firearm

·      Possession of Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With

·      Unauthorised possession of a Firearm

·      Possession of Prohibited ammunition or device – two counts

·      Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order

·      Failure to comply with Release Order

·      Possession of Proceeds of Crime

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

Jennifer McINTYRE, 32 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

April BYERS, 44 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

Tammy CARSON, 39 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

James THORNINGTON, 48 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused Christopher SABEAN and Jenifer McINTYRE were held in custody bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie. The accused April BYERS, Tammy CARSON, and James THORNINGTON were released on an undertakings and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood, on a future date.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan COOPER – Sexual Assault

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – A Lanark County resident has been charged with sexual assault after a good Samaritan reported seeing a disturbing video on social media

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, an individual contacted the OPP after seeing a video on social media that showed a sexual assault taking place.

Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) immediately launched an investigation. They located the victim and the located the accused in another location.

Dylan COOPER, age 26 of McDonalds Corners, has been charged with sexual assault.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, September 16, 2024.

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

John TOZER Was Arrested

(MOOSONEE, ON) – One person was arrested on nine criminal weapons offences after a warrant was executed in Moosonee.     

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant on Quarry Road in Moosonee. As a result of the search, police located several firearms, various types of rifle ammunition including 292 live rounds, and ammunition reloading equipment.

As a result of the investigation, John TOZER, 49 years of age from Moosonee, was arrested and charged with:

·        Careless storage of ammunition

·        Careless storage of a firearm (four counts)

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm (four counts)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on November 12, 2024.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon FOURNIER Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police stopped a grey pickup truck with a cracked windshield. The driver also had a suspended driver’s license and drugs in their possession. 

Brandon FOURNIER, 25-years-old, of Spanish was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

·      Driving while under suspension (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 14, 2024.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Another Drug Bust – Names Released

(ESSEX, ON) – On August 27, 2024, at approximately 11:04 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment was on patrol and conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence on County Road 50 West in the community of Colchester in the Town of Essex.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were taken into custody without incident. Police seized a quantity of illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Marc MIREAULT, 43-year-old of Amherstburg, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Obstruct Peace Officer S.129(a) CC

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor at a later date.

Emma HANSON, 26-year-old of Amherstburg, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor at a later date.

Nicole GUERARD, 44-year-old of Harrow, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor at a later date.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.